Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW) is a premier labor and employment law firm with five offices across California. We specialize in representing public agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits. Our team of legal experts provides trusted advice in areas such as litigation, labor relations, negotiations, employment, education, business, and construction.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated attorney for our 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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will provide legal services to private and independent schools on various matters, including:
- Drafting and reviewing enrollment agreements and employment contracts
- Preparing waivers, and creating employee and student/parent policies and handbooks
- Conducting employee and student investigations and advising on disciplinary matters
- Handling tuition disputes, terminations, and severance agreements
- Advising on wage and hour compliance, leave policies, privacy issues, and mandated reporting requirements
Qualifications
- 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
To learn more about LCW and our team, please visit www.lcwlegal.com.
