Education Staff Attorney

National Nonprofits; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Job summary

The Alliance for Children's Rights in Los Angeles seeks a Staff Attorney to join our Education Program. Under the supervision of the Education Program Directors, this attorney will advocate for children, youth, and families to secure early intervention, special education, and education stability services.

Bilingual Spanish skills are highly preferred; candidates with a J.D. and California Bar in good standing are encouraged to apply, bringing strong communication, collaboration, and

Qualifications

• JD degree and active California State Bar membership.
• 0–2 years experience for Level I; 2–4 years for Level II.
• Experience in early intervention, special education, child welfare, juvenile justice, education systems, or work with diverse communities is valued.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for children, youth, and families to secure early intervention, special education, and education stability services.
• Work under supervision of Education Program Directors to support education equity and client-centered advocacy.
• Build trust with families, children, and young adults in collaboration with the program.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Active listening

Presentation

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Alliance for Children's Rights is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our Education Program. Under the supervision of the Education Program Directors, this attorney will advocate on behalf of children, youth, and families to secure early intervention, special education, and education stability services. Bilingual Spanish skills are highly preferred.

J.D. Degree QUALIFICATIONS

Juris Doctor degree and active membership in good standing with the California State Bar. Zero to two years of legal experience for Level I consideration; two to four years for Level II consideration. Personal, educational, or professional experience in early intervention, special education, child welfare, juvenile justice, education systems, or work with diverse communities is valued. Excellent written and oral communication, active listening, presentation, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt in a collaborative environment. Experience building trust and working effectively with families, children, and young adults. Familiarity with legal procedures, courts, early education, education, juvenile dependency, or delinquency is helpful. Commitment to social justice, education equity, and client-centered advocacy.

Bilingual Spanish skills are highly preferred.