Employment Law Partner

Jobgether; United States; A distancia; USD 230.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Target starting salary range of $230,0

Bonus opportunities

Fully remote work environment

Unlimited paid time off

Paid holidays

Excellent 401(k) matching contribution

Comprehensive health coverage

Firm-paid life insurance

Cell phone reimbursement

Optional pet insurance coverage

Descripción de la vacante

Jobgether is partnering with a leading employment law practice to recruit an Employment Law Partner based in California. You will lead high-stakes defense litigation for school districts across the state, advising on Title IX, ADA, FMLA, wage-and-hour matters, and compliance while guiding matters from filing to resolution.

This senior role offers a fully remote arrangement with a competitive starting salary in the $230,000–$300,000 range, plus bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits,

Formación

• At least 10 years of professional legal experience.
• Exclusive background in employment litigation defense.
• Extensive experience representing school districts in employment defense matters.
• Required expertise in Title IX, ADA, and FMLA matters within the school district environment.
• Proven experience conducting wage and hour audits and advising on compliance requirements.
• Experience developing and reviewing employment compliance documentation, including employee handbooks.
• Active admission to the California State Bar and current authorization to practice law in California.
• Current residence in California.
• Strong litigation strategy, legal analysis, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise clients and manage complex legal matters independently.

Responsabilidades

• Lead high-stakes employment litigation defense matters involving school districts across California.
• Advise clients on employment law matters, risk exposure, and appropriate legal strategies.
• Provide specialized guidance on Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Handle wage and hour compliance matters, including audits, investigations, and recommendations for corrective action.
• Review and develop employment compliance documentation, including employee handbooks, policies, and procedures.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with school district clients through clear communication and practical legal advice.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the employment law practice.

Descripción del empleo

Our partner is looking for an Employment Law Partner based in California, United States.

Take on a senior leadership role within a growing employment law practice, focusing on high-stakes defense litigation for school districts across California. As Employment Law Partner, you will bring deep expertise in employment litigation, regulatory compliance, and public‑sector education matters. You will advise and defend school district clients on complex employment issues while helping them navigate evolving legal requirements and workplace challenges. This opportunity combines sophisticated litigation work with strategic legal guidance and client partnership. You will join a collaborative legal environment while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position. Your experience will help protect institutional interests, manage legal risk, and support compliant employment practices across the education sector.

Accountabilities

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-stakes employment litigation defense matters involving school districts across California.
• Advise clients on employment law matters, risk exposure, and appropriate legal strategies.
• Provide specialized guidance on Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
• Handle wage and hour compliance matters, including audits, investigations, and recommendations for corrective action.
• Review and develop employment compliance documentation, including employee handbooks, policies, and procedures.
• Support school districts in identifying and addressing employment-related legal risks.
• Develop effective defense strategies and guide matters through litigation and resolution.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with school district clients through clear communication and practical legal advice.
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the employment law practice.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of professional legal experience.
• An exclusive background in employment litigation defense.
• Extensive experience representing school districts in employment defense matters.
• Required expertise in Title IX, ADA, and FMLA matters within the school district environment.
• Proven experience conducting wage and hour audits and advising on compliance requirements.
• Experience developing and reviewing employment compliance documentation, including employee handbooks.
• Active admission to the California State Bar and current authorization to practice law in California.
• Current residence in California.
• Strong litigation strategy, legal analysis, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise clients and manage complex legal matters independently.

Benefits

• Target starting salary range of $230,000–$300,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Additional bonus opportunities.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Exceptional 401(k) matching contribution.
• Comprehensive health coverage.
• Firm‑paid life insurance.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Optional pet insurance coverage.

How Jobgether Works

We use an AI‑powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top‑fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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