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Position Title: Education Law Attorney

Salary: $66,950.00 per year maximum

How to Apply:

Applications are submitted online until the position is filled and/or the posting is closed. After reviewing this job announcement, please click on the link at the bottom of the page to apply online. A resume is required with the application. Further instructions on submission of documents are available in the online application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.

At the time of application, you must submit the following:

  • A resume with the application. A resume may not be substituted for an application.
  • A legal writing sample, which demonstrates your legal research and writing skills.
  • An official academic law school transcript.

Minimum Requirements:

J.D. or L.L.B. from an accredited law school AND an existing license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Candidates with two (2) years of experience in education law or special education and a commitment to working with low-income clients are preferred. 

A valid PA Driver’s License is required. 

It is the policy of Allegheny County that in order to receive a final offer of employment, candidates must successfully pass a background check, which includes verification of Allegheny County Real Estate Tax status, and drug/medical examinations as required for the position. The pre-employment drug screen must be completed within 48 hours of the acceptance of the conditional offer of employment.

Position Summary:



Overview:


Duties:

  • Advocates on behalf of youth and families at Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, 504 meetings, Due Process Hearings and Manifestation hearings.
  • Appears in Allegheny County Family Court when necessary.
  • Drafts written requests to school and district personnel.
  • Obtains and reviews education records, evaluations, and reports and analyzes the significance of information relevant to the client’s educational circumstance.
  • Conducts community outreach and education to inform parents, students, and fellow stakeholders about education-related legal rights and responsibilities.
  • Documents and organizes digital and physical files of information collected.
  • Develops tracking system of clients served.
  • Performs additional duties as needed or assigned. 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, Federal and State Education Laws, Individual Education Plans and 504 Plans, as well as other applicable law.
  • Westlaw, Lexis, Word, Excel, and other related software, such as case management software.
Skill in:


Ability to:

  • Possess excellent interpersonal skills, used toward teaming, building rapport, gathering information.
  • Uphold strong organizational and writing skills.
  • Work independently, multi-task, utilize good time-management.
  • Use independent judgment and strong decision making.
  • Maintain civil relationships with all clients, co-workers, judges, court personnel, opposing counsel, law enforcement officers, witnesses, and the general public.
  • Use Westlaw, Lexis, Word, Excel, and other related software.
  • Represent the Office of the Public Defender at periodic appearances before civic groups, schools and community events.
Residency: Allegheny County within 1 year.
Veterans' Preference: Will be awarded to eligible candidates.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - M/F/V/D


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