General Practice Unit Attorney Level II

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General Practice Unit Attorney (Level II)
The candidate will be responsible for: Represents agency in employment discrimination cases and administrative hearings. Provides advice on education law. Coordinates with the Corporation Counsel's office on papers and discovery in litigated cases, such as Article 78 cases involving termination and Title VII cases. Analyzes and responds to issues handled by the General Practice Unit, such as issues related to school governance, civil rights statutes, charter schools, accommodations, immunization, compulsory education, school trips, and home schooling. Confers with subject matter specialists, technical experts, and other attorneys, including counsel for litigants. Recommends settlements and adjustments. Conducts legal investigations and examines prospective witnesses. Drafts proposed revisions to rules and regulations for the Department of Education. Analyzes and reports on the effects of City, State, and Federal legislation. Performs in-depth legal research and legal analyses on critical issues for the DOE. Works on major policy initiatives. Must have Admission to the New York State Bar AND 2 years of progressively responsible United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar. Ability to rapidly understand provisions of applicable law and regulations preferred. Ability to conduct legal research efficiently desired.

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