Education Law Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Experienced Education Law Attorney (Hybrid) with Competitive Salary Range

Opportunity for Two Associates to Join Students and Special Education Practice Group in Mid-Sized Women-Owned Firm

DWK, a statewide education law firm, is currently seeking two experienced attorneys to join their Students and Special Education Practice Group. The firm, which is women-owned and mid-sized, represents school and community college districts throughout California. One position is available in the Long Beach office, while the other may be located in either the East Bay or San Francisco office. Interested candidates may be considered for any of these locations.

Qualifications:
• Minimum of three years of experience in education law
• Experience in litigation and/or administrative processes, including handling discovery and preparing pleadings
• Additional experience in mediations, arbitrations, and/or trials is a plus
• Strong analytical, writing, research, and communication skills
• Previous experience in education law and/or public entity representation is preferred
• Flexibility, initiative, and willingness to work on a variety of legal matters
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COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:
An offer of employment with DWK is contingent upon being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and providing proof of vaccination upon commencing employment. If you have a qualifying disability or medical condition that contraindicates the vaccination, or if you object to being vaccinated based on sincerely held religious beliefs, you may request an accommodation by contacting Jill Nefkens at . Any reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis, in accordance with applicable law.

Fair Chance Ordinance:
In accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, DWK will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Salary Information:
The anticipated annual salary wage range for this position is $130,000 to $175,000. The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be based on factors such as experience in the job and industry, education, and other relevant qualifications.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Dannis Woliver Kelley at 444 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1750, Long Beach, CA 90802 or .

In summary, DWK, a mid-sized women-owned education law firm, is seeking two experienced attorneys to join their Students and Special Education Practice Group. The firm represents school and community college districts throughout California and offers competitive salary ranges. Interested candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience in education law, with additional experience in litigation and/or administrative processes preferred. Vaccination against COVID-19 is a requirement for employment, with accommodations considered for qualifying disabilities or religious beliefs. DWK is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to the firm.

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Litigation, Administrative Process, Discovery, Pleadings, Mediation, Arbitration, Trial, Analytical, Writing, Research, Communication, Flexibility, Initiative, Public Entity Representation

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Please send cover letter and resume to Dannis Woliver Kelley at 444 W. Ocean Boulevard, Suite 1750, Long Beach, CA 90802 or

Qualification and Experience Admission to the California State Bar

Legal