Employment Law- Partner

Job Description Job Description Employment Law – Senior Attorney / Partner (School District Defense) Salary: $230K–$300K Billables: 150/month Requirements: • 8+ years of school district defense experience • Civil trial experience (1st or 2nd chair preferred) • Defense-side only • Must have spent 80%+ of the last 5 years in Employment Law litigation • Experience with EL compliance documents; wage/hour audits Location: Orange County, CA, El Segundo, Oakland, CA-Hybrid Job Competencies Must have a well-established and exclusive employment litigation, defense background Experience in Employment Law compliance document & wage/hour audits Experience in compliance, employee handbooks, etc. School district defense experience required Trial experience preferred, but not required Experience with public entity defense a plus Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degrees Member, State Bar of California in good standing Superior research, analytical, and negotiating ability Excellent written and oral communication Commitment to proactive case management Benefits & Pay We offer a competitive salary, a casual environment, and a generous benefits package including: Competitive Salary with Quarterly Bonus Opportunities · Unlimited Paid Time Off (UPTO) for Attorneys · Eligible Attorneys get 70 Credit Hours offered once per calendar year to take a vacation! · Hybrid Work (there will be times when employees need to come into the office or attend in-person hearings or meetings) · Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance · Firm paid Life Insurance · 11 Paid Holidays · 401(k) + Employer Matching after 1-year · Flexible Spending Account · Accelerated Partnership Track · Continuous Training/Learning · Employee Discounts · Holiday Parties & Team Building · Employee Referral Program · Free Snacks & Beverages · Cell Phone Reimbursement · Military Leave · Premium Office Locations · Ease of Access to Public Transit · Casual Dress Code Tasks Performed: 1. Litigation Defense & Risk Management for School Districts: Defend school districts in employment-related lawsuits, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims involving teachers, staff, and administrators. Handle disputes arising from complaints filed with agencies like the EEOC, state education departments, and labor boards. Oversee the discovery process, motion practice, and settlement negotiations, with a focus on public sector employment regulations and education law. 2. Strategic Counsel & Legal Guidance for School District Leadership: Advise school boards, superintendents, and HR departments on navigating complex employment laws such as Title IX, ADA, FMLA, and state-specific education regulations. Develop proactive legal strategies to mitigate risk in labor disputes, employee discipline, hiring practices, and contract negotiations. Provide counsel on addressing union relations, teacher tenure, and collective bargaining agreements to prevent litigation and ensure compliance. 3. Policy Development & Compliance for Educational Institutions: Review and draft school district employment policies on areas like employee conduct, tenure, discipline, and termination, ensuring they align with both employment and education laws. Advise on drafting teacher and staff contracts, ensuring compliance with public education laws, union agreements, and collective bargaining terms. Ensure the district’s practices comply with federal and state regulations affecting public school employment, including Title IX, ADA, and other education-specific statutes. 4. Training & Development for School District HR and Administrators: Provide tailored training to school district leadership, HR personnel, and administrators on legal compliance, best practices in handling employee relations, and mitigating risks of litigation in the educational context. Conduct workshops on issues such as anti-discrimination, sexual harassment prevention, and navigating teacher tenure and union rules, ensuring the district adheres to legal and ethical standards. Please email resume to: View email address on click.appcast.io