Associate Attorney - Education Law

Sausalito, CA • Pleasanton, CA

Full-time $120,000.00 - $200,000.00

Posted 11/06/2024

AM 200 Full Service Law Firm Seeks Associate Attorney in Pleasanton or Marin County, CA

Full service AM 200 law firm with offices in Pleasanton and Marin County, CA, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its education law practice group. This is an opportunity for an Attorney with 3-8+ years of experience who is eager to pivot into a meaningful practice that impacts public education. Candidates from various legal backgrounds, including litigation (plaintiff or defense), labor & employment, insurance defense, workers' compensation, or family law, are encouraged to apply, especially if motivated to address issues such as discrimination, harassment, and student welfare.

Offer:

$120k-$200k+ contingent on experience

Monthly productivity bonus and end-of-year bonus

Profit sharing (10% of compensation)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Qualifications:

3-8+ years of experience with litigation (plaintiff or defense), labor & employment, insurance defense, workers' compensation, or family law

Interested in changing practices to education law

Juris Doctorate and California Bar membership in good standing

Strong academic background from an accredited law school (UC Law San Francisco, UC Davis, USF, McGeorge, University of Santa Clara, or comparable)

Responsibilities:

Handle a caseload of education-related litigation, primarily focused on administrative hearings and civil rights issues

Represent K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities on labor and employment matters, student issues, and policy development

Contribute to the goal of advancing equity and excellence in educational institutions

Represent and advise educational institutions on matters that shape policy and culture

Work closely with a dynamic team on litigation and administrative hearing cases

Develop experience in education law and contribute to the wellbeing of public school communities

Collaborate with a dedicated team, including Senior Counsel and assist in expanding the litigation practice within the education sector

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.

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Employees will receive paid leave to the extent required by state or local law. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 11/06/2024 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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