Student Services and Special Education Associate Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA is seeking a dedicated Student Services and Special Education Associate Attorney with 7 years of practice experience. The candidate will assist clients in navigating the individualized education program (IEP) process, provide workshops, review policies, handle compliance complaints, and represent clients in administrative due process hearings.

Duties:

• Assist clients in developing and implementing individualized education programs (IEPs) and Section 504 plans.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda, and provide written and oral advice on special education law issues.
• Present workshops and trainings to educators, administrators, and parents on special education rights and procedures.
• Review and revise school district policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with state and federal special education laws.
• Represent clients in state and federal compliance complaints and administrative due process hearings.
• Collaborate with school districts, parents, and advocacy organizations to resolve disputes and advocate for students' rights.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• Minimum of 7 years of practice experience in education law, with a focus on special education.
• Strong understanding of federal and state laws governing special education, including IDEA and Section 504.
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience conducting administrative hearings or litigation related to education law matters preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits:

• Positive, collegial, and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement with opportunities for billable hours bonuses and annual discretionary bonuses.
• Generous health insurance benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing contributions.
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuing legal education.

This law firm has offices in Los Angeles, Oakland, Fresno, San Diego, Inland Empire and Sacramento. It was established eight years ago and has more than 60 attorneys working in the areas of litigation, charter schools, student services and special education, business, facilities and real estate, eMatters, higher education, labor and employment and governance and leadership. The firm believes in working towards a nation that provides high quality education.