Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Mosaic

Staff Attorney, Education Law Center – Pittsburgh, PA

 

Posted: 10/18/11

 

The Education Law Center is a nonprofit legal advocacy and educational organization founded in 1975, whose mission is to ensure that all Pennsylvania’s children have access to a quality public education.

ELC seeks an experienced staff attorney for its Pittsburgh office. This position is expected to become available in October 2011.

The attorney will perform a variety of functions both independently and in a team environment, including: traditional legal consultation and representation on individual and systemic issues; administrative and legislative advocacy; utilize varied communication strategies to reach the public and policy makers; cultivate grassroots networks and advocate for education reforms; and develop publications and other materials on issues of public education.

The attorney will also have some responsibilities for training, technical assistance and consultation to individuals and community organizations. A substantial portion of the attorney’s time will be devoted to implementation of a new project using the various strategies listed above and focused on school libraries as a key component of the opportunity to learn and a vehicle for education reform.

A qualified candidate will:

    • Be currently admitted to and in good standing with the Pennsylvania state bar
    • Have at least two years of legal practice experience
    • Share the goals and mission of ELC
    • Possess excellent research, communication and litigation related skills
    • Be creative and strategic in working on individual and systemic issues
    • Have the ability to work collaboratively with staff and community partners
    • Preferably have experience with public education issues, but this is not required

The Education Law Center is an equal opportunity employer. Minority candidates and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Candidates interested in either full or part time employment will be considered. The salary is at a public-interest scale and is commensurate with experience.

Deadline: When position is filled.

 

TO APPLY: 

Submit a letter of interest, resume or CV, and list of three professional references with contact information by email to: Attorneysearch@elc-pa.org, with “Staff Attorney” in the subject line.

Letters of interest will be accepted until the position is filled.

 

Please mention that you heard about this opportunity from Dewey & Kaye Jobs Watch in your cover letter when applying for this position.

 
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