Attorney

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Santa Rosa, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026 - SCLS - Attorney
Department: School & College Legal Services of California
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


About the Position
is seeking Attorney(s). This position provides trusted legal counsel and representation to California school districts, community colleges, and county offices of education across a broad range of labor and employment, business, and facilities matters. Working closely with educational leaders, the attorney serves as a strategic advisor, delivering practical legal guidance that helps clients achieve their operational goals while minimizing risk and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The attorney will advise clients on labor and employment issues including employee relations, disability access and accommodations, discrimination and harassment claims, personnel investigations, employee discipline, employment records and privacy, and employment-related litigation and pre-litigation matters. In addition, the role provides legal support on business and facilities matters, including public contracting, procurement, construction contracts, and complex facilities initiatives such as solar and clean energy projects. The attorney will help clients navigate evolving legal and regulatory requirements while supporting successful project delivery and long-term organizational objectives.

This position requires active membership in the State Bar of California.

Hybrid Schedule Available!

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items may not be considered for a position with SCLS:

• Résumé, which must show the last five years of work history.
• Letter of Interest
• Writing Sample
  • The writing sample should show the applicant's strength in writing, and should be no more than 10 pages in length.

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Minimum Qualifications


This position requires active membership in the State Bar of California.

Supplemental Information


This position is open until filled. To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, view the brochure and application instructions
For further information contact:
Fatima Nukic
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Please see job announcement for details.