NYC Public Schools · 2 months ago
Legal Services Senior Field Counsel, OGC - 26008
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $125K/yr
4+ years expNYC Public Schools is seeking a Legal Services Senior Field Counsel responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to school administrators and district-based staff regarding legal requirements and regulations. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to resolve legal issues, conduct training, and ensure compliance with laws and procedures.
Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with superintendents, principals, and central legal team to support efficient, systematic, and legally and educationally sound service delivery in schools
Serves as a liaison between central and field offices to resolve and respond to complex legal issues in schools and school districts
Serves as a liaison to the New York City Law Department, and units within the NYCPS’s Office of the General Counsel in connection with legal proceedings
In consultation with the Press Office and Senior Field Counsel Director, drafts and reviews correspondence and communications to the public on behalf of school administrators
Responds to inquiries on a wide array of legal issues, including as related to labor and employment, privacy and student records, constitutional issues, student health and safety, education law, civil rights, compliance with laws and regulations, and implementation of NYCPS’s rules, regulations, and procedures
Reviews and advises on school-based investigations conducted by school administrators
Serves as the on-site point of contact on legal issues for principals and district staff; works collaboratively to provide consistent and prompt legal advice to support schools and administrators
Conducts on-site training regarding Chancellor’s Regulations and relevant legal requirements
Reviews proposed disciplinary matters and ensures compliance with relevant procedures
Consults on student discipline matters; may prepare suspension appeal decisions
May investigate and prepare responses to complaints of discrimination filed with administrative agencies
Reviews and makes appearances on small claims cases
Responds to Freedom of Information Law and subpoena requests
Assists with all local and non-local law enforcement requests
Serves as point of contact for school-based emergencies and legal escalations
Qualification
Required
Admission to the New York State Bar
Four years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, of which eighteen months must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing complex legal work
Incumbents must remain Members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of this employment
Preferred
Experience in employment or education law
Excellent communication skills
Ability to rapidly understand provisions of applicable law and regulations
Ability to write clearly and concisely
Ability to conduct legal research efficiently and provide prompt, clear and concise advice to school administrators
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated and flexible
Ability to work with and advise senior leaders across multiple divisions
Ability to work well in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Public Schools
New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) is the largest public school system in the United States, serving approximately 1 million students across more than 1,600 schools in all five boroughs.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christopher Groll
Chief Executive Officer
Harmon Unger
Deputy CEO for Safety and Security
Recent News
2022-04-12
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