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MULTIPLE STATES / HYBRID
Attorney | KSB School Law, PC, LLO
Who we are: KSB School Law, PC, LLO is a unique law firm. We focus our practice exclusively on representing school districts and education-related entities across Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming and Kansas—a focus that gives us significant experience in the unique issues schools face and genuine investment in public education as a whole. Our mission is to make a meaningful difference for our clients and the students they serve.
At KSB, five values shape how we work, with our clients and with each other. We are relentlessly Client-Centered, meaning everything we do is designed around what works for clients, even when it’s less convenient for us. We are Innovative, leveraging technology, embracing new approaches across the practice of law, and serving clients in new and creative ways. We are Relational, so we take time to know the people we serve and to form deep relationships with the other people within the firm. We are Committed. This isn’t a clock-in, clock-out practice. Our clients need us and we show up for them, whether that’s a Monday evening call from a board meeting or an urgent discipline issue after a basketball game. Finally, we are Joyful. We love what we do. Clients consistently describe us as “fun” and “entertaining,” but they always know we’ll be there when serious matters arise. That combination of warmth and dedication is one of the things that makes KSB different. Check out our candid bios and other information about our practice on our website, ksbschoollaw.com.
Who We are Looking For: We want to hire a standout talent who is three or more years into their legal career and who would be thrilled to make a lasting difference for school districts and the students they serve. They are a self-starter who isn’t afraid to work hard and who can also chum it up with clients on phone calls and hang with them in a hospitality room at a conference.
Critical Skills for a KSB Attorney: Our practice is heavily relationship-based. Our attorneys must be able to build and maintain client relationships across many years. One big benefit of school law is that you work with great, selfless school officials who genuinely appreciate your help. An ideal candidate thrives in building relationships and frequently interacting with our clients, from day 1.
Strong written and oral communication skills. Public speaking is a crucial skill within our practice; we present frequently to members of the education community including teachers, administrators, and school board members. An ideal candidate would also be comfortable presenting to middle and high school students and their parents on issues like digital citizenship.
We consider ourselves to be as much a part of the education community as we do the legal community. We are looking for attorneys who have a commitment to the mission of public education.
We would prefer to hire an attorney who has experience representing clients in administrative hearings or other litigation experience, although we can train the right person who comes to us without this background. We aren’t in trial very often, but we are occasionally in court and frequently in the midst of several administrative hearings and proceedings.
We would prefer to hire an attorney who is already familiar with at least some of the substantive legal issues facing schools. Fortunately, that means we have wide areas of the law that will help a candidate stand out: labor and employment laws, disability laws (Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act, Section 504, ADA), Title IX, First Amendment, and state laws governing open meetings and public records, to name a few. That experience is not required, but it would help with the learning curve.
Currently licensed in Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming, and/or Kansas, or the ability to obtain a license in one or more of those states.
Our ideal candidate will have personal ties within Nebraska, South Dakota, Wyoming, Kansas, or other surrounding states, although this is not a deal breaker for us if the candidate is committed to serving clients in those states.
Practice Area(s):
Administrative, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Construction Law, Disability Laws, Employee Benefits, Employment Law, Intellectual Property, Labor and Collective Bargaining Law, Litigation, Open Meetings and Public Records, Real Estate Law, Special Education.
Physical Locations:
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Lincoln, Nebraska
*Hybrid and Remote Work Arrangements are Negotiable*
Salary Range:
$90,000-135,000+ (depending on experience, expertise, and other relevant factors)
Other Compensation Details:
- KSB offers a substantial, holistic, merit-based bonus structure
- Flexible paid time off (not “unlimited” but we trust our people to work the work)
- A 6% 401(k) match
- An additional 401(k) profit share (in fiscal year 2025, this was 8.8% of compensation, beyond the regular match) beginning after 1 year of employment
- Group health insurance available at employee cost through payroll deduction
- Flex plans for childcare and other qualified expenses
- Employer-provided cell phone and plan with unlimited data
- Costs of practice-related needs or desires, like technology, CLEs, bar licensure dues, home office setups, etc.
- Pet insurance
- A casual atmosphere, day-appropriate attire, and flexible work schedule, with remote work common among our attorneys
- A fully paid annual retreat to locations such as Las Vegas, Chicago, or Kansas City
- A legitimate, not perfunctory evaluation process (at least quarterly during the first year)
- Frequent opportunities for professional development, including at least one national conference annually in cities such as New Orleans, Nashville, or Boston
Workload Requirements: We deeply value hard work. But we also value family, friends, and personal interests away from the practice of law. We trust our attorneys to work the work, workshare willingly and proactively, and meet client needs. But if you’re currently grinding through 2,000 billable hours of work that doesn’t bring you joy, and looking for something more human and meaningful, you might be exactly who we’re looking for.
Unlike most firms, we don’t have a set “billable hours” requirement, even though we do traditional hourly work. We do a substantial and growing amount of flat fee work, and we track those hours. Those include a significant amount of presentations, creating on-demand content, tracking legislation, updating policies in our policy service, and building presentation slideshows. We track hours most firms don’t, including attending CLE’s, marketing, and networking with clients. Our workload minimums reflect hours across all of these areas. We prefer this holistic approach, because it allows us to value our work and invest in our firm, while also setting fair expectations for attorney output that rely on doing excellent work in all areas, not just the billing sheet.
Interested? We’d love to hear from you! You can apply directly through this page. Application Deadline: August 15, 2026
We understand many applicants need discretion if they apply, so we plan to check references only when we’ve narrowed our pool to finalists. Please submit a resume, references, and a brief cover letter explaining your background, experience, and interest in joining KSB. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please reach out to Bobby Truhe, bobby@ksbschoollaw.com.
MINNESOTA
School Law Associate Attorney | Kennedy & Graven | Minnesota
About Our Firm: Kennedy & Graven, Chartered is a law firm of more than 30 attorneys dedicated to representing public sector clients throughout Minnesota. Our attorneys are well known for their extensive experience in providing legal services to municipalities, school districts, counties, townships, state agencies, and development authorities.
Position Description: The firm is seeking an attorney to join its School Law Practice Group. This position focuses on representing public school districts in a diverse array of legal matters unique to school districts, including data privacy issues, antidiscrimination laws, labor and employment matters, civil litigation, and special education. Key responsibilities in this position will be in civil litigation and special education, including analyzing and investigating litigation matters; conducting research and developing arguments; assisting in all phases of litigation, including motion practice, written discovery, depositions, administrative hearings or trials, brief writing, and other associate attorney-level duties.
Qualifications: The successful candidate will meet the following minimum requirements:
- License to practice law in Minnesota
- Zero to three years of experience practicing law
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines and tasks
The following qualifications, though not required, are strongly preferred:
- Three or more years of experience practicing law
- Experience in special education law
- Experience in civil litigation
- A judicial clerkship or externship with state or federal trial or appellate courts
Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $103,000 to $120,000, or commensurate with experience. Kennedy & Graven offers a generous benefits package that includes employer-paid individual health insurance coverage, employer-paid family dental coverage, life and disability insurance, a transportation stipend, and an employer-paid 401(k) contribution.
To Apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to Shantel M. Schmale, Human Resources Manager, at sschmale@kennedy-graven.com.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity: Kennedy & Graven, Chartered provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
MISSOURI
Associate Attorney | Tueth Keeney Cooper Mohan & Jackstadt, P.C. | St. Louis, Missouri
Tueth Keeney, an established mid-size law firm with offices in Clayton, MO and Edwardsville, IL, seeks an associate level attorney for its education law and litigation practices in the Clayton, MO office. Our firm prides itself on providing the highest quality legal services at accessible rates to public and private schools, colleges, and universities across the region. Passionate, dedicated, and intellectually curious, we don't shy away from difficult cases or the ever-changing laws impacting our practice—we thrive on the challenge. As a result, our attorneys are recognized as leaders in their fields, both regionally and nationally. Learn more.
WASHINGTON
General Counsel | Seattle Public Schools | Seattle, Washington
This position is open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who apply by January 22.
The General Counsel serves as the principal legal advisor to the School Board, the Superintendent, and senior District administrators; provides expertise in specialized legal areas, including school district governance, labor and employment law, and capital projects; oversees the management of litigation and other adversary proceedings; and supervises staff within the General Counsel’s office, including attorneys, legal assistants, and public records and Risk Management staff.
The General Counsel is expected to exercise sound professional judgment with minimal direction from the Superintendent and School Board, based upon experience and practice as a lawyer or in a government position. Learn more.