Senior Employment Law Attorney

Responsibilities:

Litigation & Risk Management

• Defend school districts in employment matters, including wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation cases
• Manage agency complaints filed with EEOC, DFEH, PERB, and other labor boards
• Conduct discovery, draft motions, handle settlement negotiations, and participate in hearings or trials

Client Advisory & Strategy

• Provide legal counsel to school boards, superintendents, and HR personnel
• Guide clients through ADA, FMLA, Title IX, California Education Code, and employment compliance issues
• Advise on union issues, labor disputes, and employee discipline matters

Policy Review & Compliance

• Draft and revise employee handbooks, contracts, and disciplinary procedures
• Ensure employment policies align with local, state, and federal education employment laws
• Monitor changes in legislation affecting school district employment practices

Training & Education

• Conduct legal trainings for school HR teams and administrators
• Lead workshops on best practices for compliance, employee relations, and legal risk prevention

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing
• Minimum of 10 years of employment litigation defense experience
• Prior experience representing school districts required
• Public entity defense and trial experience preferred
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership and case management abilities

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary with quarterly bonus opportunities
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (UPTO) for attorneys
• 90 additional credit hours annually for vacation
• Remote flexibility and/or premium office locations
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• Firm-paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays + military leave
• 401(k) with employer matching (after 1 year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Accelerated partnership track
• Ongoing legal training and professional development
• Employee referral and discount programs
• Casual dress code and collaborative culture
• Cell phone reimbursement

Work Environment Requirements:

• Mental: Ability to handle multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines
• Physical: Keyboarding, computer use, occasional travel
• Visual/Auditory: Standard vision, hearing, and verbal communication

How to Apply:
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter. No calls or faxes, please.