Managing Attorney - Education Law

Company Description
Emerzian Law Group provides practical and experienced legal support to California education institutions, as well as public agencies, non-profits, and private business. ELG is focused on providing high quality, practical, and trusted legal services to its clients. ELG is also focused on maintaining a work environment that is extremely collaborative, flexible with working hours to allow for family commitments, and committed to lifelong professional development. We prioritize modernization of law practice management. We invest in technology and health and welfare benefits.
Role Description: Managing Attorney - Education Law
Emerzian Law Group is looking to hire an experienced education law attorney with experience at a state-wide education law firm to support Emerzian Law Group in managing its education law practice. Labor and employment law experience representing California K-12 and community colleges is required. Experience in a second education law practice area, such as special education law, student law, or business & facilities, is also preferred. Minimum one-year of experience with the firm before partnership.
Qualifications
Experience representing California K-12 and/or community colleges in labor and employment law as well as student law, special education law, or business and facilities.
Experience managing multiple projects and work product simultaneously to completion mostly without review by senior attorneys, or ability to do so, is required.
Experience managing one or more less experienced associates in multiple projects required.
Ability to thrive in a remote work environment.
Ability to supervise work product and manage teams in a remote work environment.
Has and maintains strong working relationships with school district administrators.
Ability to travel to conferences state-wide (CA).
Ability to provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development to less experienced attorneys.
Juris Doctor (JD) degree and current license to practice law in California.
Exceptional critical thinking, communication, and written skills -- including the ability to think outside the box.
At least seven years of experience in a private law firm setting, with at least five years of experience in a state-wide education law firm. Senior counsel, senior associate, and non-equity partner laterals encouraged to apply.
Compensation & Firm Website
www.emerzianlaw.com
Pay range is approx. $185,000 - $250,000 DOE
All positions are fully remote with reimbursed internet, cell phone, car insurance.
All supplies and technology provided.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance fully paid for by the company (Blue Shield PPO or Kaiser).
Reimbursed out-of-pocket healthcare HRA.
401K plan with safe harbor match.
Group life insurance.
Flex Time Off Program (unlimited)
Flexible Schedule
Quarterly bonus incentive
Signing Bonus
Professional liability, state bar dues, and MCLE
Expense reimbursement program
Attorneys who share our values and client based interested in partner track positions are encouraged to apply.

Work arrangement
Yes