Tuition Associate Legal Assistant

SINAI, SPECIAL NEEDS INSTITUTE

As the only Jewish Special Education school accredited by the prestigious Middle States Association ofPrimary and Secondary Schools, SINAI Schools is widely recognized as one of the country’s leadingJewish schools for children with disabilities and special needs. SINAI currently operates eight schools,including two elementary schools and four high schools in NJ and two elementary schools in NY, all ofwhich are integrated within a regular education Jewish partner school.The Tuition Associate/Legal Assistant will report to the Director of Tuition and Counsel. This a full time,and as of now, a hybrid position, requiring in office work 2 days per week.A growing number of our students come to SINAI as unilateral placements under IDEA.Duties & Responsibilities Work with parents, their special education lawyers, and school staff Draft documents and correspondence, including tuition contracts, tuition payment information andstudent attendance Draft and maintain resume and credentials of school staff, including tracking licensure verification Collect resume and credentials and Sexual Misconduct/Child Abuse Disclosure Release forms as partof the onboarding process of new employees Manage and file data, such as school applications, school consents and other school recordsmaintained by each school Create and maintain student schedules in Excel Generate/maintain data and reports/lists Organize and maintain data related to EEO filings Manage and organize documents in response to discovery and subpoena requests Draft school contracts and manage/organize monthly invoicing and billing Facilitate the meeting of deadlines by keeping multiple agendas and providing timely reminders tostaff Manage incoming/outgoing telephone calls, tracking messages as well as schedule and coordinatemeetings Perform general office work Go home every day feeling like you made the world a better placeQualifications: Law firm, Non-profit Foundation, or Government experience preferred Legal secretary or paralegal certification or diploma, a plus Excellent organization, writing and interpersonal skills with strong attention to detail Prior experience working with databases and/or excel spreadsheets Outstanding time management skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment with a highvolume of work Ability to work with numbers Ability to work independently and collaboratively with other staff members Ability to work in a discreet manner, maintaining confidentiality Required -proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word; Google Drive including Google Docs, Sheets,CalendarPlease send resume to careers@sinaischools.org.SINAI Schools is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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