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Senior Assistant General Counsel

Employer
Chicago Public Schools - CPS
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Salary
Competitive

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Job Category
Administrator, Legal

Job Details

The Senior Assistant General Counsel primarily represents the Board and its agents in employment related litigation in federal court, as well as in administrative forums ( e.g. , EEOC, IDHR and HRC). The Senior Assistant General Counsel responsibilities include the following:

  • Serving as primary counsel on cases in which the Board and/or CPS employees are named defendants;
  • Provides direction and litigation strategy to less senior staff attorneys;
  • Reviews and edits written work product; and
  • Represents the Board during settlement conferences.


In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, a Senior Assistant General Counsel must possess the following qualifications:

Type of Education and License Required : Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in the State of Illinois.

Type of Experience and Number of Years : Seven or more years of related experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Experience litigating employment related ( e.g. , Title VII, ADEA, ADA, etc.) and Civil Rights claims;
  • Is a strong communicator;
  • Possesses the ability to quickly analyze a problem/question and decide the level of importance and when higher level intervention is necessary;
  • Capable of building trusting relationships and functioning effectively with Board agents whose decisions are being challenged in state and federal court;
  • Possess organizational skills and the ability to manage numerous cases simultaneously under pressure and with limited supervision; and
  • A demonstrated ability to take ownership of and solve problems, to expeditiously assess issues, and provide sound legal advice.


Residency requirement : Board employees are required to be actual residents of the City of Chicago within six months of beginning employment and are required to maintain residency during the course of their employment.

Non-discrimination/Equal Opportunity : The Board has a comprehensive non-discrimination policy and is an equal opportunity employer.

Application: Please submit a resume, a recent writing sample and three references.

Residency Requirement:

As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of his or her CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.

Company

Chicago Public Schools is truly a district on the rise. The last five years have been an unprecedented success for CPS, and during that time, our district has emerged as a beacon of what is achievable for large urban school districts across the country. Our mission is to provide a high-quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.

Company info
Telephone
773-553-1000
Location
42 W Madison St
Chicago
IL
60602
US

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