Special Education Litigation Unit Managing Attorney/Special Projects

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Special Education Litigation Unit – Managing Attorney/Special Projects

Tracking Code
12474
Job Description

(Those who previously applied need not re-apply)



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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 Managing Attorney engages in difficult and complex legal work having significant financial, procedural, or policy consequences. Performs related work.



Reports to: Deputy Director of the Special Education Unit



Direct Reports: Attorneys and Legal Support Staff



Responsibilities



Advises and provides data to DOE Press and State Legislative Affairs offices on inquiries pertaining to special education. Provides legal input to the Office of Non-Public Schools regarding the creation and implementation of efficient payment process on Carter cases.
Provides legal counsel to the Department’s senior managerial and executive staff; advises and makes recommendations on questions of law and administrative policy regarding special education matters.
Provides training for attorneys, investigators, and support staff assigned to the Office of the General Counsel and Department 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, regarding special education issues with broad implications.
Conducts legal investigations. Coordinates and/or tries 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.
Supervises staff attorneys in trial preparation and presentation, including advising on legal strategy, witness presentation, admissibility of evidence, and reviewing written work.
Negotiates and implements the settlement of special education claims.
Reviews, revises, and approves agreements prepared by other attorneys.
Assists the Deputy Director as necessary in the daily management of the unit.
Provides legal support and guidance on class action lawsuits brought against the DOE.
Provides legal support and guidance on SED complaints brought against DOE and Corrective Action Plans issued by SED.



Qualification Requirements:



Minimum



Admission to the New York State Bar and four (4) years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, eighteen months of which must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant work.



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



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



Superior ability to manage and administer large-scale initiatives and to engage leaders.
Ability to use independent judgment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Superior writing ability.



Salary: $96,404+



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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