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Associate Attorney

Type Full-Time

Location New York - New York City

Job ID 0I2E179096

Experience Level Junior Associate

Job Experience Min. 1 - Max. 2 Years

Ranking 3 : Mostly Business $$$

Estimated Salary Lower than Highest Salary Band in Market (Varies by Firm)

Practice Areas EducationEducation - DefenseEducation - General

2021-11-25 10:15:17

New York City office of our client seeks associate attorney with 1-2 years of experience in the area of special education law. The candidate will manage a diverse caseload of special education matters. Represent parents of children with disabilities in impartial hearing administrative proceedings against the New York City Department of Education as well as in appeal decisions to the New York State Education Department Office of State Review. Meet with potential new clients for initial consultation and work with owner of the firm to assess merits of potential new clients' claims. Communicate with clients to understand their needs and concerns and determine how best to address them. Draft relevant notices, witness affidavits, due process complaints, and direct examination questions in preparation for impartial hearings. Negotiate with opposing counsel for possible settlement. Represent clients at impartial hearing administrative proceedings, including direct and cross examination of witnesses. Draft opening statements and closing briefs. Conduct legal research. Draft and finalize stipulations of settlement. Prepare appeals to to the office of state review. Assist in the management of paralegals and administrator staff in various pre- and post-litigation tasks, including guiding paralegal on securing necessary documents/information from clients, providers, etc. Interface with the Department of Education's (DOE) Bureau of Nonpublic Schools Payables (BNPSP) in ensuring that all settlements are properly implemented, with necessary disbursements made to parents/schools. Guide support staff's work in interfacing with the DOE's Impartial Hearing Office's Implementation Unit to implement interim pendency orders and Findings of Fact and Decisions from Impartial Hearing Officer.

The candidate should have excellent organization, writing, and communication skills with strong attention to detail. Must be a motivated self-starter and resourceful. Should be highly organized and deadline oriented with the ability to organize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Should be able to work weekend and evening hours when necessary to complete work assignments. Appropriate and professional email and phone etiquette with clients, colleagues, third parties, and opposing counsel are needed. Consistent attention to detail is required. Should be able to meet deadlines consistently. Must be able to record case time and expenses contemporaneously and meet minimum billing requirements. Should be able to propose ideas for innovations, improvements, and efficiencies. Should also comply with Employee Handbook and office policies, systems, and procedures at all times.

For a decade, this firm has been representing families and children with special needs. The firm offers representation and counsel in practice areas of early childhood planning, dealing with school districts, due process proceedings, remedies and relief, appeals, and alternative dispute resolution. The firm fosters a collaborative environment where everybody's ideas are heard.

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