Pay: $80000.00 - $160000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected education law practice representing schools and educational institutions in meaningful high-impact legal matters.
• Handle sophisticated special education cases with direct client interaction and courtroom experience.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative team-oriented environment with strong mentorship.
• Build long-term expertise in a highly specialized and growing area of law.
• Enjoy excellent benefits 401(k) with matching comprehensive insurance coverage and discretionary bonus opportunities.
• Gain exposure to complex litigation administrative hearings policy issues and school board matters.

Location: Exton Pennsylvania Primarily on-site to encourage collaboration and mentorship with potential for hybrid or remote flexibility after an initial in-office period based on performance and business needs.

Note: Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the Pennsylvania Bar and have direct experience handling special education matters for schools or educational institutions.

About Us

We are a well-established law firm dedicated to serving educational institutions businesses and organizations with practical legal solutions and exceptional client service. Our team values collaboration integrity and professional growth while handling sophisticated legal matters that make a meaningful impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent school districts charter schools and educational institutions in special education and student-related legal matters.
• Attend due process hearings appeals mediations manifestation determination reviews and resolution sessions.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings motions correspondence settlement agreements and legal memoranda.
• Advise clients on compliance with federal and state education laws and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Prepare witnesses and manage witness interviews.
• Attend board meetings administrative proceedings and client meetings.
• Manage multiple active matters while providing responsive client service.
• Collaborate with attorneys across education and litigation matters as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Pennsylvania Bar license in good standing.
• 2 years of special education law experience preferred; candidates with exceptional credentials and additional experience will also be considered.
• Experience representing schools or educational institutions in special education matters.
• Strong legal writing research advocacy and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and case management abilities.
• Superior academic credentials.
• Collaborative client-focused professional.
• In-house and solo practitioners with relevant experience are encouraged to apply.

Why You Will Love Working Here

Youll join a close-knit legal team where your work has a direct impact on schools educators and students. We offer meaningful responsibility strong mentorship high-quality legal work excellent benefits opportunities for long-term career growth and a collaborative culture that values professionalism innovation and teamwork.

JPC-1649

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: PA bar license. 2 yrs of special education law.

• Required Years as Associate:
  • 3

Additional context: Relocation- Open to relocation; relocation expenses not provided. Packages - No relocation package.

Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 3 to 5 years: $80000 to $110000
• 5 to 7 years: $110000 to $135000
• 7 years: $135000 to $160000

Submission Email: Kevin and cc Melissa - ;

Quick Recruiter Reference

Education law firm representing schools and educational institutions throughout Pennsylvania seeking a PA-barred Special Education Attorney with hearing and litigation experience. Excellent growth opportunity collaborative culture and strong benefits.

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New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Special Education Associate Attorney
• Location: Exton PA
• On-site hybrid remote: On-site
• Experience: 2
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Special Education Attorney Education Law Attorney School Law Attorney Charter School Attorney Education Litigation Attorney Education Compliance Attorney
• of hires needed: 1