Employment Law - Litigation Employer Defense Attorney / Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in San Diego, CA

Law Firm

San Diego, CA

Employment Law - Litigation Employer Defense Attorney / Litigation - Labor & Employment Attorney in San Diego, CA

Attorney

1-10 yrs required

No

Experienced Employment Law Senior Attorney - Full Time - El Segundo, CA, US
Job Title: Employment Law Senior Attorney
H1: Join Our Growing Employment Law Team as a Senior Attorney in El Segundo, CA!
H2: Experienced Attorney with 10+ Years of Employment Law Experience

Michael Sullivan & Associates, a top law firm in California, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Attorney to join our Employment Law Department. This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, with the possibility of remote work. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in employment litigation defense, particularly in the public sector, and a commitment to proactive case management.

Salary Information:

- Salary Range: $230, to $300, annually
- Quarterly bonus opportunities
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (UPTO) for attorneys
- 90 credit hours offered once per calendar year for vacation time
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- Firm-paid life insurance
- 11 paid holidays
- 401(k) with employer matching after 1 year
- Flexible spending account
- Accelerated partnership track
- Continuous training and learning opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Holiday parties and team building events
- Employee referral program
- Free snacks and beverages
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Military leave
- Premium office locations
- Ease of access to public transit
- Casual dress code

Job Competencies:

- Well-established and exclusive employment litigation defense background
- School district defense experience required
- Trial experience preferred, but not required
- Experience with public entity defense a plus
- Bachelor's and Juris Doctor degrees
- Member, State Bar of California in good standing
- Superior research, analytical, and negotiating abilities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Commitment to proactive case management

Job 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.
- 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.

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.
- 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.

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.
- 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.

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.
- 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:

- Consideration for 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.

Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join Our Employment Law Team in El Segundo, CA as a Senior Attorney with 10+ Years of Experience!

If you possess the above experience and attributes, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and cover letter via email. No calls or faxes, please.

Requisition ID: 1169 Salary Range: $230, to $300, Annually Full-time El Segundo, CA, US Remote work available Equal Opportunity Employer.