Employment Law Partner School District Defense at Fast Track Hiring
Job Description
Job Description
Title: Employment Law Partner - School District Defense
Status: Full-Time
Location: Flexible (Any major city in California)
Relocation: Considered for the right candidate
Salary: Salary to be discussed with a Bryant Staffing Solutions Recruiter.
Bonus: Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
Visa Support: Not Available
As a leading legal team continues its strategic growth, we are seeking a highly experienced Employment Law Partner to specialize in school district defense litigation. This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned legal professional with strong public sector employment law expertise and a successful track record advising educational institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Litigation & Risk Management:
- Represent school districts in legal matters involving employment disputes (e.g., wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation).
- Lead all stages of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and resolution.
- Handle agency complaints with EEOC, state labor boards, and other relevant entities.
Strategic Legal Counsel:
- Advise school leadership teams, HR departments, and boards on compliance with Title IX, ADA, FMLA, and other relevant laws.
- Provide proactive legal strategies to reduce risk and enhance compliance, particularly with union and collective bargaining matters.
Policy Development & Compliance:
- Draft and review employment policies, contracts, and guidelines to ensure legal alignment.
- Ensure that staff conduct, discipline, and termination procedures comply with state and federal education and employment law.
Training & Education:
- Deliver workshops and training sessions on legal topics, including discrimination prevention, tenure practices, and union negotiations.
- Guide HR teams and administrators on best practices in employee relations and litigation prevention.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of employment law experience, with at least 80% focused on employment litigation in the past 5 years.
- Experience representing school districts or public entities in defense litigation.
- Proven civil trial experience preferred (1st or 2nd chair roles).
- Must have exclusively defense-side litigation experience.
- Active and in good standing with the California State Bar.
Work Location Options:
El Segundo, CA
Fresno, CA
Oakland, CA
Ontario, CA
Orange, CA
Redding, CA
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
San Jose, CA
Westlake Village, CA
Perks and Benefits:
- Unlimited PTO for attorneys
- Remote flexibility with office access in multiple cities
- Comprehensive health coverage, including dental, vision, and pet insurance
- 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer matching after one year
- Vacation credit accrual
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Regular team events and holiday celebrations
- Casual, collaborative work environment
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