Education Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm located in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking an experienced Education Attorney with over 8+ years of experience in education law. The ideal candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of public school personnel issues, including layoffs and negotiations, and will operate as general legal counsel while effectively communicating with Board Members and other stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel and guidance on education law matters to clients, including public school districts.
• Advise on personnel issues, including hiring, discipline, and layoffs.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with staff and educational institutions.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Draft and review legal documents, policies, and procedures related to education law.
• Collaborate with school administrators and Board Members to resolve legal issues.
• Conduct training sessions for school personnel on legal compliance and best practices.
• Stay current on changes in education law and policies affecting public schools.
• Manage and prioritize multiple cases and legal projects effectively.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 8+ years of legal experience, with a focus on education law preferred.
• Proven experience handling public school personnel issues and negotiations.

Education:

• JD from an accredited institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field preferred.

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Knowledge of federal and state education laws and regulations.

Providing legal representation in areas of labor and employment, real estate development, construction law, public agency law, tort law, and others, this California based firm delivers top-notch representation at a reasonable price. Representing clients in the private and public sectors, the firm pursues the best resolution for each individual client through settlement, mediation, arbitration, trial, or appeal. The highly experienced lawyers have a depth of knowledge and expertise for almost any legal matter facing our clients. Promoting a culture of collegial and diverse work environment, the firm recruits the brightest minds from all backgrounds and beliefs. The firm offers a competitive salary with good benefits package. The firm actively participates in and supports local communities.