Embark on an exciting long-term remote opportunity with a renowned government agency! Our client is on the lookout for skilled contract attorneys who are barred and in good standing in any state, possessing a minimum of 1+ years of litigation experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and trial of complex cases that set significant precedents and involve intricate legal and factual issues, having profound legal, policy, or financial implications.
• Evaluate the merits of presenting witnesses and assess the admissibility of evidence, contributing to strategic legal decisions.
• Negotiate and manage settlements for specialized education claims to ensure fair outcomes.
• Draft and present challenging cases and appeals in administrative hearings.
• Review, revise, and provide approval for agreements drafted by fellow attorneys.
• Assess the strength of impartial hearing cases and scrutinize the validity of plaintiffs’ demands.
• Guide relevant departments on their responsibilities to students and parents as mandated by impartial hearing orders.
• Evaluate internal settlement recommendations for strategic alignment.
• Collect evidence and assist in in-depth issue research.
• Represent at pre-hearing conferences and critically review administrative judgments.
• Conduct thorough research on state and federal case law and its relevance for settlement discussions.
• Collaborate with public advocacy organizations, parents, and private legal counsel to reach mutually beneficial resolutions.
• Review, edit, and endorse settlement stipulations to ensure compliance and fairness.
• Negotiate attorney’s fee claims to secure appropriate compensation.
• Compile preliminary reports, statistical analyses, and recommendations regarding case matters.
• Oversee, review, and authorize requests for pendency to maintain progress on cases.

Required Qualifications

• Active bar membership in any state with good standing.
• Experience in litigation and the negotiation of settlements.
• Proficient in legal research with a focus on efficiency.

Compensation Structure

For attorneys with 1 to 7 years of experience (barred and in good standing):

Remote Rate: $39.00/hour

For attorneys with 7 or more years of experience (barred and in good standing):

Remote Rate: $41.00/hour

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resumes.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and adhere to all pertinent federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Discrimination against employees, applicants, or any protected individual based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, age, disability (physical or mental), perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by law is strictly prohibited. We especially welcome applications from individuals belonging to minority groups and women.