Special Education Rights Supervising Attorney
For over 30 years, Equip for Equality has been advancing the human & civil rights of people with disabilities across Illinois. Among our many accomplishments, Equip for Equality has made Chicago public transportation more accessible, helped tens of thousands of people with disabilities move from institutions into the community, increased inclusive education and educational outcomes for students with disabilities, enhanced safety and quality of care in institutions and the community drafted and passed new Illinois laws. We currently have offices in Chicago, Springfield, Moline, and Carbondale.
We are hiring a Supervising Attorney for our Special Education Clinic in our Chicago office. This role reports to the Clinic’s VP and supervises and manages the day-to-day operations of the Clinic’s legal staff. The Supervising Attorney also directly represents people with disabilities in administrative hearings and other litigation.
The ideal candidate has five or more years of involvement in public interest or special education law, three or more years of legal supervision or equivalent managerial experience, a law degree, Illinois Law License, excellent supervisory, writing, and client service skills, and a strong commitment to the civil rights of children with disabilities. Spanish is a plus as are teaching experience and special education work. Travel is required, mostly in the region.
Diverse candidates, especially people of color and people with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Personal as well as professional experience with people with disabilities is a plus. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter please indicate your salary expectations. Applications without cover letters will not be considered. Please apply to Megan Loutfi, Human Resources Manager, meganl@equipforequality.org.