Special Education Attorney

Lozano Smith; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Lozano Smith’s Fresno office seeks an associate attorney for our dedicated special education practice. The ideal candidate has up to 3 years of experience, a J.D., and California bar admission.

We value creative thinking, compassion, and teamwork in advocating for educational institutions and public agencies. The role focuses on helping school districts comply with education law, including procedural and substantive requirements, and offers competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.

Qualifications

• J.D. is required for this associate attorney role.
• Admission to the California State Bar in good standing is required.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist public school districts in complying with procedural and substantive requirements of education law.
• Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, and support litigation as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication skills

Team player

Passion for education law

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Admission to the State Bar of California

Job description

Our Fresno office is currently seeking an associate attorney for our special education practice. Lozano Smith is known for and provides the highest quality special education expertise in California. The ideal candidate will have up to 3 years of experience as a practicing attorney and be interested in special education law.

We are looking for creative thinkers and compassionate attorneys who are dedicated to helping public school districts comply with the procedural and substantive requirements of education law. Ideal candidates are bright, motivated, innovative individuals who are passionate about education law and thrive in a team-oriented environment. All candidates must have excellent academic credentials, strong research, writing, and analysis skills, a sense of humor, and a commitment to teamwork.

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.