Special Education Attorney

The Law Offices of Kenneth S. Cooper; Pennsylvania; Remote; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Provided

Significant salary increases over time

Job summary

A special education legal practice based in Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time Special Education Attorney for a remote role. The attorney will offer legal representation, conduct research, draft documents, and negotiate for clients dealing with special education issues. Ideal candidates will have strong executive functioning skills and experience dealing with high-volume case loads. A Pennsylvania law license is required, and Spanish fluency is a plus. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $50k to $100k+, with opportunities for significant increases over time.

Qualifications

• Professional or personal experience in special education law or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• Ability to manage and track a high volume caseload independently.
• Experience with special education or high volume case load is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal representation and advice related to special education cases.
• Conduct case research and draft legal documents.
• Represent clients in negotiations and proceedings.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Special Education Law

Excellent executive functioning skills

Excellent Negotiation abilities

Fluency in Spanish

Education

PA Licensed attorney in good standing

Job description

Founded in 2010, The Law Offices of Kenneth S. Cooper is a parent-side special education legal practice based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, dedicated to providing no cost legal services to parents of public school children throughout Pennsylvania.

Role Description

This is a full-time, high volume, remote role for a Special Education Attorney. The attorney will provide legal representation and advice related to special education cases, IDEA, IEP and 504 Plan violations, conduct case research, draft legal documents, and represent clients in negotiations and proceedings. Ability to be in the Greater Philadelphia area is preferred, but not essential. Professional and/or personal experience with special education or, alternatively, experience with a high volume case load is essential. Spanish language fluency is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Special Education Law desired, but unnecessary to apply
• Excellent executive functioning skills with the ability to independently manage and track a high volume caseload
• Excellent Negotiation abilities to resolve disputes effectively and advocate for client interests
• PA Licensed attorney in good standing with the state bar
• Professional or personal experience in special education law or a related legal discipline is highly desirable

Must desire fully remote, work from home employment.

Starting Salary $50k-$100k+ based on experience. 401k Provided.Significant salary increases over time.