Employment Attorney (Public School District Defense)
Location: Lancaster
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Title: Senior Employment Attorney – Public School District
Defense Location: Remote (California-based) Experience Level: 10
Years Practice Area: Education Law / Public Sector Employment Job
Description: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Employment
Attorney to represent public school districts in employment and
labor matters. This remote California-based role is ideal for an
attorney with a strong background in public education law, employee
discipline, administrative hearings, and compliance with the
Education Code. Responsibilities: Defend school districts in
employment disputes, including PERB and OAH hearings Advise on
employee discipline, dismissal, and labor relations Provide
guidance on Education Code compliance, Title IX, and collective
bargaining Draft legal documents and represent clients in
administrative and court proceedings Offer training and legal
counsel to school administrators and HR teams Qualifications: J.D.
from an accredited law school; active California Bar member Minimum
10 years of employment law experience, with a focus on public
school or public sector defense Strong knowledge of California
labor laws, Education Code, and PERB processes Excellent writing,
advocacy, and client counseling skills California residency with
ability to attend occasional in-person hearings or meetings
Compensation: $200,000–$275,000 annually, based on experience.
Includes bonus potential and full benefits package. Work
Environment: Remote within California, with flexible support and
resources. Apply below or email directly to
cassie.ehmann@gogpac.com All qualified applicants will receive
consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including
pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual
orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status,
genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable
laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an
award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality
professionals within multiple industries across the United States
since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and
realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right
solutions at the right time.
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