Employment Law Attorney
Location: California (Remote)
Compensation: $175,000 – $230,000 Base + Performance Bonuses
Recruiting Agency: TechStaffers
TechStaffers is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-established and highly respected California-based law firm that continues to expand its Employment Law practice.
The firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Partner with 10+ years of employment law defense experience to join its growing team. This role is ideal for a senior attorney with deep expertise in school district and public entity defense, who enjoys a strategic mix of litigation, compliance counseling, and advisory work.
This fully remote role (California-based) offers meaningful autonomy, a reasonable billable hour expectation, and a manageable caseload-providing long-term stability without the demands of a traditional large-firm environment.
Defend school districts in employment-related matters, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage/hour, and PAGA claims.
Represent clients in proceedings before administrative agencies such as the EEOC, labor boards, and state education authorities.
Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations, with a focus on public-sector employment law.
Advise school boards, superintendents, and HR leadership on compliance with Title IX, ADA, FMLA, and California employment laws.
Develop proactive legal strategies related to employee discipline, hiring practices, labor disputes, and risk mitigation.
Provide guidance on union relations, collective bargaining agreements, and teacher tenure matters.
Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, and compliance documentation.
Conduct employment law compliance reviews and wage/hour audits.
Ensure alignment with federal, state, and education-specific employment regulations.
Deliver training programs for administrators and HR professionals on employment law compliance and best practices.
Lead workshops on anti-discrimination, harassment prevention, and managing unionized educational workforces.
Experience: 10+ years of exclusive employment law defense experience.
Industry Focus: School district defense experience required; public entity defense experience is a plus.
Litigation: Strong employment litigation background; trial experience preferred but not required.
PAGA: Extensive experience handling PAGA matters.
Compliance: Experience with employment law compliance documentation, handbooks, and wage/hour audits.
Education: Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited institution.
Bar Admission: Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing.
Skills: Superior research, analytical, negotiation, written, and oral communication abilities.
Location: Must be based in California.
Professional Approach: Commitment to proactive case management and client-focused service.
Base Salary: $175,000 – $230,000 (commensurate with experience).
Bonus: Performance-based bonus eligibility.
Billable Hours: 1,150 annually.
Caseload: Approximately 15–25 active matters.
Work Arrangement: Fully remote (California).
Benefits: Competitive benefits package aligned with senior-level roles.