Senior Special Education Attorney - IEP & Litigation

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

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.