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Associate Attorney

Moore Law for Children

Associate Attorney

Laguna Beach, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you passionate about advocating for children who need special education and/or who are facing school discipline? Our law firm is looking for an associate attorney with experience in special education or school discipline, whether through a law school class, internship, or prior work or personal experience. This firm is built on teamwork, compassion, and grit. We have strong connections to each other and a competitive salary and full benefits package for the right candidate. Please include a cover letter describing your experience with special education or school discipline, why you would be a good fit for this position, and what you are looking for in this job as to part-time or full-time and salary. Responsibilities: Create legal documents, including correspondence, briefs, motions, pleadings, contracts, affidavits, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently • Attend IEP and 504 meetings with school districts, mediations, and due process hearings with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Special Education Diction Qualifications: Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school Applicants must have successfully passed the state bar exam Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys • Experience in special education (personal or professional) Compensation: $100,000 yearly

    • Attend IEP and 504 meetings with school districts, mediations, and due process hearings with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Special Education Diction