Special Education Unit Attorney at New York in Department of Education of the City of New York

Company Name	Department of Education of the City of New York
Location	New York
State	NY
Job Title	Special Education Unit Attorney
Job Description	Tracking Code 6714 Job Description   Position Summary: Located in the Integrated Service Center (ISC) and working under the supervision of the Director of the Special Education Unit of the Office of Legal Services, the Special Education Unit Attorney engages in difficult and complex legal work having significant financial, procedural or policy consequences. Reports to: Director of the Special Education Unit of the Office of Legal Services Key Relationships: The Special Education Attorney works closely with the ISC Special Education staff, including the Committee on Special Education, and the staff in the Office of Legal Services. RESPONSIBILITIES     * Prepares for and/or tries complex cases involving significant precedents, novel and complicated determinations of law and fact, or having significant legal, policy or financial implications for the Department of Education.     * Determines the advisability of presenting witnesses as well as the admissibility of types of evidence and matters of legal strategy.     * Provides training for the ISC staff and the Committee on Special Education (CSE) clinical staff on compliance with federal and state education laws and regulations.     * Confers with special education specialists, technical experts, and other attorneys, including counsel for litigants.     * Negotiates and implements the settlement of special education claims.     * Conducts legal investigations; administers meetings to confer with the ISC and CSE impartial hearings teams and clinical staff to discuss pending special education claims and other ISC and CSE special education-related matters.     * Prepares and argues difficult cases and appeals in administrative tribunals and in the courts.     * Reviews, revises and approves agreements prepared by other attorneys.     * Analyzes, studies and reports on the effects of city, state and federal legislation. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements     * Admission to the New York State Bar AND two (2) years of progressively responsible United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any State Bar. NOTE: Selected candidates must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment. Preferred     * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.     * Ability to understand provisions of applicable laws and regulations.     * Ability to write clearly and concisely.     * Litigation experience.     * Efficient legal research skills. Salary: $67,851+   Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. Applications will not be accepted without a resume and cover letter. NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER       It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO        Job Location Integrated Service Centers (ISC) Position Type Full-Time/Regular New Posting Yes Readvertisement No Recanvass No District N/A
Firm type	Government
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