Associate Attorney

Newport Williams; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport Williams in California seeks an Education Law Attorney to join its Charter Schools practice. You will review petitions, advise authorizers, and support investigations and high‑impact litigation, while coordinating with boards and superintendents.

The role blends charter matters (about 60%) with litigation, offering exposure to high-profile, political environments in a leading educational law firm.

Qualifications

• About 4 years of legal experience.
• At least 2 years of litigation experience.
• Charter school experience strongly preferred.
• Education law background and interest in charter work are a plus.
• Active California State Bar membership.

Responsibilities

• Review charter petitions and renewals for legal sufficiency and prepare findings.
• Advise charter authorizers on oversight, compliance, fiscal, and facilities issues (including Prop 39).
• Support investigations, revocation proceedings, and high-impact litigation.
• Work directly with school boards and superintendents, including presenting at board meetings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Public speaking

Charter school experience

Job description

Education Law Attorney | California (Multiple Office Locations)

My client, a well-established California education law firm, is adding an attorney to its nationally respected Charter Schools practice. This is a rare chance to train directly under one of the most experienced charter school attorneys in the state, in a practice group widely seen as a leader in the field.

About the role

The firm represents public school districts and county offices of education in their role as charter authorizers. It does not represent charter schools. You’ll spend roughly 60% of your time on charter matters and the rest on litigation. The charter work includes:

• Reviewing charter petitions and renewals for legal sufficiency and preparing findings
• Advising authorizers on oversight, compliance, fiscal, and facilities issues (including Prop 39)
• Supporting investigations, revocation proceedings, and high-impact litigation
• Working directly with school boards and superintendents, including presenting at board meetings
• Developing and delivering client trainings and webinars

The work is high-profile, often in the public eye, and can be politically charged. It’s never dull.

What my client is looking for

• About 4 years of legal experience, ideally as a practicing attorney
• At least 2 years of litigation experience
• Charter school experience strongly preferred
• Education law background and a real interest in charter work are a big plus
• Comfort and confidence speaking before boards and public audiences
• Active California State Bar membership

Location: Flexible. Open to any of the firm’s offices across Northern, Central, and Southern California.