Key Responsibilities:
Litigation & Risk Management:
- Represent districts in legal matters involving employment disputes (e.g., wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation).
- Lead all stages of litigation including discovery, motion practice, and resolution.
- Handle agency complaints with EEOC, state labor boards, and other relevant entities.
Strategic Legal Counsel:
- Advise leadership teams, HR departments, and boards on compliance with Title IX, ADA, FMLA, and other relevant laws.
- Provide proactive legal strategies to reduce risk and enhance compliance, particularly with union and collective bargaining matters.
Policy Development & Compliance:
- Draft and review employment policies, contracts, and guidelines to ensure legal alignment.
- Ensure that staff conduct, discipline, and termination procedures comply with state and federal education and employment law.
Training & Education:
- Deliver workshops and training sessions on legal topics including discrimination prevention, tenure practices, and union negotiations.
- Guide HR teams and administrators on best practices in employee relations and litigation prevention.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 8 years of employment law experience, with at least 80% focused on employment litigation in the past 5 years.
- Experience representing school districts or public entities in defense litigation.
- Proven civil trial experience preferred (1st or 2nd chair roles).
- Must have exclusively defense-side litigation experience.
- Active and in good standing with the California State Bar.
Company Description:Surf Wave Recruiting is an innovative recruiting firm that focuses on Mid to Senior level
positions. We specialize in Direct Placement roles throughout North
America, South America, and Europe.