Senior Employment Law Attorney - Public Sector & School Districts
Top Tier RepsCalifornia City, California
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Job Description
Description
Requirements
Benefits
Top Tier Reps is seeking a Senior Employment Law Attorney with 10+ years of experience in employment litigation, particularly in public sector and school district defense. This is a strategic role for an experienced litigator who understands the complexities of education law, public entity labor regulations, and risk management in the K-12 and higher education sectors.
Key Responsibilities
1. Litigation Defense & Risk Management
- Defend public school districts in employment litigation including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.
- Manage pre-litigation strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and settlement negotiations.
- Handle matters before regulatory agencies such as EEOC, DFEH, and PERB.
2. Legal Strategy & Advisory
- Counsel school boards, superintendents, and HR leaders on employment law compliance (Title IX, ADA, FMLA, FEHA, etc.).
- Guide employment decisions including hiring, discipline, and termination with attention to public sector rules and union relations.
- Advise on collective bargaining, teacher tenure, and grievance procedures.
3. Policy Development & Compliance
- Draft and revise employment policies to ensure compliance with both labor and education laws.
- Review staff and teacher contracts in accordance with education statutes and union agreements.
- Monitor and communicate changes in legislation affecting school district employment.
4. Training & Prevention
- Conduct legal compliance training for school administrators and HR departments.
- Lead sessions on workplace investigations, Title IX obligations, and harassment prevention.
- Help clients establish internal procedures to reduce litigation risk.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school
- Active member of the California Bar in good standing
- 10+ years of exclusive employment law defense experience
- Required: School district defense experience
- Preferred: Trial experience; public entity representation background
- Strong legal research, negotiation, and litigation strategy skills
- Excellent communication and client advisory capabilities
Benefits
- Competitive base salary: $230,000 – $300,000
- Quarterly performance-based bonuses
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (UPTO) for attorneys
- 90 credit hours/year designated for vacation
- Flexible remote/hybrid work model
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision & pet insurance
- Firm-paid life insurance
- 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer match (after one year)
- FSA, cell phone reimbursement, and travel support
- Accelerated partnership track
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Modern office locations with easy transit access