Job Description
Job DescriptionSpecial Education ParalegalLocation: Remote — Candidates must reside in California, United States.
Employment Type: Remote W-2
Required experience in any of the following: Special Education Law, Disability Rights, or Administrative Litigation Hours: 30-40 hrs per week Compensation: $30 per hour
About the opportunity Equivity is seeking a Paralegal with experience in Special Education Litigation to support a California law firm focused on advocating for students with disabilities and their families. This role is ideal for a paralegal with substantive experience in special education law, educational records, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and administrative due process proceedings. This is a remote support opportunity with a California-based legal practice. The successful candidate must be comfortable working with confidential legal and educational records in Special Education Law. The ideal candidate understands the documentation and procedural requirements involved in special education disputes, can manage complex case files, and communicates professionally and compassionately with parents and legal professionals. Key Responsibilities
- Special Education Case Support: Assist with matters involving IEPs, special education evaluations, disability rights, educational services, and school district compliance.
- IEP and Records Review: Review, organize, and analyze IEPs, educational assessments, student records, and related documentation to support case strategy.
- Administrative Hearings: Support cases before California's Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH), including organizing hearing materials, preparing exhibits, maintaining case chronologies, and tracking deadlines.
- Document Preparation: Draft, organize, and proofread legal correspondence, case summaries, chronologies, exhibit lists, and other litigation-related documents.
- Parent Communications: Assist with communications with parents and families, gather relevant case information, and maintain accurate records of correspondence.
- Case and Document Management: Maintain organized digital case files, monitor deadlines, and ensure documents are accessible and properly categorized.
- Litigation Support: Assist the attorney with case preparation, discovery-related tasks, evidence organization, and other administrative or substantive legal work as needed.
- Confidentiality and Compliance: Handle sensitive student, family, and legal information with discretion and maintain strict confidentiality.
Required Qualifications
- Substantive paralegal experience supporting special education law matters, preferably in a California law firm.
- Working knowledge of IEPs, special education evaluations, educational records, and issues involving students with disabilities.
- Experience preparing case chronologies, organizing exhibits, reviewing documentation, and supporting litigation or administrative proceedings.
- Familiarity with the California Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) and special education due process proceedings.
- Strong written communication, organization, and document-management skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally and empathetically with parents, attorneys, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work independently in a remote environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive educational and legal records.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with California special education law, disability rights, education compliance, or administrative hearings.
- Experience with Clio and NetDocuments, particularly electronic document management and matter organization.
- Background in plaintiff-side employment discrimination, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) matters, or other disability-related legal work is a plus.
- Paralegal experience in personal injury or complex civil litigation involving substantial records, exhibits, and case documentation is a plus.
Benefits
- $30/hour — W-2 employment
- 6-month performance review with potential pay increase
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid sick leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- End-of-year performance bonus
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discounts through BenefitHub
- Cell phone, internet, and eligible expense reimbursement
- Clio certification and professional development opportunities
- Supportive remote work culture with autonomy and flexibility
Interested in this opportunity? If your background includes special education law, California administrative proceedings, or related disability-rights litigation, we encourage you to apply.
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