Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation, Education Law

Established (45 Years) AM 200 Law Firm Seeking Associate Attorney for Education Law Practice in Fresno, CA

 

An established AM 200 law firm with over 45 years in practice is seeking a junior to mid-level Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of civil litigation experience to join their Education Law practice in Fresno. This role offers the opportunity to work on meaningful issues affecting public schools and community colleges, including student civil rights, investigations, and employment matters. Candidates with backgrounds in insurance defense, workers' compensation, or even family law have historically succeeded in this practice.

 

Offer:

Salary range: $90,000-$120,000 , contingent on experience

Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off and firm holidays

Hybrid work flexibility with strong in-office culture and mentorship

Opportunities to conduct third-party investigations early in your career

 

Qualifications:

1-3 years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense, labor and employment, or family law preferred but not required)

Juris Doctorate (JD) and active California Bar membership in good standing

Strong academic background preferred, with emphasis on candidates from UC or San Joaquin College of Law

Demonstrated commitment to Fresno or the Central Valley region

 

Responsibilities:

Conduct third-party investigations into civil rights and discrimination complaints involving school employees or students

Advise public school and community college clients on employment, collective bargaining, and student-related matters

Draft pleadings, legal memoranda, and client advisories

Represent clients in administrative hearings, grievance arbitrations, and proceedings before the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB)

Collaborate with a growing team of attorneys across the firm's statewide education law practice

 

This position offers hands-on experience, client contact, and mentorship from partners with diverse practices in general counsel, labor relations, and higher education law. Ideal for an attorney seeking a long-term career serving public education clients.

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For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This is a new role.

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