Law Offices of Phillip Sparks, APC–Attorney/Associate Attorney (Hybrid)

Company Or Organization

Law Offices of Phillip Sparks, APC

Location:

Cerritos, CA & Riverside, CA

Job Description

Employer: The Law Offices of Phillip Sparks, APC

About Us: The Law Offices of Phillip Sparks, APC, proudly stands as a trusted legal practice in

Southern California, dedicated to making a difference! We specialize in Special Education, advocating

fiercely for children with disabilities to ensure they receive the education and services they rightfully

deserve. We’re genuinely passionate about enriching the lives of our clients and their families, and

we’re excited to be part of their journey toward success.

Job Description: We are looking for a full-time Attorney with at least 2 years of experience in Special Education to represent children with disabilities and conservatorships. However, attorneys with limited to no experience will also be considered for this position. In this role, you will attend Individualized Educational Program (IEP) meetings, participate in mediations and hearings, write complaints, and be an essential member of our legal team. This is a hybrid position, requiring

75% remote work and 25% travel.

• Note that newly barred attorneys with limited to no experience will be considered for Associate Attorney position
  
  

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with evolving tasks and responsibilities, stepping in as needed for IEP
  
  

meetings, court preparation sessions, hearings, and consultation meetings.

• Research and analyze the likely outcomes of cases, utilizing knowledge of legal precedents.
• Draft various documents and correspondence related to special education, including but not
  
  

limited to client documents, complaints, memorandums, and motions.

• Communicate with various stakeholders, such as school districts, parents, and other attorneys,
  
  

via telephone, email, and in-person meetings.

• Maintain excellent client relationships through effective communication via phone, email,
  
  

virtual platforms, and in-person interactions.

• Prepare thoroughly and in detail for each phase of litigation.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) (preferred, but not required).
• J.D. (law degree) from an accredited law school (required).
• Active member of the California State Bar- (required)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience representing clients in Special Education and
  
  

Conservatorships (preferred, But Not Required).

• Strong knowledge of federal and state laws related to Special Education, including the
  
  

Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (preferred, but not required).

• Excellent written, communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills (required)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a dedicated legal team (required)
• Resides within the Los Angeles or Inland Empire areas (required)
  
  

Salary Range: $98,000 – $123,000 (Depending on education/experience)

Benefits

• Health Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Dental Benefits.
• 401k
  
  

How to Apply: Please submit your resume, a writing sample (OAH complaint) to

officemanager@psparkslaw.com.

• The Law Offices of Phillip Sparks, APC, is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and
  
  

inclusion in our workforce.

Location:

Cerritos, CA & Riverside, CA

Closing Date

08/20/2025

Website Or Application Links

https://psparkslaw.com/