[Remote] Remote Staff Attorney – Special Education Claims (ID# 4282)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. On Call Counsel is a prestigious government agency addressing the backlog of special education claims in New York City. They are seeking contract attorneys to represent clients throughout the special education claims process, managing a high volume of cases and ensuring compliance with education laws.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high-volume caseload of 100–200 special education claims, ensuring timely and effective handling
- Prepare for and/or litigate complex cases involving significant legal precedents, policy implications, or financial impact. Represent the agency in administrative hearings, pre-hearing conferences, and settlement negotiations
- Navigate procedural requirements and ensure compliance with federal and state education laws and regulations
- Prepare and review all necessary filings, agreements, and reports with accuracy and thoroughness
- Work with parents, public advocacy groups, and opposing counsel to reach fair resolutions while negotiating claims for attorney’s fees
- Collaborate with special education specialists, technical experts, and attorneys; provide training to field staff and clinical staff on compliance with education laws
- Analyze case law, gather evidence, and evaluate settlement demands. Provide guidance on compliance obligations to parents and students under hearing orders
Skills
- Active bar license in good standing in any U.S. state
- Minimum of 1+ years of recent litigation experience (more preferred)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues
- Proven ability to manage 100–200 cases concurrently
- Ability to log activities in 15-minute increments throughout the workday
- Dedicated workspace, reliable Wi-Fi, and comfort with virtual tools like Microsoft Teams and Outlook
- Willingness to accommodate early morning hearings and work within Eastern Time Zone hours (7 AM–7 PM)
- Administrative Law
- IEP/Special Education
- Experience working for a government agency
- Public Interest work
- Settlement experience
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