Education Legal Rights Attorney

Distro
Florida, US
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for attorneys with litigation experience and a background in children's law who advocate for underserved populations in Florida's education system.

Best fit for

  • Attorneys with litigation experience and an academic or professional background in children's law or disability advocacy
    — “prior litigation experience. Experience or academic background in: Children's Law”
  • Candidates who have worked with vulnerable populations and can manage high-pressure, high-volume workloads
    — “Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations.”
  • Legal professionals with fluency in multiple languages and a commitment to community-based advocacy
    — “Fluency in more than one language.”

Things to consider

  • The role may require extended hours beyond the standard workday and occasional weekend availability
    — “Willingness to work beyond the standard seven-hour workday when necessary.”
  • Candidates must be actively licensed in the Florida Bar and be prepared for a demanding caseload
    — “Active membership in the Florida Bar.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience representing children in special education or foster care settings in your resume and interviews
    — “Represent children identified as having disabilities under federal IDEA regulations and state laws.”
  • Highlight your ability to work independently and collaboratively with community organizations and partner agencies
    — “Work collaboratively with attorneys, support staff, volunteers, community organizations, and partner agencies.”
  • Demonstrate your organizational and time-management skills through specific examples of managing large caseloads
    — “Ability to manage a large caseload effectively.”
  • Showcase your communication skills with clients and educational institutions through your professional history
    — “Maintain effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and educational institutions.”
  • Include any experience or training related to psychology, medical services, or disability advocacy
    — “Experience or academic background in: Psychology. Medical Services. Disability-Related or Educational Support Services.”
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What success looks like

  • Advocate for children with disabilities
  • Manage a substantial caseload
  • Collaborate with support staff and community organizations
Typical background
LawChildren's LawEducation Law

Skills & requirements

Required

Litigation ExperienceChildren's LawEducation LawDisability Law

Preferred

Experience Serving Low-income CommunitiesFluency In Multiple Languages

Stack & domain

LitigationLegal ResearchCase PreparationAdvocacyCommunicationCollaborationTeamworkTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsChildren's LawEducationPsychologyMedical ServicesDisability-related Services

About the role

Original posting from Distro via Lever

**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 **

  • 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 while also contributing as a collaborative team member.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations.
  • 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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Source: Distro careers (Lever)

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