Education Law Associate - Firmwide

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP; California; Hybride; USD 165 000 - 225 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work arrangement

Annual discretionary and billable-hour

Bonuses

Health insurance

401(k) with partial match

Résumé du poste

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP is seeking an Education Law Associate (Firmwide) with 4–8 years of experience to join our California practice. The ideal candidate will have education-law experience, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to manage matters independently while communicating effectively with clients.

CA bar admission is required. The associate will advise districts, draft pleadings, review policies and assist with education-related litigation and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of education law experience, preferably with school districts or educational institutions.
• Strong writing, research, drafting and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently and communicate with clients.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Responsabilités

• Advise school districts and educational institutions on education law matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, policies, contracts and letters.
• Assist with education-related litigation, proceedings and dispute resolution.
• Research student discipline, special education and school policies.
• Advise clients on education regulations and compliance requirements.
• Support attorneys on litigation, transactional and advisory matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, administrators and colleagues.

Connaissances

Education law experience

Legal research

Legal drafting

Analytical thinking

Client communication

Team player

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

California Bar Admission

Description du poste

Attorney

Education Law Associate – Firmwide

Oct 27, 2026

Burke, Williams & Sorensen is a full-service law firm with deep expertise in education law, advising school districts and other educational institutions throughout California on a wide range of legal matters. We are seeking attorneys with 4–8 years of experience to join our expanding Education Law team.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in education law, preferably representing school districts or other educational institutions
• Excellent writing, research, drafting, and analytical skills
• Strong work ethic, self-starter, and team-oriented mindset
• Ability to manage matters independently and communicate effectively with clients
• Admission to the State Bar of California

The associate will be expected to:

• Advise school districts and other educational institutions on a variety of education law matters
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs, policies, contracts, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Assist with education-related litigation, administrative proceedings, hearings, and dispute resolution
• Research and analyze issues involving student discipline, special education, student rights, and school policies
• Advise clients on education regulations, compliance requirements, and other school law matters
• Support attorneys with litigation, transactional, and advisory matters for education clients
• Communicate effectively with clients, school administrators, and colleagues as needed

The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $165,000–$225,000 plus annual performance-based bonuses. The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience. We encourage all interested candidates to apply. The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement option, reasonable billable hours requirement, annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, competitive health insurance benefits, and a 401(k) with a partial match.

• hybrid work arrangement option
• reasonable billable hours requirement
• annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses
• competitive health insurance benefits
• 401(k) with a partial match

We promote an environment that encourages mentoring attorneys to advance in the firm and their careers. Burke supports integrity, diversity, professional growth, and personal fulfillment for everyone working at our firm.

EOE.