Education Law Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Disability and Life insurance

401K and flexible spending account

Pet insurance

Referral program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Education Law Attorney for its Costa Mesa, California office with flexible remote work options. The role focuses on representing education agencies in civil litigation, handling claims and defenses for public entities.

You will participate in hearings, depositions, and the drafting of critical pleadings. Qualified candidates hold a JD and CA Bar admission, with 4+ years of litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD required with CA Bar admission.
• 4+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Experience in civil litigation; representing public entities or education agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and execute litigation strategies through all stages of litigation.
• Conduct depositions and manage written discovery processes.
• Maintain proactive client communication with liability and damage analyses.
• Represent clients in hearings, motions, and mediations.
• Review and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Develop cost-effective legal strategies for case resolution.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Research skills

Communication skills

Civil litigation knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California State Bar admission

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Education Law Attorney to join its Costa Mesa, California office. This position offers remote work flexibility, allowing for a portion of the workweek to be conducted remotely. The role involves representing education agencies in civil litigation, with a focus on claims and defenses available to public entities.

Duties

• Analyze and execute litigation strategies through all stages of litigation.
• Conduct depositions and manage written discovery processes.
• Maintain proactive client communication, providing liability and damage analyses.
• Represent clients in hearings, motions, and mediations.
• Review and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Develop cost-effective legal strategies for case resolution.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Admission to the California State Bar.
• 4+ years of litigation experience preferred.
• Experience in trials and/or administrative hearings is a plus.
• Strong analytical, writing, research, and communication skills.
• Experience in civil litigation; representing public entities or education agencies preferred.
• Knowledge of laws and procedures applicable to public entities.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Strong research and communication abilities.
• Proficiency in civil litigation processes.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.