OpportunityAALRR 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.Key ResponsibilitiesAdvise district/school administrators on all aspects of personnel management, including employee discipline, dismissal, and releaseGuide clients in responding to California Public Records Act requests, complying with the Brown Act, and avoiding and addressing conflicts of interestRepresent local educational agencies in administrative hearingsCounsel management on questions involving employee leaves of absence and disability accommodationsAssist Title IX and Uniform Complaint Officers with administering the complaint process in accordance with law and policyInvestigate and/or serve as a decision-maker in Title IX cases and other matters involving students and employeesProvide relevant trainings for clients on topics of interest and participate in internal and external conferences and marketing opportunitiesQualificationsJuris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law schoolAdmission to the State Bar of California and in good standing4+ years of labor and/or employment law experience, preferably for educational or other public entitiesStrong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skillsLitigation and/or administrative hearing experience is a plusInvestigations and Title IX experience is a plusAbility to build and maintain effective client relationshipsProven experience managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentSalaryThe base salary range for this role is $125,000 - $140,000 and represents the firm's good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting.
The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's education, skills, and experience. The Firm offers a bonus program as well as a generous employee benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and Firm profit-sharing contribution.ConnectWe invite you to learn more about AALRR and contact Karen Bell if you have any questions. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume to Ms.
Bell.