Deputy Counsel For Office Of Risk Management And Litigation ols

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Deputy Counsel for Office of Risk Management and Litigation (OLS)

Duties: Responsible for providing legal advice and interpretation on high profile legal and legislative issues of major importance to the Department of Education (DOE), General Counsel, Executive Deputy Counsels, and Senior DOE officials that have the potential for broad impact on the education policy and goals of the school system. Performs related work. On behalf of the Executive Deputy Counsel for Risk Management and Litigation and the General Counsel, consults with legal staff in the Office of Corporation Counsel on major litigation issues, E-Discovery procedures and practice, and acts as a liaison on tort litigation. Manages the Litigation Implementation Unit, which is responsible for overseeing citywide implementation of large class-action and regulatory settlements and agreements across program offices in the DOE. Assists the Executive Deputy Counsel in providing counsel on class actions, major litigation, anticipated action, risk management, and related policy initiatives. Assists the Executive Deputy Counsel in informing legal staff and Senior DOE officials of significant legal decisions, recommends settlements and adjustments, and policy initiatives for risk management. Confers with subject matter specialists, technical experts, and other attorneys, including counsel for litigants. Acts as liaison between Office of Corporation Counsel and DOE on representation and litigation assignment matters. Gathers data and prepares reports on the DOE’s implementation of class action consent decrees, orders, and major litigation for the General Counsel and other Senior DOE personnel. Coordinates necessary enhancements to DOEs databases to ensure compliance with settlement agreements and the collection of accurate and reliable information.
Examines new legislation and regulations and examines their impact on the DOE. Advises executive of DOE offices/divisions concerning legal issues impacting their operations and policies. Researches and provides advice and guidance on legal and operational issues related to DOE’s critical policy initiatives. Provides policy advice on topics related to juvenile justice and child welfare, information sharing, and special education. Prepares evaluation reports, performs analyses, and reviews program plans, funding, and performance related to the Department’s legal matters and the Office of the General Counsel’s operational matters. Acts as a liaison to key government agencies to ensure proper inter-agency coordination and management of key objectives. Reviews and drafts Memoranda of Understanding to formalize certain Department relationships with key partners and other stakeholders.

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