Litigation Attorney

Jobot; West Hollywood (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary Up to $225K

Bonus Structure Up to $50K Potential

401(k) with company profit sharing

Full Benefits Package

Generous PTO and Holidays

Job summary

A prominent full-service law firm in California is seeking an attorney for education-focused litigation and advisory practice. The role involves representing public school districts and charter schools in civil litigation and compliance matters. Ideal candidates will hold a J.D. and an active California Bar license with a strong background in education law and labor disputes. This position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits, and a hybrid working environment, fostering collaboration among a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience managing matters from intake through resolution in education law or public entity representation.
• Comfort working directly with administrators, boards, and agency leadership.

Responsibilities

• Represent public school districts and charter schools in civil litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Handle labor and employment disputes, discrimination claims, and student discipline matters.
• Prepare cases for administrative hearings including drafting pleadings and motions.
• Conduct investigations involving employees, students, and related complaints.
• Advise clients on governance compliance and policy development.

Skills

Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Ability to translate legal risk into practical guidance

Experience in education law

Background in labor and employment litigation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active California Bar license

Job description

Overview

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Salary: $150,000 - $225,000 per year

About Us

With nearly two decades of dedicated service and a presence across seven California offices, we are a premier full-service law firm focusing on representing public schools, community colleges, educational institutions, and public entities. We proudly serve over 500 education clients, including school districts, SELPAs, county offices of education, private schools, government agencies, and municipalities. Our team includes attorneys who have served as educators, school board members, and in-house counsel—bringing a deep, firsthand understanding of the operational and legal challenges facing California’s education system.

We are experienced trial attorneys and strategic advisors who understand the regulatory landscape in which our clients operate, handling matters from employment disputes to construction defect claims, student discipline to Public Records Act compliance, and federal investigations to board governance.

Why Join Us

• Competitive Base Salary Up to $225K (DOE)
• Bonus Structure Quarterly and Annual Bonuses (Up to $50K Potential)
• 401(k) with company profit sharing
• Full Benefits Package Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• 1,800 Billable Hour Target – Designed to Support Work-Life Balance
• Collaborative, Collegial Environment with 120+ Attorneys Statewide
• Hybrid-Remote Schedule 3 Days In-Office, 2 Remote

Job Details

Education-focused litigation and advisory practice, representing public school districts, charter schools, and public agencies in administrative, civil, and compliance-driven matters. The position blends litigation, investigations, regulatory defense, and strategic counseling within a collaborative team dedicated exclusively to education and public entity clients.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advise public school districts, charter schools, and public agencies in civil litigation and administrative proceedings
• Handle matters involving labor and employment disputes, workplace and student investigations, discrimination and harassment claims, special education compliance, student discipline, public contracting, and constitutional issues
• Prepare cases for administrative hearings, including drafting pleadings, pre-hearing and dispositive motions, witness preparation, and participation in mediations and resolution sessions
• Conduct and manage investigations involving certificated and classified employees, students, and parents, including Uniform Complaint Procedures and employment-related complaints
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive and pre-hearing motions; support summary adjudication and related litigation strategy
• Appear before and manage matters involving agencies such as the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), California Department of Education (CDE), California Civil Rights Department, Labor Commissioner, and similar regulatory bodies
• Advise clients on employee discipline, accommodations, leave policies, governance compliance, Brown Act and Public Records Act obligations, and risk mitigation
• Counsel boards and leadership teams on governance, policy development, and compliance with evolving education and employment legislation
• Collaborate with attorneys across labor & employment, special education, student services, investigations, and governance within an integrated education-law practice

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar license
• Experience managing matters from intake through resolution in education law or public entity representation
• Background in one or more of the following strongly preferred education law, labor and employment litigation, investigations, public entity defense, civil rights, or administrative law
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills with the ability to translate legal risk into practical guidance for public sector clients
• Comfort working directly with administrators, boards, and agency leadership

Additional Information

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