Generalist Education Attorney

: Our Walnut Creek, CA office is currently seeking a talented Generalist Education Attorney to join our team. With at least 3 years of experience, this individual will be supporting public school districts in a wide range of education law matters. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney passionate about public service and making a meaningful impact in California's K-12 education system. Duties and Responsibilities: ∙Provide legal counsel to K-12 public school districts on a wide range of education law matters, including governance, student issues, contracts, and compliance. ∙Advise on student rights and discipline, Title IX, special education (IDEA/Section 504), and public records issues. ∙Represent clients in administrative hearings and proceedings, such as those before the Office for Civil Rights (OCR). Qualifications: ∙Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree. ∙Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing. ∙Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills. ∙Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. ∙Passion for advocating for educational institutions and public agencies. Salary: $120,000 - $225,000/year 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. Lozano Smith does not accept unsolicited resumes from legal search firms, recruiters, or employment agencies. Only candidates submitted under a current, fully executed agreement, signed by the Firm’s Executive Director, will be considered. All submissions must go through the Firm’s designated applicant tracking system. Recruiters who wish to be considered as an approved agency must contact Human Resources Director, Paula Shockley (jobs@lozanosmith.com). Candidates who have previously applied, been interviewed, or are otherwise known to Lozano Smith will be considered unsolicited. No fee or commission will be paid for such candidates. Recruiters and agencies may not post, distribute, or advertise the Firm’s job openings whether in print or electronically, including on LinkedIn, job boards, social media platforms, or other online forums, without prior written permission. All approved postings must link directly to Lozano Smith’s official careers page and may not modify job descriptions/postings. By submitting candidates or posting positions, recruiters acknowledge and