Associate Attorney

About the role

The attorney will handle a high volume of cases, conduct client intakes, draft due process complaints and litigate cases at the administrative level. Intensive training will be provided (which will be conducted on site in Auburn, NY).

Responsibilities

• Handle a high volume of cases
• Conduct client intakes
• Draft due process complaints
• Litigate cases at the administrative level
• Manage a full caseload effectively and efficiently
• Think critically and creatively
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Manage an online system for monitoring work

Requirements

• New York State Bar Admission
• Positive work history demonstrating a commitment to past employment
• Strong English language skills orally and in writing and research skills
• Demonstrated interest or experience in litigation
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, public speaking skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills and competency, especially Microsoft Office and Lexus-Nexus
• Professional attitude and strong personal ethics
• Ability to work independently and/or with a team of attorneys to develop case strategies
• Adaptability and attention to detail

Qualifications

• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, public speaking skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage a full caseload effectively and efficiently
• Strong computer skills and competency, especially Microsoft Office and Lexus-Nexus
• Professional attitude and strong personal ethics
• Ability to work independently and/or with a team of attorneys to develop case strategies
• Adaptability and attention to detail

Skills

• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal, public speaking skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage a full caseload effectively and efficiently
• Strong computer skills and competency, especially Microsoft Office and Lexus-Nexus
• Professional attitude and strong personal ethics
• Ability to work independently and/or with a team of attorneys to develop case strategies
• Adaptability and attention to detail

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Performance bonus

Pay

$65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Schedule

8 hour days and as work demands

Work Location

Remote/computer monitored; We will consider the eventual application for H-1B visa for foreign employees, and if visa obtained, work site is Auburn, NY.

Help for Special Education and Special Needs Planning

Our Special Education Law Firm provides comprehensive legal services to families of loved ones with special needs including:

• Special Education Litigation
• Special Needs Estate Planning
• Guardianship
• Special Needs Trust Administration
• Medicaid Fair Hearings