Job description
Position Title: Connecticut Attorney / Change Agent – Full-time position to change the world for the millions of American families who have a child who is not receiving special education services they are entitled to due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Chief of Staff of The Brain Injury Rights Group, the duties of the CT Attorney will include legal advocacy efforts in their local jurisdiction of practice in connection with our efforts related to special education and education reform. For more information, please visit www.ReOpenClass.com.
Reports to: Chief of Staff of Brain Injury Rights Group
Location: Some remote and also at NYC headquarters
Key Relationships: The Attorney works closely with the legal staff and parents.
Responsibilities
· Will be primarily responsible for managing a caseload involving special education due process hearings before an administrative law judge (most cases are being conducted telephonically during Covid-19 pandemic)
· Will receive considerable assistance, guidance and support both from a legal and administrative perspective
· Will be responsible for traveling throughout CT making presentations to small and large groups to educate the public about the rights of parents
Required Qualifications
- Admission to Connecticut State Bar AND three (3) years of progressively responsible United States legal experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking
- Ability to understand provisions of applicable laws and regulations
- Litigation experience
- Settlement experience
- Efficient legal research skills
- Ability to conduct research and analyses of pertinent legal authority
- Ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions
- Ability to work independently with appropriate supervision
- MUST HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR!
NOTE: Selected candidates must remain members of the Connecticut State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment.
Desirable Qualifications
- Admitted to practice in federal court.
- Experience in client representation, particularly in public interest and civil rights law.
Compensation: Competitive, based on experience
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants must provide a cover letter (including compensation requirements) and a recent CV (resume).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
This position is mostly working remotely.
Application Question(s):
- Are you CURRENTLY admitted to practice in any federal jurisdiction(s)? If so, please list:
- Are you CURRENTLY admitted to practice in any other state(s)? If so, please list:
- Please provide a link to the worst story you have read about the teachers union preventing schools from reopening anywhere in the U.S.?
Experience:
- SENSE OF HUMOR: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Admission to Connecticut Bar (Required)
- Admission to NYS or MA Bar (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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