Associate Attorney

Cerritos, CA

Full-time $85,000.00 - $130,000.00

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AM 200 Full Service Law Firm Seeks Associate Attorney in Cerritos CA

Full service AM 200 law firm with a statewide presence is seeking a junior Associate Attorney to join its education law group in Cerritos. This is an opportunity for an attorney in their 1st-3rd year of practice who is looking to make a meaningful impact by serving public schools and advancing civil rights in education. Candidates from various legal backgrounds, including litigation (plaintiff or defense), labor & employment, insurance defense, workers' compensation, or family law, are encouraged to apply.

Offer:

Competitive compensation package ($85k-$140k+, depending on experience)

Monthly productivity bonus and end-of-year bonus

Profit sharing (10% of compensation)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexibility for remote work with approval after an initial training period

Qualifications:

1-3 years of legal experience with litigation (plaintiff or defense), labor & employment, insurance defense, workers' compensation, or family law

Interested in changing practices to education law

Juris Doctorate and California Bar membership in good standing

Strong academic background from an accredited law school (preferred schools include Loyola Law School (Los Angeles), University of Southern California Gould School of Law, University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, Southwestern Law School, Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law)

Responsibilities:

Handle a caseload involving education-related litigation, focusing on administrative hearings and civil rights issues

Represent K-12 schools, community colleges, and universities on labor, employment, and student matters

Conduct third-party neutral investigations into complaints filed by employees and students for school district clients

Collaborate with senior attorneys on collective bargaining, employee discipline, and administrative law matters

Work closely with partners and develop skills in investigation, litigation, and client advising within education law

Benefits

For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa.

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Job ID: EO1-1828540

Employees will receive paid leave to the extent required by state or local law. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 11/06/2024 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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