Senior Field Counsel - Education Law & School Policy

NYC Public Schools; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 121 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Residency not required

Résumé du poste

NYC Department of Education seeks a Legal Services Senior Field Counsel to provide legal advice, guidance, and training to school administrators and district staff on federal, state, and local requirements. The role involves liaising between central and field offices and coordinating with the NYC Law Department on legal proceedings.

The position requires NYS Bar admission and four years of relevant experience, including supervisory work.

Qualifications

• Admission to the New York State Bar.
• Four years of recent, full-time legal experience after admission, including at least 18 months in supervision or complex work.

Responsabilités

• Provide legal advice, guidance, and training to school administrators and district staff.
• Serve as liaison between central and field offices on complex legal issues in schools and districts.
• Coordinate with NYC Law Department and General Counsel units on legal proceedings.
• Draft and review communications to the public regarding legal matters.
• Respond to inquiries on labor, privacy, education law, civil rights, and related areas.
• Advise on school-based investigations and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Act as on-site legal contact for principals and district staff and provide prompt advice.
• Conduct on-site training on Chancellor’s Regulations and legal requirements.
• Review proposed disciplinary matters and expedites responses to complaints or appeals.
• Handle FOIL and subpoena requests and assist with investigations.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Legal research

Written clarity

Collaborative

Time management

Description du poste

NYC Department of Education seeks a Legal Services Senior Field Counsel to provide legal advice, guidance, and training to school administrators and district staff on federal, state, and local requirements. The role involves liaising between central and field offices and coordinating with the NYC Law Department on legal proceedings.

The position requires NYS Bar admission and four years of relevant experience, including supervisory work.