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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.

Our client is seeking an experienced Estate Planning Associate to join their growing Estates & Trusts Practice Group in Philadelphia. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated attorney with 7–10 years of experience to work with high-net-worth individuals, families, fiduciaries, and business owners on complex planning, administration, and wealth-transfer matters. Their team develops sophisticated domestic and international strategies to protect assets, minimize tax exposure, and achieve clients' personal, business, and philanthropic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on all aspects of estate and trust planning, wealth preservation, and asset protection.
• Draft a wide range of estate planning documents, including wills, powers of attorney, healthcare directives, and trusts.
• Develop and implement sophisticated strategies that address tax minimisation, generational wealth transfer, and charitable giving.
• Counsel clients on family foundations, special needs planning, and long-term care considerations.
• Collaborate with fiduciaries, financial advisors, and other professionals on administration and dispute-resolution matters.
• Manage complex family structures and unique assets, including business interests and art collections.
• Support clients with both domestic and international estate planning needs.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school; LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred.
• 7–10 years of estate planning experience, with a strong background in high-net-worth planning.
• Demonstrated expertise in drafting sophisticated estate planning instruments and advising on advanced planning strategies.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws relevant to estate planning.
• Ability to manage client relationships with professionalism, discretion, and a high level of responsiveness.
• Commitment to high-quality work and collaborative teamwork.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a respected, client-focused practice.
• Supportive, collegial environment that encourages innovation and collaboration.
• Access to complex and meaningful client work involving high-net-worth and multijurisdictional matters.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their qualifications and business development track record to Louis Rosenthal ( ) or you can hit apply now.

We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a slow and sustainable growth process to create a diverse working environment while remaining sensitive to the needs of our employees and their families. Kiernan Trebach has become respected for our effective defense of clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to individuals and small business owners. We take pride in knowing our clients, understanding what they want, and exceeding their expectations.

We are seeking a new Partner Level Attorney with 15+ years of Civil Litigation Defense experience to join our team. Your role will be to defend a variety of Civil matters in our growing Philadelphia, PA practice.

What You Will Do:

As an Attorney at our firm, you will:

• Handle a variety of civil litigation cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research, analyze data, and develop strategies for cases.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and trials as necessary.
• Defend a Variety of Civil Litigation Defense matters including:
• General Liability
• Personal Injury
• Product Liability
• Professional Liability

What You Will Bring:

Our ideal candidate will have 15+ years of relevant experience and the following credentials/skills:

• Experience with Insurance Defense clients.
• Experience writing motions and other legal memoranda, summarizing depositions and trial preparation is preferred.
• The ability to work independently from suit inception to settlement/trial is preferred.

Required Education & Licensure:

• Juris Doctorate Degree (J.D.).
• Active Pennsylvania Bar License (Required).
• Active New Jersey Bar, and/or ability to transfer UBE scores (Preferred).
• Being able to waive into the New Jersey Bar and having multiple bars is ideal, however, we are willing to consider candidates with only one bar.

We Offer Benefits for Full-Time:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short/Long Term Disability
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing
• Life and A&D Insurance
• Flex Spending Program

Why You'll Love Us:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Engaging and challenging caseload.
• The chance to work with a team of experienced and respected attorneys.

At Kiernan Trebach LLP, we commit our talents and energy to continue a decades-long practice devoted to defense litigation and counseling the Firm's clients on issues that affect their potential for litigation. Kiernan Trebach represents clients on a national basis, and maintains twelve offices in nine states plus the District of Columbia, with local presence in several others. Our lawyers have appeared in the courts of over 35 states and territories.

**Kiernan Trebach LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, ethnic background, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability or genetic information.**

Title: Fair Lending Banking Specialist / Program Manager

Location: Sewell, NY

Job Type: Direct hire

Work Week: 8:15 am – 5 pm, in office

Work Mode: 100% onsite

Salary Range: $80,000 - $135,000 per year.

Job Overview: The Fair Lending Banking Specialist will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the Bank's Fair Lending Compliance Program to ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations and maintain a strong fair lending risk profile. This role serves as the program owner for all Fair Lending governance, risk assessment, monitoring, reporting, training, and regulatory examination readiness activities.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience establishing and leading a Fair Lending Compliance Program within a banking or financial institution environment — including developing risk assessment methodologies, building monitoring frameworks, conducting redlining and comparative file reviews, managing remediation, and presenting results to Senior Management and the Board of Directors.

This position partners closely with Senior Leadership, Compliance, Risk, CRA, Lending, and Audit teams to proactively identify Fair Lending risk and continuously strengthen the Bank's compliance posture.

Key Responsibilities

Fair Lending Program Ownership & Governance

• Design, implement, and oversee the Bank's enterprise-wide Fair Lending Compliance Program, ensuring it is risk-based and aligned with the Bank's size, complexity, and business model
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert and owner for Fair Lending risk management across all lending products and business lines
• Advise Senior Management and the Board of Directors on emerging Fair Lending risks, regulatory expectations, and program effectiveness

Risk Assessment & Monitoring

• Develop and execute the Bank's annual Fair Lending risk assessment, evaluating underwriting, pricing, marketing, steering, redlining, and product risk
• Design and oversee a robust Fair Lending monitoring framework, including:
• Comparative file reviews
• Redlining analysis
• Marketing and outreach reviews
• Exception and override testing
• Quality of assistance reviews
• Identify root causes of Fair Lending issues and ensure timely remediation and control enhancements

Reporting & Regulatory Engagement

• Prepare clear, concise, and data-driven reports for Senior Management and the Board of Directors on Fair Lending risk, trends, and remediation efforts
• Serve as the primary owner for Fair Lending regulatory examinations (OCC, FDIC, CFPB, state regulators), including preparation, issue management, and response development
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, workpapers, and evidence supporting program effectiveness

Policies, Controls & Training

• Develop and maintain all Fair Lending-related policies, procedures, and program documentation
• Review credit policies, pricing structures, underwriting criteria, marketing strategies, new products, and third-party activities to proactively identify Fair Lending risk
• Design and lead Fair Lending training programs for employees, Senior Management, and the Board of Directors, including customized training as needed

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with the CRA Officer, Lending teams, Compliance, Risk Management, Audit, and Operations to integrate Fair Lending controls throughout the organization
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen preventative and detective controls
• Manage special compliance projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

Important Note: This role requires hands-on leadership and ownership of a Fair Lending Compliance Program within a banking environment. Experience limited to loan origination, underwriting, or participation in Fair Lending reviews without program design and management responsibility will not meet the requirements of this position.

• Bachelor's Degree (required)
• 5+ years of banking compliance experience with direct ownership of Fair Lending Compliance Programs
• Demonstrated experience designing and managing Fair Lending risk assessments, monitoring frameworks, and regulatory examinations
• Extensive hands-on experience with:
• Comparative file reviews
• Redlining analysis
• Underwriting and pricing risk reviews
• Fair Lending remediation efforts
• Expert knowledge of Fair Lending laws and regulations, including ECOA, FHA, HMDA, and regulatory guidance
• Proven ability to present complex Fair Lending risk information to Senior Management and Board-level audiences
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Compliance Professional (CRCM, CAFP, or similar)
• Experience leading Fair Lending programs within community banks, regional banks, or credit unions
• Experience working directly with regulatory agencies on Fair Lending matters
• Advanced data analytics or statistical analysis experience related to Fair Lending risk

Attorney

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Attorney to join our Cherry Hill, NJ office, focusing on Personal Injury matters, with strong preference for candidates experienced in Toxic Tort litigation. Experience in Asbestos litigation is highly preferred.

This role offers the opportunity to manage meaningful, plaintiff-side litigation without the pressure of billable hour requirements. The ideal candidate is confident handling depositions, client interaction, and case strategy, and is comfortable moving cases forward independently while collaborating with leadership.

Practice Focus:

• Asbestos litigation (highly preferred)
• Toxic Tort litigation
• General Personal Injury matters

Candidates with strong Personal Injury experience will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a caseload of Personal Injury and/or Toxic Tort matters from inception through resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Draft and argue motions.
• Develop case strategy in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Prepare cases for mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial.
• Maintain consistent client communication and provide case updates.
• Work closely with paralegals and support staff to ensure efficient case progression.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in New Jersey (additional jurisdictions a plus).
• Experience in Personal Injury litigation required.
• Toxic Tort experience preferred.
• Asbestos litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Strong deposition experience.
• Excellent written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently while working within a collaborative team structure.

Work Environment & Flexibility:

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office (Cherry Hill, NJ), 2 days remote.
• Flexibility for depositions and personal commitments.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative office environment.
• No billable hour requirements.

Compensation & Incentives:

• Salary range: $140,000 – $200,000, depending on experience and expertise.
• Performance-based bonus structure tied to depositions and overall performance.
• Competitive compensation reflective of experience in Toxic Tort and Asbestos litigation.

Why You Should Join:

• No billable hour pressure.
• Strong earning potential with performance-based bonuses.
• Hybrid flexibility.
• Leadership access and direct collaboration with managing attorneys.
• Opportunity to work on high-value, complex litigation matters.

Facility Location

PHILADELPHIA PA or SAINT LOUIS MO

USPS Headquarters is located in Washington DC, but there is one position available with preference for one of the above locations. Future messages may show that applicants have applied for a position in Washington DC, but candidates will have the opportunity to express location preferences later in the application process.

Position Information

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday

HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.

BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, and annual and sick leave.

Functional Purpose

The successful applicant will provide representation and advice to Postal Service officials involving the interpretation of statutes, regulations, contracts, and precedents, as well as the negotiation and presentation of cases before the federal courts in the area of tort law. Occasional travel will be required.

The successful candidate will provide direction and support to U.S. Attorney's Offices on District Court tort litigation and handle the commitment and negotiation of postal funds for settlement purposes. There may be occasional opportunities to act as co-counsel at the trial on more significant cases. The attorney will work closely with the Chief Counsel of Torts and the

Managing Counsel of the General Law Service Center on establishing higher level settlement authority limits, which may reach seven or eight figures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts legal research and prepares written material for use in representing the Postal Service and advising postal management officials.

2. Participates in conferences necessary to representing or advising Postal Service officials.

3. Directly advises postal management officials or represents the Postal Service in legal matters involving outside parties.

4. Prepares replies to inquiries from Congress, government agencies, and the public.

5. Prepares opinions, memoranda, decisions, regulations, testimonies, or formal filings in proceedings in which the Postal Service is a party.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements.

Requirements

1. Ability to prepare pretrial briefs, motions, pleadings, responses and other documents to present the issues independently with little or no direct supervision.

2. Ability to provide legal advice and services with respect to regulations, practices, or other legal matters, and formulate opinions involving the analysis and interpretation of federal, state and local laws.

3. Ability to litigate cases before administrative bodies and federal courts.

4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing to include the ability to negotiate with third parties on behalf of clients and prepare legal documents and presentations.

5. Ability to conduct legal research to gather and interpret information and ensure accuracy of details; using resources such as internal and external documents, archives, electronic databases, and interviews.

6. Knowledge of Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) and its implementing regulations sufficient to evaluate and negotiate complex tort claims and provide oversight of FTCA litigation.

7. The three years of required experience must include at least two years litigating or overseeing litigating in the federal

courts.

8. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: To be eligible for the Attorney position, you must possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school.

9. SPECIAL CONDITION: Qualified applicants must be a current member in good standing of a state, territory of the United States, District of Columbia or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Bar.

10. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: At least 3 years of experience in legal practice, of which one year of the experience requirement may be met through the completion of a judicial clerkship if completed by the time of hire. The clerkship must be documented in the applicant's resume.

Occasional travel may be required.

Relocation benefits will NOT be offered to the successful candidate.

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city's more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?

Job Summary

Provides leadership on a wide variety of legal issues in the area of specialization. Oversees projects and develops innovative strategies to resolve legal challenges. Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Education and the School District of Philadelphia and its employees. Works under the supervision of the General Counsel and specializes in one of the following areas: charter school law, claims, commercial litigation, civil rights and torts, federal and state grants compliance, labor and employment, real estate, special education, school law and transactions (contracts) or environmental..

Essential Functions

• Represents the School District, the Board of Education and District officers and employees in varied transactions and litigation.

• Serves as a key contributor and handles the most complex legal issues; provides assessments and solutions which are optimal for the School District and the Board of Education.

• Leads, supports and trains Assistant General Counsel staff on law matters in the area of specialization and on particular subject areas.

• Conducts Districtwide professional development to encourage effective and efficient management controls; participates in and facilitates seminars to effect positive dialogue and relations in school legal matters.

• Participates in the planning and implementation of programs and activities in the Office of General Counsel.

• Provides legal advice and counsel to Board members, officers and employees on a wide range of education, labor and employment, litigation and business issues.

• Prevents legal claims by identifying potential risks and making appropriate recommendations.

• Defends law suits and claims by discussing matters with opposing counsel, filing necessary legal papers, conducting extensive discovery proceedings, meeting with and preparing the testimony of witnesses, trying cases or arranging settlements in the best interest of the School District.

• Advises employees by providing legal advice to principals and administrators on a daily basis and by issuing legal opinions when requested.

Assists in the formation of School District practices and procedures through committee participation in such areas as loss control, affirmative action, school closings, transportation and desegregation.

• Provides representation in appellate court proceedings by filing briefs and arguing these cases before the Commonwealth Court, Superior Court and Supreme Court of Pennsylvania as well as Federal Appellate Courts.

• Provides all the insurance needs of the School District by meeting with School District insurance committees.

• Plans, organizes and prioritizes work to meet deadlines.

Civil Rights and Torts Specialty

• Defends the District in federal and state courts in acute personal injury and civil rights litigation and handles appeals actions seeking damages for personal injury and civil rights violations.

• Advices District personnel on risk management, pre-suit investigations and contracts involving release and indemnity issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.

• Ten years of full-time, paid, professional legal experience in a law firm, public sector law department, or corporate law department or related area relevant to the area of specialization.

Certificates/Licenses All Specialties

• Certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and membership in good standing, with no delinquency in the most recently completed 12-month Continuing Legal Education compliance period; or eligible for admission to or reactivation for the Pennsylvania Bar within six months of employment and are an active member in good standing and currently licensed to practice law in another U.S. jurisdiction.

• Admission to practice in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and Third Circuit Court of Appeals preferred.

• All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of:

o common laws and the state and federal laws particularly as they relate to administrative, fiscal and regulatory functions of the School District.

o judicial proceedings and the rules of evidence as related to the area of specialization.

o principles, practices, methods and techniques of legal research.

o principles and practices of governmental laws.

o uses and capabilities of personal computers and their software applications including word processing, database management and spreadsheets.

• Demonstrated ability to: o analyze, organize and evaluate evidence and procedures involving difficult and complex matters and present such material in clear and logical form for all written presentations such as memos, briefs, opinions, orders or decisions.

o analyze legal documents and instruments.

o draft legal instruments and propose legislation.

o negotiate terms and conditions successfully.

o manage a detail-oriented workload.

o organize and prioritize workload during high pressure, high-volume workload periods.

o collaborate with colleagues and District clients.

o exercise sound judgment, discretion and tact required.

o handle matters outside areas of familiarity.

o manage stress.

o handle multiple concurrent tasks.

o review and process information within a computerized web system throughout the majority of the workday.

o travel as required.

o express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

o establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.

Trusts & Estates Attorney – Counsel or Partner Level

Philadelphia, PA

We are seeking an experienced Trusts & Estates attorney with strong tax and transactional experience to join our Philadelphia Estates & Trusts practice. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax planning, as well as familiarity with corporate and partnership tax issues related to business sales, restructurings, and succession planning.

Qualifications:

• J.D. required; LL.M. in Taxation strongly preferred
• Pennsylvania Bar admission
• 7–10 years of experience in estate planning and federal tax law, including exposure to M&A or closely held business matters
• Strong command of federal income, estate, and gift tax rules
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex matters

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise high-net-worth individuals, families, and business owners on advanced estate planning, wealth transfer strategies, and trust administration
• Develop tax-efficient estate and business succession plans, including trusts, family partnerships, and charitable structures
• Partner with corporate and transactional teams on M&A matters involving shareholder, partnership, and tax considerations
• Counsel clients on integrating estate and income tax planning with liquidity events, including pre- and post-sale planning
• Draft and review complex estate planning documents (trusts, wills, operating agreements, etc.)
• Maintain strong client relationships and coordinate with accountants, advisors, and other professionals to deliver comprehensive solutions

Why Offit Kurman?

• Offit Kurman offers a unique platform for entrepreneurial attorneys looking to grow their practice. We provide competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and a collegial, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued.

Are you an attorney looking for your first Associate position at a law firm? A Philadelphia based firm is seeking to hire a Litigation Associate to join its busy practice. The firm is committed to associate development and will provide you an excellent opportunity early in your career. The firm is open to candidates coming from public practice. The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• The desire to grow and develop
• The ability to collaborate and work well with others
• Comfort dealing with clients
• Pennsylvania and New Jersey bar licenses (or ability to waive into NJ)

*The firm offers a competitive salary in the $100,000-$120,000 range and benefits of medical, dental, vision, 401k, and disability.

*Please submit your resume (Word version) for consideration. You will be contacted if there is interest.

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