Torts Associate General Counsel - Education District

Taleo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

The School District of Philadelphia seeks an Associate General Counsel for the Torts Department to provide strategic legal guidance and representation on a broad range of issues affecting students, staff, and the district.

The role emphasizes tort litigation, exposure to sexual abuse exception matters, and collaboration with the General Counsel and other senior attorneys. Strong judgment, advocacy, and leadership are essential for success in this high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law.
• Five years of full-time, paid, professional legal experience.
• Experience in public sector law, education law, or tort litigation preferred.
• All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Education and the School District on a wide array of issues.
• Oversees projects and develops strategies to resolve legal challenges.
• Specializes in litigation, claims, and labor and employment matters under supervision.
• Defends lawsuits and conducts discovery, prepares witnesses, and argues cases in court.
• Advices in-house clients and drafts legal opinions as needed.

Skills

Litigation management

Legal research

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia seeks an Associate General Counsel for the Torts Department to provide strategic legal guidance and representation on a broad range of issues affecting students, staff, and the district.

The role emphasizes tort litigation, exposure to sexual abuse exception matters, and collaboration with the General Counsel and other senior attorneys. Strong judgment, advocacy, and leadership are essential for success in this high-stakes environment.