Education Law Counsel II: Special Ed & Labor

Orange County Department of Education; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Department of Education seeks an experienced Counsel II in our Legal Services Division. The attorney will provide sophisticated legal advice on special education law, including litigation and dispute resolution, as well as alternative education and labor and employment law.

The successful candidate will advise OCDE leadership and educational programs, handle special education disputes and litigation, and counsel on legal issues involving student rights, personnel matters, and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Membership in the California State Bar.
• Three (3) years of responsible professional legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise OCDE leadership and educational programs on legal matters.
• Handle special education disputes and litigation.
• Provide counsel on issues involving alternative education settings and student rights.
• Address personnel and employment-related disputes.

Skills

Special education law

Litigation & dispute resolution

Public education counsel

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Membership in the California State Bar

Three (3) years of responsible professional legal experience

Job description

Orange County Department of Education seeks an experienced Counsel II in our Legal Services Division. The attorney will provide sophisticated legal advice on special education law, including litigation and dispute resolution, as well as alternative education and labor and employment law.

The successful candidate will advise OCDE leadership and educational programs, handle special education disputes and litigation, and counsel on legal issues involving student rights, personnel matters, and