Law​/Legal Associate, Legal Counsel

Description Robert Half Legal is recruiting an Associate Attorney for the Fresno office of its large, very successful regional law firm client servicing public entity clients. The Associate will represent public schools, school districts, and educators in the firm's special education and student civil rights (including Title IX) practice. They will gain excellent experience appearing and advocating in proceedings, such as Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings and Section 504 plan negotiations.

Also, the Associate will conduct workplace investigations and witness interviews on (or virtually) school campuses and prepare comprehensive reports of findings as a neutral.

Qualifications:

1-5 years of civil litigation or public administrative law practice; confident research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; and good academic record. And, interest in serving as a lawyer for public education and some charter school clients. The base salary range is $110,000 - $150,000+/yr., DOE, plus monthly productivity bonuses and an annual discretionary bonus totaling $15,000 to $40,000/yr. Good benefits, including the firm's profit-sharing contributions to the retirement plan, are part of the employment package.

For confidential consideration, please reply here and/or email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, cheseroberthalfcom . Thank you! Requirements - Active license to practice law and good standing with the State Bar.

- 1-5 years of practice, ideally in civil litigation or public administrative law.

- Strong skills in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy.

- Demonstrated interest in education law and working with public entities.

- Experience or familiarity with special education and disability law is a plus.

- Ability to conduct thorough investigations and prepare comprehensive reports.

- Proficient in drafting legal documents and managing case files.

- Good academic record and commitment to delivering high-quality legal services. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed.

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