Education & School Law Attorney

Mid-sized education law firm with statewide practice representing school and community college districts seeks an attorney to join its Student and Labor, Employment & Personnel practice groups. If you are interested in joining a team that supports the education of students in California, we encourage you to apply. Candidates will be considered for the following DWK office (Hybrid): Fresno

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of three years of experience, including the below qualifications:

Labor, employment and personnel experience

Prior experience conducting investigations and/or administrative hearings

Litigation and/or administrative process experience, including handling discovery and preparing pleadings; experience in mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials a plus

Special education due process and student discipline experience preferred

Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills

Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters arising in representing public entities

Public entity representation is preferred but not required; and prior school district representation is a plus

Admission to the California State Bar

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with both California’s Fair Chance Act (FCA) and local Fair Chance Ordinances (FCOs).

The annual salary range the Firm reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $130,000 to $175,000. The final annual salary offered will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to the offered salary, our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with matching and profit-sharing options; sick and vacation time, along with paid holidays. We offer additional voluntary benefits designed to meet your individual needs.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Dannis Woliver Kelley at 444 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1750, Long Beach, CA 90802 or ***email_hidden***.

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