Public Interest Education Law Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

Full-time

No

Please write Education Law Attorney in the subject line of the email.

H1: Employment Opportunity for Public Interest Education Law Attorney at Northeast New Jersey Legal Services

H2: Join NNJLS and Make a Difference in the Lives of the Most Vulnerable

- NNJLS is seeking a full-time Education Law Attorney to provide legal assistance to disadvantaged individuals in Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic Counties, New Jersey.
- This is a challenging and rewarding position with the ability to work a hybrid schedule.
- The attorney will handle a variety of Education Law matters, including educational placement and discipline, school registration, transportation, special education, discipline, disability accommodations, and bullying.
- NNJLS is a non-profit public interest law firm with a staff of highly experienced and dedicated attorneys.
- The firm is committed to treating all members of society equally and fairly.
- Candidates with at least 2 years of Education Law experience are preferred.
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
- Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are required.
- NNJLS offers a competitive salary starting at $73,000, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive teamwork environment with work-life balance.
- Federal loan forgiveness programs are available for eligible employees.
- NNJLS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
- To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to with "Education Law Attorney" in the subject line.

Organization: Northeast New Jersey Legal Services (NNJLS)

Position: Education Law Attorney

Salary: Starting at $73,000

Experience: At least 2 years of Education Law experience preferred

Location: Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic Counties, New Jersey

Benefits: Comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans, generous paid time-off, flexible hybrid remote work schedules, in-house trainings with CLE credit, and access to federal loan forgiveness programs for eligible employees.

Job Description:

- Provide legal assistance to disadvantaged individuals in Education Law matters.
- Handle a variety of cases, including educational placement and discipline, school registration, transportation, special education, discipline, disability accommodations, and bullying.
- Work a hybrid schedule for a challenging and rewarding career.
- Join a team of highly experienced and dedicated attorneys at NNJLS.
- Advocate for equal and fair treatment for all members of society.
- Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
- Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills are required.
- Prior Legal Services experience or a demonstrated commitment to legal assistance for the disadvantaged is a plus.
- Apply for federal loan forgiveness programs if eligible.
- Enjoy a supportive teamwork environment with work-life balance.
- Submit a resume and cover letter to with "Education Law Attorney" in the subject line.

About NNJLS:

- Non-profit public interest law firm with over 100 employees.
- Provides free legal services to low-income, senior, and disabled residents in Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic Counties, New Jersey.
- Committed to treating all members of society equally and fairly.
- Offices located in Jersey City, Paterson, and Hackensack, NJ.
- Offers a variety of civil legal assistance and advocacy for those in need, including victims of domestic violence, tenants facing eviction, and seniors facing unscrupulous creditors.
- Encourages a supportive teamwork environment and work-life balance.
- Equal opportunity employer, including supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans.
- For more information, visit .

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Comprehensive health/dental/life insurance, 401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans, generous paid time-off, flexible hybrid remote work schedules, in-house trainings for CLE credit, access to federal loan forgiveness programs

Spanish (preferred)

Legal advocacy, written and oral communication, Spanish language (preferred), teamwork, work-life balance, federal loan forgiveness programs

Juris Doctor degree

Submit resume and cover letter to with "Education Law Attorney" in the subject line

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree, admission to the New Jersey bar

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