Deputy Counsel

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Deputy Counsel, General Practice Unit
The candidate: Supervises GPU attorneys and support staff, including the Charter School and 3-K/Pre-K sub-groups. Supports high-level DOE administrative staff in the development of significant educational policy initiatives. Serves as counsel to DOE’s managerial and executive staff on employment matters. Defends the agency in major class actions, complex and significant litigation in state and federal court, and governmental investigations such as US Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, and Department of Justice/US Attorney. Advises DOE officials on constitutional issues and statutory interpretation. Recommends and approves settlements in litigation. Corresponds with elected and appointed officials, community organizations, and members of the public on behalf of the General Counsel. Drafts and analyzes legislation affecting the DOE. Manages projects such as the revision of Chancellor’s Regulations. Prepares, organizes, and presents professional development for legal staff. Works with the City Law Department and high-level DOE staff on litigation strategy. Manages workload decisions for GPU attorneys. Meets regularly with attorneys to review the status of cases, productivity, and goals. Prepares and maintains delegations of authority from the Chancellor. Should have admission to the New York State Bar; and 4+ years of recent full-time responsible, relevant, satisfactory legal experience subsequent to admission to any bar, of which 18+ months must have been in the supervision of other attorneys, in an administrative, managerial or executive capacity, or performing highly complex and significant legal work.

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