Staff Attorney, Education Advocacy

6 days ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States Childrens Law Center Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Staff Attorney to join our Education Program at Children's Law Center. The successful candidate will provide high-quality legal representation and advocacy to low-income parents and caregivers in education-related matters, with a focus on special education, health care access, and housing conditions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide direct legal representation to parents and caregivers in education-related matters, including special education, health care access, and housing conditions.
  • Conduct intakes with potential clients to determine legal issues and provide advice and referral information.
  • Represent parents and caregivers in education-related cases, including special education, health care access, and housing conditions.
  • Collaborate with GAL attorneys to provide education-related resources, information, and supports for GAL staff cases.
  • Develop and deliver trainings for GALs, other Children's Law Center staff, and external stakeholders on salient education topics.
  • Participate in community partner coalitions or external committees as needed and requested by the Program Director.
Requirements
  • JD and DC Bar membership or immediate eligibility to waive in.
  • Minimum of 1-2 years previous special education/education advocacy experience in DC or another jurisdiction.
  • Experience providing direct legal services to low-income clients or other community lawyering experience.
  • Ability and willingness to learn how to represent and advocate for parents/caregivers with health-harming legal needs impacting their children.
  • Commitment to fostering inclusivity and equity, as well as humility when working with clients and colleagues at the intersection of multiple identities.
Benefits

Children's Law Center offers a generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and short- and long-term disability insurance; employer-provided retirement contributions; flexible spending plans; and vacation, sick, holiday, family and medical leave.

Employees with federal student loan debt can apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The DC Bar Foundation's Loan Repayment Assistance Program provides renewable one-year, interest-free, forgivable loans up to $12,000 per year for qualified Children's Law Center attorneys.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter as one PDF file via CLC's careers page. Children's Law Center is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. If you believe that you need accommodation to search for, or apply for, one of our positions, please send an email to with the accommodation you are requesting and the job title you are applying for.

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