Litigation Attorney (5+ Years)

Young, Minney & Corr, LLP; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Bar dues & CLE paid

Job summary

Young, Minney & Corr, LLP, a premier education law firm with offices across California, seeks a Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of civil litigation experience and active California Bar membership. The role offers ownership of complex education-law matters, direct client relationships, early courtroom opportunities, and a collaborative, flexible hybrid work environment.

You will draft dispositive motions, take depositions, and handle discovery in state and federal courts, while advising schools

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil litigation experience in state or federal court.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own caseload with substantial client contact and courtroom time.
• Draft dispositive motions, writs, and appellate briefs, often on issues of first impression.
• Take and defend depositions and lead discovery in state and federal court and in administrative proceedings.
• Try cases and argue motions as first- or second-chair, with support from experienced partners.
• Advise charter school and private school clients directly on litigation strategy and risk.

Skills

Civil litigation

Client relations

Legal research

Education

California Bar License

Tools

Westlaw/LexisNexis

Discovery management software

Job description

Litigation Attorney (5+ Years) – Education Law

Sacramento Walnut Creek North Hollywood San Diego|Hybrid |$150,000–$225,000 base salary + quarterly and annual bonuses

Would you like to litigate groundbreaking education law cases with statewide impact, while earning the compensation and advancement opportunities of private practice? If so, we invite you to apply for our Litigation Attorney position.

About Us:

Young, Minney & Corr, LLP is a 40-attorney firm and California’s leading education law practice, serving charter and private schools for more than 30 years. With offices in Sacramento, Walnut Creek, North Hollywood, and San Diego, we proudly represent public charter schools and private schools in all areas of litigation. Our work involves handling cutting-edge issues of first impression that often lead to appeals and writs, making a real difference in the lives of students and educators. Our litigators regularly appear in state and federal trial and appellate courts and before administrative agencies throughout California.

The Role:

We are seeking a skilled Litigation Attorney to join our team of dedicated school advocates (at any of our four offices). You will take ownership of complex cases at the forefront of education law, with early courtroom opportunities and direct client relationships. If you have 5+ years of litigation experience and are a member of the California Bar, we want to hear from you.

What You Will Do:

• Manage your own caseload with substantial client contact and courtroom time.
• Draft dispositive motions, writs, and appellate briefs, often on issues of first impression.
• Take and defend depositions and lead discovery in state and federal court and in administrative proceedings.
• Try cases and argue motions as first- or second-chair, with support from experienced partners.
• Advise charter school and private school clients directly on litigation strategy and risk.

Why Choose Us? At Young, Minney & Corr, we are committed to creating an environment that inspires and empowers our attorneys to thrive. Here's what sets us apart:

• Meaningful Work: Our cases have a significant public benefit as we advocate for the rights of students and schools across California.
• Competitive Compensation: The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 to $225,000, depending on experience, plus quarterly and annual performance bonuses.
• Collegial Environment: Join a team of like-minded professionals who work collaboratively and support one another in achieving our shared mission.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: We offer remote work and/or a hybrid schedule and a billable expectation of 1,800 hours per year, well below large-firm norms.
• Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k); paid time off depending on years of experience; and firm-paid State Bar dues and CLE.
• Career Advancement: A defined path to partnership, with hands‑on mentorship from partners who staff cases leanly and share courtroom opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Active membership, in good standing, in the State Bar of California.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience in state or federal court.
• Proficiency in drafting complex pleadings and conducting legal research and analysis.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and managing discovery in high-stakes actions.
• Detail-oriented and strategic thinker, with a strong commitment to representing our clients diligently.
• Preferred, but not required: experience in education, employment, or public entity law; appellate or writ practice; trial or arbitration experience; or a judicial clerkship.

YM&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know.