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Employment Law Senior Attorney (EL)Talent Xpanse • Oakland, CA, US
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Employment Law Senior Attorney (EL)

Employment Law Senior Attorney (EL)

Talent Xpanse • Oakland, CA, US
19 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Employment Law Senior Attorney

Location : (Hybrid) Commutable distance to 1 of 10 offices.

Client Partnership : We are representing a prominent and well respected employment law firm, dedicated to the defense of employers, supporting a diverse spectrum of employer clients.

Core Responsibilities :

1. Litigation Defense & Risk Management for School Districts :

  • Defend school districts in employment-related lawsuits, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims involving teachers, staff, and administrators.
  • Handle disputes arising from complaints filed with agencies like the EEOC, state education departments, and labor boards.
  • Oversee the discovery process, motion practice, and settlement negotiations, with a focus on public sector employment regulations and education law.

2. Strategic Counsel & Legal Guidance for School District Leadership :

  • Advise school boards, superintendents, and HR departments on navigating complex employment laws such as Title IX, ADA, FMLA, and state-specific education regulations.
  • Develop proactive legal strategies to mitigate risk in labor disputes, employee discipline, hiring practices, and contract negotiations.
  • Provide counsel on addressing union relations, teacher tenure, and collective bargaining agreements to prevent litigation and ensure compliance.
  • 3. Policy Development & Compliance for Educational Institutions :

  • Review and draft school district employment policies on areas like employee conduct, tenure, discipline, and termination, ensuring they align with both employment and education laws.
  • Advise on drafting teacher and staff contracts, ensuring compliance with public education laws, union agreements, and collective bargaining terms.
  • Ensure the district’s practices comply with federal and state regulations affecting public school employment, including Title IX, ADA, and other education-specific statutes.
  • 4. Training & Development for School District HR and Administrators :

  • Provide tailored training to school district leadership, HR personnel, and administrators on legal compliance, best practices in handling employee relations, and mitigating risks of litigation in the educational context.
  • Conduct workshops on issues such as anti-discrimination, sexual harassment prevention, and navigating teacher tenure and union rules, ensuring the district adheres to legal and ethical standards.
  • Essentials :

  • Experience in Employment Law compliance document & wage / hour audits.
  • Must have significant PAGA / Class / Compliance expertise
  • Jury trial / civil court trial experience is preferred
  • Must have a well-established and exclusive employment litigation, defense background.
  • Trial experience is preferred, but not required
  • School district defense experience required
  • Experience with public entity defense is preferred
  • Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degrees
  • Member of the State Bar of California & within good standing
  • Superior research, analytical, and negotiating ability
  • Excellent written and oral communication
  • Commitment to proactive case management
  • (This is truncated job description and may be expanded or revised.)

    Compensation :

    The projected annual salary is estimated at $230,000 - $300,000 per year, representing the low and high ends of the range. The actual starting rate of pay may vary based on factors that include, but are not limited to, the position offered, work experience, education, training, and commensurate experience.

    If your salary expectations are different, please let us know your ideal compensation range.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Talent Xpanse and our clients is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is inclusive and free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected, and where differences are embraced as strengths. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes equality and celebrates diversity.

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