Education Law Attorney

Well-Respected Public Agency Firm Seeks Education Law Attorney

A respected California-based law firm seeks an Education Law Attorney to help co-manage a sophisticated education law practice serving public agency and school district clients. This Education Law Attorney role offers significant client contact, leadership opportunities, and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to educational institutions on complex personnel, labor, governance, and operational matters. The firm maintains a collegial, team-oriented environment and is known for its collaborative culture, community involvement, and commitment to professional development.

Education Law Attorney Responsibilities:

• Advise clients regarding public school personnel matters, employee discipline, layoffs, and workforce management issues.

• Act as outside general counsel to educational institutions and public agencies.

• Attend and advise at Board meetings and work directly with Board Members, district leadership, and administrative staff.

• Handle negotiations involving labor and employment matters and public agency issues.

• Provide strategic guidance regarding governance, compliance, policy implementation, and operational matters.

Hours:

• 1850/year

• Hybrid schedule and very flexible.

Perks:

• Opportunity to help lead and grow a sophisticated education law practice.

• Significant client interaction and trusted advisor responsibilities.

• Collegial, family-oriented culture with an open-door environment.

• Opportunities to attend networking, fundraising, and community events.

• Firm actively participates in charitable and community-focused initiatives.

• Diverse and collaborative team environment.

Salary:

Up to $260,000 base salary (DOE)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]

Qualifications:

1. Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
2. Active California Bar membership in good standing.
3. Experience handling public school personnel matters.
4. Experience advising on layoffs, employee relations, and labor negotiations.

TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]

Compensation

$135,000.00-$260,000.00 Yearly

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