Education Law Associate Attorney

A law firm in Fairfax is seeking an Education Law Associate Attorney to represent school boards, administrators, teachers, and other school employees in administrative proceedings and state/federal trial and appellate courts. The ideal candidate should possess strong academic credentials, excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills. Judicial clerkship experience is a plus, and candidates with private practice experience or trial-level experience are preferred.

Duties:

• Represent school boards, administrators, teachers, and other school employees in administrative proceedings.
• Handle cases in state and federal trial and appellate courts related to education law matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on education law issues.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Assist in case management and strategy development.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar.
• Strong academic credentials.

Experience:

• Judicial clerkship experience is a plus.
• Private practice experience or trial-level experience preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent research, writing, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of education law and related regulations.
• Experience in administrative proceedings and court litigation.

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.