Associate Attorney — Special Education & Impartial Hearings

Join a dedicated school-law practice handling IEPs, due-process and hearings.

This Jobot Job is hosted by : Hunter Dahlstrom

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Salary : $95,000 - $125,000 per year

A bit about us :

We’re a law firm with a strong focus on representing public school districts, BOCES and other education-clients in New York. Guercio & Guercio, LLP has been doing this work for decades, and our special education practice is a key part of what we do.

We’re looking for an attorney who’s hands-on, comfortable with hearings, and ready to step into a role where the work matters.

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Why join us?

Be part of a niche practice with both depth and real substance (you’ll be doing more than generic litigation).

Opportunity for professional growth : you’ll work directly with seasoned counsel and handle meaningful mandates.

Collaborative environment : we value client-service, trust, and personal accountability over buzzwords.

Balanced workload : while hearings and deadlines are part of the job, we believe in realistic expectations and building sustainable careers.

Multi-office presence across NY (Long Island, Westchester, Capital Region) gives some geographic flexibility.

Job Details

Represent school districts and other education clients in special education matters (including IEP disputes, due-process hearings, impartial hearings).

Prepare and file hearing requests, motions and responses; draft and argue pre-hearings and post-hearings documents.

Attend and lead hearings (impartial hearings, state administrative hearings) and assist in settlement negotiations.

Advise clients on compliance with federal / state special education laws and regulations.

Work alongside senior attorneys to develop strategy, review and mentor more junior staff.

Build client relationships, assist in business development and contribute to the culture of the practice.

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