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Job description
Education Law Attorney
Office Location - (Inland Empire)
Riverside
San Bernardino
Remote Work Flexibility
Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.
About the Company
Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 170 attorneys across eight offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.
About the Role
Manning | Kass is seeking an Education Law Attorney to join one of our California offices with at least 4+ years of experience in education law related litigation. This role offers the chance to thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment while benefiting from industry recognition and top-tier mentorship. As an Educational Law Attorney, you play a critical role in representing education agencies across all aspects of general civil litigation. In addition to this broad litigation experience, you bring specialized expertise in the unique claims and defenses available to public entities, as well as a comprehensive understanding of the procedural frameworks that govern them.
Responsibilities
Analyze, assess, and execute litigation strategies through all stages of litigation.
Conduct depositions, propound and respond to written discovery.
Maintain proactive communication with clients, offering detailed liability and damage analyses.
Represent clients in litigation proceedings, such as hearings, motions, and mediations.
Review pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
Develop legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.
Professional Development Opportunities
We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.
Requirements
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Admissions to the California State Bar.
4+ years of litigation experience is preferred.
Trials and/or administrative hearings a plus.
Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills.
Demonstrated experience in civil litigation; experience representing public entities or education agencies strongly preferred.
Knowledge of laws and procedures applicable to public entities, including governmental immunities and claims statutes.
Company Offers
Salary starting at $135,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
We offer a competitive salary and an exciting bonus program to reward outstanding performance.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
Pet insurance coverage.
Referral program.
A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Who can apply
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