The Role
Advocates for children with suspected or identified disabilities under IDEA and Florida law. Represents community families and foster children, manages a substantial caseload, conducts legal research, prepares cases, and handles advocacy and litigation. Collaborates with attorneys, support staff, agencies, and educational institutions while communicating effectively with clients and stakeholders. Occasional evening and weekend availability may be required.
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**EDUCATION LEGAL RIGHTS ATTORNEY - Broward County, FL ** Position Summary
We are is seeking a dedicated and passionate Education Legal Rights Attorney to join its team. This full-time position focuses on advocating for children suspected of having disabilities, as well as those already identified as having disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and applicable Florida laws.
The attorney will represent both community families and children involved in the foster care system, helping ensure they receive the educational services, accommodations, and support they are entitled to under the law.
The ideal candidate will have litigation experience and a background in children's law, education, psychology, the medical field, or related disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
• Advocate for children who may require special education services and accommodations.
• Represent children identified as having disabilities under federal IDEA regulations and state laws.
• Serve and support community families as well as children within the foster care system.
• Manage a substantial caseload while maintaining professionalism in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Conduct legal research, case preparation, advocacy, and litigation activities as required.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, support staff, volunteers, community organizations, and partner agencies.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and educational institutions.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and effective time management.
**Qualifications **
1. Required
2. Active membership in the Florida Bar.
3. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
4. Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
5. Ability to manage a large caseload effectively.
6. Ability to work independently while also contributing as a collaborative team member.
7. Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations.
8. Ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations.
Preferred
• Experience serving low-income communities.
• Prior litigation experience.
• Fluency in more than one language.
• Experience or academic background in:
• Children's Law
• Education
• Psychology
• Medical Services
• Disability-Related or Educational Support Services
• Additional Expectations
• Willingness to work beyond the standard seven-hour workday when necessary.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend commitments.
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Skills Required
- Active membership in the Florida Bar
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
- Ability to manage a large caseload effectively
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Sensitivity to and understanding of underserved and vulnerable populations
- Ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations
- Experience serving low-income communities
- Prior litigation experience
- Fluency in more than one language
- Experience or academic background in children's law, education, psychology, medical services, disability-related services, or educational support services
- Willingness to work beyond the standard seven-hour workday when necessary
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend commitments
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