Description:
Role DescriptionWe are seeking an associate attorney with 3 years of experience to join the School Law Team of our Local Government Practice in Chicago. The role focuses on education-related legal matters and requires strong legal judgment, writing, analysis, and interpersonal skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct impartial fact-finding reviews, including record review, witness interviews, legal analysis, and written findings.
- Advise on investigative procedures and legal requirements.
- Manage matters independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively with clients, families, school personnel, and other stakeholders.
Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, admission in good standing, and at least three years of post-law-school legal experience.
- Active Illinois bar license.
- Strong knowledge of federal and state special education mandates, including IDEA and Section 504.
- Excellent legal writing, research, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently, and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Experience:
- Experience with school-based, special education, civil rights, compliance, or other fact-finding investigations.
- Experience advising educational institutions or parents/families on special education matters and dispute-resolution processes.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional writing, organizational, and advocacy skills
