Sign upLog in

Attorney - Special Education

Jobot

Sacramento, CA

Apply
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$200,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Attorney, Charter Schools, Education Regulations, Educational Administration, Government, Legal, Legal Research, Legal Support Skills, Litigation, Negotiation Skills, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Research Skills, Special Education, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Sacramento, CA
POSTED
Today
Attorney — Special Education Law — Premier California Education Firm

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Stanton Sikorski
Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" buttonand sending us your resume.
Salary: $120,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

Based in Sacramento with seven California offices and 120+ attorneys statewide, we are California's premier law firm exclusively dedicated to public schools, community colleges, and public entities. The firm serves 500+ education clients representing over six million students — school districts, SELPAs, county offices of education, charter schools, government agencies, and municipalities.

Why join us?
  • Competitive Base Salary: Up to $200K (DOE)
  • Bonus Structure: Quarterly and Annual Bonuses (Up to $50K Potential)
  • 401(k) with company 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
  • Collaborative, Collegial Environment with 120+ Attorneys Statewide
  • Clear growth path from Associate through Senior Associate, Counsel, and beyond — this is a firm where attorneys build careers, not just résumés
  • Hybrid-Remote Schedule: 3 Days In-Office, 2 Remote


Job Details
  • Represent school districts and public educational agencies in special education due process hearings, mediations, resolution sessions, and administrative proceedings
  • Draft and argue motions, briefs, and appeals before administrative tribunals and state and federal courts
  • Advise clients on IEP compliance, policy development, and procedural safeguards under IDEA and Section 504
  • Respond to state and federal compliance complaints
  • Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on emerging issues in education law and regulatory changes
  • Present workshops and trainings to school administrators and staff
  • Participate in settlement negotiations and resolution sessions

Looking For:

  • J.D. and licensed to practice in California
  • 3+ years of experience in litigation, administrative law, education law, civil rights, or public agency representation
  • Experience in administrative hearings, arbitrations, or agency proceedings — due process hearing experience a strong plus
  • Comfortable handling motions practice, discovery, and appeals
  • Familiarity with IDEA, Section 504, and California education statutes preferred, not required — firm will train the right litigator
  • Special education background a plus but not a barrier to entry


Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy

About the Company

J

Jobot

Jobot is on a mission to connect good people with good jobs. By combining AI-powered technology with the expertise of Jobot Pros, our experienced recruiters, we help you find career opportunities that align with your goals and values.

Founded in 2018 and employee-owned since 2024, Jobot is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, innovation, and connection.  As an industry leader, we’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Forbes, Fortune, USA Today, and Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Ready to find a good job? Create your profile today at Jobot.com 🤖

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com

Resume Resources

Free Resume TemplatesFree Resume Builder