Attorney - Special Education

Associate Attorney- Student Services and Special Education Needed- San Diego (Hybrid Remote) - Premier Full-Service Education Mid-Sized Regional FirmThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Stanton SikorskiAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.Salary: $120,000 - $200,000 per yearA bit about us:Based in Carlsbad, with nearly two decades of dedicated service and a strong presence across seven California offices, we are a premier full-service law firm with more than 130 attorneys devoted exclusively to representing public schools, community colleges, educational institutions, and other public entities. We proudly serve over 500 education clients, including school districts, SELPAs, county offices of education, private schools, government agencies, and municipalities. Our team includes attorneys who have served as educators, school board members, and in-house counsel, giving us a deep, firsthand understanding of the operational and legal challenges facing California’s education system.Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary: Up to $200K (DOE)
• Bonus Structure: Quarterly and Annual Bonuses (Up to $50K Potential)
• 401(k) with Generous Firm Match
• Profit Sharing
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
• 1,800 Billable Hour Target – Designed to Support Work-Life Balance
• Hybrid-Remote Schedule: 3 Days In-Office, 2 Remote

Job Details

• Advise K-12 schools and community colleges on student services and special education matters
• Assist clients with the individualized education program process
• Present workshops and trainings to clients
• Review and revise policies and procedures
• Respond to state and federal compliance complaints
• Handle administrative due process hearings outside the traditional adversarial litigation context
• Build and maintain client relationships with public education institutions
• Conduct legal research, writing, and analysis on education law issues

Looking For:

• J.D. and licensed to practice in California
• Minimum 3 years of experience, with a focus on student services and special education law
• Experience or strong background in advising K-12 schools and/or community colleges
• Strong background in special education compliance, including IEP process, policy review, and administrative matters
• Proven ability or experience with compliance complaints, due process hearings, and education-related counseling

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