Education/Special Education Attorney

Blackford Talent; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blackford Talent partners with a CA education law firm to recruit for a litigation-focused attorney role in California. The position covers litigation and administrative hearings, with emphasis on discovery, pleadings, mediations, and arbitrations.

It also involves analytical research and writing on IEPs, Title IX, disability accommodations, and IDEA/504 compliance. Hybrid/Remote options across California are available, with potential travel within the state.

Qualifications

• Active CA Bar admission required.
• Residence in CA required.
• Hybrid/Remote options within California with occasional travel may be available.

Responsibilities

• Litigation and administrative hearings (discovery, pleadings, mediations, arbitrations).
• Opportunities for high level analytical research and writing.
• IEP Plans/Hearings, Title IX complaints, disability accommodations, IDEA/Section 504 compliance.

Skills

Litigation

Administrative hearings

Legal research

Legal writing

Education law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

My client is a mid-sized education law firm running a statewide practice. They represent school districts and community college districts across California, and they've built a strong reputation doing meaningful, mission-driven work.

The Firm:

Boutique in feel, but statewide in reach: this is a team of sophisticated attorneys who genuinely care about the clients they serve and the communities those clients impact.

The Role:

• Litigation and administrative hearings (discovery, pleadings, mediations, arbitrations)
• Opportunity for high level analytical research and writing
• IEP Plans/Hearings, Title IX complaints, disability accommodations, IDEA/Section 504 compliance

Location: San Francisco, East Bay, Long Beach or San Diego (Hybrid/Remote options) or fully remote candidates open to occasional travel in California will also be considered

Comp: $135K–$185K~ DOE + full benefits (health/dental/vision, 401k w/ match, PTO + more)

This is a great fit for someone who wants their work to mean something beyond the billable hour.

*Note: This position does require an active CA Bar Admission & residence in CA state.