Special Education Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance benefits

401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions

Annual billable hour bonuses

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is looking for a Special Education Litigation Attorney in Oakland, CA. You will represent clients in special education due process hearings and mediations, draft legal documents, and conduct research on relevant issues.

The ideal candidate holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) and is a member of the California State Bar, with 4-7 years of legal experience. This position offers a supportive environment with reasonable billable hours and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in litigation, administrative law, education law, or civil rights law.
• Member of the State Bar of California.
• Strong understanding of California statutes.
• Special education background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in special education due process hearings.
• Draft and argue motions, briefs, and appeals.
• Conduct legal research on emerging special education issues.
• Participate in mediations and settlement negotiations.

Skills

Legal writing

Research skills

Oral advocacy skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Education

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

Job description

Job Overview

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

Duties

• 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.
• Participate in resolution sessions, mediations, and settlement negotiations.

Requirements

• 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, education law, or civil rights law.
• Strong understanding of California statutes.
• Special education background preferred.
• Administrative hearing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience handling administrative hearings or litigation matters.
• Familiarity with state education agency procedures and administrative tribunals.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills in sensitive, high‑stakes matters.
• Excellent interpersonal skills when working with families, educators, and administrators.

Education

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

Certifications

• Member of the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory frameworks.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage emotionally charged cases.
• Sound judgment and client-focused problem solving.

Benefits

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