Legal Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local special education regulations, including IDEA and FAPE.

• Collaborate with legal counsel to ensure compliance with legal and procedural standards.

• Examine student records, including IEPs, evaluations, related services, and transportation requirements, to facilitate placement decisions.

• Prepare, issue, track, and manage enrollment contracts, amendments, and Ten-Day Notices.

• Maintain thorough, accurate, and audit-ready student files.

• Work alongside Admissions, School Leadership, Transportation, Finance, and School Operations to meet placement and enrollment needs.

• Partner with special education attorneys, advocates, and school districts concerning referrals, placements, and due process issues.

• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external legal partners during student enrollment and placement processes.

• Ensure timely exchange of documentation and information.

• Organize documentation and administrative requirements for special education hearings, placement agreements, and enrollment issues.

• Monitor deadlines, outstanding documentation, and case milestones.

• Identify and escalate compliance issues, contractual discrepancies, and operational risks.

• Develop and sustain collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams and external partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Required legal, admissions, or compliance experience in a special education or related educational environment.

• Experience with both referral and non-referral schools is essential.

• ABA school experience is highly preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, and special education documentation is necessary.

• Familiarity with IDEA, FAPE, and the Impartial Hearing process is required.

• Preferred knowledge of the NYC and/or Long Island special education landscape.

• A Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.

• An advanced degree or paralegal certification is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Retirement plan with 401(k) matching.

• Life insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D).

• Family leave (Maternity, Paternity).

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Training & Development.

• Supportive work environment dedicated to personal and professional growth.

• Compensation package includes base salary and KRA.