Education Law Attorney

Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs Lagana LLC; Oakland (NJ); Sur place; USD 105 000 - 175 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Résumé du poste

Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs Lagana LLC is seeking an Education Law Attorney to join our growing team in New Jersey. Candidates must be admitted to and in good standing with the New Jersey Bar and will advise school districts on governance, labor and employment matters, student and staff rights, and compliance with day-to-day school law.

The role includes drafting and negotiating public contracts, handling special education matters such as IEPs and due process, representing clients at

Qualifications

• Admitted to and in good standing with the New Jersey Bar.
• Experience in school law and education-related matters preferred.
• Strong research and memo-writing abilities.

Responsabilités

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.
• Advise clients on school board governance, labor and employment matters, and student/staff rights.
• Counsel school districts and boards on legal compliance and day-to-day school law matters.
• Review, draft, and negotiate public contracts, bids, and other agreements.
• Advise on special education matters including IEPs, CST, mediations, and due process hearings.
• Appear before tribunals and administrative agencies.
• Attend school board meetings and advise boards on governance matters.
• Prepare client presentations and trainings on school law topics.
• Assist with litigation and administrative proceedings at state and federal levels.
• Collaborate with attorneys on education, labor, and related matters.

Connaissances

Legal research

Education law

Client counseling

Litigation support

Contract drafting

Description du poste

Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs Lagana LLC is seeking an Education Law Attorney to join our growing team.

Candidates must be admitted to and in good standing with the New Jersey Bar. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting legal research and preparing legal memoranda;
• Advising clients regarding school board governance, labor and employment matters, and student and staff member rights;
• Counseling school districts and boards of education on legal compliance and day-to-day school law matters;
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating public contracts, bids, and other agreements;
• Advising clients regarding special education matters, including IEPs, CST matters, mediations, resolution sessions, and due process hearings;
• Appearing before judicial and quasi-judicial tribunals and administrative agencies;
• Attending school board meetings and advising boards on legal and governance matters;
• Preparing and presenting client presentations and trainings on various topics related to school law;
• Assisting with litigation and administrative proceedings at the state and federal levels; and
• Working collaboratively with attorneys throughout the Firm on education, labor and employment, and related matters.

The salary range for this position is $105,000–$175,000 base salary based on experience + monthly billable origination for clients generated.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid time off; and paid holidays.

Cleary Giacobbe Alfieri Jacobs Lagana LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.