Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. On Call Counsel is addressing the backlog of special education claims in New York City, and they are seeking contract attorneys to manage a high volume of cases. The role involves representing clients throughout the special education claims process, ensuring compliance with education laws, and negotiating settlements.
Responsibilities
- Manage a high-volume caseload of 100–200 special education claims, ensuring timely and effective handling
- Prepare for and/or litigate complex cases involving significant legal precedents, policy implications, or financial impact
- Represent the agency in administrative hearings, pre-hearing conferences, and settlement negotiations
- Navigate procedural requirements and ensure compliance with federal and state education laws and regulations
- Prepare and review all necessary filings, agreements, and reports with accuracy and thoroughness
- Work with parents, public advocacy groups, and opposing counsel to reach fair resolutions while negotiating claims for attorney’s fees
- Collaborate with special education specialists, technical experts, and attorneys; provide training to field staff and clinical staff on compliance with education laws
- Analyze case law, gather evidence, and evaluate settlement demands
- Provide guidance on compliance obligations to parents and students under hearing orders
Skills
- Active bar license in good standing in any U.S. state
- Minimum of 1+ years of recent litigation experience (more preferred)
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues
- Proven ability to manage 100–200 cases concurrently
- Ability to log activities in 15-minute increments throughout the workday
- Dedicated workspace, reliable Wi-Fi, and comfort with virtual tools like Microsoft Teams and Outlook
- Willingness to accommodate early morning hearings and work within Eastern Time Zone hours (7 AM–7 PM)
- Administrative Law
- IEP/Special Education
- Experience working for a government agency
- Public Interest work
- Settlement experience
Company Overview
On Call Counsel is a division of The TemPositions Group of Companies, one of the country’s largest privately owned full service staffing firms offering services to the New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and California markets. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in New York, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://www.oncallcounsel.com.