Deputy Director Administrative Trials Unit

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Deputy Director – Administrative Trials Unit
Duties: Serves as the representative of the Chancellor performing sophisticated legal work in disciplinary proceedings and provides support to the Deputy Counsel. Will be accountable for the success and performance of team members in assigned practice areas in meeting performance goals and identified objectives; will be designated as the Administrative Trials Unit Assistant Deputy Counsel; and will perform high-level legal work. Performs related work. Represents the Department of Education (DOE) in 3020-A proceedings and hearings pursuant to Section 75. Provides legal counsel and training to Community Superintendents and Principals on disciplinary procedures. Confers with subject matter experts, technical specialists, and other attorneys, including counsel for litigants. Acts as a liaison to executives within the DOE and to other City agencies. Manages the case load of the Administrative Trials Unit by assigning cases to staff attorneys and monitoring the conduct of Technical Assistance Conferences (TAC), review of charging instruments and potential stipulations of settlements. Reviews Office of Personnel Investigation (OPI) arrest cases to determine if there is appropriate substantiation and evidence for charges. Manages monthly case reviews with office attorneys. Assumes direct responsibility for all phases of complex high profile legal cases. Preparing for and/or litigating complex cases involving large amounts of money, significant precedents, novel and complicated determinations of law and fact, or cases having significant legal, policy or financial implications for the DOE. Determines the advisability of presenting witnesses, admissibility of types of evidence and matters of legal strategy. Prepares and argues difficult cases and appeals in administrative tribunals and in the courts. Reviews, revises and approves agreements prepared by other attorneys. Coordinates and assists with professional development for Community Superintendents and Principals concerning the 3020-A disciplinary charges process. Handles legal issues and cases including recommendations concerning the soundness of charges, preparing specification of charges, coordinating the gathering of evidence, and briefing witnesses. Develops plans and objectives for the conduct of various Administrative Trials Unit functions; devises methods and procedures for the implementation of approved policies. Recommends settlements pursuant to DOE administrative tribunals. Leads trial issues discussions and determination of appropriate charges. Administers trial calendar in conjunction with the Chief Research Attorney. Manages intra-office trial seminars and Center for Law and Education (CLE) training for staff attorneys. Coordinates and assists with professional development for superintendents and principals concerning the 3020-A disciplinary charges process. Manages legal summary informational database for recurring case issues which will be utilized by staff attorneys to complete closing briefs and arguments. Conducts legal investigations, holds informal hearings, and examines prospective witnesses. Conducts research and prepares legal briefs and memoranda on labor and employment law issues. Reviews complex, highly technical laws, rules, and regulations. Serves as the chief research contact on cases and issues “first impressions,” particularly on contract interpretation as it relates to 3020-A issues. Manages and maintains the “Case Decision Bank” used by staff attorneys when completing answers to motions, closing arguments, and related documentation. Plays a lead role in coordinating and/or providing professional development for Community Superintendents and Principals concerning the 3020-A disciplinary charges process. Manages the distribution of decisions of interest and advises staff on any changes of law and controlling authority.

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