The following information is provided either directly from employers or through courtesy of the Lawyers Coordinating Committee, AFL-CIO. The Peggy Browning Fund does not have any additional information other than that which is listed below. Inquiries should be directed to the contact provided with each listing.

Law Students and Interns can access the current and previous Hiring Halls at www.unionvoice.org/lcc/home.html.

April 2008

Law Offices of Robert J. Bezemek, PC, a three lawyer union firm in Oakland, CA, has immediate need for a labor lawyer who desires a smaller firm with significant opportunities. We have a large base of union clients throughout California. Essential: ideologically committed and demonstrated interest in representing unions and workers; interest in trial and appellate work; excellent research, writing and advocacy skills; ability to digest, analyze, and handle legally and factually complex issues. Preferred: experience with California public sector labor law; academic training in labor or employment law; experience with discovery. We are an equal opportunity employer and invite applicants from all backgrounds. Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, indication of prior case experience, references. Snail mail to 1611 Telegraph Ave., Suite 936, Oakland, CA 94612 or email to rjbezemek@aol.com. Please, no phone calls.

Local 1245 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers seeks to hire a staff attorney. We represent 18,000 utility workers throughout central/northern California and Nevada. We are looking for a labor lawyer who is admitted to practice law in California and who has at least several years of experience. The work will include arbitration, administrative (NLRB, PERB, and FERC), advice to staff, and limited litigation (largely DFR). Our office is in Vacaville, approximately halfway between the Bay Area and Sacramento. The salary starts at $114,000 a year and after 12 months is $131,000. Benefits include fully paid medical, dental, and vision, and a 15% employer contribution to a 401(k) plan. If interested, please contact IBEW Local 1245 Business Manager Tom Dalzell at tmd9@ibew1245.com or 30 Orange Tree Circle, Vacaville, California 95687.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Small, active, union-side law firm seeking an experienced (2-5 yrs. minimum) labor attorney. Firm represents private and public sector unions, litigation-intensive practice, nationally-based clients. A part-time position may be available for highly experienced applicant. Please e-mail or fax resume to Jason Valtos, jvaltos@osbornelaw.com, (202) 243-3207.

MASSACHUSETTS

Small Boston-based firm that represents unions and fringe benefit funds throughout New England is seeking an associate with 3 to 4 years experience in these fields. Strong research and writing skills and the ability to work well with clients are essential, and litigation experience is desirable. Send letter, resume, and salary requirements to csouris@krakowsouris.com.

NEW YORK

Friedman & Wolf - Eleven-attorney NYC firm with active labor and employee benefits law practice limited to the representation of unions and the trustees of pension, health and welfare plans seeks 2003 to 2008 graduate with well-developed research and writing skills and a strong interest in advocating for workers' rights. We offer the benefits of a small firm practice with constant interaction among the attorneys and normal working hours. Please send a cover letter and resume to William K. Wolf, Friedman & Wolf, 1500 Broadway, Suite 2300, New York, New York 10036, (o) (212) 354-4500, (f) (212) 719-9072, employment@friedmanwolf.com.

Labor, employment and benefits law firm in NYC with 30 attorneys has an immediate opening for an associate with 2-5 years federal court litigation experience, preferably under ERISA. Please send cover letter and resume to Joe Vitale at jvitale@cwsny.com.

Ten-attorney union-side labor firm seeks an associate with 1 to 4 years of relevant legal experience and a strong commitment to advancing the interests of unions and workers. Knowledge of labor and employment law and litigation practice is desirable, and strong research and writing skills are essential. Persons of color are particularly encouraged to apply. Please send a resume and legal writing sample to: Kent Hirozawa, Gladstein, Reif & Meginniss LLP, 817 Broadway, New York, New York 10003. E-mail: khirozawa@grmny.com. Fax: (212) 228-7654.

Levy Ratner - New York City firm representing exciting, dynamic regional unions in all aspects of labor law (negotiations, NLRB, arbitrations, litigation, etc.) and multi-employer benefit funds (ERISA and bankruptcy/collections) seeks an attorney with 0-5 year experience. Our practice also includes employment discrimination and wage and hour cases (individual and class action) and election and campaign finance law matters. The position offers opportunities for significant case handling responsibilities and direct client interaction. Strong research and writing skills are essential. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. Minorities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send resume, an unedited writing sample and an unofficial transcript to Allyson Belovin at: Levy Ratner, P.C., 80 Eighth Avenue, 8th Floor, New York, New York 10011, Fax: (212) 627-8182, E-mail: abelovin@lrbpc.com.