Employment Law Senior Attorney - School Districts & Public Sector Defense

Employment Law Senior Attorney School Districts & Public Sector Defense

Location: Southern or Northern California 90% Remote / 10% In-Person
Job Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Compensation:

• $200000 - $220000 based on experience (5 years required)

• Bonus eligible Full benefits

About the Role

HireNow Staffing is seeking a seasoned Employment Law Senior Attorney to support a rapidly growing practice focused on representing school districts and public sector employers. This is an opportunity to be a trusted legal advisor on issues at the intersection of employment education and compliance while managing meaningful litigation and policy work that shapes district-level decisions.

What Youll Be Doing

Litigation & Risk Defense:

• Serve as lead defense counsel on employment-related claims involving teachers school administrators and support staff.

• Handle disputes involving wrongful termination retaliation harassment and discrimination.

• Represent clients in EEOC and state-level investigations labor board complaints and other administrative matters.

Executive Legal Counsel:

• Advise superintendents HR leaders and school boards on a broad range of employment matters including FMLA ADA Title IX and union regulations.

• Draft and review disciplinary actions employment contracts and grievance responses.

• Strategize responses to high-risk employment issues before they escalate to litigation.

Policy Development:

• Update school district policies on hiring tenure conduct and separation in alignment with California labor codes and educational mandates.

• Assist with drafting collective bargaining agreements and other union-related legal documentation.

Training & Education:

• Lead workshops for district administrators on sexual harassment prevention discrimination laws employee discipline and labor relations.

• Serve as a legal educator and strategic guide to HR teams navigating new regulatory changes.

What You Bring

• JD and active member of the California Bar in good standing

• Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law litigation school district/public entity defense required

• Superior writing motion practice and negotiation skills

• Highly effective communicator with a collaborative spirit

• Able to manage sensitive legal issues while guiding large institutions

Why This Opportunity

This is more than a litigation role this is your chance to influence Californias educational landscape by protecting the legal integrity of its institutions. Join a client-focused high-performance firm known for its integrity mentorship and remote flexibility.

To Apply: Submit your resume and a brief summary of qualifications. We treat all submissions with complete confidentiality.

Southern or Northern California 90% Remote / 10% In-Person
Job Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
Compensation:

• $200000 - $220000 based on experience (5 years required)
• Bonus eligible Full benefits

About the Role

HireNow Staffing is seeking a seasoned Employment Law Senior Attorney to support a rapidly growing practice focused on representing school districts and public sector employers.

What You Bring

• JD and active member of the California Bar in good standing
• Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law litigation school district/public entity defense required
• Superior writing motion practice and negotiation skills
• Highly effective communicator with a collaborative spirit
• Able to manage sensitive legal issues while guiding large institutions