Generalist Education Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a general education Attorney to handle a variety of legal issues encountered by public school districts and other public agencies. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience as a practicing attorney with familiarity with education law, emphasizing administrative hearings, litigation, and learning.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and representation to public school districts and other public agencies on a range of legal matters.
• Handle administrative hearings and litigation related to education law issues.
• Conduct legal research and analysis about education law.
• Draft legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, and opinions.
• Participate in negotiations and settlements on behalf of clients.
• Keep abreast of developments in education law and relevant legal precedents.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility to become admitted.
• 1-3 years of experience practicing law, preferably with exposure to education law.
• Prior transactional experience or experience representing school districts and/or public agencies is a plus.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility to become admitted.

Skills:

• Familiarity with education law and relevant legal principles.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective client communication and collaboration.

This full-service education and public agency firm maintains eight locations throughout California, serving municipal, county, and college districts as well as universities. Attorneys with a sense of humor and strong research, writing, and collaborative skills will thrive in the firm's friendly, team-oriented environment; these attorneys offer the firm's clients expertise in matters of personnel, funding, education, and administration, as well as litigation in all practice areas.