About the role#
The Implementation Unit Legal Intern supports the Office of the General Counsel within NYC Public Schools. This position focuses on the timely implementation of impartial hearing orders and pendency entitlements. You will work under the direction of a Senior Policy Advisor to ensure the agency meets its obligations for service delivery and payments. This role involves interpreting legal decisions, managing data, and ensuring compliance with special education mandates.
What you'll do#
- Perform legal research on cases, opinions, and policy guidance.
- Review and summarize audits and court reports related to impartial hearing orders.
- Draft response letters for SEQA complaints, CAPs, FOIL requests, and student record requests.
- Assist with monitoring workflow and preparing internal reports.
- Review case records and reports for appeals to the New York State Office of State Review and federal court.
- Research state and federal case law to determine compliance implications.
- Draft legal memoranda summarizing case history and providing recommendations.
- Attend court hearings to support Agency Attorneys and the New York City Law Department.
- Prepare for hearings by reviewing documents, transcripts, and exhibits.
- Analyze proposed City, State, and Federal regulation changes.
- Evaluate existing administrative processes and create training guides or reference materials.
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 communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to interpret complex laws and regulations.
- Clear and concise writing skills.
- Efficient legal research abilities.
Location & details#
- Location: Brooklyn, New York.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $78,195 - $82,558.
- Term: This position has a maximum two-year term.
- Status: Full-time, paid.
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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