Monterey, California

Monterey, CA

In Monterey, your lunch break can include ocean views, sea otters, and 60-degree weather almost year-round.

Connected Across California

With offices throughout California, Lozano Smith is known statewide for our leadership in public agency and education law and the trusted relationships we have built within the communities we serve.

Across coastal regions, metropolitan areas, and the Central Valley, our team collaborates between offices and practice areas while remaining deeply connected to the communities where they live and work.

Current Opportunities

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The Calendaring Specialist will be the strategic orchestrator behind our legal victories. You’ll work at the intersection of complex federal and state litigation, employment law, and civil rights cases that directly impact educational institutions and the communities they serve. Your expertise will directly contribute to protecting students, educators, and educational excellence across the region.

Our Fresno office is currently seeking an Attorney for our facilities and business practice group. In this role, you’ll be part of a team that provides meaningful legal support to public entities such as school districts, focusing on business, construction, development, and real property matters. We offer an inclusive, family-friendly environment where teamwork, open-door communication, and mentorship are at the forefront.

Our ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years of legal experience, a passion for representing public entities, and a strong interest in school district and public agency law. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with clients to provide practical, timely, and strategic solutions to their business challenges, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Prior transactional or litigation experience representing school districts and/or public agencies is a plus, as is familiarity with the California Environmental Quality Act.

Our Fresno office is currently seeking a talented Generalist Education Attorney to join our team, with at least 3 years of experience, this individual will be supporting public school districts in a wide range of education law matters.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney passionate about public service and making a meaningful impact in California's K-12 education system.

Our Fresno office is currently seeking a dedicated Labor & Employment Attorney to join our team. This is a great opportunity for an attorney who thrives on meaningful work, values collaboration, and wants to make a lasting impact on communities throughout California. We are looking for individuals with 3+ years of experience in labor & employment with a passion for public entity representation.

Lozano Smith is seeking an experienced and highly organized Litigation Legal Secretary to join our Fresno team. If you’re a legal professional with at least 5 years of experience supporting a busy litigation team – especially in civil litigation – we want to hear from you.

As a Labor Negotiator, you will represent and advise public school districts across California in collective bargaining, labor negotiations, administrative hearings, and arbitrations. You will handle complex labor and employment issues and provide strategic advice and counsel.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Candidates must exude professionalism and integrity with a passion to serve public agency clients. Experience with administrative hearings and labor disputes is highly desirable.

We are seeking a skilled Municipal/General Public Agency Attorney to join our team in Fresno. This is a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful legal work that directly impacts communities across California. You’ll work closely with cities, counties, and special districts, providing legal counsel that shapes public policy and governance. We’re looking for a candidate with municipal law experience who thrives in a collaborative, inclusive environment and is passional about public service. Expertise in governance and experience advising public boards, councils, or commissions is a plus.

Lozano Smith's Fresno office is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Special Education Practice. Recognized as a leader in special education law throughout California, we partner with public school districts to navigate complex legal challenges and support student success. We are looking for a bright, motivated attorney with up to 3 years of experience who is interested in building a career in special education law.

The ideal candidate is a creative thinker and compassionate advocate who is passionate about supporting public school districts and helping them navigate the complex requirements of education law. Candidates should possess strong academic credentials, excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, a sense of humor, and a commitment to teamwork.

If you're looking for a challenging and meaningful practice where you can make a difference for California's students, educators, and school communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Los Angeles office is currently seeking an Attorney for our Facilities and Business practice group. In this role, you’ll be part of a team that provides meaningful legal support to public entities such as school districts, focusing on business, construction, development, and real property matters. We offer an inclusive, family-friendly environment where teamwork, open-door communication, and mentorship are at the forefront.

Our ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of legal experience, a passion for representing public entities, and a strong interest in school district and public agency law. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with clients to provide practical, timely, and strategic solutions to their business challenges, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Prior transactional or litigation experience representing school districts and/or public agencies is a plus, as is familiarity with the California Environmental Quality Act.

Our Los Angeles office is seeking a talented Generalist Education Attorney to join our team. This individual will be supporting public school districts, community college districts, and other public agency clients with respect to a wide range of education law matters.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney passionate about public service and making a meaningful impact in California's public education system.

As a Labor Negotiator, you will represent and advise public school districts across California in collective bargaining, labor negotiations, administrative hearings, and arbitrations. You will handle complex labor and employment issues and provide strategic advice and counsel.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Candidates must exude professionalism and integrity with a passion to serve public agency clients. Experience with administrative hearings and labor disputes is highly desirable.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Litigation Attorney to join our Litigation Practice Group. Candidates should have a minimum of 3+ years of experience as a practicing attorney in litigation and a passion for public agency/education law. This individual will represent public agencies and school districts in a variety of litigation matters. They will handle complex cases from inception to resolution, including trials and appeals. A proven track record in administrative hearings and civil litigation is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be dedicated, detail-oriented, and capable of handling complex litigation issues with professionalism and expertise.

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Litigation Legal Secretary to join our Los Angeles team. If you’re a legal professional with at least 5 years of experience supporting a busy litigation team – especially in civil litigation – we want to hear from you.

We are seeking a skilled Municipal/General Public Agency Attorney to join our team in Los Angeles. This is a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful legal work that directly impacts communities across California. You’ll work closely with cities, counties, and special districts, providing legal counsel that shapes public policy and governance. We’re looking for a candidate with municipal law experience who thrives in a collaborative, inclusive environment and is passional about public service. Expertise in governance and experience advising public boards, councils, or commissions is a plus.

Lozano Smith's Los Angeles office is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Special Education Practice. Recognized as a leader in special education law throughout California, we partner with public school districts to navigate complex legal challenges and support student success. We are looking for a bright, motivated attorney with up to 3 years of experience who is interested in building a career in special education law.

The ideal candidate is a creative thinker and compassionate advocate who is passionate about supporting public school districts and helping them navigate the complex requirements of education law. Candidates should possess strong academic credentials, excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, a sense of humor, and a commitment to teamwork.

If you're looking for a challenging and meaningful practice where you can make a difference for California's students, educators, and school communities, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Labor Negotiator, you will represent and advise public school districts across California in collective bargaining, labor negotiations, administrative hearings, and arbitrations. You will handle complex labor and employment issues and provide strategic advice and counsel.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Candidates must exude professionalism and integrity with a passion to serve public agency clients. Experience with administrative hearings and labor disputes is highly desirable.

Our Monterey office is seeking an experienced and dynamic Litigation Attorney to join our Litigation Practice Group. This individual will represent public agencies and school districts in a variety of litigation matters. They will handle complex cases from inception to resolution, including administrative hearings, arbitrations, trials and appeals. A proven track record in motion practice, including drafting pre-trial motions, writ petitions, administrative hearings, arbitration proceedings, and civil litigation is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be dedicated, detail-oriented, and capable of handling complex litigation issues with professionalism and expertise.

Lozano Smith's Monterey office is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Special Education Practice. Recognized as a leader in special education law throughout California, we partner with public school districts to navigate complex legal challenges and support student success. We are looking for a bright, motivated attorney with up to 3 years of experience who is interested in building a career in special education law.

The ideal candidate is a creative thinker and compassionate advocate who is passionate about supporting public school districts and helping them navigate the complex requirements of education law. Candidates should possess strong academic credentials, excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, a sense of humor, and a commitment to teamwork.

If you're looking for a challenging and meaningful practice where you can make a difference for California's students, educators, and school communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Sacramento office is currently seeking a talented Generalist Education Attorney to join our team. With 1 to 4 years of experience, this individual will be supporting public school districts, community college districts, and other public agency clients with respect to a wide range of education law matters.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney passionate about public service and making a meaningful impact in California's public education system.

We are seeking a dedicated Labor & Employment Attorney to join our Sacramento team. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who thrives on meaningful work, values collaboration, and wants to make a lasting impact on communities throughout California. Whether you bring a few years of experience or are a seasoned attorney, we are looking for individuals with a passion for public agency work and a solid foundation in employment law.

As a Labor Negotiator, you will represent and advise public school districts across California in collective bargaining, labor negotiations, administrative hearings, and arbitrations. You will handle complex labor and employment issues and provide strategic advice and counsel.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Candidates must exude professionalism and integrity with a passion to serve public agency clients. Experience with administrative hearings and labor disputes is highly desirable.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Litigation Attorney to join our Litigation Practice Group. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience as a practicing attorney in litigation and a passion for public agency/education law. This individual will represent public agencies and school districts in a variety of litigation matters. They will handle complex cases from inception to resolution, including trials and appeals. A proven track record in administrative hearings and civil litigation is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be dedicated, detail-oriented, and capable of handling complex litigation issues with professionalism and expertise.

Our Sacramento office is currently seeking an attorney with 1 to 4 years as a practicing attorney, with familiarity of working to support public agencies including cities and school districts throughout California. Expertise in governance and experience advising public boards, councils, or commissions is a plus. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with a strong desire to learn and a passion to work with public agencies.

Lozano Smith's Sacramento office is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Special Education Practice. Recognized as a leader in special education law throughout California, we partner with public school districts to navigate complex legal challenges and support student success. We are looking for a bright, motivated attorney with up to 3 years of experience who is interested in building a career in special education law.

The ideal candidate is a creative thinker and compassionate advocate who is passionate about supporting public school districts and helping them navigate the complex requirements of education law. Candidates should possess strong academic credentials, excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, a sense of humor, and a commitment to teamwork.

If you're looking for a challenging and meaningful practice where you can make a difference for California's students, educators, and school communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Our San Diego office is currently seeking an associate attorney for our facilities and business practice group. In this role, you’ll be part of a team that provides meaningful legal support to public entities such as school districts, focusing on business, construction, development, and real property matters. We offer an inclusive, family-friendly environment where teamwork, open-door communication, and mentorship are at the forefront.

Our ideal candidate has a passion for representing public entities, and a strong interest in school district and public agency law. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with clients to provide practical, timely, and strategic solutions to their business challenges, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Prior transactional or litigation experience representing school districts and/or public agencies is a plus, as is familiarity with the California Environmental Quality Act.

Our San Diego office is seeking a talented Generalist Education Attorney to join our team. This individual will be supporting public school districts, community college districts, and other public agency clients with respect to a wide range of education law matters.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney passionate about public service and making a meaningful impact in California's public education system.

Our San Diego office is currently seeking a dedicated Labor & Employment/Investigations Attorney to join our Labor and Employment and Investigations team. This is a great opportunity for an attorney who thrives on meaningful work, values collaboration, and wants to make a lasting impact on communities throughout California. This position will primarily focus on investigations related to employment law, including employee dismissals and public agency defense. Representative employment-related investigations may include, for example, matters related to unlawful discrimination, employee misconduct, retaliation, sexual harassment, and Title IX. We are looking for individuals with experience in labor and employment with a passion for public entity representation.

As a Labor Negotiator, you will represent and advise public school districts across California in collective bargaining, labor negotiations, administrative hearings, and arbitrations. You will handle complex labor and employment issues and provide strategic advice and counsel.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Candidates must exude professionalism and integrity with a passion to serve public agency clients. Experience with administrative hearings and labor disputes is highly desirable.

Lozano Smith, California’s premier public agency law firm, is looking for a seasoned Legal Secretary to join our San Diego, CA office. With a reputation for excellence in education and government, our team thrives on meaningful work, collaboration, and a culture built on respect and inclusivity.

We are seeking a skilled Municipal/General Public Agency Attorney to join our team in San Diego. This is a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful legal work that directly impacts communities across California. You’ll work closely with cities, counties, and special districts, providing legal counsel that shapes public policy and governance. We’re looking for a candidate with municipal law experience who thrives in a collaborative, inclusive environment and is passional about public service. Expertise in governance and experience advising public boards, councils, or commissions is a plus.

Lozano Smith's San Diego office is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Special Education Practice. Recognized as a leader in special education law throughout California, we partner with public school districts to navigate complex legal challenges and support student success. We are looking for a bright, motivated attorney with up to 3 years of experience who is interested in building a career in special education law.

The ideal candidate is a creative thinker and compassionate advocate who is passionate about supporting public school districts and helping them navigate the complex requirements of education law. Candidates should possess strong academic credentials, excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, a sense of humor, and a commitment to teamwork.

If you're looking for a challenging and meaningful practice where you can make a difference for California's students, educators, and school communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Our San Luis Obispo, CA office is seeking a talented Generalist Education Attorney to join our team. This individual will be supporting public school districts, community college districts, and other public agency clients with respect to a wide range of education law matters.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney passionate about public service and making a meaningful impact in California's public education system.

As a Labor Negotiator, you will represent and advise public school districts across California in collective bargaining, labor negotiations, administrative hearings, and arbitrations. You will handle complex labor and employment issues and provide strategic advice and counsel.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Candidates must exude professionalism and integrity with a passion to serve public agency clients. Experience with administrative hearings and labor disputes is highly desirable.

We are seeking a skilled Municipal Attorney to join our team in San Luis Obispo. This is a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful legal work that directly impacts communities across California. You’ll work closely with cities, counties, and special districts, providing legal counsel that shapes public policy and governance. We’re looking for a candidate with at least 4 years of municipal law experience who thrives in a collaborative, inclusive environment and is passionate about public service.

Lozano Smith's San Luis Obispo office is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Special Education Practice. Recognized as a leader in special education law throughout California, we partner with public school districts to navigate complex legal challenges and support student success. We are looking for a bright, motivated attorney with up to 3 years of experience who is interested in building a career in special education law.

The ideal candidate is a creative thinker and compassionate advocate who is passionate about supporting public school districts and helping them navigate the complex requirements of education law. Candidates should possess strong academic credentials, excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, a sense of humor, and a commitment to teamwork.

If you're looking for a challenging and meaningful practice where you can make a difference for California's students, educators, and school communities, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Labor Negotiator, you will represent and advise public school districts across California in collective bargaining, labor negotiations, administrative hearings, and arbitrations. You will handle complex labor and employment issues and provide strategic advice and counsel.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Candidates must exude professionalism and integrity with a passion to serve public agency clients. Experience with administrative hearings and labor disputes is highly desirable.

Lozano Smith's Visalia’s office is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Special Education Practice. Recognized as a leader in special education law throughout California, we partner with public school districts to navigate complex legal challenges and support student success. We are looking for a bright, motivated attorney with up to 3 years of experience who is interested in building a career in special education law.

The ideal candidate is a creative thinker and compassionate advocate who is passionate about supporting public school districts and helping them navigate the complex requirements of education law. Candidates should possess strong academic credentials, excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, a sense of humor, and a commitment to teamwork.

If you're looking for a challenging and meaningful practice where you can make a difference for California's students, educators, and school communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Walnut Creek office is currently seeking an Attorney for our facilities and business practice group. In this role, you’ll be part of a team that provides meaningful legal support to public entities such as school districts, focusing on business, construction, development, and real property matters. We offer an inclusive, family-friendly environment where teamwork, open-door communication, and mentorship are at the forefront.

Our ideal candidate has 2+ years of legal experience, a passion for representing public entities, and a strong interest in school district and public agency law. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with clients to provide practical, timely, and strategic solutions to their business challenges, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Prior transactional or litigation experience representing school districts and/or public agencies is a plus, as is familiarity with the California Environmental Quality Act.

Our San Luis Obispo, CA office is seeking a talented Generalist Education Attorney to join our team. This individual will be supporting public school districts, community college districts, and other public agency clients with respect to a wide range of education law matters.

This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney passionate about public service and making a meaningful impact in California's public education system.

Our Walnut Creek office is currently seeking an attorney to join our Investigations and Title IX practice groups, which support public agencies across California. As part of this team, you will lead investigations and support public agencies on a range of issues, including employee misconduct, unlawful discrimination, retaliation, sexual harassment, Title IX violations, and more. Attorneys may also support our Labor and Employment and Student practice areas. This role requires strong analytical and communication skills.

This opportunity is ideal for attorneys who are passionate about integrity, public service, and delivering support to schools and government entities. Candidates with experience in employment law, administrative law, or internal investigations are especially encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a dedicated Labor & Employment Attorney to join our team. Our labor and employment team provides counsel to hundreds of public-school districts and other public agencies throughout California. This is a great opportunity for an attorney who thrives on meaningful work, values collaboration, and wants to make a lasting impact on communities throughout California. We are looking for individuals with 5-7 years of experience in labor and employment with a passion for public entity representation.

As a Labor Negotiator, you will represent and advise public school districts across California in collective bargaining, labor negotiations, administrative hearings, and arbitrations. You will handle complex labor and employment issues and provide strategic advice and counsel.

The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Candidates must exude professionalism and integrity with a passion to serve public agency clients. Experience with administrative hearings and labor disputes is highly desirable.

Lozano Smith, California’s premier public agency law firm, is looking for a seasoned Legal Secretary to join our Walnut Creek team. With a reputation for excellence in education and government, our team thrives on meaningful work, collaboration, and a culture built on respect and inclusivity.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Litigation Attorney to join our Litigation Practice Group. Candidates should have a minimum of 7-10 years of experience as a practicing attorney in litigation and a passion for public agency/education law. This individual will represent public agencies and school districts in a variety of litigation matters. They will handle complex cases from inception to resolution, including trails and appeals. A proven track record in administrative hearings and civil litigation is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will be dedicated, detail-oriented, and capable of handling complex litigation issues with professionalism and expertise.

We are seeking a dedicated Litigation Labor & Employment Attorney to join our team. Our labor and employment team provides counsel to hundreds of public-school districts and other public agencies throughout California. This is a great opportunity for an attorney who thrives on meaningful work, values collaboration, and wants to make a lasting impact on communities throughout California. We are looking for individuals with 5-7 years of experience in labor and employment with a passion for public entity representation. Administrative hearing experience a plus.

We are seeking a skilled Municipal/General Public Agency Attorney to join our team in Walnut Creek. This is a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful legal work that directly impacts communities across California. You’ll work closely with cities, counties, and special districts, providing legal counsel that shapes public policy and governance. We’re looking for a candidate with municipal law experience who thrives in a collaborative, inclusive environment and is passional about public service. Expertise in governance and experience advising public boards, councils, or commissions is a plus.

Lozano Smith, California’s premier public agency law firm, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our dynamic team in Walnut Creek, CA. As a key member of our team, you will provide essential support to attorneys representing public agencies, including school districts, municipalities, and other governmental entities.

Lozano Smith's Walnut Creek office is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Special Education Practice. Recognized as a leader in special education law throughout California, we partner with public school districts to navigate complex legal challenges and support student success. We are looking for a bright, motivated attorney with up to 3 years of experience who is interested in building a career in special education law.

The ideal candidate is a creative thinker and compassionate advocate who is passionate about supporting public school districts and helping them navigate the complex requirements of education law. Candidates should possess strong academic credentials, excellent research, writing, and analytical skills, a sense of humor, and a commitment to teamwork.

If you're looking for a challenging and meaningful practice where you can make a difference for California's students, educators, and school communities, we'd love to hear from you.

Purpose Beyond the Work

Community engagement is part of the culture at Lozano Smith.

Through our Blue Hat initiatives and office-led community programs, attorneys and staff support schools, nonprofits, and local organizations throughout California. From volunteer events to community service projects, giving back is woven into who we are as a firm.

Together, these efforts reflect how proud we are to show up and give back to the communities at the heart of our work.