Special Education Litigation Attorney

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 and regulatory changes
• Participate in resolution sessions, mediations, and settlement negotiations

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Candidates must be a member of the State Bar of California
• Strong understanding of California Statutes
• 7-9 years of experience in litigation, administrative law, education law, or civil rights law
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Special Education background preferred, but not required
• Administrative hearing experience strongly preferred
• Experience taking arbitrations, administrative agency cases
• Experience handling administrative hearings or litigation matters
• Background representing school districts, public agencies, or families in education disputes preferred but not required
• Familiarity with state education agency procedures and administrative tribunals
• Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory frameworks
• Strong advocacy and negotiation skills in sensitive, high stakes matters
• Excellent interpersonal skills when working with families, educators, and administrators
• High attention to detail and ability to manage emotionally charged cases
• Sound judgment and client-focused problem solving

Pay

Compensation details are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Schedule details are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

Benefits: F3 Law offers a supportive and intellectually engaging work environment, reasonable billable hours, annual billable hour bonuses, comprehensive health insurance benefits, and a 401(k) plan with profit-sharing contributions.

Qualifications

Qualifications: F3 Law seeks to build a culturally diverse staff where differences are valued and respected. Women, minorities, individuals with various abilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ and intersectional individuals are encouraged to apply.