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Legal Assistant

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

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Job Category
Administrator, Legal

Job Details

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child, in every community, has access to a high quality education that prepares them for success in college and career.

The Legal Assistant, is under the supervision of and may perform duties for the General Counsel, First Deputy General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Senior Assistant General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel and Office Manager in the Law Department.

The Legal Assistant, will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:

  • Coordinate student expulsion hearing process, which includes scheduling student expulsion hearings, providing accurate and timely notice of such hearing, and preparing files for each hearing.

  • Coordinate administration of special projects, such as, but not limited to, annual principals' conference and administrative hearings

  • Manage and update internal record systems.

  • Performing routine administrative duties for assigned attorneys but may include duties for the General Counsel, First Deputy General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, Senior Assistant General Counsel, and Assistant General Counsel in the Law Department.

  • Performs other duties as they might be assigned.



This position is of a confidential nature and has regular access to Law Department and other CPS Departments' confidential files, data and information, including confidential student information.

In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Legal Assistant must possess the following qualifications:

Type of Education Required :

  • B.A. or B.S. preferred.



Type of Experience and Number of Years :

  • A minimum of three (3) years previous administrative work experience in a legal environment or an equivalent combination of training and experience.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

  • Proficiency in Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, and Google applications.

  • Strong verbal and written communications skills.

  • Strong problem solving skills.

  • Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and be detail oriented.

  • Ability to keep matters confidential and understand what can be and cannot be disclosed.



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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