Associate Attorney - Education Law

ATKINSON ANDELSON LOYA RUUD & ROMO APC•Riverside, CA

55d•$135,000 - $160,000

About The Position

AALRR offers a unique opportunity to support the educational institutions guiding the next generation of Californians to reach their intellectual and creative potential. We are seeking a senior associate attorney for the Riverside office of our Southern California Education Law Practice Group to provide advice and counsel to public and private K-12 schools, community college districts, and related entities. Ideally, the candidate will have experience advising public entities on a range of issues, including governance, labor and employment, and will have conducted investigations involving alleged discrimination, harassment, or other misconduct.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing
4+ years of labor and/or employment law experience, preferably for educational or other public entities
Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Ability to build and maintain effective client relationships
Proven experience managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Litigation and/or administrative hearing experience is a plus
Investigations and Title IX experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Advise district/school administrators on all aspects of personnel management, including employee discipline, dismissal, and release
Guide clients in responding to California Public Records Act requests, complying with the Brown Act, and avoiding and addressing conflicts of interest
Represent local educational agencies in administrative hearings
Counsel management on questions involving employee leaves of absence and disability accommodations
Assist Title IX and Uniform Complaint Officers with administering the complaint process in accordance with law and policy
Investigate and/or serve as a decision-maker in Title IX cases and other matters involving students and employees
Provide relevant trainings for clients on topics of interest and participate in internal and external conferences and marketing opportunities