Litigation Attorney or Counsel - Education Law - Hybrid Remote

Jobot; Clayton (MO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses up to $50k

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision

Generous PTO and holidays

Hybrid remote - 1 day in office

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Litigation Attorney or Counsel specializing in Education Law in Clayton, MO. This senior role offers a base salary up to $225,000 with bonuses, full benefits, a 1,800-hour billable target, and a hybrid remote schedule (1 day in office per week).

You will advise and lead complex education-law matters for public schools and educational institutions, with opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and business development within a national firm.

Qualifications

• Experience handling education law matters, including litigation and administrative proceedings.
• Strong advisory skills for school districts and educational institutions.
• Ability to mentor junior attorneys and collaborate with a firm-wide education practice.]

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior counsel to education clients on complex legal matters.
• Independently manage education law matters, including litigation and regulatory compliance.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and policy documents; negotiate high-profile matters.
• Build strong client relationships and participate in client development.

Skills

Litigation experience

Education law

Client management

Education

Missouri bar admission

Illinois bar admission a plus

Job description

Litigation Attorney or Counsel - Education Law - Hybrid Remote

$160000 - $225000 per year | Clayton, MO | Hybrid | Permanent

Litigation Attorney or Counsel - Education Law - Hybrid Remote - $160k to $225k + Bonuses

A bit about us:

Founded nearly two decades ago and based in St. Louis, with 12 offices across the nation, we are a 130+ attorney firm devoted exclusively to representing public schools, community colleges, educational institutions, and other public entities. We serve more than 500 education clients - school districts, SELPAs, county offices of education, private schools, government agencies, and municipalities. Our attorneys include former educators, school board members, and in-house counsel who bring firsthand operational knowledge to every engagement. That depth of institutional understanding is what separates us from generalist firms handling education work on the side.

Why join us?

• Base salary range: $150k to $225k
• Quarterly and annual bonuses up to $50k
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with generous firm match and profit sharing
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 1,800 annual billable hours - structured to support sustainable, long-term practice
• Hybrid remote - 1 day a week in office

Job Details

• Serve as senior counsel and trusted advisor to education clients on complex and sensitive legal matters.
• Independently manage sophisticated education law matters, including litigation, administrative proceedings, investigations and regulatory compliance.
• Provide strategic guidance to school districts and educational institutions on complex legal, operational and risk-management issues.
• Lead or play a significant role in high-level litigation, administrative hearings, due process proceedings, negotiations and other dispute resolution.
• Develop legal strategy and make practical, client-focused recommendations.
• Draft and review sophisticated pleadings, briefs, memoranda, policies, contracts and other legal documents.
• Partner with firm attorneys on complex, high-value and high-profile matters.
• Mentor attorneys and legal professionals in the education law practice.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Participate in client development, networking, speaking engagements and thought leadership as appropriate.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of the firm’s education law practice.

Looking for:

• Associates, Senior Associates and Counsel
• Missouri bar admission, Illinois bar admission a plus
• Recent education law experience

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.