Dpt Staff Attorney education Only - Children amp Youth

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DPT Staff Attorney (Education Only) - Children & Youth
The candidate will require participation in the firm's regular team meetings, staff meetings, and program development activities including assisting the firm Directing Attorney and Supervising Attorneys. Represent clients in school-related meetings, including IEPs and Section 504 meetings. Provide representation to students in discipline defense matters before administrative panels and governing boards. Participate in collaboration between local child welfare agency, juvenile probation department and other community-based organization to conduct case consultations and tailor appropriate advocacy. Represent clients in various legal matters originating from organization’s Medical-Legal Partnership clinic with Valley Medical Center. Respond to referrals from service providers and partner agencies. Assist with the development and presentation of trainings on laws related to educational rights. Provide technical assistance to attorneys and service providers. Participate in regular meetings with the firm and Law Foundation staff. Participate in general office upkeep duties, including computer data entry of case information; maintenance of billing records, filing, copying, drafting and filing court documents, and serving notice. Law graduates awaiting results of California Bar Examination will be considered. Experience in school-based advocacy, including expulsion hearings and due process mediations and hearings is preferred. Member in good standing of the State Bar of California is required. Spanish or Vietnamese skills are preferred.

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