Employment Law- Partner

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.