Education Staff Attorney

1 day ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Legal Services for Children Full time

About the Position

Legal Services for Children (LSC) is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our Education Team. The ideal candidate will have experience in school discipline defense, special education, and related matters, including dependency, guardianship, and immigration. This position requires fluency in Spanish and a strong knowledge of federal and California education laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide advocacy, representation, and guidance to clients facing recommendations of expulsion and expulsion appeals and special education matters.
  • Support the team in education advocacy before other tribunals, including juvenile, probate, and immigration court.
  • Conduct workshops and Know Your Rights training sessions to educate clients and professionals on expulsion defense and special education laws, regulations, and protections.
  • Mentor, train, and provide technical assistance to colleagues and pro bono attorneys on education advocacy.
  • Collaborate with clients to develop effective strategies for resolving educational disputes and complaints.

Qualifications

  • Member in good standing of the State Bar of California (or another state) with up to 4 years of relevant experience as an attorney.
  • Fluency in Spanish.
  • Experience in school discipline defense, including representation in manifestation determination reviews, or minimum of one year litigation experience in any area.

About LSC

LSC is a non-profit law firm dedicated to providing free legal representation and social work services to children. Our mission is to ensure that all children in the San Francisco Bay Area are raised in a safe environment with equal access to a meaningful education and other services that are necessary to thrive and grow.


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