Job Posting: Employment Law Attorney Location: Hybrid or Remote – Concord, CA (San Francisco Bay Area Residents) Job Type: Full-Time Practice Area: Employment Law Employment Law Attorney Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated Employment Law Attorney to join a highly respected law firm representing educational institutions throughout California. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with civil litigation experience who is interested in developing or expanding their employment law practice within the education sector. The ideal candidate will enjoy working directly with clients, handling sophisticated legal matters, and collaborating with a supportive team in a flexible work environment. Key Responsibilities:

• Defend educational institutions, including school districts, charter schools, community colleges, and universities in employment-related matters.
• Handle employment litigation matters from inception through resolution, including case strategy, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including written discovery, document review, and depositions.
• Represent clients in administrative proceedings, mediations, hearings, arbitrations, and civil litigation.
• Provide day-to-day counseling on employment issues, personnel matters, workplace investigations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Partner with clients to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case developments and litigation strategy.
• Stay current on developments in California employment law and education-related legal issues.

Qualifications:

• 1–10 years of legal experience.
• Civil litigation defense experience strongly preferred.
• Employment law experience is a plus but not required.
• Experience with law and motion practice, discovery, and depositions preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed in CA and in good standing.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation ranging from $130,000–$210,000+ DOE.
• Bonus opportunities.
• Flexible hybrid or fully remote work options.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Opportunity to build specialized expertise in employment law within the education sector.
• Strong mentorship and career growth opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative work environment.

How to Apply: Apply on-line, or send your resume in confidence to jaimi.harper@gogpac.com . We look forward to reviewing your application! Call/Text directly at (605)-679-9312 with questions on the position. 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. Remote Skills: Analysis Skills, Attorney, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Documentation Review, Employment Law, Legal, Legal Briefs, Legal Documents, Legal Research, Litigation, Maintain Compliance, Medication Administration, Mentoring, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Team Player, Time Management, United States Department of Energy (DOE), Workplace Issues, Writing Skills Gpac Gpac’s mission is to be the preferred staffing and recruitment solution by effectively delivering and connecting talent with successful companies and organizations. Our team, with collective experience of over 250 years, is passionate about wh Company Size: 100 to 499 employees Industry: Staffing/Employment Agencies 1990 Website: http://www.gogpac.com/