Job description
Location
Tustin, CA 92780
Salary/Payrate
$150K - $190,000, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment
Hybrid (2 days WFH after ramp up)
Term
Permanent / Fulltime
Referral Fee
$1,000 - should your referral start with our client
Experience Required
Minimum of three years legal experience, ideally with a background in public agency representation.
Responsibilities
Ideal candidates should have experience in three or more of these areas of responsibility:
- Provide legal counsel on education law, employment disputes, and governance matters including employee discipline, workplace investigations, and ADA accommodations.
- Advise clients on business operations, facilities management, real estate, and energy matters.
- Represent clients in all aspects of litigation, mediation, and arbitration in both federal and state courts, as well as administrative hearings. Trial experience preferred.
- Assist with collective bargaining and labor relations for school employees.
- Act as bond counsel for tax-exempt debt and other financing for capital projects.
- Handle special education law matters, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 meetings, and compliance complaints.
- Address student-related legal issues such as First Amendment concerns, FERPA, student discipline, and conduct hearings.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree from accredited law school.
- Member in good standing of the California State Bar.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of California public agency and education laws a plus.
- Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.
- Bright and innovative individuals who thrive in a small, team-oriented environment with advancement opportunities.