The company has an opening for a full-time Education Legal Rights attorney. In this position, you will advocate for children suspected of having disabilities or who are already identified as having a disability.
You will assist them in accessing appropriate educational services and public benefits. You will serve both community families and children in the foster care system.
The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, a background in children’s law, education, psychology, the medical field, and / or related services.
Qualifications
- Active membership in the Florida State Bar;
- Experience serving low-income communities preferred but not required;
- A demonstrable awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the populations we serve is necessary;
- Ability to work effectively with a large caseload and function professionally within a highly stressful environment;
- Strong organizational and time management skills;
- Ability to work independently at times and also as an effective part of a team, including other attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and community partners;
- Excellent written and communication skills;
- The ability to speak more than one language is a plus; and
- A willingness to, at times, work beyond a minimum seven-hour workday, including evenings and weekends
- Persons of color, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary and Benefits
This exempt, full-time position is competitive and commensurate with experience ranging from $60,000-$65,000. The salary for the successful applicant may be significantly higher, based on the applicant’s years of experience.
The company offers a generous benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, and life insurance (for the employee), retirement, 13 paid holidays, and generous annual and sick leave allotments starting at 15 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year good work-life balance
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