Employment Law Senior Attorney

Employment Law Senior Attorney School Districts & Public Sector Defense

Location: Southern or Northern California | 90% Remote / 10% In-Person
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Compensation:

• $200,000 - $220,000 based on experience (5+ years required)

• Bonus eligible | Full benefits

About the Role

HireNow Staffing is seeking a seasoned Employment Law Senior Attorney to support a rapidly growing practice focused on representing school districts and public sector employers. This is an opportunity to be a trusted legal advisor on issues at the intersection of employment, education, and compliance while managing meaningful litigation and policy work that shapes district-level decisions.

What You'll Be Doing

Litigation & Risk Defense:

• Serve as lead defense counsel on employment-related claims involving teachers, school administrators, and support staff.

• Handle disputes involving wrongful termination, retaliation, harassment, and discrimination.

• Represent clients in EEOC and state-level investigations, labor board complaints, and other administrative matters.

Executive Legal Counsel:

• Advise superintendents, HR leaders, and school boards on a broad range of employment matters including FMLA, ADA, Title IX, and union regulations.

• Draft and review disciplinary actions, employment contracts, and grievance responses.

• Strategize responses to high-risk employment issues before they escalate to litigation.

Policy Development:

• Update school district policies on hiring, tenure, conduct, and separation in alignment with California labor codes and educational mandates.

• Assist with drafting collective bargaining agreements and other union-related legal documentation.

Training & Education:

• Lead workshops for district administrators on sexual harassment prevention, discrimination laws, employee discipline, and labor relations.

• Serve as a legal educator and strategic guide to HR teams navigating new regulatory changes.

What You Bring

• JD and active member of the California Bar in good standing

• Minimum 5 years of experience in employment law litigation school district/public entity defense required

• Superior writing, motion practice, and negotiation skills

• Highly effective communicator with a collaborative spirit

• Able to manage sensitive legal issues while guiding large institutions

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than a litigation role this is your chance to influence Californias educational landscape by protecting the legal integrity of its institutions. Join a client-focused, high-performance firm known for its integrity, mentorship, and remote flexibility.

To Apply: Submit your resume and a brief summary of qualifications. We treat all submissions with complete confidentiality.

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