[Hiring] Employment Law Partner @True Talent Solutions Partners

Role Description

A California employment defense practice is seeking a partner with 10 or more years of employment law experience. You will defend school districts and advise education leaders on employment disputes, compliance, and risk management.

• Defend school districts in employment litigation involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and related claims.
• Manage agency complaints, discovery, motion practice, trial matters, and settlement negotiations.
• Advise school boards, superintendents, and HR teams on employment laws, education regulations, union relations, tenure, and collective bargaining.
• Review and develop employment policies, handbooks, contracts, and compliance practices, including wage and hour matters.
• Provide training to administrators and HR staff on employee relations, discrimination prevention, harassment prevention, and litigation risk.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of employment law experience, primarily representing defendants in employment litigation.
• Substantial school district defense experience and experience handling PAGA matters.
• Strong litigation background, including civil trial experience as first or second chair; trial experience is preferred.
• Experience with employment compliance documents, wage and hour audits, handbooks, and policy development.
• Juris Doctor degree and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Excellent research, analytical, negotiation, written, and oral communication skills, with a proactive approach to case management.

Benefits

• Base salary: $230,000 to $300,000 annually.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

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