Education Law Counsel for NJ School Districts (Special Ed)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Leave programs

Job summary

Beacon Hill is partnering with a leading South Jersey law firm to recruit an attorney to join an Education practice representing New Jersey public school districts in special education matters. The attorney will counsel clients on education, employment, and governance issues and handle mediations, hearings, and related litigation.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. and New Jersey bar admission with 5+ years of experience in representing public entities or educational institutions, and a strong

Qualifications

• J.D. is required and admission to the New Jersey bar.
• At least 5+ years of experience representing public entities, educational institutions, or similar clients.
• Familiarity with federal and state laws governing special education, accommodations, student rights, and public-sector employment.

Responsibilities

• Counsel public-sector clients on education, employment, and governance matters
• Handle administrative proceedings, mediations, hearings, and related litigation
• Advise on student, personnel, compliance, and risk-management issues
• Draft and review policies, agreements, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and provide practical client guidance
• Develop client relationships and support business development efforts

Skills

Excellent writing

Advocacy

Client management

Policy drafting

Education

J.D. and NJ bar admission

Job description

Beacon Hill is partnering with a leading South Jersey law firm to recruit an attorney to join an Education practice representing New Jersey public school districts in special education matters. The attorney will counsel clients on education, employment, and governance issues and handle mediations, hearings, and related litigation.

The ideal candidate has a J.D. and New Jersey bar admission with 5+ years of experience in representing public entities or educational institutions, and a strong