About the role#
The Agency Attorney Interne for the Enhanced Rate Equitable Services Unit performs legal work under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, New York State Education Law, and related regulations. Working under the supervision of a Senior Advisor, you will support the processing of enhanced rate equitable services requests and manage responses to inquiries from the New York State Education Department. This role involves ensuring the legal mandate for equitable services is met while supporting the broader goals of the Office of the General Counsel.
What you'll do#
- Process enhanced rate equitable services requests and draft responses to filers and state inquiries.
- Receive, file, and review determinations regarding these requests.
- Support administrative staff on legal matters involving the IDEA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and local regulations.
- Draft letters and memos to the New York State Education Department.
- Monitor workflow to ensure compliance with deadlines and prepare reports.
- Analyze requests, complaints, and dispositions to identify trends.
- Review administrative processes and create technical guides for office use.
- Perform legal research.
- Assist leadership in providing trainings on the enhanced rate equitable services process.
What you'll need#
- Graduation from an accredited United States law school or admission to the New York State Bar.
- Two years of relevant work experience.
- Strong written and spoken communication skills.
- Ability to understand and interpret complex laws and regulations.
- Clear, concise writing ability.
- Efficient legal research skills.
Location & details#
- Location: Brooklyn, New York.
- Salary: $78,195 to $82,558 per year.
- Term: This position has a maximum two-year term.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
About NYC Public Schools
NYC Public Schools operates the largest public school system in the United States. The organization serves approximately 1 million students across more than 1,600 schools in all five boroughs of New York City. A workforce of over 75,000 teachers and thousands of support staff, administrators, and central office professionals manage the daily operations. The system is a government agency based in New York, NY.
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