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Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson P.C., a law firm with offices in Texas and New Mexico, devoted to serving public education through representation of school districts, charter schools and other governmental entities. Working in partnership with leaders in public education since 1983, we strive to make a difference in the boardroom, the courtroom and, most importantly, the classroom.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant in our Houston office to support our Special Education practice. This position supports attorneys in managing administrative/clerical work and litigation support. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to calendar management; assisting with the preparation, filing and services of pleadings; processing expense reimbursements; coordinating the collection, organization, review and production of documents; maintaining case filing and databases; and client communications.

Candidates should possess 3 years of substantive experience as legal assistant. Experience in litigation support is a plus. Hours are 8:15 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. M-F. Candidates must have excellent communication, organizational, word processing, and people skills. Excellent proofing, editing, and writing skills are a must, as well as high proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Diligent, team-oriented players are encouraged to apply. If you have these qualities and want to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, send your resume and cover letter to the Office Coordinator at [email protected]

Please include references and salary requirement with your cover letter.

Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package and 401(k).

SPED Paralegal

Location: Houston, TX

Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson P.C. is a law firm devoted to serving public education. We have been working in partnership with leaders in public education since 1983 and strive to make a difference in the board room, the courtroom, and most importantly, the classroom.

We have an excellent opportunity for a full-time Paralegal to join our Houston office to support the high-volume special education practice that serves clients throughout Texas.

Critical skills include e-filing at all levels, case management, research, and the ability to handle a varied docket. Candidates must possess the necessary skills to coordinate with the special education team by providing assistance such as scheduling, drafting correspondence, pleadings and other legal documents, and preparing documents for trial.

Candidates should possess a minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a paralegal. Extensive experience in litigation matters is a plus. Hours are 8:30 am -5:30 M-F. Note that we have returned to working in the office and all firm support staff are required to work on-site. Candidates must have excellent organizational, word processing, professional-level people

skills, and be able to handle multiple priorities and deadlines with great focus in an efficient and effective manner. Excellent proofing, editing, and writing/communication skills are a must, as well as high proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience with Nitro is a plus.

Hard-working team players are encouraged to apply. If you have these qualities and want to work in a challenging and rewarding environment, send your resume and cover letter to Personnel Manager at [email protected]

Please include references and salary requirements with your cover letter. No phone calls please.

Salary commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package and 401(k).

General Education Associate Attorney

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson PC is a law firm devoted to serving public education. Since 1983, we have worked in partnership with leaders in public education, and we strive to make a difference in the boardroom, the courtroom, and most importantly, the classroom. Our Albuquerque office is expanding and seeking to add an attorney licensed in New Mexico, with 3 – 5 years’ experience, to continue our work in a fast paced, collaborative environment.

The position involves the representation of public school districts and other educational institutions in areas of labor and employment, governance including Open Meetings Act and Inspection of Public Records Act, administrative law, real estate, construction, business issues, and student issues, including civil rights/constitutional law/disability law. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and excellent research and writing skills are required. Public speaking experience, strong interpersonal skills, and experience with school districts or other governmental entities is preferred.

Please send resume and writing sample to [email protected]

Because we sometimes have openings in multiple offices, please indicate the city in the subject line of your email.

Special Education Associate Attorney

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Walsh Gallegos Treviño Kyle & Robinson PC is a law firm devoted to serving public education. Since 1983, we have worked in partnership with leaders in public education, and we strive to make a difference in the boardroom, the courtroom, and most importantly, the classroom. Our Albuquerque office is currently seeking an attorney(s) licensed 3 – 5 years in New Mexico to help us continue our work.

The position calls for an attorney who can successfully work to defend public schools and other governmental entities on issues involving special education/disability rights litigation as well as provide advice and consultation to public schools in the area of special education/disability rights. Attention to detail and excellent research and writing skills are required. Public speaking experience, strong interpersonal skills, IDEA due process proceeding and litigation experience, State and OCR Complaint experience, and experience with school districts or other governmental entities are preferred. A background in special education or education is a plus, as is experience representing governmental entities in federal litigation.

Please send resume and writing sample to [email protected]

Because we sometimes have openings in multiple offices, please indicate the city in the subject line of your email.

For further information about the law firm: contact Diana Stangl at 512-454-6864 at the firm's principal office in Austin, Texas

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