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The Partner will defend California school districts in complex employment litigation and provide proactive legal counsel on compliance and labor relations. Responsibilities include managing agency complaints, drafting employment policies, and delivering training to education-sector administrators.
Join an employment law defense practice as a Partner, representing California school districts and advising education-sector leaders. This role combines complex litigation with proactive counsel on employment compliance, helping public institutions manage legal risk.
Defend school districts in employment claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related disputes.
Manage agency complaints, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations.
Advise school boards, superintendents, and HR teams on employment laws, education regulations, discipline, hiring, and labor relations.
Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, contracts, and compliance materials, including wage and hour audits.
Deliver training to administrators and HR staff on employee relations, compliance, and litigation risk.
At least 10 years of employment law experience, with a strong employer-side litigation defense background.
School district defense experience and extensive experience with PAGA matters.
Experience with employment compliance documents, wage and hour audits, and public entity matters.
Civil trial experience as first or second chair; trial experience is preferred.
Juris Doctor degree and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
Strong research, analytical, negotiation, writing, and oral communication skills, with a proactive approach to case management.
Must be authorized to work without visa sponsorship.
Base salary: $230,000 to $300,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Fully remote within California.
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