EDUCATION LAW ATTORNEY

2-2 yrs required

Full-time

No

# Education Law Attorney

## Introduction
Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS) is a non-profit public interest law firm providing free legal services to low-income, senior and disabled residents of Hudson, Bergen and Passaic Counties, New Jersey. NNJLS is committed to the principle that all members of society should be treated fairly and equally by our civil justice system. We seek dynamic employees who want to make a real difference in the lives of those most in need.

## Job Description
NNJLS is seeking an experienced Education Law Attorney to provide legal assistance to the most disadvantaged and vulnerable members of society. This is a full-time position with the ability to work a hybrid schedule. The attorney will provide representation in a wide variety of Education Law matters, including educational placement and discipline matters, school registration (residency, homeless issues), transportation (homeless students, special education related service), special education (classifications, evaluations, appropriate placements, IEP reviews), discipline matters (suspensions, expulsions), disability accommodations (§504 accommodations), and bullying.

## Qualifications
. Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged is a plus. Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish is a plus. Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are required.

## Salary and Benefits
NNJLS provides an attractive salary starting at $73,000 commensurate with experience, and a generous fringe benefits package including but not limited to, comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, and 401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans. We encourage a supportive teamwork environment, with work-life balance, including generous paid time-off, flexible hybrid remote work schedules, and in-house trainings that offer CLE credit. Employment at NNJLS also provides access to federal loan forgiveness programs for those that qualify.

## Application Process
NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with a disability and veterans. Submit resume and cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position to: Human Resources Manager at . For more information about NNJLS, visit .

Comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans, flexible hybrid remote work schedules, in-house trainings that offer CLE credit, access to federal loan forgiveness programs for those that qualify.

English and Spanish

Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged, Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish, Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills

At least 2 years of Education Law experience preferred

Submit resume and cover letter explaining your interest in and qualifications for the position to Human Resources Manager at .

Qualification and Experience At least 2 years of Education Law experience preferred

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