Job Description

Litigation Attorney – Public Entities | Education | Employment This Jobot Job is hosted by: Stanton Sikorski Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $150,000 - $225,000 per year A bit about us: Founded nearly two decades ago and based in Carlsbad, we are a premier full-service education law firm dedicated to supporting California’s public schools and educational institutions. With a deep-rooted presence across California, we serve over five hundred school districts, community colleges, SELPAs, county offices of education, and private schools. Committed to public education, we actively give back to communities by supporting organizations that aid educators. Our team fosters strong, trusted partnerships with clients through a service-oriented approach that combines legal excellence with professional warmth. Many of our attorneys and staff have firsthand experience in education, providing unique insights into our legal practice. With offices in seven markets, we remain steadfast in our mission to help educational institutions navigate complex legal challenges, ensuring that all students receive the best possible education. Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation: Up to $225K base salary (DOE) + Quarterly & Annual Bonuses (Up to $50K Potential)
• 401(k) with Generous Match
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
• Collaborative Work Environment: Join a team of 120 attorneys across multiple offices, fostering a supportive and collegial culture
• Work-Life Balance: Average annual billable hours of 1,800
• Hybrid-Remote: 3 days in the office

Job Details

• Provide legal counsel and support to K-12 schools, colleges, universities, federal entities, and corporate businesses on a variety of litigation matters.
• Handle defense litigation, including all phases from initiation through resolution, such as drafting and arguing motions, and taking/defending depositions.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings, trials, and mediations.
• Advise and guide clients through legal challenges involving public contracting, disputes, and other public entity-related matters.
• Conduct legal research, and draft legal memoranda, opinions, and briefs.
• Collaborate with school administrators, board members, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Provide strategic legal advice on risk management and dispute resolution strategies.

Looking For:

• J.D. and licensed to practice law in CA.
• Minimum of 4 years of civil litigation experience, ideally encompassing the full spectrum of defense litigation, including the ability to manage cases independently.
• Experience in insurance defense, education law and public entity defense is preferred, though not required.
• Strong litigation experience, including taking depositions, drafting motions, and preparing for trials.
• A commitment to serving public education clients with professionalism, integrity, and high-quality client service.

Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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