Education Law Attorney

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

Job summary

Lozano Smith in Sacramento is seeking an Education Law Attorney with 1–4 years of experience to support public school districts, community college districts, and other public agencies on a broad range of education matters. The role emphasizes public service and meaningful impact within California’s public education system, including governance, student rights, special education, and compliance.

Ideal candidates will have a JD, admission to the California Bar, strong research and writing skills,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to the California Bar 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 governance, contracts, and compliance.
• Advise on student rights and discipline, Title IX, IDEA/Section 504, and public records issues.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings and proceedings, such as OCR.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Advocacy for public schools

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar admission

Job description

Education LawAttorney

Our Sacramento office is currently seeking a talented Education Law Attorney to join our team. With 1 to 4 years of experience, this individual will be supporting public school districts, community college districts, and other public agency clients with respect to a wide range of education law matters.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney passionate about public service and making a meaningful impact in California's public education system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide legal counsel to K-12 public school districts, community colleges and county offices of education, on a wide range of 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).

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.

Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Passion for advocating for educational institutions and public agencies.

The posted range represents the full span for the role and does not indicate that every hire will be placed at the top of the range.

Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others. We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.

We are California's leading public

agency law firm, where professionals

thrive and grow. Experience a

by mentorship, development, and

Lozano Smith values diversity,

fostering an inclusive environment

where varied perspectives enrich our

work and culture. Our dedication to

equity and representation ensures a

dynamic team that reflects the

communities we serve.

Spotlight on Culture

• Professional Development
• Child-Friendly Business Award
• Community Engagement Projects
• Collaborative Environment
• Focus on Schools and Community

Partnering with school districts,

community colleges, cities, counties

and all types of public agencies is at

the core of what we do. Our 30+ year

commitment has positively impacted

countless students and communities

throughout California.