Employment Law Partner

About the Role

A California employment defense practice is seeking a partner with 10 or more years of employment law experience. You will defend school districts and advise education leaders on employment disputes, compliance, and risk management.

What You'll Do

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

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

• Advise school boards, superintendents, and HR teams on employment laws, education regulations, union relations, tenure, and collective bargaining.

• Review and develop employment policies, handbooks, contracts, and compliance practices, including wage and hour matters.

• Provide training to administrators and HR staff on employee relations, discrimination prevention, harassment prevention, and litigation risk.

What We're Looking For

• 10 or more years of employment law experience, primarily representing defendants in employment litigation.

• Substantial school district defense experience and experience handling PAGA matters.

• Strong litigation background, including civil trial experience as first or second chair; trial experience is preferred.

• Experience with employment compliance documents, wage and hour audits, handbooks, and policy development.

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

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

Compensation & Benefits

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

Location

Fully remote within California.