Education Law Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid family medical, dental,

Vision coverage

Profit sharing

401(k) matching

Student loan assistance

Commute support

Monthly work-from-home subsidy

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a qualified attorney to represent educators in education law matters. The role involves disciplinary proceedings before the Office of Administrative Hearings, credentialing issues before the Commission on Teacher Credentialing, and disputes with school districts over pay, layoffs, and accommodations.

You will provide practical legal guidance, conduct research, draft filings, and negotiate in administrative hearings while maintaining a robust caseload in a

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent judgment, communication, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Labor and employment law coursework expected.
• Education law experience preferred but not required.
• Experience in labor and employment, plaintiff-side employment, union representation, public interest, administrative law, or related litigation is highly relevant.
• Genuine interest in workers' rights, educators, and the labor movement.

Responsibilities

• Represent educators in Education Code disciplinary proceedings before the Office of Administrative Hearings.
• Handle credentialing matters before the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Represent educators in disputes with school districts involving pay, classification, disability accommodations, layoffs, leaves, transfers, tort claims, and related issues.
• Provide advice and counsel to educators on a wide range of employment and workplace matters.
• Manage intake and an active caseload of approximately 20 to 30 cases per month.
• Conduct legal research and develop effective case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, legal memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Participate in administrative hearings, negotiations, and other proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide thoughtful, practical legal guidance.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the practice while independently managing assigned matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Caseload management

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

• Make a meaningful impact by representing educators in important workplace and education law matters.
• Handle substantive cases involving discipline, credentialing, compensation, accommodations, layoffs, leaves, transfers, and more.
• Build valuable experience across administrative proceedings, employment disputes, negotiations, and legal counseling.
• Join a mission-driven team that has championed workers, educators, unions, and employee rights for decades.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with flexibility between our Sacramento and Oakland offices.
• Receive strong benefits including employer-paid family medical, dental, and vision coverage, profit sharing, 401(k) matching, student loan assistance, commute support, and a monthly work-from-home subsidy.
• Take on meaningful responsibility while working alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment.

Location

Sacramento, CA or Oakland, CA | Hybrid schedule with three in-office days and two remote days each week.

Note

Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar and have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. Education law experience is a plus, but not required.

About Us

We are a progressive law firm dedicated to representing workers, educators, unions, and employee benefit plans in meaningful legal matters. Our team combines sophisticated legal advocacy with a strong commitment to workplace rights, collaboration, and professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent educators in Education Code disciplinary proceedings before the Office of Administrative Hearings.
• Handle credentialing matters before the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
• Represent educators in disputes with school districts involving pay, classification, disability accommodations, layoffs, leaves, transfers, tort claims, and related issues.
• Provide advice and counsel to educators on a wide range of employment and workplace matters.
• Manage intake and an active caseload of approximately 20 to 30 cases per month.
• Conduct legal research and develop effective case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, legal memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Participate in administrative hearings, negotiations, and other proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide thoughtful, practical legal guidance.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the practice while independently managing assigned matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent judgment, communication, organization, and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• Labor and employment law coursework expected.
• Education law experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience in labor and employment, plaintiff-side employment, union representation, public interest, administrative law, or related litigation is highly relevant.
• Genuine interest in workers' rights, educators, and the labor movement.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You’ll have the opportunity to build a rewarding legal practice while representing educators in matters that can directly affect their careers and working lives. We offer meaningful responsibility, professional growth, strong benefits, and a collaborative hybrid environment where attorneys can make a real difference.