General Interest - Special Education Litigation Attorney Positions

Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost, LLP (\"F3Law\"); California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with profit-sharing

Billable hour bonuses

Job summary

F3 Law seeks a Special Education Litigation Attorney in California to join our practice focusing on school districts and educational institutions. You will handle due process hearings, appeals, and related regulatory matters.

Ideal candidates hold a California JD, are admitted to the California Bar, and bring strong writing, research, and advocacy skills. Experience in education or administrative law is preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• State Bar of California membership is required.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience in education or administrative law is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in special education due process hearings, mediations, and administrative proceedings.
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and appeals in tribunals and courts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on emerging education issues.
• Participate in resolution sessions, mediations, and settlement negotiations.

Skills

Juris Doctor

California Bar

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Special Education

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

About F3 Law

At F3 Law, we believe that a culture of inclusion and belonging, one of embracing and respecting each other’s differences, strengthens our ability to serve our clients and communities. We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals of all backgrounds feel valued and appreciated. By bringing together different perspectives andlivedexperiences, we create better solutions and a more dynamic, thoughtful, and effective team.

F3 Law provides essential legal support to schools,collegesand other public entities, helping them navigate complex legal issues to fulfill their mission of serving students and communities.

Summary

F3 Law provides legal support to the public schools that serve our children and communities. We have an opening for aSpecial Education Litigation Attorney to join our firm.The incumbent wouldassistclients in the individualized education program process, present workshops, review and revise policies and procedures, and respond to state and federal compliance complaints and administrative due process hearings outside of the adversarial context of traditional litigation.This person wouldrepresentschool districtsoreducational institutionsin“due process” hearings related to special education services. This role focuses on disputes arising under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and related federal and state regulations. The attorney will handle due process hearingsand appeals.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in special education due process hearings, mediations, and administrative proceedings
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and appeals in administrative tribunals and state/federal courts
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on emerging special education issues and regulatory changes
• Participate in resolution sessions, mediations, and settlement negotiations

*Other duties,responsibilitiesand activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Candidates must be a member of the State Bar of California
• Strong understanding of California Statutes
• 4-7years of experience inlitigation,administrative law, education law, or civil rights law
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Special Education background preferred, but notrequired
• Administrative hearing experience strongly preferred
• Experiencetaking arbitrations, administrative agency cases
• Experience handling administrative hearings or litigation matters
• Backgroundrepresentingschool districts, public agencies, or families in education disputespreferred but notrequired
• Familiarity with state education agency procedures and administrative tribunals
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory frameworks
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills in sensitive,high stakesmatters
• Excellent interpersonal skills when working with families, educators, and administrators
• High attention to detail and ability to manage emotionally charged cases
• Sound judgment and client-focused problem solving

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

Benefits:F3 Law offers a supportive and intellectually engaging work environment, reasonable billable hours, annual billable hour bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, and a 401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions.

F3 Law is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, citizenship status, various ability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression of an otherwise qualified individual, or membership in any other class protected by applicable law. F3 Law hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications for the job to be filled. F3 Law seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.