Attorney- 3605834

Job Title: Attorney

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

Bachelor’s degree required: No

Referral Fee: $1,000 - should your referral start with our client

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.