Senior Assistant General Counsel, Education Litigation Leader

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a Senior Assistant General Counsel reporting to the Deputy General Counsel to manage state court and administrative litigation and supervise the State Court Litigation team. This role will provide meaningful counsel to CPS leadership, informing policy decisions and resource allocation across a network of CPS departments and schools.

The position emphasizes integrity, strategic thinking, and strong communication, with responsibilities spanning complex

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Minimum of five years of legal practice required.

Responsibilities

• Manage active litigation caseload in state court and administrative forums.
• Provide supervision and guidance to assistant general counsels and staff.
• Provide client counseling across CPS departments.
• Develop relationships with CPS schools and agents.
• Demonstrate integrity, sound judgment, initiative, and strategic thinking.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation strategy

Client counseling

Policy advisory

Leadership

Communication skills

Judicial processes

Education

Juris Doctorate

Illinois bar license

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Electronic discovery tools

Job description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a Senior Assistant General Counsel reporting to the Deputy General Counsel to manage state court and administrative litigation and supervise the State Court Litigation team. This role will provide meaningful counsel to CPS leadership, informing policy decisions and resource allocation across a network of CPS departments and schools.

The position emphasizes integrity, strategic thinking, and strong communication, with responsibilities spanning complex