Education District Torts Counsel

Oracle Taleo; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

School District of Philadelphia seeks an Associate General Counsel, Torts, to provide legal advice and representation on a broad range of issues affecting the Board of Education and district employees. The role focuses on complex tort litigation and developing district-wide strategies to minimize liability.

The successful candidate will oversee senior counsel work, coordinate with the Deputy General Counsel for Labor and Employment, and manage litigation from start to finish, including

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Five years of full-time, paid professional legal experience.
• All work experience related to the position must be on the resume.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and representation to Board of Education and the School District on a wide array of legal issues.
• Oversees projects and develops strategies to resolve legal challenges.
• Represents the District in varied transactions and litigation.
• Defends lawsuits and prepares witnesses and testimony as needed.
• Plans, organizes and prioritizes work to meet deadlines.

Skills

Litigation knowledge

Legal analysis

Oral and written communication

Collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

School District of Philadelphia seeks an Associate General Counsel, Torts, to provide legal advice and representation on a broad range of issues affecting the Board of Education and district employees. The role focuses on complex tort litigation and developing district-wide strategies to minimize liability.

The successful candidate will oversee senior counsel work, coordinate with the Deputy General Counsel for Labor and Employment, and manage litigation from start to finish, including