Litigation Attorney - Broward County, FL.

Distro
Plantation, FL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with litigation experience and a background in children's law working in the education and advocacy domain.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with litigation experience in children's rights and education law
    — “Litigation experience and a background in children's law, education, psychology, the medical field, or related disciplines”
  • Individuals dedicated to advocacy for vulnerable populations in Florida
    — “creating meaningful change in your community”

Things to consider

  • This role demands a full-time commitment with no mention of remote flexibility
    — “full-time position”
  • The caseload is likely high-volume and may require long-term dedication
    — “Ability to manage a large caseload effectively”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in advocating for children with disabilities under IDEA
    — “advocating for children suspected of having disabilities”
  • Emphasize demonstrated understanding of underserved communities in your work history
    — “Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the needs of underserved and vulnerable populations”
  • Showcase strong communication and organizational skills through case management examples
    — “Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Represented families and children in educational rights cases
Typical background
Active membership in the Florida Bar

Skills & requirements

Required

LitigationChildren's LawEducation LawDisabilities LawFoster Care LawCase ManagementCommunicationOrganizationTeamwork

Preferred

Experience In Children's RightsExperience In Education

Stack & domain

LitigationChildren's LawEducation LawDisabilities LawFoster CareIDEAFla. LawsWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCase ManagementTeamworkProfessionalismLeadershipCommunicationProblem-solvingAttention To DetailLegalEducationDisabilities

About the role

Original posting from Distro via Lever

Are you passionate about protecting educational rights, and creating meaningful change in your community? We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Litigation 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.

Qualifications • 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.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in learning more about, apply today!🚀

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Source: Distro careers (Lever)

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