Associate Attorney - Litigation - Special Education - Manhattan, NY

Associate Attorney - Litigation - Special Education - Manhattan, NY

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Associate Attorney - Litigation - Special Education - Manhattan, NY

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Description & Job RequirementsOur legal practice is seeking to hire a Full-Time Associate Attorney to join our boutique special education law firm. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for independently managing a diverse caseload of special education matters, including representing parents of children with disabilities in impartial hearing administrative proceedings against the New York City Department of Education as well as in appealing decisions to the New York State Education Department Office of State Review. The Associate Attorney will also meet with potential new clients for initial consultation and work with Owner of the firm to assess merits of potential new clients' claims. Candidate must have litigation experience handling cases from inception through all stages of the litigation process through resolution. Candidate should have a strong interest in special education law and in ensuring that special needs children receive an appropriate education. Candidate should have excellent organization, writing, and communication skills with strong attention to detail. Candidate must be a motivated self-starter and resourceful. Candidate must be highly organized and deadline oriented with the ability to organize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Specific assignments will include, but are not limited to : Communicate with clients to understand their needs and concerns and determine how best to address themDraft relevant notices, witness affidavits, due process complaints, and direct examination questions in preparation for Impartial HearingsNegotiate with opposing counsel for possible settlementRepresent clients at Impartial Hearing administrative proceedings, including direct and cross examination of witnessesDraft opening statements and closing briefsConduct legal researchDraft and finalize stipulations of settlementPrepare appeals to the Office of State ReviewAssist in the management of paralegals and administrative staff in various pre- and post-litigation tasks, including : Supervising legal work assigned to paralegals who are working on your assigned matters, including weekly check-in meetings and daily guidanceGuiding paralegals on securing necessary documents / information from clients, providers, etc.Interfacing 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 / schoolsGuiding 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 OfficerEssential job functionsPunctualityWeekend and evening hours when necessary to complete work assignmentsAppropriate and professional email and phone etiquette with clients, colleagues, third parties, and opposing counselConsistent attention to detailMeeting deadlines consistently and independentlyRecording case time and expenses contemporaneously and meeting minimum billing requirementsRecording notes regarding client communications and updates on our case management softwareProposing ideas for innovations, improvements, and efficienciesComplying with Employee Handbook and office policies, systems, and procedures at all times

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal, Education, and Education

Industries

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Law Practice, and Legal Services

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