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Attorney-Advisor

Alexandria, Virginia
Salary
$142K–$195K/yr
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
9/3/2025

Job Description

Summary

Experienced legal professional sought to advise and litigate on special education, labor, and federal education law matters.

We are seeking a skilled legal professional to provide expert counsel and support in complex legal matters. This role involves advising on policy development, litigation, and various legal areas within a federal context.

  • *Responsibilities:**
  • Provide legal advice and guidance on Special Education Law, including litigation and policy development.
  • Advise on matters related to Labor and Employment Law, Administrative Law, and Federal Education Statutes.
  • *Requirements:**
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-Accredited Law School.
  • Current member in good standing of the bar of a U.S. State, Territory, District of Columbia, or Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of professional legal experience acquired after bar admission.
  • Proven expertise in Special Education Law, encompassing litigation and policy development.
  • Experience advising on Labor and Employment Law, Administrative Law, and Federal Education Statutes is highly desirable.
  • *Substitution for one year of experience*: Graduation from an ABA-Accredited Law School in the top 25% of the class or possession of an advanced law degree (e.g., LLM).


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Company Details

Company Size:15,000
Headquarters:Alexandria, Virginia

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The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is a federal school system headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). DoDEA operates 163 accredited schools in eight districts located in 11 countries, seven U.S. states, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

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