Education Attorney: Public Schools & Agencies (CA)

Lozano Smith; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lozano Smith's San Luis Obispo, CA office is seeking a talented Generalist Education Attorney to join our team, supporting public school districts, community college districts, and other public agency clients with a wide range of education law matters.

This role offers the opportunity to advocate for California's public education system, handling governance, student issues, contracts, compliance, and related regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Admission to the State Bar of California in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Passion for advocating for educational institutions and public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to K-12 public school districts, community colleges and county offices of education on education law matters including governance, student issues, contracts and compliance.
• Advise on student rights and discipline, Title IX, special education (IDEA/Section 504), and public records issues.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings and proceedings, such as those before the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Bar Admission in California

Job description

Lozano Smith's San Luis Obispo, CA office is seeking a talented Generalist Education Attorney to join our team, supporting public school districts, community college districts, and other public agency clients with a wide range of education law matters.

This role offers the opportunity to advocate for California's public education system, handling governance, student issues, contracts, compliance, and related regulatory matters.