Student Services And Disabilities Associate Attorney

Job Title: Student Services And Disabilities Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A Pleasanton, CA-based law firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join its Student Services and Disability legal team. This position is ideal for early-career attorneys with a passion for educational equity and a strong foundation in legal writing and research. The role involves close collaboration with senior legal professionals to address a wide range of legal matters involving students in the pre-K to 12 educational system, particularly in the area of disability rights.

Duties:

• Assist senior attorneys and partners on legal matters concerning students' rights in educational environments

• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, and other court documents

• Participate in administrative hearings and provide litigation support

• Advise educational clients on issues related to disability accommodations, compliance, and policy

• Engage with administrative bodies including the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), California Department of Education (CDE), and the Federal Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

• Support client counseling efforts in day-to-day matters involving Section 504, IDEA, ADA, and related legal frameworks

Requirements:

• 0-5 years of experience in legal practice, preferably with exposure to education or disability law

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Demonstrated interest or experience in working with public sector clients or educational institutions

• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative legal team

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Admission to the California State Bar, or eligibility for admission

Certifications:

• An active member of the California Bar (required)

Skills:

• Legal research and drafting

• Understanding of federal and California-specific education and disability statutes

• Interpersonal communication and client interaction

• Administrative hearing preparation and support

• Organizational and time management proficiency

Job Location:

• Pleasanton, 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.