Attorney

School & College Legal Services of California; Santa Rosa (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

School & College Legal Services of California (SCLS) seeks Attorney(s) to provide trusted counsel and representation to California school districts, community colleges, and county offices of education across labor, employment, business, and facilities matters.

The attorney will advise on employee relations, privacy, investigations, and employment litigation, while supporting public contracting, procurement, and facilities projects including solar and clean energy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Experience advising school districts on labor and employment issues.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to California school districts, community colleges, and county offices of education on labor, employment, business and facilities matters.
• Advise on employee relations, discrimination claims, investigations, and personnel policies.
• Support public contracting, procurement, and facilities projects, including solar and clean energy initiatives.
• Assist with litigation and pre-litigation matters as needed by clients.

Skills

Labor law

Employment law

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) / Attorney at Law

Job description

School & College Legal Services of California (SCLS) is seeking Attorney(s). This position provides trusted legal counsel and representation to California school districts, community colleges, and county offices of education across a broad range of labor and employment, business, and facilities matters. Working closely with educational leaders, the attorney serves as a strategic advisor, delivering practical legal guidance that helps clients achieve their operational goals while minimizing risk and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

The attorney will advise clients on labor and employment issues including employee relations, disability access and accommodations, discrimination and harassment claims, personnel investigations, employee discipline, employment records and privacy, and employment-related litigation and pre-litigation matters. In addition, the role provides legal support on business and facilities matters, including public contracting, procurement, construction contracts, and complex facilities initiatives such as solar and clean energy projects. The attorney will help clients navigate evolving legal and regulatory requirements while supporting successful project delivery and long-term organizational objectives.

This position requires active membership in the State Bar of California.

Hybrid Schedule Available!