Attorney for Students (Contract-to-Hire)

About us

Hope4Families is a collaborative and supportive law firm committed to delivering hope and legal advocacy for special education students across California. We provide high-quality representation—free of cost—to underserved families and communities.

We are currently expanding our team and looking to hire four passionate attorneys who are dedicated to justice and community service. If you’re motivated by meaningful work and ready to grow with a mission-driven team, we encourage you to apply!

Position Overview

This role begins as a contractor position and transitions to a full-time, salaried role after 90 days and successful completion of 5 cases. As a contract attorney, you will be compensated per settled case, with the flexibility to manage 15 to 36+ cases annually. Once converted to full-time, you’ll receive a competitive salary, benefits, and generous performance bonuses.

Early-career attorneys and those without special education experience who are eager to learn are strongly encouraged to apply!

Why Join Us?

• 100% Remote
• Flexible work hours
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Extensive on-the-job training
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Bonus incentives for exceeding case minimums

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a substantive caseload from intake to resolution
• Conduct client consultations and attend IEP meetings
• Represent clients in mediation and due process hearings
• Draft legal documents, due process complaints, and related pleadings
• Collaborate with supervising attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff
• Maintain prompt, professional, and empathetic communication with clients
• Ensure compliance with legal standards and state/federal regulations

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership with the California State Bar (Required)
• Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated interest in public interest law
• Experience working with underserved and marginalized communities
• Knowledge of special education law preferred, but not required

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• Choose-your-own-hours model
• Part-time caseload as a contractor
• Transition to full-time after 90 days and 5 completed cases

How to Apply

Submit your resume and responses to the following application questions via Indeed:

• When did you obtain your California Bar license?
• Please describe your experience working directly with clients from underserved or marginalized communities.
• Please describe a “win-win” negotiation that you participated in.

Preferred: Spanish language skills

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your experience working directly with clients from underserved or marginalized communities.
• Please describe a negotiation you participated in that was able to a be a win-win.

License/Certification:

• CA Bar License (Required)

Location:

• California (Required)

Work Location: Remote