Employment Attorney (Public School District Defense)

gpac; Bakersfield (CA); Remote; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading search firm is seeking a Senior Employment Attorney to represent public school districts in California. This remote position requires extensive experience in education law, focusing on employment disputes and legal compliance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in labor relations and excellent advocacy skills, making a significant impact on public sector law.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of employment law experience, focused on public sector defense.
• Strong knowledge of Education Code and PERB processes.
• California residency required.

Responsibilities

• Defend school districts in PERB and OAH hearings.
• Advise on employee discipline and collective bargaining.
• Draft legal documents and represent clients in proceedings.

Skills

Knowledge of California labor laws

Advocacy skills

Client counseling

Writing skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active California Bar member

Job description

Employment Attorney (Public School District Defense)

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Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $275,000.00/yr

Job Title: Senior Employment Attorney - Public School District Defense

Location: Remote (California-based)

Experience Level: 10+ Years

Practice Area: Education Law / Public Sector Employment

Job Description: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Employment Attorney to represent public school districts in employment and labor matters. This remote California-based role is ideal for an attorney with a strong background in public education law, employee discipline, administrative hearings, and compliance with the Education Code.

Responsibilities

• Defend school districts in employment disputes, including PERB and OAH hearings
• Advise on employee discipline, dismissal, and labor relations
• Provide guidance on Education Code compliance, Title IX, and collective bargaining
• Draft legal documents and represent clients in administrative and court proceedings
• Offer training and legal counsel to school administrators and HR teams
  
  

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active California Bar member
• Minimum 10 years of employment law experience, with a focus on public school or public sector defense
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws, Education Code, and PERB processes
• Excellent writing, advocacy, and client counseling skills
• California residency with ability to attend occasional in-person hearings or meetings
  
  

Compensation: $200,000-$275,000 annually, based on experience. Includes bonus potential and full benefits package. Work Environment: Remote within California, with flexible support and resources.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Legal

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  Legal Services

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