Special Education Attorney — Education Law Leader

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a Special Education Attorney to serve as legal counsel to the Department of Education on all special education topics, including oversight of related programs. The role requires an active New Hampshire Bar and substantial experience in education law.

Responsibilities include advising commissioners and staff on complex matters, supporting audits and enforcement actions, and drafting legal documents and legislative materials.

Qualifications

• Requires extensive experience in law and knowledge of special education law.
• Active NH Bar in good standing required.
• Experience in advising on state/federal education law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the NH Department of Education on special education compliance and policy.
• Advise leadership on complex, high‑risk special education matters.
• Support audits, investigations, and enforcement related to special education.
• Draft legal memoranda, opinions, and legislative/rulemaking materials.
• Assist with training and outreach on special education law for staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Legal counsel

Special education law

Job description

The State of New Hampshire is seeking a Special Education Attorney to serve as legal counsel to the Department of Education on all special education topics, including oversight of related programs. The role requires an active New Hampshire Bar and substantial experience in education law.

Responsibilities include advising commissioners and staff on complex matters, supporting audits and enforcement actions, and drafting legal documents and legislative materials.