Education - Special Needs Attorney in New York City, NY

Public Interest

New York City, NY

Education - Special Needs Attorney in New York City, NY

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Staff Attorney – Warren J. Sinsheimer Children’s Rights Program (Special Education)

Organization:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.

Department:
Special Education Project

Job Type:
Full-Time

Experience:
Minimum of 3 years in disability and/or special education law preferred

Salary:
$88, - $100, per year, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement with excellent fringe benefits.

Location:
Manhattan, New York City

Organization Overview:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is a non-profit legal services organization that provides free civil legal services to low-income New Yorkers. Their mission is to achieve justice for all and they prioritize the needs of marginalized and disenfranchised individuals, including those with disabilities, as they work to overcome the effects of social injustice and systemic racism. MFJ assists over 14,000 New Yorkers each year and has a staff of over 165 attorneys, paralegals, social workers, and support staff.

Responsibilities:
• Conduct client intakes and provide advice, brief services, and representation.
• Research, write, and litigate cases including pleadings, briefs, and impartial hearings.
• Participate in Individualized Education Program and other school meetings.
• Represent clients in disciplinary hearings and Manifestation Determination Reviews.
• Build and maintain medical legal partnerships with New York City hospitals.
• Coordinate with other projects to address clients' legal needs.
• Conduct community outreach and trainings.
• Foster partnerships and work in coalition with special education advocacy groups and community-based organizations in New York City.

Requirements:
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• Demonstrated interest in disability and/or special education law.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a diverse caseload.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Willingness to conduct presentations and trainings with community partners.

Preferred:
• Minimum of 3 years experience in disability and/or special education law.
• Experience working with diverse and multi-cultural populations.
• Fluency in Spanish, a Chinese dialect, or another language commonly spoken in New York City.
• Willingness to participate in policy initiatives and advocacy.
• Commitment to special education and/or disability rights, working with low-income populations, and serving New York City communities.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and list of three references via email to ****, copying Todd Silverblatt, Supervising Attorney at . Please use the subject line “WSCRP STAFF ATTORNEY APPLICATION.” No phone inquiries please.

Additionally:
• Address transmitting email and cover letter to Todd Silverblatt, Supervising Attorney.
• Indicate in the body text of the email how you learned about the position.
• Clearly identify contact information, relationship, preferred method of contact, and any availability limitations for each reference.
• Highlight any relevant experience in the cover letter.
• Include a statement about how your background and experience would contribute to the diversity and perspective of MFJ.
• Clearly identify any language skills and corresponding levels of proficiency in your resume.
• Limit writing samples to 10 pages and indicate if it is an excerpt.
• Do not submit co-written writing samples.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and selected applicants will be scheduled for an interview. Interviews will likely be conducted via video or tele-conference.

MFJ is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, religion/creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. BIPOC, women, people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ applicants are encouraged to apply.