Senior Associate Attorney - Education Law

BCG Attorney Search; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Firm profit-sharing contribution

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney in Riverside, CA for the Southern California Education Law Practice Group. The role covers governance, labor, and employment issues for K-12 schools and community college districts, including investigations into discrimination.

You will advise on personnel management, respond to CA Public Records Act requests, and participate in Title IX matters and trainings.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of labor and/or employment law experience, preferably with public entities.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Litigation and/or administrative hearing experience is a plus.
• Investigations and Title IX experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Advise district/school administrators on personnel management, including employee discipline and dismissal.
• Guide clients in responding to California Public Records Act requests and complying with the Brown Act.
• Represent educational agencies in administrative hearings.
• Counsel management on employee leaves of absence and disability accommodations.
• Assist with Title IX and Uniform Complaint processes.
• Investigate and/or serve as a decision-maker in Title IX cases.
• Provide trainings and participate in conferences.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client relationships

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate Attorney in Riverside, CA, to join its Southern California Education Law Practice Group. The role involves advising public and private K-12 schools, community college districts, and related entities on governance, labor, and employment issues, including conducting investigations into alleged discrimination and harassment.

Duties

• Advise district/school administrators on personnel management, including employee discipline and dismissal.
• Guide clients in responding to California Public Records Act requests and complying with the Brown Act.
• Represent educational agencies in administrative hearings.
• Counsel management on employee leaves of absence and disability accommodations.
• Assist with Title IX and Uniform Complaint processes.
• Investigate and/or serve as a decision-maker in Title IX cases.
• Provide trainings and participate in conferences.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.
• 4+ years of labor and/or employment law experience, preferably with public entities.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Litigation and/or administrative hearing experience is a plus.
• Investigations and Title IX experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching.
• Firm profit-sharing contribution.