Asociate Attorney- Special Education

Zunch Staffing; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Job summary

The firm in Mount Laurel, New Jersey is seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in special education matters. The role focuses on representing school districts in IDEA-related litigation, IEP development, mediations, and due process hearings, with opportunities to handle broader education-related matters.

Competitive salaries and benefits are offered, including health insurance coverage, a 401(k) match, and profit sharing. The position requires a Juris Doctor and active bar admission.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ experience in special education litigation, IEPs, mediations, and due process.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with school staff, judges, and parents.
• Ability to research and interpret complex special education laws and facts.

Responsibilities

• Handle special education litigation including mediations and due process hearings.
• Develop IEPs and represent districts in IDEA matters.
• Prepare memoranda on a range of legal issues.
• Appear in court, mediations, hearings, and meetings for clients.
• Maintain current knowledge of legal techniques and industry standards.

Skills

Special education law

Interpersonal skills

Legal research

Communication

Independent work

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission

Job description

Position:Asociate Attorney- Special Education

Location: Mt Laurel, NJ

Job Id:381

# of Openings:1

Associate Attorney - Special Education

Location: Mt Laurel, NJ

Skills:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in special education law
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to research and interpret facts and laws related to intricate special education programs and situations
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written forms with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and establish work priorities
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial spirit, committed to staying current with the latest legal techniques

Job Description:

Our law firm's School Law Practice, within the Public Schools and Education Department, is seeking an experienced attorney with a focus on special education matters. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience representing school districts in various aspects of special education, including litigation involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs), and representation in mediations and due process hearings before the Office of Administrative Law. This role offers the opportunity to work on a diverse range of education-related matters beyond special education.

The firm is committed to providing competitive salaries and benefits, including 100% paid single health insurance plus a portion of dependent costs, a 401(k) match, and profit sharing.

Essential Functions:

• Minimum five years’ experience in special education litigation, including IEP development, representation in mediations, and due process hearings
• Strong interpersonal skills to work professionally with school administrators, court officials, judges, attorneys, parents, and maintain effective working relationships
• Research and interpret facts and laws related to intricate special education programs and situations. Perform analysis and provide opinions on highly complex issues impacting clients
• Research and prepare memoranda on a variety of legal issues
• Represent clients in legal proceedings, including court appearances, mediations, hearings, and meetings
• Maintain a high level of proficiency in the most current and advanced legal techniques

Requirements:

• Law degree from an accredited law school with admission to the relevant Bar
• Minimum of five years of legal experience in school and special education law. Experience in special education, general labor relations, and negotiations
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written forms with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and establish work priorities
• Ability to work within established systems and processes, collaborating extensively with other attorneys, paralegals, and office staff
• Work to generate new clients through individual and firm-wide networking and marketing efforts
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial spirit, committed to staying current with the latest legal techniques

This job description outlines the general nature of the role and does not imply that all duties will be performed by every individual in this position. It does not limit the tasks that an employee may reasonably be requested to perform and does not alter the firm's at-will policy.