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Description Are you an experienced California-barred attorney with a passion for investigating complex legal matters? We are seeking a talented Investigations Attorney to assist with critical investigations related to district policies, compliance, and employment matters for a California school district. This fully remote role offers an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in labor law, employment matters, and Title IX investigations to make a meaningful impact. This role will be part-time (15-20 hours/week), with potential for full-time hours on busier weeks. Key Responsibilities: + Investigations: Conduct thorough investigations into complaints received by the school district, ensuring compliance with federal and state employment and education laws, district policies, and ethical standards. + Evidence Collection & Analysis: Gather, review, and analyze evidence, including witness statements, documentation, and other supporting materials, with a focus on accuracy and objectivity. + Reporting: Draft clear, well-structured investigative reports that summarize findings and provide legal recommendations for district leadership. + Legal Advisory Role: Advise district leadership with well-reasoned recommendations regarding next steps based on investigative findings. + Collaboration: Work closely with district leaders, legal counsel, and HR personnel to address employee relations matters and resolve disputes. + Confidentiality & Compliance: Operate with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality while ensuring strict adherence to state and federal employment, education, and labor laws. Requirements Qualifications: + Education & Licensure: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active California Bar License (required). + Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience conducting legal investigations in employment, labor relations, education, or government settings. + Knowledge: Strong familiarity with California labor, employment, and education laws. Knowledge of Title IX, administrative hearings, and public-sector labor relations is highly desirable. + Skills: Exceptional analytical, research, and writing skills with the ability to synthesize and concisely summarize complex legal issues. + Independence: Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision and capable of managing multiple investigations simultaneously. + Preferred Background: Experience in government agencies, school districts, public-sector labor relations, or conducting internal workplace investigations and compliance reviews is a significant plus. 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. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app ( and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. 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. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use ( .

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