Legal Advisor for Impartial Hearing Orders

New York City Department of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York City Department of Education seeks a Legal Advisor in the Impartial Hearing Order Implementation Unit to interpret and implement impartial hearing orders and related education law. You will review IEPs, SESIS documents, and state/federal decisions, and advise on policy, training staff, and coordinating with city and state agencies.

This role requires NYS Bar admission, several years of legal experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to handle high-profile

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar is required.
• One year of satisfactory U.S. legal experience after admission, or six months as an Agency Attorney Intern (30086).
• To be assigned to AL III, two years of experience at Levels I/II or three years of comparable legal experience after admission.

Responsibilities

• Reviews cases with significant legal, policy or financial implications for the City.
• Conducts meetings and conferences on behalf of the Unit.
• Analyzes, studies and reports on implementation compliance.
• Liaises with NYC Law Department in court actions pertaining to implementation.

Skills

Bar admission

Legal experience

Legal research

Written communication

Analytical skills

Job description

The New York City Department of Education seeks a Legal Advisor in the Impartial Hearing Order Implementation Unit to interpret and implement impartial hearing orders and related education law. You will review IEPs, SESIS documents, and state/federal decisions, and advise on policy, training staff, and coordinating with city and state agencies.

This role requires NYS Bar admission, several years of legal experience, strong research and writing skills, and the ability to handle high-profile