Education Law Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A well-regarded law firm is seeking an Education Law Associate Attorney to join its growing practice group. This role focuses on representing school boards, administrators, teachers, and education professionals in administrative hearings and state and federal court proceedings, including trial and appellate levels. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research and writing skills, courtroom experience, and a genuine interest in education law. This opportunity is presented by a legal recruiting agency on behalf of the firm.

Location

• Fairfax, VA

Duties

• Represent clients in administrative proceedings and litigation involving educational institutions

• Draft legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs

• Conduct legal research and analysis on education-related matters

• Provide counsel to school boards, administrators, and education personnel

• Appear in state and federal trial and appellate courts

• Support senior attorneys in complex education law cases and hearings

Requirements

• Demonstrated interest or experience in education law

• Experience in litigation or administrative proceedings preferred

• Judicial clerkship or private practice experience considered a plus

• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active and in good standing with the relevant state bar (jurisdiction disclosed upon application)

Skills

• Exceptional legal research and writing capabilities

• Strong oral advocacy and communication skills

• Professionalism and ability to work with public-sector clients

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities

• Collaborative approach to working in a team setting

Benefits

• Competitive salary (details available during the interview process)

• Opportunity to work on meaningful education law matters impacting schools and communities

• Supportive professional development environment

Founded in the last quarter of the twentieth century, this top-quality law firm claims that the talent, creativity, and good judgment of its attorneys give it the depth and flexibility required to efficiently handle and successfully solve a wide variety of legal challenges that is not found in most of its contemporaries. The firm's attorneys expertly handle all aspects of a civil practice, including matters related to business law, commercial litigation, family law, personal injury, real estate, tax, and trusts and estates.