Legal Coordinator (Remote)

Key Responsibilities

Student Placement & Legal Compliance

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education laws, including IDEA and FAPE
• Coordinate with legal counsel to support compliance with legal and procedural requirements
• Review student records, including IEPs, evaluations, related services, and transportation mandates, to support placement decisions

Documentation & Case Management

• Prepare, issue, track, and manage enrollment contracts, amendments, and Ten-Day Notices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready student files in accordance with legal and organizational standards

Collaboration & Coordination

• Partner with Admissions, School Leadership, Transportation, Finance, and School Operations in a remote environment to support placement and enrollment needs
• Collaborate with special education attorneys, advocates, and school districts regarding referrals, placements, and due process matters

Additional Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a central point of coordination between internal stakeholders and external legal partners to support seamless student enrollment and placement processes.
• Facilitate the timely exchange of documentation and information between internal teams and external partners, ensuring effective communication and alignment throughout the process.
• Coordinate documentation and administrative requirements related to special education hearings, placement agreements, and enrollment matters.
• Track critical deadlines, outstanding documentation, and case milestones to ensure timely follow-through and prevent unnecessary delays.
• Proactively identify potential compliance concerns, contractual discrepancies, or operational risks and escalate them to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships across cross-functional teams and external partners, demonstrating diplomacy, professionalism, and effective communication when navigating sensitive or complex situations.

Qualifications

• Legal, admissions, or compliance experience within a special education or related educational setting required
• Experience working with both referral and non-referral schools; ABA school experience strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, and special education documentation
• Familiarity with IDEA, FAPE, and the Impartial Hearing process
• Knowledge of the NYC and/or Long Island special education landscape preferred
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or paralegal certification a plus

Benefits

Gersh Autism offers a competitive compensation package, including comprehensive health and retirement benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment committed to your personal and professional growth.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k matching)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

Compensation includes base and KRA