Student Services And Disabilities Associate Attorney

Job Title: Student Services And Disabilities Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A distinguished law firm based in Riverside, CA is seeking a motivated and thoughtful legal professional to join its Student Rights & Disability Law team. This position offers the opportunity to work on impactful legal matters involving students from early education through high school, with a strong emphasis on disability accommodations and student services compliance. The ideal candidate brings intellectual curiosity, strong communication abilities, and a passion for educational equity.

Duties:

• Support experienced attorneys with legal research, drafting, and case preparation

• Assist in advisory work regarding student services in pre-K through 12th-grade educational settings

• Contribute to legal analysis involving the rights of students under disability-focused statutes

• Engage in administrative proceedings and dispute resolution involving public agencies

• Collaborate with legal teams on compliance matters with state and federal regulations

• Participate in interactions with educational institutions, regulatory agencies, and administrative bodies

• Assist in preparing responses and advocacy materials related to student accommodation issues

Requirements:

• 0-5 years of post-law school legal experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in legal research and writing

• Familiarity or experience with special education law, Section 504, and ADA compliance

• Capacity to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and sensitivity to working with diverse communities and client populations

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of California

Skills:

• Strong analytical and legal reasoning capabilities

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational habits

• Ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities

• Comfort engaging with both legal professionals and non-legal stakeholders

• Familiarity with proceedings before administrative bodies such as OAH, CDE, or OCR preferred

Job Location:

• Riverside, 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.