Litigation Attorney

Litigation Attorney - Public Entities Education Employment Hybrid Remote in Los Angeles Up to $200K + Bonuses

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Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

With nearly two decades of service and a presence across seven California offices, we are a premier full-service education law firm dedicated exclusively to supporting public schools, community colleges, and other educational institutions. We proudly represent over 500 education clients, including school districts, SELPAs, county offices of education, and private schools. Our attorneys-many of whom have served as educators, board members, and in-house counsel-offer unmatched insight into the daily workings and unique challenges of California's education system.

Unlike general insurance defense firms, we are trial lawyers and trusted advisors who understand the complexity and regulatory environment our clients operate within. From employment law to construction defects, student discipline to the Public Records Act, and federal investigations to board governance, we represent education clients in every aspect of litigation-from pre-claim counseling through trial and appeal.

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary: Up to $200K (DOE)
• Bonus Structure: Quarterly and Annual Bonuses (Up to $50K Potential)
• 401(k) with Generous Firm Match
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• 1,800 Billable Hour Target - Designed to Support Work-Life Balance
• Collaborative, Collegial Environment with 120+ Attorneys Statewide
• Hybrid-Remote Schedule: 3 Days In-Office, 2 Remote

Job Details

• Represent school districts, community colleges, and public education clients in civil litigation matters, including administrative hearings, state/federal court actions, and mediation/arbitration
• Handle cases involving employment disputes, construction defects, student issues, public contracting, personal injury, and constitutional claims
• Draft and argue motions, including summary judgment and dispositive motions
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses and clients for testimony
• Work directly with clients, including school boards, superintendents, and general counsel, to provide strategic legal guidance and risk management advice
• Represent clients before administrative agencies such as the EEOC, OCR, Civil Rights Department, Labor Commissioner, and others
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of attorneys and legal staff focused solely on education law

Looking For:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar license
• Minimum 3 years of civil litigation experience, with full case management responsibility
• Experience in education law, employment litigation, insurance defense, or public entity defense strongly preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with public sector clients and provide practical, informed legal advice

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