Education District Labor & Employment Counsel

Taleo; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia seeks an Assistant General Counsel (Labor and Employment) to provide strategic legal guidance to the Board of Education and district leadership on labor relations, personnel matters, and compliance across a large, diverse school system.

The role includes advising principals and administrators, handling arbitration and litigation, and contributing to policy development and risk management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law.
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional legal experience.
• Certificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania or eligible within six months.

Responsibilities

• Represent the School District and Board in labor arbitrations and employment discrimination cases.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to Board of Education members, officers, and employees on labor and employment issues.
• Defend lawsuits, coordinate discovery, and prepare witnesses for testimony.

Skills

Legal research

Labor & employment law

Negotiation

Oral & written communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Bar admission or eligible within six months

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia seeks an Assistant General Counsel (Labor and Employment) to provide strategic legal guidance to the Board of Education and district leadership on labor relations, personnel matters, and compliance across a large, diverse school system.

The role includes advising principals and administrators, handling arbitration and litigation, and contributing to policy development and risk management in a fast-paced environment.