Litigation Attorney

Job Description Job Description Pay: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a respected education law team serving public school districts, community college districts, and higher education clients throughout California. Work on meaningful legal issues involving education law, employment disputes, governance, student matters, investigations, labor relations, and litigation. Gain hands-on responsibility while receiving mentorship, professional development, and support from experienced attorneys. Build a long-term career in a small, collaborative, team-oriented environment with advancement potential. Enjoy a strong professional culture focused on high-quality work, client service, work-life balance, and practical legal solutions. Competitive benefits and bonus programs are available. Location: This position is based in Tustin, California and is primarily in person, with the possibility of hybrid flexibility after 60 days of employment. Candidates must currently live within 30 miles of the Tustin office. Note: Applicants must be active members in good standing of the California State Bar and have 3+ years of legal experience. Public agency, education law, employment, litigation, or school district experience is strongly preferred. About Us We are a full-service education law firm representing public school districts, community college districts, and education clients throughout California. Our team provides practical, responsive, and high-quality legal counsel across education law, governance, employment, labor relations, student matters, investigations, facilities, business issues, and litigation. Confidential Employer. Job Description Provide legal counsel to education and public agency clients on education law, employment disputes, governance, employee discipline, workplace investigations, ADA accommodations, and related matters. Represent clients in litigation, mediation, arbitration, administrative hearings, and matters in state and federal court. Advise clients on business operations, facilities management, real estate, energy matters, public works, and other operational issues. Support school district and public agency clients with labor relations and collective bargaining matters. Handle student-related legal issues, including student discipline, First Amendment issues, FERPA, conduct hearings, and compliance matters. Assist with special education matters, including IEPs, Section 504 meetings, compliance complaints, and related legal guidance. Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, prepare legal memoranda, develop client advice, and help solve complex legal issues for public education clients. Work closely with attorneys and clients in a collaborative environment that values judgment, responsiveness, and practical solutions. Qualifications Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Active member in good standing of the California State Bar. 3+ years of legal experience. Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills. Litigation, public agency, education law, employment law, or administrative hearing experience preferred. Trial experience is a plus. Experience advising school districts, community college districts, public entities, or education clients is a plus. Ability to work well in a small, collaborative, team-oriented environment. Must live within 30 miles of Tustin, California. Why You Will Love Working Here You will work on matters that directly impact schools, students, educators, public agencies, and local communities. You will have access to mentorship, professional development, and meaningful client contact. You will join a collaborative team that values smart legal work, practical advice, and long-term attorney growth. You will handle varied, interesting matters instead of being boxed into one narrow lane. You will be part of a firm culture that supports quality work, teamwork, advancement, and work-life balance. JPC-1113 Benefits: Dental insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance