Special Education Attorney

The Law Office of Steven Alizio, PLLC is looking to higher an attorney experienced in practicing special education law in NYC.

Required Experience:

*At least 3 years practicing special education law in NYC

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

Preferred Experience:

*Recovering attorneys’ fees in federal court

*Appellate work at the SRO and federal levels

Compensation:

*Very competitive and commensurate with experience. Generous medical, dental, vision, and telemedicine benefits--as well as 401(k) matching. ($135k is the starting base salary for a full-time attorney with 3-4 years 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).

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $135,000.00 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

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY 10004