Education & School Law Attorney

Overview Full Time or Part Time Position

Long Island Advocacy (LIAC) is an established nonprofit organization that provides education advocacy and legal support to students attending school on Long Island. Our staff works together to advocate for the rights of all students regardless of disability, gender, legal status or participation in the juvenile justice system.

LIAC is seeking a staff attorney that will be part of a team supporting youth in Nassau County dealing with challenging behaviors and Code of Conduct violations at school. This staff attorney will also provide legal and/or technical assistance to families who meet criteria of the Long Island Advocacy Center.

Responsibilities Provide legal guidance to education advocates.

Participate and assist in intakes over the phone and in person.

Collaborate with staff in the analysis and creation of legal strategies.

Contribute to the creation of policies and strategies for Long Island Advocacy Center.

Prepare trainings and materials to present to families and staff working with LIAC programs.

Spanish language skills (preferred).

Experience working with diverse communities (preferred).

Experience working with children (preferred).

Knowledge of Education Law including IDEA (preferred).

Must be ready to grow and learn with Long Island Advocacy Center work.

Benefits Benefits include generous sick and vacation time, 403(b), health insurance, collaborative work environment.

Staff Attorney.

LIAC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. J-18808-Ljbffr Long Island Advocacy Center