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National Alliance for Public Charter Schools

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2005

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

🌍 Social Impact

Education • Non-profit • Social Impact

National Alliance for Public Charter Schools is a national nonprofit organization committed to advancing the charter school movement, ensuring every child has access to a great public school. They lead advocacy efforts, provide resources and data on charter schools, and engage with policymakers to enhance the quality and availability of charter education options for families across the U. S.

📋 Description

• Engage in federal and state litigation to protect charter schools as public schools • Find and engage local counsel • Manage counsel during litigation • Partner with local advocates on case theory and strategy, reviewing and editing briefs and providing guidance based on other charter cases • Coordinate with communications to develop media strategies • Recruit potential litigants, including plaintiffs and defendant intervenors • Identify and vet high-risk/high-opportunity cases to preserve and expand state charter climates • Identify and vet cases concerning charter school autonomy and funding access policies • Cultivate the Alliance of Public Charter School Attorneys legal network and leverage its experience and expertise • Develop in-person and virtual trainings for network learning and recruit attorneys in high-need areas • Network and speak on key issues to advance the legal advocacy agenda • Monitor legal cases nationwide and identify federal and multi-state legal policy issues affecting the charter sector • Report to the Chief Legal Officer and collaborate with senior attorneys and cross-functional stakeholders

🎯 Requirements

• J.D. • 7 or more years of federal district and/or appellate litigation experience or state constitutional litigation experience • Public interest law firm experience is a plus • Experience with media and leveraging communications in a litigation advocacy campaign • Strong understanding of education law and public policy • Ability to monitor emerging legal issues and translate them into strategic action • Proven ability to identify, analyze, and balance risk and opportunity • Demonstrated success working cross-functionally with legal, communications, government affairs, and external stakeholders • Strong research, writing, legal analysis, and presentation skills • Ability to communicate complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders • Strong partnership and relationship-building skills • Knowledge of charter school law and operations is preferred • Experience convening stakeholders for strategic conversations and collective learning • Collaborative spirit • Intellectual curiosity • Interest in and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

🏖️ Benefits

• 100% of employee medical, dental, and vision premiums covered • 50% of medical, dental, and vision premiums covered for spouses and dependents • Health Reimbursement Account covering 100% of in-network medical deductibles • 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match after 90 days • Automatic life insurance • Short- and long-term disability coverage • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA and DC-FSA) • 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave • 25 PTO days annually • All federal holidays • A week off at year-end • Monthly reimbursement for internet and cellular service • $500 home office setup stipend during the first 90 days • Sector-leading compensation and benefits package designed to support well-being, growth, and work-life balance