Associate Attorney

CyberCoders; Cerritos (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental/Vision coverage

401(k)

PTO and holidays

Hybrid work model

Mentorship

Job summary

AM 200 Law Firm in Fresno, CA seeks a junior to mid-level Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of civil litigation experience to join its Education Law practice. This role focuses on student civil rights, employment matters, and investigations for public schools and community colleges.

The position offers hybrid work arrangements, mentorship from senior partners, and opportunities to conduct early third-party investigations while building a long-term career serving Fresno's educational institutions.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• JD from an accredited law school with strong academics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct third-party investigations into civil rights and discrimination complaints involving school employees or students.
• Advise public school and community college clients on employment, collective bargaining, and student-related matters.
• Draft pleadings, legal memoranda, and client advisories.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, grievance arbitrations, and PERB proceedings.
• Collaborate with a growing team of attorneys across the firm’s education law practice.

Skills

Civil litigation

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

California Bar membership

Job description

Established (45+ Years) AM 200 Law Firm Seeking Associate Attorney for Education Law Practice in Fresno, CA

An established AM 200 law firm with over 45 years in practice is seeking a junior to mid-level Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of civil litigation experience to join their Education Law practice in Fresno. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful issues affecting public schools and community colleges, including student civil rights, investigations, and employment matters. Candidates with backgrounds in insurance defense, workers' compensation, or even family law have historically succeeded in this practice.

Offer:

• Salary range: $90,000-$120,000+, contingent on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Hybrid work flexibility with strong in-office culture and mentorship
• Opportunities to conduct third-party investigations early in your career

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense, labor and employment, or family law preferred but not required)
• Juris Doctorate (JD) and active California Bar membership in good standing
• Strong academic background preferred, with emphasis on candidates from UC or San Joaquin College of Law
• Demonstrated commitment to Fresno or the Central Valley region

Responsibilities:

• Conduct third-party investigations into civil rights and discrimination complaints involving school employees or students
• Advise public school and community college clients on employment, collective bargaining, and student-related matters
• Draft pleadings, legal memoranda, and client advisories
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, grievance arbitrations, and proceedings before the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB)
• Collaborate with a growing team of attorneys across the firm's statewide education law practice

This position offers hands-on experience, client contact, and mentorship from partners with diverse practices in general counsel, labor relations, and higher education law. Ideal for an attorney seeking a long-term career serving public education clients.