Special Education Unit Attorney Interne, CSE

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

Reports to : Special Education Unit Team Leader

Direct Reports : N / A

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

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research assigned by Team Leaders, including review of legal cases, opinions, decisions, and abstract salient points and references .
• Assist in preparing legal arguments and documents, such as memoranda, motions, pleadings, briefs, subpoenas, etc.
• Review transcripts and exhibits from administrative proceedings to assist Agency Attorneys.
• May attend impartial hearings alongside Agency Attorneys.
• Work with Agency Attorneys on different phases of settlement process including :

investigating claims filed by parents, including interviewing potential witnesses, conferring with other attorneys, consulting with specialists, etc.;

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

Graduation from an accredited United States law school as defined in the Rules of the New York Court of Appeals (Sections 520.3 or 520.5) or admission to the New York State Bar.

Special Note :

This class of positions has a maximum two-year term.

Preferred

Salary : $75,734 - $79,959

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 : $75,734 - $79,959