Generalist Education Attorney

Generalist Education Discover Lozano Smith Attorney We are California's leading public agency law firm, where professionals Los Angeles thrive and grow. Experience a collaborative, fulfilling culture driven by mentorship, development, and Opportunity: community engagement. Our Los Angeles, CA office is seeking a talented Generalist Education Attorney Lozano Smith values diversity, to join our team. This individual will be supporting public school districts, fostering an inclusive environment community college districts, and other public agency clients with respect to a where varied perspectives enrich our wide range of education law matters. work and culture. Our dedication to equity and representation ensures a This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney passionate about public service dynamic team that reflects the and making a meaningful impact in California's public education system. communities we serve. Duties & Responsibilities: Spotlight on Culture

• Provide legal counsel to K-12 public school districts, community colleges
• Mentoring Program

and county offices of education, on a wide range of education law  Professional Development matters, including governance, student issues, contracts, and compliance.

• Child-Friendly Business Award
• Advise on student rights and discipline, Title IX, special education
• Community Engagement Projects

(IDEA/Section 504), and public records issues.  Represent clients in administrative hearings and proceedings, such as  Collaborative Environment those before the Office for Civil Rights (OCR).  No Jerks Rule Qualifications: Focus on Schools and Community

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. Partnering with school districts,
• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing. community colleges, cities, counties
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills. and all types of public agencies is at the
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

core of what we do. Our 30+ year  Passion for advocating for educational institutions and public agencies. commitment has positively impacted countless students and communities Salary: $120,000 - $225,000/year throughout California. Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others. We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.