Legal Coordinator

Job Summary

A company is looking for a Legal Coordinator to support student placement, enrollment, and legal compliance across programs serving students on the autism spectrum.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education laws, including IDEA and FAPE
• Prepare, issue, track, and manage enrollment contracts and maintain accurate student files
• Collaborate with various departments and external legal partners regarding placements and due process matters

Qualifications

• Legal, admissions, or compliance experience within a special education or related educational setting required
• Experience working with both referral and non-referral schools; ABA school experience strongly preferred
• Strong working knowledge of IEPs, evaluations, and special education documentation
• Familiarity with IDEA, FAPE, and the Impartial Hearing process
• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or paralegal certification a plus