Associate Attorney

3 weeks ago

New York, United States Law Offices of Adam Dayan Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Description & Job Requirements

Our legal practice is seeking to hire a Full-Time Associate Attorney to join our boutique special education law firm. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for independently managing a diverse caseload of special education matters, including representing parents of children with disabilities in impartial hearing administrative proceedings against the New York City Department of Education as well as in appealing decisions to the New York State Education Department Office of State Review. The Associate Attorney will also meet with potential new clients for initial consultation and work with Owner of the firm to assess merits of potential new clients’ claims.

 

Candidate must have litigation experience handling cases from inception through all stages of the litigation process through resolution. Candidate should have a strong interest in special education law and in ensuring that special needs children receive an appropriate education.

 

Candidate should have excellent organization, writing, and communication skills with strong attention to detail. Candidate must be a motivated self-starter and resourceful. Candidate must be highly organized and deadline oriented with the ability to organize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Specific assignments will include, but are not limited to:

  • Communicate with clients to understand their needs and concerns and determine how best to address them

  • Draft relevant notices, witness affidavits, due process complaints, and direct examination questions in preparation for Impartial Hearings

  • Negotiate with opposing counsel for possible settlement

  • Represent clients at Impartial Hearing administrative proceedings, including direct and cross examination of witnesses

  • Draft opening statements and closing briefs

  • Conduct legal research

  • Draft and finalize stipulations of settlement

  • Prepare appeals to the Office of State Review

  • Assist in the management of paralegals and administrative staff in various pre- and post-litigation tasks, including:

    • Supervising legal work assigned to paralegals who are working on your assigned matters, including weekly check-in meetings and daily guidance

    • Guiding paralegals on securing necessary documents/information from clients, providers, etc.

    • Interfacing with the Department of Education’s (DOE) Bureau of Nonpublic Schools Payables (BNPSP) in ensuring that all settlements are properly implemented, with necessary disbursements made to parents/schools

    • Guiding support staff’s work in interfacing with the DOE’s Impartial Hearing Office’s Implementation Unit to implement interim pendency orders and Findings of Fact and Decisions from Impartial Hearing Officer

Essential job functions

  • Punctuality

  • Weekend and evening hours when necessary to complete work assignments

  • Appropriate and professional email and phone etiquette with clients, colleagues, third parties, and opposing counsel

  • Consistent attention to detail

  • Meeting deadlines consistently and independently

  • Recording case time and expenses contemporaneously and meeting minimum billing requirements

  • Recording notes regarding client communications and updates on our case management software

  • Proposing ideas for innovations, improvements, and efficiencies

  • Complying with Employee Handbook and office policies, systems, and procedures at all times

 

Company DescriptionLaw Offices of Adam Dayan, PLLC, located in New York City, is dedicated to protecting the rights of children with special needs. We represent parents in pursuing appropriate education programs and services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Our growing law firm is looking for an experienced inside Sales Specialist who can make a lasting impression on prospective clients.Company DescriptionLaw Offices of Adam Dayan, PLLC, located in New York City, is dedicated to protecting the rights of children with special needs. We represent parents in pursuing appropriate education programs and services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Our growing law firm is looking for an experienced inside Sales Specialist who can make a lasting impression on prospective clients.

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