Associate Attorney in Education and School Law

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Education and School Law in Atlantic City, NJ. This role involves providing legal guidance to local school boards and representing them in various legal matters.

Duties

• Partner with local school boards to offer legal guidance and protection.
• Advise on staff relations, pupil rights, IDEA and Section 504 compliance, and more.
• Support clients in employment and environmental law areas.
• Conduct training sessions and attend school board meetings.
• Draft board contracts and other legal documents.
• Represent boards in litigation before New Jersey courts and agencies.

Requirements

• Admitted to the New Jersey Bar.
• Minimum of 1-year legal practice in education law preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of New Jersey Education laws.
• Demonstrated skills in advocacy, mediation, and interviewing.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant software.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to the New Jersey Bar.

Skills

• Advocacy and mediation.
• Analytical and problem-solving.
• Organizational and detail-oriented.
• Communication, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Not specified.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306