Assistant Deputy General Counsel - School Law

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Assistant Deputy General Counsel - School Law
The candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy General Counsel and will be responsible for advising administrators on school law matters. Responsibilities: Advise Board of Education and school based staff on Board rules, policies and statutes related to school law, including, but not limited to: enrollment and transfer, student privacy, student discipline, special education concerns, custody issues, school climate matters, and charter school related issues; Track, organize, and report on School Law matters to the Deputy General Counsel and Department Leadership to assist with recognizing trends and where to proactively affect change; Assist clients in responding/navigating crisis situations and other school culture and climate matters; Supervise the District’s response to subpoenas and court orders for student records; Supervise, manage, mentor and develop direct reports including, Senior Assistants General Counsels, Assistants General Counsels, and Support Staff; Review and edit written work as well as provide guidance and strategy to School Law Group attorneys; Assist the Deputy General Counsel and Law Department Leadership in ensuring that the district receives expert and well-managed legal services related to Special Education; Support efforts to proactively train clients to minimize liability for the District; Actively participating/developing the continuous improvement of the group in line with Law Department goals; Setting a vision, strategy, and tone for responding to counseling calls, crisis matters, Title IX concerns, and special education issues that align with 5-year vision and goals around equity, integrity, and quality of instruction and values around parent-involvement. Prepare and conduct due process hearings for school restructuring, enrollment fraud, and local school council eligibility; and Assist the Deputy General Counsel with special projects related to cross-functional work and new initiatives. Type of Education and License Required: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree. Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Licensed and authorized to practice law in the state of Illinois. Type of Experience and Number of Years: 7+ years of legal practice required. Direct experience counseling clients is necessary. Litigation or administrative hearing experience is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Experience managing attorneys and support staff.

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