Special Education Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance benefits

401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions

Reasonable billable hours and annual bonuses

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Special Education Litigation Attorney to join their team in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves representing clients in due process hearings related to special education and conducting legal research.

The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor (J.D.), be a member of the California State Bar, and possess 4–7 years of relevant experience. The firm offers a supportive work environment, comprehensive benefits, and reasonable billable hours.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in litigation, administrative law, or education law.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Special Education background preferred.
• Experience with administrative hearings preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Understanding of California statutes

Interpersonal skills with families

Ability to apply complex regulatory frameworks

High attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Member of the State Bar of California

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Special Education Litigation Attorney in Los Angeles, CA. The attorney will assist clients in the individualized education program process, present workshops, review policies, and handle compliance complaints and due process hearings related to special education services.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Member of the State Bar of California.
• 4–7 years of experience in litigation, administrative law, or education law.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Special Education background preferred.
• Experience with administrative hearings preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of California statutes.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with families, educators, and administrators.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage emotionally charged cases.

Benefits

• Supportive and intellectually engaging work environment.
• Reasonable billable hours and annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) plan with profit‑sharing contributions.