Employment Law Senior Attorney

Employment Law Senior Attorney

As the Employment Law Department continues to grow, client is now seeking a Senior Attorney with 10+ years of Employment Law experience.

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.

Job Competencies:

• Must have a well-established and exclusive employment litigation, defense background.
• Trial experience is preferred, but not required
• School district defense experience required
• Experience with public entity defense is preferred
• Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degrees
• Member of the State Bar of California & within good standing
• Superior research, analytical, and negotiating ability
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Commitment to proactive case management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Employment Law Senior Attorney: 10 years (Required)
• School district defense: 5 years (Preferred)
• defense background: 5 years (Preferred)
• employment litigation: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• State Bar of California (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote