Special Education Attorney

Required Experience:

*At least 1 year practicing special education law in NYC

*Experience managing cases and representing clients at hearings with minimal supervision

Compensation:

*Very competitive and commensurate with experience. Generous medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine benefits--as well as 401(k) matching.

NOTE: $100k is the starting base salary for a full-time attorney with 1 year 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.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least one year of experience practicing special education law?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10004