Chief Legal Counsel

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Chief Legal Counsel
Duties: Assumes full management responsibility for all department programs, services, and activities. Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department; establishes, within Association policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels. Develops, oversees, and maintains the Legal Services Protocols and Procedures Ensures all legal services staff adheres to the Legal Services Protocols and Procedures Assumes full management responsibility and oversight of legal services provided to members Provides legal advice and representation to members in accordance with the Legal Services Protocols and Procedures Leads the Education Legal Alliance Attorney Advisory and Steering Committees by preparing agendas, facilitating meetings, and working with the General Counsel/Chief of Staff, develops recommendations on cases, tracks and reports to the Committees, Board of Directors, and Delegate Assembly. Coordinates and monitors appellate level amicus activities, recruits amicus writers, reviews and revises amicus briefs for consistency with position. Assists with writing amicus briefs, letters to the appellate courts, and letters to regulatory bodies. Manages and participates in the development and administration of the department’s annual budget; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments, as necessary. Selects, trains, motivates, and directs department personnel; evaluates and reviews work for acceptability and conformance with department standards, including program and project priorities and performance evaluations; works with employees on performance issues; implements discipline and termination procedures; responds to staff questions and concerns. Contributes to the overall quality of the department’s service by developing, reviewing, and implementing policies and procedures to meet legal requirements and Association needs; continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors the distribution of work, support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identifies opportunities for improvement; directs the implementation of changes. Contributes to the Association’s organization and strategic development goals and objectives and overall agenda and direction by developing and applying subject matter expertise in assigned areas; develop short- and long-range plans that support and impact the strategic direction of the Association; serves on Association leadership teams. Oversees the development of Legal Services Agreements Evaluates proposals and recommends professional services contracts for the department Represents the department to other Association departments, member organizations, elected officials, regulatory agencies, community groups, and the public; explains and interprets departmental programs, policies, and activities; negotiates and resolves significant and controversial issues. Conducts a variety of departmental organizational and operation studies and investigations; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate. Participates in and makes presentations to the Board of Directors, Delegate Assembly and a wide variety of committees and boards; performs review of matters in areas of expertise pertaining to the various committees and boards. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the assigned area and other services as they relate to the area of assignment. Maintains and directs the maintenance of working and official departmental files. Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect Association or departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required. Prepares, reviews, and presents staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the CEO/Executive Director or Chief of Staff/General Counsel. Responds to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints and assists with resolutions and alternative recommendations. Reads and demonstrates an understanding and adherence to values, policies, and practices. Demonstrates respect, honesty and professionalism at all times.

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