Employment Attorney (Public School District Defense)

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Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Employment Attorney specializing in public school district defense. This remote role requires significant expertise in education law and a minimum of 10 years' experience. Responsibilities include defending against employment disputes and advising on labor relations. The position offers a competitive salary with bonus potential, full benefits, and is exclusively remote for California residents.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Full benefits package

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of employment law experience, focusing on public school or public sector defense.
• Strong knowledge of California labor laws, Education Code, and PERB processes.
• California residency with ability to attend occasional in-person hearings.

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.

Skills

Writing

Advocacy

Client Counseling

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active California Bar member

Job description

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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