Generalist Education Attorney

Lozano Smith; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 170 000; Tempo integral

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Bonus programs

Benefits

Resumo da oferta

The position requires California bar admission, JD, and strong research/writing skills, with opportunities for mentorship and a collaborative culture across the firm.

Qualificações

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Passion for advocating for educational institutions and public agencies.

Responsabilidades

• Provide legal counsel to K-12 public school districts, community colleges and county offices of education, on governance, student issues, contracts, and compliance.
• Advise on student rights and discipline, Title IX, special education (IDEA/Section 504), and public records issues.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings and proceedings, such as those before the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal abilities

Advocacy for educational institutions

Formação académica

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Generalist EducationAttorney

Our Los Angeles office is seeking a talented Generalist Education Attorney to join our team. This individual will be supporting public school districts, community college districts, and other public agency clients with respect to a wide range of education law matters.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney passionate about public service and making a meaningful impact in California's public education system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide legal counsel to K-12 public school districts, community colleges and county offices of education, on a wide range of education law matters, including governance, student issues, contracts, and compliance.

Advise on student rights and discipline, Title IX, special education (IDEA/Section 504), and public records issues.

Represent clients in administrative hearings and proceedings, such as those before the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.

Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Passion for advocating for educational institutions and public agencies.

The posted range represents the full span for the role and does not indicate that every hire will be placed at the top of the range.

Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others. We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.

We are California's leading public

agency law firm, where professionals

thrive and grow. Experience a

by mentorship, development, and

Lozano Smith values diversity,

fostering an inclusive environment

where varied perspectives enrich our

work and culture. Our dedication to

equity and representation ensures a

dynamic team that reflects the

communities we serve.

Spotlight on Culture

Professional Development

Child-Friendly Business Award

Community Engagement Projects

Collaborative Environment

Focus on Schools and Community

Partnering with school districts,

community colleges, cities, counties

and all types of public agencies is at the

core of what we do. Our 30+ year

commitment has positively impacted

countless students and communities

throughout California.