Student Services and Disabilities Associate Attorney

Job Title: Student Services and Disabilities Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm located in San Diego, CA, is seeking a dedicated and driven Associate Attorney to join its Student Services and Disabilities practice group. This position is ideal for candidates with 0-5 years of experience, who are passionate about advocating for student rights and have strong research, writing, and interpersonal skills. The role involves providing support to senior associates, counsel, and partners in a dynamic and evolving practice area, with a focus on special education law and disability rights.

Duties:

• Provide legal support to senior attorneys in handling cases related to special education, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Conduct legal research and draft documents such as briefs, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Assist in managing student-related litigation and interactions with key administrative bodies, including the California Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), California Department of Education (CDE), and Federal Office for Civil Rights (OCR).
• Advise clients on matters related to student services and disabilities, ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws.
• Participate in client meetings and collaborate with internal teams on strategy development.

Requirements:

• 0-5 years of legal experience in student services or disability law.
• Strong research and writing skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, providing support to senior attorneys.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex issues with professionalism and empathy.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar or ability to obtain admission within a reasonable time frame.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing
• Client communication and relationship management
• Familiarity with special education law, Section 504, and ADA
• Litigation support and case management
• Attention to detail and organizational skills

Job Location:

• San Diego, CA

This California firm was founded in 1979 and focuses on employment, labor, construction, education, real estate, general business and business litigation, corporate, taxation, bankruptcy, and immigration. Committed to high-quality legal work, the highly experienced lawyers have won many cases on behalf of clients. The firm has received numerous awards and accolades for professional accomplishments and contributions to communities. The diverse team of attorneys has business and education backgrounds allowing for the combination of practical, useful advice with innovative legal strategies. Believing in diversity, the firm is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The attorneys actively support education and other non-profit organizations. The firm is committed to collegiality, teamwork, and openness with each other and with clients. The firm also provides numerous in-house training sessions and workshops on current legal matters.