Generalist Education Attorney

Lozano Smith; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lozano Smith in San Diego seeks a Generalist Education Attorney to support public school districts, community college districts, and other public agencies in California on governance, student issues, contracts, and compliance. The ideal candidate holds a J.D.

and is admitted to the California Bar in good standing, with strong research, writing, and communication skills, and a passion for education law and public service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree required.
• Admission to the State Bar of California in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to K-12 districts and community colleges on education law matters (governance, contracts, compliance).
• Advise on student rights, Title IX, IDEA/Section 504, and public records issues.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings and OCR proceedings.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical

Communication

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Generalist EducationAttorney

Our San Diego 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.