Legal Coordinator (Remote)
About The Position
Gersh Autism is seeking an experienced Legal Coordinator to support student placement, enrollment, and legal compliance across programs serving students on the autism spectrum. The role works closely with Admissions, School Leadership, and external legal partners to ensure placement decisions are timely, compliant, and aligned with special education law and organizational standards. The Legal Coordinator coordinates student placement and legal compliance, reviews student records, and manages enrollment-related documentation. The position also serves as a central point of coordination between internal stakeholders and external legal partners, tracking deadlines and case milestones, facilitating information exchange, and escalating potential compliance, contractual, or operational risks. The role is remote and involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, attorneys, advocates, and school districts.
Requirements
- Legal, admissions, or compliance experience within a special education or related educational setting.
- Strong working knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, and special education documentation.
- Familiarity with IDEA, FAPE, and the Impartial Hearing process.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with both referral and non-referral schools.
- ABA school experience.
- Knowledge of the NYC and/or Long Island special education landscape.
- Advanced degree or paralegal certification.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Partner with Admissions, School Leadership, Transportation, Finance, and School Operations to support placement and enrollment needs in a remote environment.
- Collaborate with special education attorneys, advocates, and school districts regarding referrals, placements, and due process matters.
- Coordinate internal stakeholders and external legal partners to support student enrollment and placement processes.
- Facilitate timely exchange of documentation and information between internal teams and external partners.
- 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 delays.
- Identify potential compliance concerns, contractual discrepancies, or operational risks and escalate them to appropriate stakeholders.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams and external partners, using diplomacy and effective communication in sensitive or complex situations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision care.
- Retirement plan with 401(k) matching.
- Life insurance, including basic, voluntary, and AD&D coverage.
- Family leave, including maternity and paternity leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Professional development, training, and development opportunities.
- Supportive work environment committed to personal and professional growth.
- Competitive compensation package, including base and KRA.
