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Robert Half Legal is recruiting an Associate Attorney for the East Bay office of its large, very successful regional law firm client servicing public entity clients. The Associate will represent public schools, school districts, and educators in the firm's special education and student civil rights (including Title IX) practice. They will gain excellent experience appearing and advocating in proceedings, such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and Section 504 plan negotiations. Also, the Associate will conduct workplace investigations and witness interviews on (or virtually) school campuses and put together comprehensive reports of findings as a neutral.
Job Responsibility:
Represent public schools, school districts, and educators in special education and student civil rights (including Title IX) practice
appear and advocate in proceedings such as IEP meetings and Section 504 plan negotiations
conduct workplace investigations and witness interviews on (or virtually) school campuses
put together comprehensive reports of findings as a neutral
Requirements:
1-5 years of civil litigation or public administrative law practice
confident research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
good academic record
interest in serving as a lawyer for public education and some charter school clients
at least 1+ year of experience in civil litigation or administrative law practice
demonstrated strength in legal research and persuasive writing
familiarity with education law, disability law, student rights matters, or public entity representation is a plus
experience drafting motions, reports, and other formal legal documents with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
interest in advising public education clients, including school districts and charter schools
good academic credentials and a commitment to excellence
Nice to have:
Familiarity with education law, disability law, student rights matters, or public entity representation
What we offer:
Annual bonuses ranging from $15,000 to $40,000 depending on amount of hours billed
profit-sharing contributions to the retirement plan
medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance for contract/temporary professionals