Attorney

YOUNG, MINNEY & CORR, LLP; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm specializing in education law in Sacramento is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as trusted counsel to school leaders and boards. The role involves handling cases related to student discipline, employment law, and managing litigation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience representing private and/or independent schools in California, along with an active California Bar license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years advising/representing private and/or independent schools in California.
• A collegial, detail-oriented, strategic approach and commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Handle student discipline and disputes.
• Advise on employment law and contractual matters.
• Manage litigation and pre-litigation strategies.
• Provide training on best practices and compliance.

Skills

Excellent research skills

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Detail-oriented

Strategic thinking

Education

Active California Bar

Job description

Overview

Serve as trusted counsel to school leaders and boards on governance, policy, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Handle student discipline, enrollment/admissions issues, and student/parent disputes
• Advise on employment law (hiring/termination, investigations, wage/hour, accommodations)
• Draft and negotiate contracts, handbooks, policies, and MOUs
• Manage pre-litigation strategy and litigation (state/federal court and administrative matters)
• Provide training on best practices, compliance, privacy/data security, and records
• Partner with a collaborative team that values practical solutions and outstanding client service

Qualifications

• Active California Bar (required)
• 5+ years advising/representing private and/or independent schools in California
• Excellent research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• A collegial, detail-oriented, strategic approach and commitment to client service
• Bonus: experience with nonprofit corporate issues, religious/mission-aligned schools, investigations, privacy & data security, or policy/handbook development