EBCLO seeks a strong advocate to enforce the myriad educational rights held by youth in foster care including special education advocacy and school discipline defense. This is a full- time position on a dynamic team committed to serving children and families in marginalized communities in a fast-paced client driven environment. The Education Attorney will be responsible for identifying and advocating for EBCLO’s child clients’ educational needs at their Individualized Education Plan (IEP), other special education meetings and other meetings related to promoting school stability and achievement. The advocate will represent youth in school disciplinary hearings. The position requires regular client contact, travel to school sites and home placements and advocacy at school meetings. The advocate will also participate in frequent trainings to develop a deeper understanding of relevant issues, as well as participate in EBCLO’s internal meetings. The Education Attorney may also be responsible for providing trainings to other EBCLO staff, and other community and government agency partners, as well as representing EBCLO in county and statewide policy making groups related to education issues.
SALARY: Range for CA licensed attorneys is from $85,169-$124,345 depending on experience
as defined in EBCLO’s salary scales. EBCLO also provides full health, dental, vision and
acupuncture benefits for employees and pays 25% of dependent coverage as well as life
insurance and a 403(b) retirement plan. EBCLO also provides an annual stipend for training and
conferences. Our modern office space across the street from the Martin Luther King, Jr.
Regional Shoreline is surrounded by windows, with high ceilings, and outdoor balcony access
with a view of San Francisco. There is also a free gym and shower in the building open before
and after work M-F.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to: jobs@ebclo.org Please
specify “Education Attorney” in subject line. The majority of EBCLO’s clients are youth of color impacted by or living in poverty. To best serve our clients, we are constantly striving for a work place which supports diversity, inclusion and equity and in which differences are acknowledged and valued. In your cover letter, please explain how your perspective, background, culture and/or lived experience contributes to your ability to promote equitable practices in our advocacy for clients and within our organization. The East Bay Children’s Law Offices is an equal opportunity employer and an ADA accessible facility. The East Bay Children’s Law Offices values and promotes diversity. Applications encouraged regardless of race, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age or disability.