CSE - Special Education Unit Attorney Level 1

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CSE - Special Education Unit Attorney (Level 1)

Tracking Code
12692
Job Description

(Those who previously applied need not re-apply)



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



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;
researching state and federal case law and implications for settlement negotiations;
negotiating settlement with Parent or their counsel;
drafting memoranda for submission to the New York City Comptroller’s Office for settlement authority for proposed settlement;
drafting, reviewing, and negotiating language for stipulations of settlements;
coordinating and monitoring the implementation of stipulated agreements; and
reviewing and negotiating claims for attorney’s fees.
May be assigned to analyze City, State, and Federal legislation and make recommendations accordingly regarding effects and implementation.



Qualification Requirements:



Minimum



Admission to the New York State Bar; and either "2" or "3" below.
One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; or
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: Applicants who have a client with a legal or business matter pending against, before or with the DOE must obtain such client’s consent to apply for employment with the DOE. If invited to interview for this position, such applicants are required to disclose the nature of such matters at the interview.



Preferred



Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to understand provisions of applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to write clearly and concisely.
Litigation experience (for Level II Assignment).
Efficient legal research skills.



Salary: $61,161+





Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.



Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible

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

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 ****
Job Location
NEW YORK, New York, United States
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular

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