Employment Law Attorney

Employment Law Attorney
Location: California (Remote)
Compensation: $175,000 - $230,000 Base + Performance Bonuses
Recruiting Agency: TechStaffers
About the Opportunity
TechStaffers is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a well-established and highly respected California-based law firm that continues to expand its Employment Law practice.
The firm is seeking an experienced Employment Law Partner with 10+ years of employment law defense experience to join its growing team. This role is ideal for a senior attorney with deep expertise in school district and public entity defense , who enjoys a strategic mix of litigation, compliance counseling, and advisory work.
This fully remote role (California-based) offers meaningful autonomy, a reasonable billable hour expectation, and a manageable caseload-providing long-term stability without the demands of a traditional large-firm environment.
Key Responsibilities
Litigation Defense & Risk Management

• Defend school districts in employment-related matters, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage/hour, and PAGA claims.
• Represent clients in proceedings before administrative agencies such as the EEOC, labor boards, and state education authorities.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, and settlement negotiations, with a focus on public-sector employment law.

Strategic Counsel & Advisory Services

• Advise school boards, superintendents, and HR leadership on compliance with Title IX, ADA, FMLA, and California employment laws.
• Develop proactive legal strategies related to employee discipline, hiring practices, labor disputes, and risk mitigation.
• Provide guidance on union relations, collective bargaining agreements, and teacher tenure matters.

Policy Development & Compliance

• Draft, review, and update employment policies, handbooks, and compliance documentation.
• Conduct employment law compliance reviews and wage/hour audits.
• Ensure alignment with federal, state, and education-specific employment regulations.

Training & Client Education

• Deliver training programs for administrators and HR professionals on employment law compliance and best practices.
• Lead workshops on anti-discrimination, harassment prevention, and managing unionized educational workforces.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of exclusive employment law defense experience.
• Industry Focus: School district defense experience required; public entity defense experience is a plus.
• Litigation: Strong employment litigation background; trial experience preferred but not required.
• PAGA: Extensive experience handling PAGA matters.
• Compliance: Experience with employment law compliance documentation, handbooks, and wage/hour audits.
• Education: Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited institution.
• Bar Admission: Active member of the State Bar of California in good standing.
• Skills: Superior research, analytical, negotiation, written, and oral communication abilities.
• Location: Must be based in California.
• Professional Approach: Commitment to proactive case management and client-focused service.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $175,000 - $230,000 (commensurate with experience).
• Bonus: Performance-based bonus eligibility.
• Billable Hours: 1,150 annually.
• Caseload: Approximately 15-25 active matters.
• Work Arrangement: Fully remote (California).
• Benefits: Competitive benefits package aligned with senior-level roles.