Careers

Successful education cannot occur without a focused mission, true collaboration, enduring core values and a genuine ethos of teamwork, based on a belief in the maxim that “the sum is greater than the whole of its parts.”

Our clients know we share these values because we manifest them in everything we do. This enables us to achieve a unity of purpose with our clients to accomplish the vital mission of providing quality public education to all students.

San Francisco Office (Hybrid)

Legal Secretary

Mid-sized women-owned education law firm with statewide practice representing school and community college districts seeks a legal secretary for our San Francisco Office. If you are interested in being part of a team that supports the education of students in California, we encourage you to apply. The ideal candidate will possess at least three years of secretarial experience in a law firm.

Essential duties and responsibilities include:

Prepare documents including correspondence, memoranda and legal documents; compose and draft routine cover letters and shell documents
Prepare and process court and administrative agency filings, as well as maintain and review corresponding Compulaw calendaring
Proofread documents for content and clarity and create redlines
Prepare and process new client and matter forms. Coordinate with accounting to prepare fee agreements, engagement letters, and vendor invoices
Provide heavy, executive-level administrative support in regards to maintaining accurate calendars for assigned attorneys, as well as client and administrative files
Prepare expense reports and make travel arrangements
Create presentations using tools such as PowerPoint, as well as create and work with PDFs

Qualifications include:

Detail-oriented, proactive, organized and possess excellent follow through skills
Able to work under pressure while managing multiple deadlines/priorities
Accuracy, speed and professionalism
Ability to work effectively within a team environment
Must be able to coordinate complex scheduling for multiple individuals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated understanding of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
Strong computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and various legal software applications (including CompuLaw preferred); experience working with a document management system; and E-filing experience
High school diploma or GED and 3+ years of legal secretarial experience required
Litigation experience required
Experience in education law a plus

An offer of employment will be contingent upon being fully vaccinated and providing proof of your COVID-19 vaccine upon commencing employment. If you believe you are entitled to an exemption based on a qualifying disability or medical condition that contraindicates the vaccination or if you object to being vaccinated on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief or practice you may request an accommodation to this requirement by contacting Jill Nefkens at jnefkens@nulldwkesq.com. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The anticipated hourly rate range the Firm reasonably expects to pay candidates for the position of Legal Secretary is $33.00 – $44.62. The final hourly rate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience in the job, type and years of experience in the industry, education, and other factors.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Dannis Woliver Kelley at 444 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1750, Long Beach, CA 90802 or StaffRecruiting@nulldwkesq.com.

Long Beach Office (Hybrid)

Litigation Attorney

Mid-sized women-owned education law firm with statewide practice representing school and community college districts seeks an attorney to join its Litigation practice group. If you are interested in joining a team that works on landmark cases, we encourage you to apply.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of five years of experience, including the below qualifications:

Litigation experience, including handling discovery and preparing pleadings; experience in mediations, arbitrations and/or trials a plus
Excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters arising in representing public entities
Education law experience and/or public entity experience preferred
Admission to the California State Bar

The anticipated annual salary wage range the Firm reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $140,000 to $175,000. The final annual salary wage offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience in the job, type and years of experience in the industry, education, and other factors.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Dannis Woliver Kelley at 444 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1070, Long Beach, CA 90802 or StaffRecruiting@nulldwkesq.com

Public Law & Litigation Attorney (Hybrid)

Mid-sized women-owned education law firm with statewide practice representing school and community college districts seeks an attorney to join its Litigation and Board Ethics, Transparency and Accountability practice groups. If you are interested in joining a team that works on cutting-edge governance issues and landmark cases, we encourage you to apply. Candidates will be considered for the San Francisco, Long Beach, San Diego, Sacramento, East Bay, or Fresno office.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of five years of experience, including the below qualifications:

Representation of public entities in litigation including in civil writs
Experience with governance and accountability issues including open meeting and public records requirements
Excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters arising in representing public entities
Experience presenting before governing boards, preferred
Prior school district representation is a plus
Admission to the California State Bar

An offer of employment will be contingent upon being fully vaccinated and providing proof of your COVID-19 vaccine upon commencing employment. If you believe you are entitled to an exemption based on a qualifying disability or medical condition that contraindicates the vaccination or if you object to being vaccinated on the basis of a sincerely held religious belief or practice you may request an accommodation to this requirement by contacting Jill Nefkens at jnefkens@nulldwkesq.com. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The anticipated annual salary wage range the Firm reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $140,000 – $175,000. The final annual salary wage offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience in the job, type and years of experience in the industry, education, and other factors.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Dannis Woliver Kelley at 444 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1070, Long Beach, CA 90802 or AttorneyRecruiting@nullDWKesq.com

Long Beach (Hybrid) or Sacramento (Hybrid)

Labor and Employment Attorney

Mid-sized women-owned education law firm with statewide practice representing school and community college districts seeks an attorney to join its Labor, Employment and Personnel Practice Group.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of three years of experience, including the below qualifications:

Labor, employment and personnel experience
Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills
Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters arising in representing public entities
Public entity representation is preferred but not required; and prior school district representation is a plus
Admission to the California State Bar

The anticipated annual salary wage range the Firm reasonably expects to pay candidates for this position is $130,000 to $175,000. The final annual salary wage offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience in the job, type and years of experience in the industry, education, and other factors.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Dannis Woliver Kelley at 444 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1070, Long Beach, CA 90802 or AttorneyRecruiting@nulldwkesq.com.

Long Beach (HYBRID) or San Diego (HYBRID)

Education Law Attorney

Mid-sized women-owned education law firm with statewide practice representing school and community college districts seeks an associate to join its Students and Special Education Practice Group. Qualified candidates will have three or more years of experience, including the below qualifications:

Litigation and/or administrative process experience, including handling discovery and preparing pleadings; experience in mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials a plus
Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills
Education law experience and/or public entity experience preferred
Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters arising in representing public entities, including administrative hearings litigation
Admission to the California State Bar

Please send cover letter and resume to: Dannis Woliver Kelley at 444 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1070, Long Beach, CA 90802 or AttorneyRecruiting@nulldwkesq.com.

Construction Attorney (Hybrid)

Mid-sized women-owned education law firm with statewide practice representing school and community college districts seeks a mid-level associate to join its Business, Property and Construction Law Practice Group and candidates will be considered for the San Francisco, Long Beach, San Diego, Sacramento, East Bay, or Fresno office.

Qualified candidates will have at least 3 years of construction legal experience, including some or all of the following qualifications:

Public procurement and contract negotiation experience, including bidding processes and alternative delivery method contracts, and knowledge of the legal framework applicable to public agency contracting
Ability to clearly and concisely prepare a broad range of bid packages and procurement documents, with meaningful experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of types of contracts, including construction contracts, special services agreements, contracts for equipment, materials, and supplies, and agreements for professional services, such as design professionals and construction management services
Knowledge of bid protests, requests for substitution, stop payment notice claims, change orders, delay and cost overrun claims, payment bond issues, contract termination, and payment disputes
Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters arising in representing public entities, and also possessing a strong aptitude for learning
Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks, with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Demonstrated success working as a team player in a fast-paced environment, as well as the ability to work independently
Excellent writing, research, analytical, and communication skills
Admitted to the California State Bar
Public agency experience is desired, but not required; prior school or community college district representation is preferred

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Please send cover letter and resume to: Dannis Woliver Kelley at 444 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1070, Long Beach, CA 90802 or AttorneyRecruiting@nulldwkesq.com.