Senior Employment Defense Associate

Jobot; El Segundo (CA); A distancia; USD 200.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote role

Great benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Jobot is seeking a California-based Employment Law Attorney to advise public and private educational institutions on discipline, wage and hour issues, and workplace investigations. This remote role offers a meaningful opportunity with a well-established firm and a competitive salary.

You will represent clients in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and litigation, draft employment-related agreements, and train administrators and staff on legal obligations.

Formación

• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Minimum of 4 years of employment law experience, with at least 2 years advising or representing educational institutions.
• Familiarity with Education Code, Title IX, California Government Code, and labor and employment statutes.
• Strong writing, advocacy, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working with school boards, superintendents, and HR personnel is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Advise public and private educational institutions on employment law matters, including employee discipline, termination, leave policies, wage and hour compliance, and workplace investigations
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and litigation involving employee claims
• Draft and review employment-related agreements, board policies, and internal procedures for compliance with applicable state and federal laws
• Conduct trainings and workshops for administrators and staff on employment best practices and legal obligations
• Stay current on developments in labor and employment law as they relate to the education sector
• Work collaboratively with education law attorneys, school boards, and HR professionals to develop proactive legal strategies

Conocimientos

Employment law

Education sector experience

Legal advocacy

Written communication

Educación

Active California State Bar

Descripción del empleo

Remote, Well Established Firm

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Sherwin Souzankari

Salary: $200,000 - $300,000 per year

A bit about us:

We're a boutique CA-only firm that's active expanding its employment practice. Come get in on the ground floor of our exciting expansion!

Why join us?

• Well established firm
• Remote role
• Great benefits

Responsibilities:

• Advise public and private educational institutions on employment law matters, including employee discipline, termination, leave policies, wage and hour compliance, and workplace investigations
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and litigation involving employee claims
• Draft and review employment-related agreements, board policies, and internal procedures for compliance with applicable state and federal laws
• Conduct trainings and workshops for administrators and staff on employment best practices and legal obligations
• Stay current on developments in labor and employment law as they relate to the education sector
• Work collaboratively with education law attorneys, school boards, and HR professionals to develop proactive legal strategies

Qualifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar
• Minimum of 4 years of employment law experience, with at least 2 years advising or representing educational institutions
• Familiarity with the Education Code, Title IX, California Government Code, and applicable labor and employment statutes
• Strong writing, advocacy, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with school boards, superintendents, and HR personnel is preferred
• MUST be based in California

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with school clients on a wide range of employment matters that impact their operations, supporting both preventative counsel and active representation.

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