Employment Law Partner

Job Description:

We seek an Employment Law Partner with 10+ years of school district defense experience. The ideal candidate will have a well-established and exclusive employment litigation, defense background, significant school district defense experience, jury trial/civil court trial experience preferred, and experience with public entity defense a plus. Key responsibilities include litigating defense & risk management for school districts, providing strategic counsel & legal guidance for school district leadership, policy development & compliance for educational institutions, and training & development for school district HR and administrators. We offer a competitive salary, unlimited paid time off, generous benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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