Education Legal Rights Attorney

Position Summary

In this position you will advocate for children suspected of having disabilities or who are already identified as having a disability. You will assist them in accessing appropriate educational services and public benefits. You will serve both community families and children in the foster care system. The ideal candidate will have litigation experience, a background in children's law, education, psychology, the medical field, and/or related services.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the Florida State Bar
• Experience serving low-income communities preferred but not required
• A demonstrable awareness and sensitivity to the needs of the populations we serve is necessary
• Ability to work effectively with a large caseload and function professionally within a highly stressful environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently at times and also as an effective part of a team, including other attorneys, support staff, volunteers, and community partners
• Excellent written and communication skills
• The ability to speak more than one language is a plus.
• A willingness to, at times, work beyond a minimum seven-hour workday, including evenings and weekends