CSE - Special Education Unit Attorney (Level 2) - 24810

NYC Public Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Public Schools seeks a CSE - Special Education Unit Attorney for handling legal processes related to IDEA claims. Candidates must be admitted to the New York State Bar and have relevant experience. The role demands strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with public school staff.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the New York State Bar in good standing.
• Proven legal experience in relevant areas.
• Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal work related to IDEA claims.
• Conduct legal research and provide recommendations.
• Negotiate and draft stipulations of settlement regarding special education claims.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Litigation experience

Legal research skills

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

One year of satisfactory legal experience

Job description

CSE - Special Education Unit Attorney (Level 2) - 24810

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Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of the Special Education Unit of the Office of Legal Services, with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the Special Education Unit (SEU) Attorney performs legal work related to IDEA claims filed by parents or the DOE regarding services provided to students suspected of having, or classified with, a disability. Performs related work.

Reports to: Special Education Unit Team Leader

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: The Special Education Unit Attorney works closely with the Special Education staff, including the Special Education Office, Committees on Special Education, the Office of School Support, the Public Schools, other offices that directly support the Public Schools, and the staff in the Office of Legal Services.

Responsibilities

LEVEL 1 ASSIGNMENTS

• Investigate and respond to ten day notices and/or due process complaints tasks include reviewing internal DOE documents, interviewing staff, and conducting legal research.
• Perform legal research assigned by Team Leaders and make recommendations.
• Confer with special education specialists, technical experts, and other attorneys, including parents’ counsel.
• Make recommendations for case direction, including litigation, settlement, or referral for other resolution.
• Review administrative decisions.
• Negotiate, draft, and process stipulations of settlement regarding special education claims. Such tasks include:
• review of documents submitted by the Parent and recommending appropriate settlement;
• researching state and federal case law and implications for settlement negotiations;
• negotiating settlement with Parent or their counsel;
• drafting memoranda for submission to the New York City Comptroller’s Office for settlement authority for proposed settlement;
• drafting, reviewing, and negotiating language for stipulations of settlements;
• coordinating and monitoring the implementation of stipulated agreements; and
• reviewing and negotiating claims for attorney’s fees.
• May be assigned to analyze City, State, and Federal legislation and make recommendations accordingly regarding effects and implementation.
  

LEVEL 2 ASSIGNMENTS

In addition to the duties and responsibilities described above, performs the following:

• Assist Team Leaders with training of Level I Attorneys and staff.
• Investigate and respond to ten day notices and/or due process complaints involving complex claims.
• Under supervision, prepare and try cases before an administrative hearing officer.
• Litigation tasks may include: selecting and preparing evidence, preparing legal strategies and arguments, preparing witness questions and preparing witnesses for impartial hearings, preparing briefs, motions, legal opinions, affidavits, memoranda, subpoenas, and/or other legal papers.
• Work with the SEU Legal Associates to maintain appropriate records on cases filed for impartial hearings, respond to due process complaints, and determine the Department’s obligations to parents and students pursuant to impartial hearing orders.
• Provide legal support to public school staff and non-attorney DOE litigators:
• Gather evidence and assist in researching issues for the Special Education Unit.
• Provide and review draft subpoenas, motions, legal research, memoranda, and documents.
  

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

• Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
• One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
• Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).
  
  

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Note

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:

To be assigned to Level II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Preferred

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand provisions of applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Litigation experience (for Level II Assignment).
• Efficient legal research skills.
  
  

Salary: $95,222 - $99,722

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

• New York City Residency is NOT Required *
  
  

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

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  Primary and Secondary Education

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