Employment Law Partner

About the Role

Join an employment law defense practice as a Partner, representing California school districts and advising education-sector leaders. This role combines complex litigation with proactive counsel on employment compliance, helping public institutions manage legal risk.

What You'll Do

• Defend school districts in employment claims involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related disputes.

• Manage agency complaints, discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations.

• Advise school boards, superintendents, and HR teams on employment laws, education regulations, discipline, hiring, and labor relations.

• Draft and review employment policies, handbooks, contracts, and compliance materials, including wage and hour audits.

• Deliver training to administrators and HR staff on employee relations, compliance, and litigation risk.

What We're Looking For

• At least 10 years of employment law experience, with a strong employer-side litigation defense background.

• School district defense experience and extensive experience with PAGA matters.

• Experience with employment compliance documents, wage and hour audits, and public entity matters.

• Civil trial experience as first or second chair; trial experience is preferred.

• Juris Doctor degree and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

• Strong research, analytical, negotiation, writing, and oral communication skills, with a proactive approach to case management.

• Must be authorized to work without visa sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $230,000 to $300,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Fully remote within California.