Special Education Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive and intellectually engaging work environment

Reasonable billable hours

Annual billable hour bonuses

Comprehensive health insurance benefits

401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Special Education Litigation Attorney in Sacramento, CA. The attorney will represent clients in special education disputes, focused on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Qualified candidates will have a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school, membership in the State Bar of California, and 4-7 years of relevant legal experience. The position offers a supportive work environment, annual bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in litigation, administrative law, or education law.
• Member of the State Bar of California.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Special Education background 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

Strong legal writing

Research skills

Oral advocacy skills

Ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks

High attention to detail

Sound judgment

Client-focused problem solving

Education

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

Job description

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a Special Education Litigation Attorney in Sacramento, CA. The attorney will assist clients in the individualized education program process, present workshops, review and revise policies, and respond to compliance complaints and due process hearings. This role focuses on disputes under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and related regulations.

Duties

• 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.

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, or education law.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Special Education background preferred.
• Administrative hearing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with administrative hearings or litigation matters.
• Familiarity with state education agency procedures.
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Member of the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and research skills.
• Oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to interpret complex regulatory frameworks.
• High attention to detail.
• 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.