Employment Law Senior Attorney
Employment Law Senior Attorney
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Job Description
- Litigation Defense & Risk Management for School Districts:
- Defend school districts in employment-related lawsuits including wrongful termination discrimination harassment and retaliation claims involving teachers staff and administrators.
- Handle disputes arising from complaints filed with agencies like the EEOC state education departments and labor boards.
- Oversee the discovery process motion practice and settlement negotiations with a focus on public sector employment regulations and education law.
- Strategic Counsel & Legal Guidance for School District Leadership:
- Advise school boards superintendents and HR departments on navigating complex employment laws such as Title IX ADA FMLA and state-specific education regulations.
- Develop proactive legal strategies to mitigate risk in labor disputes employee discipline hiring practices and contract negotiations.
- Provide counsel on addressing union relations teacher tenure and collective bargaining agreements to prevent litigation and ensure compliance.
- Policy Development & Compliance for Educational Institutions:
- Review and draft school district employment policies on areas like employee conduct tenure discipline and termination ensuring they align with both employment and education laws.
- Advise on drafting teacher and staff contracts ensuring compliance with public education laws union agreements and collective bargaining terms.
- Ensure the district s practices comply with federal and state regulations affecting public school employment including Title IX ADA and other education-specific statutes.
- Training & Development for School District HR and Administrators:
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- Provide tailored training to school district leadership HR personnel and administrators on legal compliance best practices in handling employee relations and mitigating risks of litigation in the educational context.
- Conduct workshops on issues such as anti-discrimination sexual harassment prevention and navigating teacher tenure and union rules ensuring the district adheres to legal and ethical standards.
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- Must have a well-established and exclusive employment litigation defense background.
- Trial experience is preferred but not required
- School district defense experience required
- Experience with public entity defense is preferred
- Bachelor s and Juris Doctor degrees
- Member of the State Bar of California & within good standing
- Superior research analytical and negotiating ability
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Commitment to proactive case management
Work Environment:
When applicable and appropriate consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
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- Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment troubleshooting problem solving analysis and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
- Physical: Computer keyboarding travel as required
- Auditory/Visual: Hearing vision and speaking
Employment Type
Full Time
