Student Services And Special Education Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a Student Services And Special Education Associate Attorney. Joining team in Fresno, CA, the candidate will:

Job Overview:

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

Duties:

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with K-12 schools and community colleges.
• Provide legal assistance in the individualized education program process.
• Conduct workshops for clients and stakeholders.
• Review and revise policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Respond to state and federal compliance complaints promptly.
• Represent clients in administrative due process hearings.

Requirements:

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Membership in the State Bar of California.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Member of the State Bar of California.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.

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 firm works with many of California's educational institutions and related agencies. They are relatively new, founded less than a decade ago. They now have over 60 attorneys thoughout the state of California.