Attorney - Education Law and Public Agency Litigation

Orion Placement; Tustin (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional development

Mentorship

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced attorney to join its education law team in Tustin, California. You will provide legal counsel to public school districts and related clients on education law, employment disputes, and governance. The position requires a Juris Doctor degree, membership in the California State Bar, and a minimum of 3 years of legal experience.

Enjoy a collaborative work environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. Competitive benefits and the possibility of hybrid work will be available after 60 days of employment.

Qualifications

• Active member in good standing of the California State Bar.
• 3+ years of legal experience.
• Litigation, public agency, education law, or employment law experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to education clients on various matters.
• Represent clients in litigation and administrative hearings.
• Advise on business operations and labor relations.
• Handle student-related legal issues and compliance matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documentation.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

• Join a respected education law team serving public school districts, community college districts, and higher education clients throughout California.
• Work on meaningful legal issues involving education law, employment disputes, governance, student matters, investigations, labor relations, and litigation.
• Gain hands‑on responsibility while receiving mentorship, professional development, and support from experienced attorneys.
• Build a long‑term career in a small, collaborative, team‑oriented environment with advancement potential.
• Enjoy a strong professional culture focused on high‑quality work, client service, work‑life balance, and practical legal solutions.
• Competitive benefits and bonus programs are available.

Location

This position is based in Tustin, California and is primarily in person, with the possibility of hybrid flexibility after 60 days of employment. Candidates must currently live within 30 miles of the Tustin office.

Note

Applicants must be active members in good standing of the California State Bar and have 3+ years of legal experience. Public agency, education law, employment, litigation, or school district experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a full‑service education law firm representing public school districts, community college districts, and education clients throughout California. Our team provides practical, responsive, and high‑quality legal counsel across education law, governance, employment, labor relations, student matters, investigations, facilities, business issues, and litigation. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Provide legal counsel to education and public agency clients on education law, employment disputes, governance, employee discipline, workplace investigations, ADA accommodations, and related matters.
• Represent clients in litigation, mediation, arbitration, administrative hearings, and matters in state and federal court.
• Advise clients on business operations, facilities management, real estate, energy matters, public works, and other operational issues.
• Support school district and public agency clients with labor relations and collective bargaining matters.
• Handle student‑related legal issues, including student discipline, First Amendment issues, FERPA, conduct hearings, and compliance matters.
• Assist with special education matters, including IEPs, Section 504 meetings, compliance complaints, and related legal guidance.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, prepare legal memoranda, develop client advice, and help solve complex legal issues for public education clients.
• Work closely with attorneys and clients in a collaborative environment that values judgment, responsiveness, and practical solutions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the California State Bar.
• 3+ years of legal experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Litigation, public agency, education law, employment law, or administrative hearing experience preferred.
• Trial experience is a plus.
• Experience advising school districts, community college districts, public entities, or education clients is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a small, collaborative, team‑oriented environment.
• Must live within 30 miles of Tustin, California.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• You will work on matters that directly impact schools, students, educators, public agencies, and local communities.
• You will have access to mentorship, professional development, and meaningful client contact.
• You will join a collaborative team that values smart legal work, practical advice, and long‑term attorney growth.
• You will handle varied, interesting matters instead of being boxed into one narrow lane.
• You will be part of a firm culture that supports quality work, teamwork, advancement, and work‑life balance.