General Practice Unit Attorney Level III

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General Practice Unit Attorney (Level III)
The candidate will represents agency in employment discrimination cases and administrative hearings. Will provide advice on education law. Prepares Chancellor’s rulings on various grievance appeals and student suspension appeals. Coordinates with the Corporation Counsel's office on papers and discovery in litigated cases, such as Article 78 cases involving termination and Title VII cases. Analyzes and responds to issues handled by the General Practice Unit, such as issues related to school governance, FMLA, civil rights statutes, charter schools, Universal Pre-Kindergarten, 3-K and EarlyLearn, student records, dress code, student discipline, admissions, accommodations, search and seizure, the First Amendment, afterschool use of facilities, immunization, compulsory education, health and safety issues, school trips, and home schooling. Confers with subject matter specialists, technical experts, and other attorneys, including counsel for litigants. Recommends settlements and adjustments. Conducts legal investigations and examines prospective witnesses. Drafts rules and regulations for the Department of Education. Analyzes and reports on the effects of City, State, and Federal legislation. Performs in-depth legal research and legal analyses on critical issues for the DOE. Works on major class actions and policy initiatives. Informs DOE leadership on legal issues relating to DOE initiatives, such as budget and Title I issues; diversity policies; academic policies involving testing, teacher tenure issues, and constitutional issues; open meetings law; Community Education Council and Parent Association matters; and Title VI.

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