CSE - Special Education Unit Attorney (Level 2)

Position Summary : Under the supervision of the Director of the Special Education Unit of the Office of Legal Services, with wide latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the Special Education Unit (SEU) Attorney performs legal work related to IDEA claims filed by parents or the DOE regarding services provided to students suspected of having, or classified with, a disability. Performs related work.

Reports to : Special Education Unit Team Leader

Direct Reports : N / A

Key Relationships : The Special Education Unit Attorney works closely with the Special Education staff, including the Special Education Office, Committees on Special Education, the Office of School Support, the Public Schools, other offices that directly support the Public Schools, and the staff in the Office of Legal Services.

Responsibilities

LEVEL 1 ASSIGNMENTS

• Investigate and respond to ten day notices and / or due process complaints tasks include reviewing internal DOE documents, interviewing staff, and conducting legal research.
• Perform legal research assigned by Team Leaders and make recommendations.
• Confer with special education specialists, technical experts, and other attorneys, including parents' counsel.
• Make recommendations for case direction, including litigation, settlement, or referral for other resolution.
• Review administrative decisions.
• Negotiate, draft, and process stipulations of settlement regarding special education claims. Such tasks include :

review of documents submitted by the Parent and recommending appropriate settlement;

LEVEL 2 ASSIGNMENTS

In addition to the duties and responsibilities described above, performs the following :

Litigation tasks may include : selecting and preparing evidence, preparing legal strategies and arguments, preparing witness questions and preparing witnesses for impartial hearings, preparing briefs, motions, legal opinions, affidavits, memoranda, subpoenas, and / or other legal papers.

Gather evidence and assist in researching issues for the Special Education Unit.

Qualification Requirements :

Minimum

1. Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.

2. One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or

3. Six months of satisfactory service as an Agency Attorney Interne (30086).

Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment.

Note :

In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements :

To be assigned to Level II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment.

Preferred

Salary : $ 95,222 - $99,722

Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE : The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and / or grant funding.

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy .

Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https : / / studentaid.gov / pslf / .

Salary : $95,222 - $99,722