Vacancy Details
Position Type: |
Administrative and Central Office |
Office Title/Functional Title: |
Special Education Unit - Appeals Attorney (Level 3) - 23202 |
Civil Service Title: |
Agency Attorney OJ/MBF |
Level: |
L3 |
Division/Office: |
Office of the General Counsel |
Borough: |
Brooklyn |
Posting End Date: |
12/31/2025 |
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Description: |
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Special Education Appeals Unit Managing Attorney, with latitude for independent judgment and decision-making, the Special Education Unit Appeal Attorney engages in difficult and complex legal work and supervisory review of work products which have significant financial, procedural, or policy consequences. Performs related work.
Reports to: Special Education Appeals Unit Managing Attorney
Direct Reports: SEU Attorneys and Special Education Community Associates
Key Relationships: Works closely with the Special Education staff, including the Special Education Office, Committees on Special Education, the Office of School Support, and the staff in the Office of Legal Services and the Office of Corporation Counsel.
Responsibilities
Level 3 Assignment
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
Admission to the New York State Bar AND three (3) years of progressively responsible United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.
NOTE: Selected candidates must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment.
Preferred
Salary: $106,607 - $111,107 (Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.) Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding. * New York City Residency is NOT Required * We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply. |
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER |
DOE Non- Discrimination Policy |
Public Service Loan Forgiveness |
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/. |