General Practice Unit Attorney (Level 3) - 25204

NYC Department of Education; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The NYC Department of Education is seeking a General Practice Unit Attorney (Level 3) to engage in complex legal work that impacts financial, procedural, and policy matters. The role involves representing the DOE in various legal proceedings and providing legal advice on education law. Candidates must hold admission to the New York State Bar and have at least three years of legal experience. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work on significant legal issues affecting education in New York City.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the New York State Bar in good standing.
• Legal experience required.

Responsibilities

• Represents DOE in administrative proceedings.
• Conducts legal investigations and examines prospective witnesses.
• Provides advice on education law to program offices.

Skills

Ability to interpret and communicate provisions of applicable law and regulations

Ability to write clearly and concisely

Ability to conduct legal research efficiently

Ability to manage time and workload independently

Ability to take initiative and be flexible

Education

Admission to the New York State Bar

Three years of progressively responsible United States legal experience

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General Practice Unit Attorney (Level 3) - 25204

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Position Summary: Under the direction of the Deputy Counsel of the Department of Education’s (DOE) Legal Services General Practice Unit, the General Practice Unit Attorney engages in difficult and complex legal work having significant financial, procedural, or policy consequences. Performs related work.

Reports to: Deputy Counsel

Direct Reports: N/A

Responsibilities

General Practice Unit Responsibilities

Level 3

• Represents DOE in administrative proceedings before the City Commission on Human Rights, the State Division of Human Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
• Conducts legal investigations and examines prospective witnesses.
• Recommends settlements and adjustments.
• Serves as agency liaison to the Corporation Counsel's office and assists with court papers and discovery in litigated cases, including those brought against DOE under federal, state, and city anti-discrimination laws.
• Analyzes and responds to issues handled by the General Practice Unit, such as school governance; FMLA; civil rights statutes; charter schools; significant changes in school utilization, early childhood education programs; student records; student discipline; admissions; accommodations; search and seizure; the First Amendment; afterschool use of facilities; immunization; compulsory education; health and safety; school trips; and home schooling.
• Provides advice on education law to program offices throughout DOE.
• Confers with subject matter specialists, attorneys in other DOE legal units, and counsel for litigants.
• Analyzes and reports on the impact of federal, state, and city legislation.
• Drafts and revises rules and regulations for the DOE.
  
  

In addition to the duties and responsibilities described above, may also:

• Perform in-depth legal research and legal analyses on critical issues for the DOE.
• Work on major class actions and policy initiatives.
• Brief DOE leadership on compliance issues and legal issues relating to DOE initiatives, such as budget and Title I; Title VI; Title IX; diversity and inclusion policies; academic and admissions policies; constitutional issues; open meetings law; and matters related to parent-led groups.
  
  

Qualification Requirements

Minimum

Admission to the New York State Bar AND three (3) years of progressively responsible United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.

NOTE: Selected candidates must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment.

Preferred

• Ability to interpret and communicate provisions of applicable law and regulations.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to conduct legal research efficiently.
• Ability to manage time and workload independently.
• Ability to take initiative and be flexible.
  
  

Salary: $106,607 - $111,107

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.

• New York City Residency is NOT Required *
  
  

We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DOE Non- Discrimination Policy

The Department of Education of the City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's actual or perceived sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or pregnancy. For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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