Senior Employment Defense Partner – Schools & Public Entities

True Talent Solutions Partners; California; On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

True Talent Solutions Partners in California seeks a Senior Partner to lead defense and advisory work for school districts and public entities, combining complex litigation with strategic counsel and policy development for proactive employment risk management.

You will defend districts in employment lawsuits, oversee discovery and settlements, advise on Title IX, ADA, FMLA, and related laws, and help shape employment policies while training district leaders on compliance and employee relations.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of employment law experience, primarily in defense.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California and residence in California.
• Extensive employment litigation defense experience, including PAGA matters and civil trial experience as first or second chair.
• Experience preparing employment compliance documents and wage/hour audits.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with strong research, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Defend school districts in employment lawsuits and disputes before administrative agencies and labor boards.
• Oversee discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations involving public sector employment and education law.
• Advise school boards, superintendents, and HR teams on Title IX, ADA, FMLA, and related requirements.
• Develop strategies to manage risk in discipline, hiring, contracts, labor relations, and tenure matters.
• Review and draft employment policies and staff contracts, and advise on compliance with applicable laws.
• Train district leaders and HR teams on legal compliance, discrimination prevention, harassment prevention, and employee relations.

Skills

Employment law

Negotiation

Research

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

True Talent Solutions Partners in California seeks a Senior Partner to lead defense and advisory work for school districts and public entities, combining complex litigation with strategic counsel and policy development for proactive employment risk management.

You will defend districts in employment lawsuits, oversee discovery and settlements, advise on Title IX, ADA, FMLA, and related laws, and help shape employment policies while training district leaders on compliance and employee relations.