Education Law Associate Attorney in Pittsburgh

Job Description

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Special Education Associate Attorney  (3–5 Years Experience) | Pittsburgh, PA- MUST HAVE ( Special Education Law & School Law experience )

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Special Education Attorney to join a collaborative team serving public school districts across Pennsylvania. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of education, policy, and advocacy—while making a direct impact on schools, students, and communities.

🔍 Ideal Candidate Profile

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Pennsylvania Bar license (required)
• 3–5 years of experience in education or public sector law
• Minimum 3+ years of direct Special Education law experience (IDEA, Section 504)
• Familiarity with Sunshine Act and Right to Know Law strongly preferred
• Exceptional writing, advocacy, and analytical skills
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, client-focused mindset

⚖️ You’ll Counsel and Represent School Districts on:

• Special Education Law (IDEA, Section 504 compliance, IEPs, FAPE, and due process)
• Student Rights, Policies & Discipline
• School Employment & Labor Law
• Construction & Facility Planning
• Financial Solutions for Public Districts
• Collective Bargaining Negotiations
• Governance for School Boards & Administrators
• Open Records & Meetings Compliance (Sunshine Act & Right to Know Law)

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance - UPMC
• Profit Sharing
• 401k Safe Harbor
• Subsidized Parking Lease (garage)
• Marketing Incentive Plan
• Hourly Bonus Plan
• Professional Dues, Memberships, and CLEs paid by Firm

Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

How to Apply:
 Email your resume to: jackie.tucker@gogpac.com
 Phone/Text: (605) 305-3814

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.