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Education Law Associate Attorney
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A Law Clerk assists judges with research and other legal and administrative work, particularly for cases to be decided in court. Organizes legal files, researches laws and prior decisions, reviews briefs submitted by attorneys. May draft and file legal documents or assist litigation attorneys. Works in a short term position typically held by law students or recent law school graduates
$135,613 / year median in California
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Why This Is a Great Opportunity Make a meaningful impact by representing educators in important workplace and education law matters. Handle substantive cases involving discipline, credentialing, compensation, accommodations, layoffs, leaves, transfers, and more. Build valuable experience across administrative proceedings, employment disputes, negotiations, and legal counseling. Join a mission-driven team that has championed workers, educators, unions, and employee rights for decades. Enjoy a hybrid schedule with flexibility between our Sacramento and Oakland offices. Receive strong benefits including employer-paid family medical, dental, and vision coverage, profit sharing, 401(k) matching, student loan assistance, commute support, and a monthly work-from-home subsidy. Take on meaningful responsibility while working alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment. Location Sacramento, CA or Oakland, CA | Hybrid schedule with three in-office days and two remote days each week. Note Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar and have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. Education law experience is a plus, but not required. About Us We are a progressive law firm dedicated to representing workers, educators, unions, and employee benefit plans in meaningful legal matters. Our team combines sophisticated legal advocacy with a strong commitment to workplace rights, collaboration, and professional growth. Confidential Employer. Job Description Represent educators in Education Code disciplinary proceedings before the Office of Administrative Hearings. Handle credentialing matters before the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Represent educators in disputes with school districts involving pay, classification, disability accommodations, layoffs, leaves, transfers, tort claims, and related issues. Provide advice and counsel to educators on a wide range of employment and workplace matters. Manage intake and an active caseload of approximately 20 to 30 cases per month. Conduct legal research and develop effective case strategies. Draft pleadings, briefs, legal memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents. Participate in administrative hearings, negotiations, and other proceedings. Communicate directly with clients and provide thoughtful, practical legal guidance. Collaborate with attorneys across the practice while independently managing assigned matters. Qualifications J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. Active California Bar membership in good standing. Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills. Excellent judgment, communication, organization, and time-management abilities. Ability to manage a substantial caseload in a fast-paced environment. Labor and employment law coursework expected. Education law experience is preferred but not required. Experience in labor and employment, plaintiff-side employment, union representation, public interest, administrative law, or related litigation is highly relevant. Genuine interest in workers' rights, educators, and the labor movement. Why You Will Love Working Here You'll have the opportunity to build a rewarding legal practice while representing educators in matters that can directly affect their careers and working lives. We offer meaningful responsibility, professional growth, strong benefits, and a collaborative hybrid environment where attorneys can make a real difference.