Education Law Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pet insurance

Referral program

Career development

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking an Education Law Attorney in San Diego, California, to handle civil litigation for education agencies, with the flexibility to work remotely part of the week.

The ideal candidate holds a J.D., a California Bar license, and 4+ years of litigation experience, including trials or administrative hearings. Strong writing, research, and communication skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• J.D. required.
• 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; preference for public entities or education agencies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Civil litigation

Education law

Litigation strategy

Deposition

Written discovery

Legal research

Legal writing

Hearing & mediation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar admission

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Education Law Attorney in San Diego, California. 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 unique 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; preference for experience with public entities or education agencies.
• Knowledge of laws and procedures applicable to public entities, including governmental immunities and claims statutes.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent analytical, writing, research, and communication skills.
• Proven experience in civil litigation.
• Ability to develop effective legal strategies.

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.