Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney
The candidate will provide legal advice to member school districts, charter schools, community colleges and Education Service Districts on a range of legal issues under the Property and Casualty Coverage for Education (PACE) preventive legal (“pre-loss”) program. PACE “pre-loss” program including labor & employment matters, student records issues, review of contracts, waivers, potential disciplinary and dismissal of employees, student disciplinary procedures and other issues which give rise to potential legal liability for PACE members. Provide support to litigation attorneys as assigned by the Director of Litigation, to represent the interests of PACE members in litigation. May serve as primary counsel in representing PACE members with regard to BOLI, EEOC, or OCR civil rights complaints or other matters covered under the PACE insurance coverage contracts. Remain current on developing issues and changes in relevant rules or laws to inform and helps agency members through written legal updates on impact and implementation. Provide legal support to agency departments as assigned. Assist the agency and PACE in developing and presenting statewide topical workshop programs for members. Develop individualized workshops for agency and PACE members as assigned. Work independently in such a manner which advances the company’s goal of quality service delivery to agency members. Communicate effectively with company and PACE members (e.g. board members, district or college staff and others) within the course of work. Law degree from an ABA accredited law school and active member of the State Bar or eligible to be licensed to practice within a short period of time required. Background in school law/employment law/public sector required. Experience with public sector representation generally and with education law highly preferred. Experience in, or knowledge of, the Oregon public education system or similar government operations is preferred. 3 – 5 years of experience in advising clients/organizations on public sector legal issues (e.g. public meetings, public records), school and education law (e.g., Title IX, Section 504, student records) and/or employment related topics (e.g., Title VII, retaliation, family leave) is preferred. Experience in civil litigation and knowledge of Oregon state and federal rules of court is preferred.

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