Labor & Employment Counsel — Public Sector

aa080; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking an Assistant General Counsel (Labor and Employment) in the General Counsel department to provide legal advice and representation to the Board of Education and district employees. This role specializes in labor relations and employment matters and reports to the General Counsel.

Key duties include advising on collective bargaining issues, defending employee-related litigation, and guiding district practices.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law.
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Represents the School District, the Board of Education and District officers and employees in varied transactions and litigation.
• Provides legal advice and counsel to Board of Education members, officers and employees on labor and employment issues.
• Prevents legal claims by identifying potential risks and making appropriate recommendations.
• Defends lawsuits and claims by discussing matters with opposing counsel, filing necessary legal papers, conducting extensive discovery proceedings, meeting with and preparing the testimony of witnesses, trying cases or arranging settlements in the best interest of the School District.
• Advises employees by providing legal advice to principals and administrators on a daily basis and by issuing legal opinions when requested.
• Assists in the formation of School District practices and procedures through committee participation in such areas as loss control, affirmative action, school closings, transportation and desegregation.
• Provides representation in appellate court proceedings by filing briefs and arguing these cases before the Commonwealth Court, Superior Court and Supreme Court of Pennsylvania as well as Federal Appellate Courts.
• Provides all the insurance needs of the School District by meeting with School District insurance committees.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Litigation

Analytical thinking

Written & oral communication

Client collaboration

Travel

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Bar admission in Pennsylvania

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia is seeking an Assistant General Counsel (Labor and Employment) in the General Counsel department to provide legal advice and representation to the Board of Education and district employees. This role specializes in labor relations and employment matters and reports to the General Counsel.

Key duties include advising on collective bargaining issues, defending employee-related litigation, and guiding district practices.