Associate Attorney - Special Education

Summary

Company Description

Guercio & Guercio, LLP is one of New York's leading school law firms, providing general counsel, labor and employment, special education, and litigation services to public school districts, BOCES, and municipal agencies across the state. We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Special Education practice group.

Role Description

We are looking for an associate with 1–3 years of experience to support our special education law practice, including IDEA compliance, impartial hearings, and related administrative and appellate matters on behalf of school district clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable in a fast-paced litigation environment, and motivated to build deep subject-matter expertise in one of the most dynamic areas of education law.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and hearing exhibits
• Conduct legal research and analysis on special education, FAPE, and related compliance issues
• Advise district clients on CSE/CPSE process, IEP development, and related service obligations
• Represent school district clients and private NYC clients in impartial hearings under the IDEA and New York Education Law
• Assist with appeals to the Office of State Review and federal court as needed
• Communicate directly with district administrators, committee chairpersons, and related service providers

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.
• 1–3 years of legal experience
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage a hearing-driven caseload independently and meet firm deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working directly with school district clients
• Ability and willingness to travel across the state to clients' sites and hearing locations. Access to reliable transportation is required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Starting salary, commensurate with experience, is expected to range from $90,000 to $110,000.

Job Description

Company Description

Guercio & Guercio, LLP is one of New York's leading school law firms, providing general counsel, labor and employment, special education, and litigation services to public school districts, BOCES, and municipal agencies across the state. We are seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Special Education practice group.

Role Description

We are looking for an associate with 1–3 years of experience to support our special education law practice, including IDEA compliance, impartial hearings, and related administrative and appellate matters on behalf of school district clients. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable in a fast-paced litigation environment, and motivated to build deep subject-matter expertise in one of the most dynamic areas of education law.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and hearing exhibits
• Conduct legal research and analysis on special education, FAPE, and related compliance issues
• Advise district clients on CSE/CPSE process, IEP development, and related service obligations
• Represent school district clients and private NYC clients in impartial hearings under the IDEA and New York Education Law
• Assist with appeals to the Office of State Review and federal court as needed
• Communicate directly with district administrators, committee chairpersons, and related service providers

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and admission to the New York State Bar.
• 1–3 years of legal experience
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage a hearing-driven caseload independently and meet firm deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working directly with school district clients
• Ability and willingness to travel across the state to clients' sites and hearing locations. Access to reliable transportation is required.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Starting salary, commensurate with experience, is expected to range from $90,000 to $110,000.