Associate Attorney

Robert Half • Fresno, CA • 18h ago

Description

Robert Half is recruiting an Associate Attorney for the Fresno office of its large statewide law firm client representing private businesses as well as many public entities, including K-12th grade school districts and higher education clientele. This Associate would work alongside highly regarded education lawyers who handle labor & employment disputes, school employee disciplinary and grievance proceedings, collective bargaining negotiations, campus and workplace investigations (incl. some Title IX work), schoolhouse facilities construction and real estate legal issues, and general counsel and political governance matters. The Associate is responsible for legal research and analysis for the aforementioned @types of cases as well as conducting on-site witness interviews and investigations at school campuses and then analyzing and preparing comprehensive investigative reports of findings.

The qualifications include 1-5+ year of practice experience (preferably in L& E, defense litigation, or public law), active and in good standing with the State Bar of California, good academic record, strong writing and analytical skills, keen ability to act as a neutral for investigations work, reliable about prioritizing and meeting competing deadlines, excellent interpersonal skills, ambitious and eager to develop one's own practice and book of business.

This is a unique direct-hire, partnership-track opportunity to build an education law practice under the mentorship of partners with years of experience and top recognition as attorneys representing public schools and community colleges. The annual base salary guidance for this opportunity is $110,000 - 150,000+/yr, DOE, plus bonuses ranging from $8,000 to $15,000+, depending on amount of hours billed. Comprehensive benefits are also part of the employment package. This is a very good firm at which to grow your career and practice! For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.luccheseroberthalfcom . Thank you!

Requirements - At least 1 year of legal experience as a practicing attorney.

Background or demonstrated interest in education law, labor and employment law, administrative law, or related practice areas.

Ability to manage fact-finding work and assess sensitive complaints with sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.

Strong legal writing, research, and analytical skills with the ability to communicate clearly with clients and colleagues.

Experience providing counsel, negotiation support, or litigation-related assistance is valued.

Commitment to practicing in Fresno, California and serving clients in the surrounding community.

Active bar admission in good standing or the ability to satisfy licensing requirements for the role.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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