Charter School Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Charter School Attorney for its Fresno, CA office. The successful candidate will assist clients with legal issues related to charter schools, including petition review, oversight, compliance, renewal, and advising governing boards.

Duties

• Assist clients with charter school petition reviews.
• Provide oversight and ensure compliance with charter regulations.
• Advise on charter renewal and revocation processes.
• Consult with governing boards on legal matters.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of legal practice experience related to charter schools.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working with senior leadership.
• Membership in the State Bar of California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active member of the State Bar of California.

Skills

• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Generous health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions.
• Billable hours bonuses and annual discretionary bonuses.

This firm works with many of California's educational institutions and related agencies. They are relatively new, founded less than a decade ago. They now have over 60 attorneys thoughout the state of California.