Associate Attorney

Education Associate Attorney

Location

United States , Pittsburgh

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in the Allegheny County Bar Association
3+ years of experience in education law, employment law, or related legal practice
Strong litigation skills, including legal research, drafting, and courtroom advocacy
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build client trust and manage sensitive issues tactfully
Knowledge of federal and state laws governing education and employment, particularly as they pertain to school districts and/or municipal governing bodies

Job Responsibility

Represent school districts in disputes involving labor/employment, including disciplinary actions, grievances, dismissals, and contract disputes
Provide legal advice on compliance with state and federal education laws, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Title IX, and labor and employment regulations
Advocate for clients in administrative hearings, courts of common pleas and Pennsylvania’s appellate courts
Represent school and municipal clients at public meetings
Prepare and review legal briefs, pleadings, and other documents related to any school law and/or municipal issues
Assist school districts in all other legal matters

What we offer

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

This role is predominantly based in the public sector and involves representatio...

Location

United States , Westlake Village

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Must hold a Juris Doctorate (JD) from an accredited law school
Active member of the CA State Bar
Exposure to Administrative Law, Workers Compensation Law, Employment Law, and Criminal Law
Desire to make court appearances
Ability to work in Westlake Village most days (or the firm has an office in Brea for Orange County associates)

Job Responsibility

Represent public officers (fire fighters, paramedics, police officers, etc.) in various legal matters including workers compensation, disability claims, employment disputes, and internal investigations
Draft legal arguments for administrative discipline and criminal investigative matters
Handle disciplinary appeals, administrative hearings, retirement funds, and labor board negotiations
Conduct administrative hearings and arbitration on a weekly basis, with occasional travel to visit various public entities
Utilize legal software such as Merus Case for case management and documentation
Collaborate with team members to ensure thorough legal representation for clients
Bill out time in accordance with company policy and maintain accurate records of all billable hours (but no billable hour requirement!)

What we offer

30 days off per year
100% of employee healthcare costs covered
Tons of growth potential
Year-end bonuses

Fulltime

Labor and Employment Paralegal

Seeking a Labor and Employment Paralegal with at least five (5) years of experie...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

80000.00 - 115000.00 USD / Year

Benchmark Makers

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BA or BS degree strongly preferred
Associate's degree or paralegal certificate with five years of comparable work experience required
Ability to multitask using analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment with competing demands
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate flexibility regarding client and legal team requests
Achieve high level of productivity
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
At least five (5) years of experience

Job Responsibility

Compiling, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery
Indexing, tracking, and controlling case related materials
Reviewing documents for relevance and inclusion in case file
Assist with the preparation of court filings, including cite and fact checking legal briefs, cross-reference checks, confirming proper Bluebook citation, proofreading, and assembling of exhibits and appendices
Reviewing documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria
Tracking and controlling document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery)
Indexing, tracking, and controlling exhibits and other materials at depositions and at trial
Coordinating trial set-up and logistics as well as serving as liaison among various internal departments as well as with outside vendors, such as translation services, document production vendors and trial graphics providers
Summarizing depositions and other transcripts
Working closely and directly with attorneys and clients during all phases of litigation

Fulltime