Join a prestigious government agency in a thrilling long-term remote role! Our client is on the lookout for contract attorneys who are barred and in good standing in any state, equipped with a minimum of 1+ years of litigation experience.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and spearhead complex cases that involve significant legal precedents, intricate determinations of law and fact, or critical legal, policy, or financial implications.
• Assess the advisability of presenting witnesses and the admissibility of evidence, while developing robust legal strategies.
• Negotiate settlements for special education claims, ensuring fair and equitable outcomes.
• Prepare and articulate arguments for challenging cases and appeals in various administrative tribunals.
• Review, refine, and endorse agreements crafted by fellow attorneys.
• Evaluate the strengths of impartial hearing cases and analyze plaintiffs’ demands for appropriateness.
• Guide pertinent offices on their responsibilities towards parents and students concerning impartial hearing orders.
• Analyze internal settlement recommendations to enhance decision-making processes.
• Gather necessary evidence and support research on relevant issues.
• Participate in pre-hearing conferences and review administrative decisions as part of the process.
• Conduct in-depth research on state and federal case law and its impact on settlement negotiations.
• Collaborate with public advocacy groups, parents, and private attorneys to achieve mutually beneficial settlements.
• Review, modify, and sanction stipulations of settlements.
• Evaluate and negotiate claims for attorney’s fees to ensure equitable compensation.
• Prepare preliminary reports, statistical analyses, and strategic recommendations related to cases.
• Scrutinize and endorse requests for pendency, ensuring compliance and accuracy.

What You Need to Succeed

• Must be barred in any state and maintain good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in litigation and settlement negotiations.
• Strong legal research capabilities to support case strategies.

Compensation Details

With 1 to 7 years of experience (barred and in good standing), enjoy a remote rate of $41.75/hour.

For those with 7+ years of experience (barred and in good standing), the remote rate is $43.75/hour.

To apply, please submit your resume to us. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We follow all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws and strictly prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable laws. We encourage applications from members of minority groups and women.