Oregon School Boards Association · 3 weeks ago
Senior Assistant Legal Counsel
Salem, Oregon, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$138K/yr - $168K/yr
10+ years expOregon School Boards Association (OSBA) is dedicated to improving student success and education equity through advocacy, leadership, and service to Oregon public school boards. The Senior Assistant Legal Counsel position is primarily responsible for providing legal services to members through the PACE program, including legal advice, training, and claim representation.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Provides legal advice to member school districts, charter schools, community colleges and Education Service Districts on a range of legal issues including but not limited to: labor and employment maters, public record and public meetings, student records, review of contracts, waivers, student disciplinary procedures and other issues which give rise to potential legal liability for members
Assists OSBA and PACE in developing and presenting statewide topical workshop programs for Develops individualized workshops for members as assigned
Remains current on developing issues and changes in relevant rules or laws to inform and assists OSBA members through written legal updates on impact and implementation
May represent the interests of PACE members in litigation
May serve as primary counsel in representing members regarding BOLI, EEOC, or OCR complaints or other maters covered under the insurance coverage contracts
Provides legal support to OSBA and PACE departments as assigned
Works independently in such a manner which advances the OSBA’s goal of quality service delivery to OSBA members
Communicates effectively with members (e.g., board members, district or college staff and others) within the course of work
Qualification
Required
Law degree from an ABA accredited law school
Active member of the Oregon State Bar or eligible to be licensed to practice within a short period of time
Background in employment law required
10 or more years as a practicing attorney or 5 or more years' experience in school law is required for the Senior Assistant Legal Counsel position
Experience advising clients/organizations on employment related topics (e.g., Title VII, ORS 659A.030, protected leaves, disability accommodations) is required
Preferred
Experience with public sector representation generally and with education law highly preferred
Experience in, or knowledge of, the Oregon public education system or similar government operations is preferred
Experience with public sector legal issues (e.g., public meetings, public records), and/or school and education law (e.g., Title IX, civil rights, student records) preferred
Experience in civil litigation and knowledge of Oregon state and federal court rules is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
OSBA also participates in Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and pays the employee's contribution.
Company
Oregon School Boards Association
The Oregon School Boards Association is dedicated to improving student achievement through advocacy, leadership and service to locally-elected, volunteer Oregon public school boards.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Haley Percell
Chief Legal Officer
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