Law Clerk

Syracuse City School District; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Syracuse City School District is seeking a part-time role in its Staff Relations - Office of Human Resources for a candidate who is a law student or graduate. The position involves legal research, preparation of affidavits and briefs, and assisting attorneys in court and related matters.

The role requires solid knowledge of legal principles, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to apply legal precedence. Fingerprint background check is required.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be a registered student in a law school of recognized standing; or a graduate of a recognized law school.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal research and information upon matters pending in the Department of Law.
• Prepares affidavits, briefs and other legal documents as needed.
• Assists in all legal matters such as hearings, trials, suits, injunctions etc., as may be required.
• Performs legal tasks assigned by an attorney-at-law.
• Studies legal texts.
• Assists legal counsel in all matters.

Skills

Legal research

Legal principles

Clear written and verbal communication

Apply precedence to legal problems

Education

Law school student or graduate

Job description

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT:

The Syracuse City School District is undergoing a new phase of innovation and transformation with the goal of ensuring that all students graduate high school with the skills needed to be ready for college and career. For Syracuse, all means all - including students who fall behind or have been considered "hard to serve" for a host of reasons. The School Board and Syracuse community have charged the Superintendent with improving student achievement, and he is seeking a dedicated and diverse team of school leaders and teachers to partner with him in moving the district toward its goals. The Syracuse City School District represents 34 schools and 4 alternative education programs, serving 19,000+ students Pre-K-12 of whom 77% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, 18% are served by the Office of Special Education and 78% are students of color.

WHO WE WANT:

Successful SCSD staff are passionately committed to urban education and all in for Syracuse students. They:

• Believe strongly that all students can learn at high levels;
• Demonstrate commitment to serving urban students, schools or communities, and to closing the achievement gap;
• Demonstrate willingness to put the interests of students above all others;
• Actively contribute to a culture of high expectations in their school and district;
• Adapt seamlessly to the complexities of the urban school environment; and
• Follow current trends in education policy and research.

REPORTS TO:

Executive Director of Staff Relations

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The work involves responsibility for performing legal research and other law related tasks with a limited degree of professional judgment. Inasmuch as employees in the class are not a member of the Bar, their assignments and activities are typically less complex than those ordinarily executed by attorneys. Employees in the class typically exercise no supervision.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

• Provides legal research and information upon matters pending in the Department of Law;
• Prepares affidavits, briefs and other legal documents as needed;
• Assists in all legal matters such as hearings, trials, suits, injunctions etc., as may be required;
• Performs legal tasks assigned by an attorney-at-law;
• Studies legal texts;
• Assists legal counsel in all matters.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES. SKILLS. ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Working knowledge of legal principles;
• Ability to perform legal research;
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing;
• Ability to apply principles, facts, and precedence to legal problems;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must be a registered student in a law school of recognized standing;or, a graduate of a recognized law school.

LOCATION:

Staff Relations - Office of Human Resources at Central Offices

WORKING HOURS:

This position will work a minimum of 20 hours per week. This position is part-time.

SALARY/COMPENSATION:

The pay rate for this position is $15.50 per hour.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To be considered, all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications outlined in Onondaga County Civil Service job description for this title.
• The successful candidate will be required to pass a fingerprint-based background check, at the cost of $102.50 to the candidate.
• City Residents are encouraged to apply!