General Counsel And Chief Of Staff

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General Counsel and Chief of Staff
Duties: Under the supervision of the Chancellor, provides counsel, support, and advice on all legal matters related to the operation of the District, including the development and revision of all Board Policies and Administrative Procedures; coordination of the District’s legal affairs and services; and serves as the legal counselor and advisor to District senior and executive administrators. Oversees complex legal responsibilities for the District and coordinates claims and litigation activity with Risk Management and Human Resources for the purpose of assessing liability, insurance coverage and indemnity. In addition, is responsible for overseeing and coordinating a variety of complex and sensitive assignments that have a District-wide impact and serves as the Chancellor’s liaison to the Board of Trustees to provide, review, and follow-up on all materials from all segments of the District for the Board of Trustees. Provides oversight and follow-up on materials from all segments of the District for the Board of Trustees. Serves as the primary subject matter expert and advisor to senior and executive leadership for all legal activities Assists the administration in coordinating the District’s legal affairs, including the handling of civil litigation, administrative hearings, contract review and drafting, business negotiations. Acts as the primary liaison to coordinate and manage the work assigned to external legal firms, including developing and communicating scope of work, ensuring timely feedback, interpreting legal opinions, and reviewing and approving legal billings. Maintains a current status report inventory of all outstanding claims and litigation for area of responsibility. Receives, reviews, logs, processes and monitors all lawsuits and discovery documents including subpoenas, requests for production of documents, requests for admissions, California Public Records Act (PRA) requests, and deposition notices. Serves as the primary architect for the development, review and revision of legal documents, resolutions, Board Policies (BP) and Administrative Procedures (AP), including presentation to the Board of Trustees; works with all stakeholders to ensure that all policies and procedures are up-to-date, timely, and effectively represent their interests. In coordination with Risk Management, manages the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of complex legal disputes including, regulatory, governmental, and highly sensitive matters, both litigated and non-litigated. In coordination with Facilities Planning and Development, manages the investigation, evaluation, and resolution of complex legal disputes related to construction claims and activity, both litigated and non-litigated. In coordination with Risk Management and all levels of District and college administration, is the primary reviewer of contractual language to ensure the interests of the District and colleges are protected. Coordinates the distribution of all appropriate legal communication for the District. In coordination with Human Resources and Employee Relations (HRER), provides guidance and assistance in the areas of diversity, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Equal Opportunity Employment, sexual harassment, gender and sexual orientation sensitivity, discrimination, retaliation, and other human resources compliance issues. Assists HRER with regard to personnel investigations and other employee relations matters, and recruitment and screening processes for all new hires and employee promotional opportunities, to maintain compliance with the District’s diversity, equity, and compliance programs. Attends and/or coordinates attendance of required parties at administrative hearings, settlement conferences, depositions, trials, arbitrations, and mediations in connection with open claims and litigations. Monitors industrial and non-industrial interactive process outcomes with HRER and Risk Management departments. Responsible for managing the budget of assigned area and preparation of monthly legal expense reports. Conducts in-service training programs and workshops regarding legal issues, legislation, court decisions, and trends as needed. Serves as a member of the Management Leadership Association. Works on special projects in response to needs as assigned by the Chancellor.

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