Attorney- Sr. Employment Law
Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Competencies: Must have a well-established and exclusive
employment litigation, defense background. Trial experience is
preferred, but not required School district defense experience
required Experience with public entity defense is preferred
Bachelor’s and Juris Doctor degrees Member of the State Bar of
California & within good standing Superior research, analytical,
and negotiating ability Excellent written and oral communication
Commitment to proactive case management Tasks Performed: Litigation
Defense & Risk Management for School Districts: Defend school
districts in employment-related lawsuits, including wrongful
termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
involving teachers, staff, and administrators. Handle disputes
arising from complaints filed with agencies like the EEOC, state
education departments, and labor boards. Oversee the discovery
process, motion practice, and settlement negotiations, with a focus
on public sector employment regulations and education law.
Strategic Counsel & Legal Guidance for School District Leadership:
Advise school boards, superintendents, and HR departments on
navigating complex employment laws such as Title IX, ADA, FMLA, and
state-specific education regulations. Develop proactive legal
strategies to mitigate risk in labor disputes, employee discipline,
hiring practices, and contract negotiations. Provide counsel on
addressing union relations, teacher tenure, and collective
bargaining agreements to prevent litigation and ensure compliance.
Policy Development & Compliance for Educational Institutions:
Review and draft school district employment policies on areas like
employee conduct, tenure, discipline, and termination, ensuring
they align with both employment and education laws. Advise on
drafting teacher and staff contracts, ensuring compliance with
public education laws, union agreements, and collective bargaining
terms. Ensure the district’s practices comply with federal and
state regulations affecting public school employment, including
Title IX, ADA, and other education-specific statutes. Training &
Development for School District HR and Administrators: Provide
tailored training to school district leadership, HR personnel, and
administrators on legal compliance, best practices in handling
employee relations, and mitigating risks of litigation in the
educational context. Conduct workshops on issues such as
anti-discrimination, sexual harassment prevention, and navigating
teacher tenure and union rules, ensuring the district adheres to
legal and ethical standards. Work Environment: When applicable and
appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable
accommodations. Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability;
excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and
discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to
handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet
deadlines Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and speaking
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