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Employment Law Partner School District DefenseFast Track Hiring • El Segundo, CA, US
Employment Law Partner School District Defense

Employment Law Partner School District Defense

Fast Track Hiring • El Segundo, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Title : Employment Law Partner - School District Defense

Status : Full-Time

Location : Flexible (Any major city in California)

Relocation : Considered for the right candidate

Salary : Salary to be discussed.

Bonus : Quarterly Bonus Opportunities

Visa Support : Not Available

As a leading legal team continues its strategic growth, we are seeking a highly experienced Employment Law Partner to specialize in school district defense litigation. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned legal professional with strong public sector employment law expertise and a successful track record advising educational institutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Litigation & Risk Management :

  • Represent school districts in legal matters involving employment disputes (e.g., wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation).
  • Lead all stages of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and resolution.
  • Handle agency complaints with EEOC, state labor boards, and other relevant entities.

Strategic Legal Counsel :

  • Advise school leadership teams, HR departments, and boards on compliance with Title IX, ADA, FMLA, and other relevant laws.
  • Provide proactive legal strategies to reduce risk and enhance compliance, particularly with union and collective bargaining matters.

    • Policy Development & Compliance :

  • Draft and review employment policies, contracts, and guidelines to ensure legal alignment.
  • Ensure that staff conduct, discipline, and termination procedures comply with state and federal education and employment law.

    • Training & Education :

  • Deliver workshops and training sessions on legal topics, including discrimination prevention, tenure practices, and union negotiations.
  • Guide HR teams and administrators on best practices in employee relations and litigation prevention.

    • Required Qualifications :

  • Minimum of 8 years of employment law experience, with at least 80% focused on employment litigation in the past 5 years.
  • Experience representing school districts or public entities in defense litigation.
  • Proven civil trial experience preferred (1st or 2nd chair roles).
  • Must have exclusively defense-side litigation experience.
  • Active and in good standing with the California State Bar.

    • Work Location Options :

    El Segundo, CA

    Fresno, CA

    Oakland, CA

    Ontario, CA

    Orange, CA

    Redding, CA

    Sacramento, CA

    San Diego, CA

    San Jose, CA

    Westlake Village, CA

    Perks and Benefits :

  • Unlimited PTO for attorneys
  • Remote flexibility with office access in multiple cities
  • Comprehensive health coverage, including dental, vision, and pet insurance
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 401(k) with employer matching after one year
  • Vacation credit accrual
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Regular team events and holiday celebrations
  • Casual, collaborative work environment
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