Associate Attorney, Education & Disability Rights

Associate Attorney, Education & Disability Rights

Louisville, KY | Full-Time | On-Site

Use your law degree to advocate for students with disabilities, with close mentoring from senior attorneys.

Working with a distinguished education-law and civil-rights practice, Protem Legal is recruiting for an Associate Attorney in Louisville.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Mission-driven education and disability-rights work
• Mentoring and supervision from senior attorneys
• Pending bar results are acceptable
• Collaborative, supportive team

About the Role

You'll manage a caseload under senior attorney supervision, researching, drafting, meeting with clients virtually, negotiating and attending hearings.

What You'll Do

• Research statutes, case law and regulations
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts and correspondence
• Meet virtually with clients and give advice under supervision
• Participate in negotiations and attend hearings

What We're Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Kentucky or New Jersey bar admission, or eligibility to obtain it promptly
• Interest or coursework in education, civil rights or disability law
• Strong writing, research and organizational skills

Helpful Experience

• Prior clerkship, internship or law firm experience

Work Environment

A full-time, on-site role in Louisville.

Compensation

The employer did not publish a salary range. Pay will be discussed confidentially and is based on experience.

How to Apply

If you want to advocate for students and families, apply confidentially through Protem Legal. We'll contact you before anything is shared with the firm.