Private Education Attorney; Hybrid

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW), a premier labor and employment law firm with over 120 attorneys and 5 California offices, is seeking a dedicated attorney for its San Diego office to join our labor and employment practice, focusing on private educational institutions. The ideal candidate should be passionate about this area of law and have proven experience working with private educational schools in California.

For 45 years, LCW attorneys have been trusted advisors to public agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits, clients whose work strengthens communities across the state.

This role offers a flexible hybrid working schedule, allowing for a balance of remote work and in-office presence, which supports both professional growth and work-life balance.

$/yr - $/yr

Annual Bonus and Sign-on bonus

• Provide legal services to private and independent schools on various matters, including drafting and reviewing enrollment agreements and employment contracts
• Prepare waivers, and create employee and student/parent policies and handbooks
• Conduct employee and student investigations and advise on disciplinary matters
• Handle tuition disputes, terminations, and severance agreements
• Advise on wage and hour compliance, leave policies, privacy issues, and mandated reporting requirements

• Active license to practice law in the State of California
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in employment law
• Experience working with private educational institutions or nonprofits in areas such as employment, student matters, governance, or business and facilities issues is highly desirable

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Pension plan
• Child care support
• Disability insurance
• Paid maternity leave

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Liebert Cassidy Whitmore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

This position operates in an office environment, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Associate

Full-time

Legal and Education

Legal Services

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