Special Education Litigation Attorney — Impactful Education Law

Fagen Friedman & Fulfrost LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance benefits

401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions

Annual billable hour bonuses

Job summary

A law firm in California is seeking a Special Education Litigation Attorney to represent clients in educational disputes, particularly in due process hearings. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor and be a member of the California Bar, with strong skills in legal writing, research, and advocacy. This role emphasizes working with school districts and navigating the complexities of special education law. Candidates with a background in education law will be preferred, but it is not a strict requirement.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in litigation, administrative law, education law, or civil rights law.
• Strong understanding of California Statutes.
• Experience handling administrative hearings or litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Legal writing

Research skills

Oral advocacy

Advocacy

Negotiation skills

Education

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

Member of the State Bar of California

Job description

A law firm in California is seeking a Special Education Litigation Attorney to represent clients in educational disputes, particularly in due process hearings. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctor and be a member of the California Bar, with strong skills in legal writing, research, and advocacy. This role emphasizes working with school districts and navigating the complexities of special education law. Candidates with a background in education law will be preferred, but it is not a strict requirement.