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Education Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

The Alliance For Children's Rights Nov 19,2018 Aug 09,2018 Location Los Angeles CA
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Public Interest

Attorney

Education

Min 1 yrs required

Profile

Attorney, Special Education/Early Intervention Special Education/Early Intervention Attorney Responsibilities: Represent clients in regional centers and school district meetings including IFSPs/IEPs, informal dispute resolution, mediations, due process administrative hearings. Train and supervise pro bono attorneys, interns, and law clerks. Develop and update special education and/or early intervention materials for clients and the community; conduct community outreach and trainings. Coordinate services with social workers, children’s attorneys, and the juvenile court to ensure appropriate special education and/or early intervention services for youth in foster care, who may range in age from birth through 21. Represent the Alliance at education related policy meetings; identify trends and advocate to implement policies to improve special education and/or early intervention services. Perform additional administrative duties, including client record keeping.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: California Bar admission (or anticipated admission) Experience in regional center or school district special education advocacy, and/or administrative due process/litigation highly preferable. Experience with children in foster care, Dependency Court and/or child welfare system Excellent written and oral communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills - ability to communicate effectively with clients, attorneys, child welfare agencies, the judiciary and the public. Excellent organizational skills. Bilingual Spanish language skills preferable.

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