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Hearing Representative - Special Education Claims

Background on the Project:

A prestigious government agency is addressing the backlog of special education claims in New York City to ensure timely and fair resolution of disputes between parents and the city regarding educational plans for children with special needs. Recent rulings have emphasized the need for faster resolution of these claims and improvements in special education services and payment processes. This initiative requires dedicated attorneys to join the team and play a critical role in managing a high volume of cases and driving claims through the administrative process.

Role Overview:

Our client is seeking contract attorneys barred and in good standing in any state with 1+ years of litigation experience to Work Remotely on a 1 plus year assignment. As a Hearing Representative, you will represent our client throughout the entire special education claims process—from intake to resolution or settlement.

Pay Rates:

• 1 to 7 years of experience: $41.75/hour
• 7+ years of experience: $43.75/hour

Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Manage a high-volume caseload of 100–200 special education claims, ensuring timely and effective handling.
• Representation: Prepare for and/or litigate complex cases involving significant legal precedents, policy implications, or financial impact. Represent the agency in administrative hearings, pre-hearing conferences, and settlement negotiations.
• Administrative Process: Navigate procedural requirements and ensure compliance with federal and state education laws and regulations.
• Documentation: Prepare and review all necessary filings, agreements, and reports with accuracy and thoroughness.
• Settlement Negotiation: Work with parents, public advocacy groups, and opposing counsel to reach fair resolutions while negotiating claims for attorney’s fees.
• Training and Collaboration: Collaborate with special education specialists, technical experts, and attorneys; provide training to field staff and clinical staff on compliance with education laws.
• Research and Compliance: Analyze case law, gather evidence, and evaluate settlement demands. Provide guidance on compliance obligations to parents and students under hearing orders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bar Admission: Active bar license in good standing in any U.S. state.
• Litigation Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of recent litigation experience (more preferred).
• Tech Savvy: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to troubleshoot basic technical issues.
• Caseload Management: Proven ability to manage 100–200 cases concurrently.
• Timekeeping: Ability to log activities in 15-minute increments throughout the workday.
• Remote Work Skills: Dedicated workspace, reliable Wi-Fi, and comfort with virtual tools like Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness to accommodate early morning hearings and work within Eastern Time Zone hours (7 AM–7 PM).
• Preferred Experience: Administrative Law, IEP/Special Education, Experience working for a government agency, Public Interest work, Settlement experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of 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 federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Prominent national firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney for their expanding federal Workers' Compensation Defense practice. You will assist with litigating complex cases under the Defense Base Act (DBA). Prior Workers' Compensation or DBA experience is NOT required.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team that offers growth and a flexible work culture with fully remote/hybrid options. This role can be based in any of their NY Metro offices: NYC, Long Island or Westchester. Fully remote option is available.

Ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of litigation experience, Civil or Criminal, either Plaintiffs' or Defense side and have prior experience in one or more of the following: Trial prep, court appearances, discovery, analyzing medical records, taken or assisted with depositions.

Responsibilities:

• File review and legal analysis of workers’ compensation claims
• Regularly represent clients at depositions and hearings
• Manage cases from start to finish

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in any U.S. State
• 2-4 years' experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Base salary up to 140k (DOE) + Generous Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits Package + Fully Remote/Hybrid

Please email resume to

Lexitas Legal has an Amlaw 100 firm seeking a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, as a Complex Litigation Associate Attorney position in their East Meadow, Long Island Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

The Litigation Associate Attorney will join a team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment. This role is ideal for a litigator who is ready to deepen their expertise in litigation while working with a leading defense firm that handles complex, high-profile cases nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Proactively handle a litigation caseload from beginning to end, under the supervision and guidance of senior attorney
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, trials and mediations
• Draft case analysis reports to clients with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of New York
• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Product liability, toxic torts, or complex tort defense, preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Legal project management experience is helpful

Base is $135K-$190K+ DOE plus bonus!

Lexitas prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

EOE Employer/Vet/Disabled

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Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Insurance Coverage Associate Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance coverage or similar insurance-related work.

This position requires a high level of motivation, flexibility, initiative, and the ability to manage a caseload from beginning to end. The ideal candidate should demonstrate good judgment, strong and professional communication skills, and a friendly, outgoing demeanor. While the candidate will primarily work from the New Jersey office, they will also interact with and support matters across the firm’s footprint. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys seeking to advance their careers in a supportive and collaborative environment of highly responsive partners, associates, and legal staff.

Responsibilities include:

• Analyzing insurance and reinsurance policies and drafting detailed coverage opinions.
• Reviewing complex insurance contracts and assessing related legal issues.
• Communicating with clients to provide clear and strategic coverage recommendations.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery documents.
• Managing litigation caseloads, including depositions, court appearances, and motion practice, both independently and under supervision.
• Performing in-depth legal research and responding to regulatory inquiries.
• Maintaining strong client relationships by adhering to client guidelines and delivering exceptional service.
• Accurately recording and maintaining billable hours while ensuring all deadlines are met.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Admission to practice in the State of New York is required.
• Federal Court experience is a plus.
• At least 5 years of experience in insurance coverage or related fields (e.g., reinsurance, regulatory).
• Exceptional writing, research, and analytical skills, with a commitment to delivering error-free work.
• Experience with written discovery, motion practice, depositions, and trial preparation.
• Insurance defense experience is a plus.

At Gerber Ciano Kelly Brady, we cultivate a working environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. We are committed to reducing costs and minimizing our environmental footprint through virtual integration and innovative approaches to legal practice. Our team is composed of diverse individuals from a wide range of socio-economic, cultural, geographic, and educational backgrounds, enabling us to bring varied perspectives to our clients’ needs.

Compensation and Benefits:

Salary is commensurate with experience and skill set. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401(k), flexible work options, and paid time off.

For New York City Applicants:

Salary range: $35.00–$70.00/hour ($72,800.00–$145,600.00), plus eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus. The actual salary offered will depend on the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Our client, a well-regarded regional defense firm, is seeking a General Liability Counsel to join their Westchester, NY team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ of general liability or insurance defense related litigation experience.

Competitive base salary 150k to 175k+, bonus and benefits.

This is a hybrid remote position, 2/3 days in office, 2/3 days remote per week.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in NY.

Resumes may be sent to

Our client, a well-regarded regional defense firm, is seeking a General Liability Trial Attorney to join their Westchester, NY team. The ideal candidate will have 10+ of general liability or construction litigation experience. Candidates should have 1st or 2nd chair jury trial defense experience. Team lead experience is preferred, not required.

Competitive base salary 170k to 190k, bonus and benefits.

This is a hybrid remote position, 2/3 days in office, 2/3 days remote per week.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in NY.

Resumes may be sent to

Sophisticated law firm with offices in Long Island, Brooklyn and New Jersey with diverse practice groups including Litigation, Real Estate and Corporate is actively recruiting mid-level associates (5+ years’ experience) for its Litigation practice group.

Associates with experience in commercial litigation or bankruptcy should apply.

The right candidate desires to continue his/her professional and financial success with a better work life balance and minimal commute.

Come work with big firm trained lawyers from top law schools handling sophisticated large litigation matters in diverse industries.

Our clients are institutional, private equity and high net worth entities and businesses that acquire, operate, finance, divest, develop, and lease real estate, healthcare, and financial assets across the US.

Competitive market salary commensurate with experience.

Salary range $180,000-$270,000.

Please email resume to

We look forward to hearing from you!

Our Client: A full-service law firm in western Nassau County, Long Island (close to LIRR stations) with 20 attorneys is hiring an Associate Attorney, Trusts & Estates. The firm Partners are committed to a limit of 1600 billable hours / year to prioritize personal well-being, and better manage life's demands outside of work. A special opportunity to work in Nassau County, Long Island with sophisticated firm clients, resolving complex T&E matters, and employing T&E strategies equally as complex and sophisticated as at larger firms, but with a ‘smaller-firm’ feel, more collaboration and ease to share knowledge, flexibility, and colleague familiarity, as well as an opportunity for tremendous growth that often surpasses larger firms.

The firm’s T&E clients typically include high-net-worth families and individuals, business owners, investors, and company executives. Candidates should have experience and be comfortable working with clients having an estate value in excess of $5M.

Candidate must have at least 4+ years of complex Trusts & Estates experience, including strong tax planning. Joining the firm with a ‘book of business’ is NOT required, but a plus.

Location: The Long Island office is close to a LIRR train station for those living west or north of Long Island.

Commute: The work is ON SITE in the firm's Long Island office for the most part, with some flex to work in the firm's Manhattan or NJ office now & then, or sporadically on a remote basis as needed.

Salary: Up to about $175k, plus bonus, plus origination fees / commissions for any existing book of business brought into the firm and for any new business brought into the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare wills, annuities, trust documents, etc.
• Perform estate & trust planning; prepare and review domestic and international estate planning strategies and documents.
• Trust work includes grantor trusts (annuity trusts and interest partnerships), revocable and irrevocable trusts, charitable trusts, dynasty trusts, etc.
• Assist clients with preserving their wealth and administering estates and trusts.
• Protect and prevent client estate or trust assets from unauthorized or improper use, waste, or depletion for taxes or long-term care costs and to creditors.
• Work with clients to plan for taxes including estate, gift, generation-skipping transfer taxes, personal, etc. as well as gift and estate tax audits.
• Assist clients to plan for elder law issues, succession of businesses, related marital matters, and public benefits.
• Assist clients to plan, create and administer charitable giving and foundations.
• Assist with the probate process and administration of estates for trustees and executors.
• Effectively counsel clients in all aforementioned disciplines

Qualifications:

• At least 4+ years of strong, 'hands on' experience with Trusts & Estates matters, including complex matters, and strong estate tax planning.
• J.D.
• Licensed to practice law in NY State.
• Experience working with estates valued over $5 Million.

All replies and discussions are confidential. If qualified and interested, please email a MS Word version of your resume to David Rivard, Director of Recruiting, Executive Alliance, at

This client is NOT OPEN TO:

• Sponsoring those in the U.S. on a temporary visa / not authorized to work for U.S. employers
• Providing a relocation package for those living outside of a commuting area to Long Island

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Personal Injury Paralegal to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of litigation processes and have experience in personal injury law (at least 2 years of experience is required). This role is essential in supporting attorneys throughout the litigation process, ensuring that all legal documents are prepared accurately and timely, and maintaining effective communication with clients and other stakeholders.

Personal Injury Paralegal Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and depositions by organizing case files and evidence.

• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, motions, contracts, and discovery requests.

• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information to support case strategies.

• Manage case files using iManage or similar legal case management software.

• Maintain communication with clients regarding case updates, scheduling, and other inquiries while demonstrating excellent phone etiquette.

• Interview clients and witnesses to gather pertinent information for cases.

• Ensure compliance with tribal law regulations where applicable.

• Organize and maintain the law office's filing system, ensuring all documents are properly indexed and accessible.

• Must have Personal Injury Paralegal experience

Personal Injury Paralegal Experience

• Proven experience as a paralegal or in a similar legal administrative role.

• Familiarity personal injury law (2 years of experience is required).

• Proficient in legal case management software (experience with iManage is a plus).

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Must have Personal Injury Paralegal experience

The annual salary for this position is between 75-100k

Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company

Friedman Vartolo LLP is a fast-growing, New York-based law firm specializing in real estate and default services, with over 300 employees providing top-tier legal services to our clients in seven states. While our legal expertise sets us apart, it's our mindset that drives us forward. We bring a fresh, fast-paced energy that drives our momentum and shapes how we approach every challenge.

We are a company that chooses to dig deeper, solving problems at the root instead of settling for surface fixes. Here, there are no passengers because every individual adds value, owns outcomes, and moves the firm forward. With an underdog mentality, we embrace constant elevation, always sharpening, always climbing, and never coasting. When challenges come, we row together and lean in as one team to get the job done, no matter what.

The Position

Friedman Vartolo LLP is looking for an Executive Assistant to join the Office of General Counsel (OGC). In this role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the legal department, ensuring its smooth and efficient operation. Your responsibilities will include managing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle sensitive, confidential information with the utmost discretion.

This full-time, exempt position and is expected to work out of our Garden City office. The standard schedule is 38 hours per week, with hours from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday, and 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Fridays, with flexibility to work a hybrid-remote schedule after 90 days of successful employment in good-standing with the firm.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the OGC in managing their calendar, including scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, and prioritizing tasks.
• Prepare agendas, meeting materials, and presentations for board meetings, client consultations, and internal legal meetings.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the OGC, internal teams, external clients, and third-party vendors.
• Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and contracts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with firm policies.
• Maintain an organized filing system for both physical and digital documents, ensuring legal documents are readily accessible.
• Coordinate with external counsel, vendors, and other stakeholders as necessary.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of corporate compliance documents and filings.
• Help track specific litigation matters for the department, keeping relevant stakeholders informed of updates and deadlines.
• Provide general administrative support to the broader legal team as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience in a legal or administrative field. Previous experience in a legal or default services firm is a plus.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience supporting senior executives, preferably in a legal, financial, or professional services environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and basic legal processes.
• Professional demeanor with a strong customer service orientation.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with colleagues and clients.

Compensation/Benefits

We offer a full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision, Flex Spending Account, fitness reimbursement and 401k with match.

ADA Compliance

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Friedman Vartolo to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or candidate with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship for Friedman Vartolo. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Recruitment at to request an accommodations.

Location

Garden City office