What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Attorney position at The Law Office of Steven Alizio, PLLC?
The Law Office of Steven Alizio, PLLC is looking to higher an attorney experienced in practicing special education law in NYC.
Required Experience:
*At least 3 years practicing special education law in NYC
*Experience managing cases and representing clients at hearings with minimal supervision
Preferred Experience:
*Recovering attorneys’ fees in federal court
*Appellate work at the SRO and federal levels
Compensation:
*Very competitive and commensurate with experience. Generous medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine benefits--as well as 401(k) matching.
NOTE: $125k is the starting base salary for a full-time attorney with 3 years of experience practicing special education law in NYC; attorneys with more experience practicing special education law in NYC are eligible for a higher base salary of up to $180k for the first year with the firm. There is room for growth well above $180k--and eventual partnership--for very experienced special education attorneys that prove themselves at the firm.
Hybrid Work:
*Full-time attorneys work in-person at our office in the financial district 1-2 times per week (Tuesdays and some Thursdays) and remotely the other days.
About the firm:
The Law Office of Steven Alizio, PLLC is dedicated to ensuring that students with disabilities receive appropriate educational services and placements. We are committed to making special education legal services accessible to all, and therefore represent families using a flat-rate sliding scale based on each family’s income. It is also part of our mission to disperse knowledge of parental rights associated with special education law. We are an active member in the New York City disability advocacy community, and proudly spearhead Know Your Rights Conferences.
Salary : $180,000