Student Services And Special Education Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Student Services And Special Education Associate Attorney with the following responsibilities:

• Build client relationships with K-12 schools and community colleges.
• Assist clients in the individualized education program process.
• Present workshops to clients.
• Review and revise policies and procedures.
• Respond to state and federal compliance complaints.
• Handle administrative due process hearings outside of the adversarial context of traditional litigation.

Job Overview: The Student Services And Special Education Associate Attorney will play a key role in providing legal support to K-12 schools and community colleges in student services and special education matters.

Requirements:

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of practice experience.
• Must be a member of the State Bar of California.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills for building client relationships.
• Ability to communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Job Location: Carlsbad, CA

Benefits Offered:

• Positive, collegial, intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Billable hours bonuses and annual discretionary bonuses.
• Generous health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions.

This law firm has offices in Los Angeles, Oakland, Fresno, San Diego, Inland Empire and Sacramento. It was established eight years ago and has more than 60 attorneys in the team working in the areas of litigation, charter schools, student services and special education, business, facilities and real estate, eMatters, higher education, labor and employment and governance and leadership. The firm believes in working towards a nation that provides high quality education.