AM 200 Full Service Law Firm Seeks Associate Attorney in Sacramento, CA
Full service AM 200 law firm with a statewide presence is seeking a junior Associate Attorney to join its education law group in Sacramento. This is an opportunity for an attorney in their 1st-3rd year of practice who is looking to make a meaningful impact by serving public schools and advancing civil rights in education. Candidates from various legal backgrounds, including litigation (plaintiff or defense), labor & employment, insurance defense, workers' compensation, or family law, are encouraged to apply.
Offer:
Competitive compensation package ($85k-$140k+, depending on experience)
Monthly productivity bonus and end-of-year bonus
Profit sharing (10% of compensation)
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexibility for remote work with approval after an initial training period
Qualifications:
1-3 years of legal 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 (preferred schools include UC Law San Francisco, UC Davis, McGeorge, or San Joaquin College of Law for candidates with ties to Fresno)
Responsibilities:
Handle a caseload involving education-related litigation, focusing on administrative hearings and civil rights issues
Represent K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities on labor, employment, and student matters
Conduct third-party neutral investigations into complaints filed by employees and students for school district clients
Collaborate with senior attorneys on collective bargaining, employee discipline, and administrative law matters
Work closely with partners and develop skills in investigation, litigation, and client advising within education law
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 12/11/2024 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.
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