[Remote] Remote Staff Attorney (ID# 4282)
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The TemPositions Group of Companies is seeking dedicated attorneys for a prestigious government agency addressing special education claims in New York City. As a Hearing Representative, you will manage a high volume of cases and represent clients throughout the special education claims process, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Responsibilities • Case Management: Manage a high-volume caseload of 100–200 special education claims, ensuring timely and effective handling • Representation: 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 • Administrative Process: Navigate procedural requirements and ensure compliance with federal and state education laws and regulations • Documentation: Prepare and review all necessary filings, agreements, and reports with accuracy and thoroughness • Settlement Negotiation: Work with parents, public advocacy groups, and opposing counsel to reach fair resolutions while negotiating claims for attorney’s fees • Training and Collaboration: Collaborate with special education specialists, technical experts, and attorneys; provide training to field staff and clinical staff on compliance with education laws • Research and Compliance: 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 • The TemPositions Group of Companies is a staffing and recruiting company providing temporary, contract, and direct hire staffing solutions. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job