Associate Attorney - Education Law

RecruitPod Global; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate Attorney with a focus on Education Law. You will conduct legal research, draft documents, and advise public school clients while benefiting from mentorship and training opportunities. This role offers both partial and fully remote work options depending on client needs.

Benefits

Remote work options

Training and mentorship for early-career attorneys

Qualifications

• Interest in public education and desire to support school districts.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research for litigation and general counsel.
• Draft legal documents and assist in litigation.
• Advise public school clients on legal obligations.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

Associate or Senior Associate Attorney – Education Law

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct legal research and apply findings to support a wide range of client matters, including both litigation and general counsel issues.
• Draft legal documents such as memos, correspondence, contracts, policies, motions, and briefs, under the guidance of senior attorneys.
• Assist in litigation and administrative proceedings, including discovery, hearing preparation, and client representation as appropriate.
• Participate in advising public school clients on legal obligations involving governance, compliance, student and personnel matters, and special education.
• Attend board of education meetings, IEP meetings, mediations, and administrative hearings, with mentorship and supervision.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy, legal analysis, and project planning.
• Monitor and manage legal deadlines and assist with procedural compliance.
• Maintain organized case files and contribute to high-quality, responsive client service.

Qualifications : We are open to candidates at varying levels of experience, including new graduates and attorneys seeking a transition into education law. The strongest candidates will demonstrate :

• Interest in public education and a desire to support school districts and students through the legal system.
• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong analytical thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn complex areas of administrative, constitutional, and employment law as applied to public education.
• Commitment to professional growth and openness to mentorship and training.
• Preferred but not required) Prior exposure to education law, special education, labor / employment law, or public sector work.
• Partial and fully remote work options are available, subject to client and business needs.
• Training and mentorship will be provided for early-career attorneys.