Special Education Attorney — Hybrid, Impactful Advocacy

Orionplacement; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Princeton, NJ is seeking a dedicated attorney to advocate for students with disabilities, handle due process hearings, and pursue federal education rights litigation in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Requirements include a J.D., active New Jersey bar, and 2+ years in special education, education law, or disability rights; Pennsylvania bar is a plus. You will lead cases, draft motions, and work closely with families and specialists.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active New Jersey bar admission.
• 2+ years of legal experience, including 2+ years in special education, education law, or disability rights.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent students and families in special education due process hearings, administrative proceedings, and federal litigation.
• Advocate for students' rights under IDEA, Section 504, and related disability rights laws.
• Conduct legal research and draft compelling motions, briefs, memoranda, and legal arguments.
• Participate in IEP meetings, settlement negotiations, and case strategy discussions.
• Review educational records, evaluations, and expert reports to build strong cases.
• Collaborate directly with families, attorneys, and specialists to develop effective legal strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Confidential Employer in Princeton, NJ is seeking a dedicated attorney to advocate for students with disabilities, handle due process hearings, and pursue federal education rights litigation in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Requirements include a J.D., active New Jersey bar, and 2+ years in special education, education law, or disability rights; Pennsylvania bar is a plus. You will lead cases, draft motions, and work closely with families and specialists.