Employment Opportunities at NYSSBA

Senior Attorney


Position Overview

The New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Legal Services Department.

This full‑time role focuses on education law and requires deep familiarity with New York State Education Law. It offers an excellent opportunity to engage in meaningful, high‑impact legal work that supports public education statewide.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide legal guidance to school board members, superintendents, and district clerks on topics including the Open Meetings Law, board elections, First Amendment issues, student rights, and labor relations.
  • Draft amicus curiae briefs in cases with statewide significance for public schools.
  • Assist in developing public comments on proposed regulations affecting New York school districts.
  • Prepare and deliver presentations on legal topics for member training and events.
  • Assist NYSSBA’s governmental relations and policy teams in the analysis of proposed legislation and adopted regulations.
  • Research, write, and edit chapters for NYSSBA’s School Law
  • Monitor federal and state legal developments related to public education.
  • Write articles for NYSSBA’s newspaper on emerging legal issues.
  • Review NYSSBA publications and policies for legal accuracy.
  • Develop and update legal training materials for member programs.


Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience practicing education law or a related field (e.g., public sector or labor law) in New York.
  • Admission to practice law in the State of New York.
  • Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical abilities.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Westlaw.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Excellent verbal communication and public‑speaking skills.
  • Ability to travel independently for member training.
  • Demonstrated sound professional judgment.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $90,000–$125,000, commensurate with experience.
  • Excellent health insurance and benefits package.
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule (remote on Mondays and Fridays).
  • Full‑time position beginning January 2026.


For confidential consideration, please email resume and cover letter by January 19 to:

employment@nyssba.org
Subject line: Senior Attorney
www.nyssba.org 


Equal Opportunity Employer

NYSSBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment and advancement opportunities based on experience, aptitude, training, ability, and performance.

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