About the role
%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 2.75pt -.75pt;tab-stops:center 225.95pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ETitle:%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-tab-count:1;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3EAssistant General Counsel, Compliance and Diverse Initiatives%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 2.45pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDepartment:%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp; %3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3EGeneral Counsel%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 11.45pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EReports To:%3C/strong%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp; %26nbsp; %26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3EDeputy General Counsel for Compliance and Diverse Initiatives%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESalary Range:%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E %26nbsp;%2496,122 - %24125,203%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 13.55pt -.25pt;%22%3EFor forward-thinking administrators and educators opportunities abound in the School District of Philadelphia.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EThe School District of Philadelphia is committed to transforming the education opportunities it offers the city’s more than 203,000 school-aged children. The District seeks District leaders who have a passion for working with schools, principals and communities and who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EWill you join us?%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin-left:-.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EJob Summary%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 8.55pt -.25pt;%22%3EProvides legal advice and representation to the Board of Education and the School District of Philadelphia and its employees with a focus on federal litigation, investigatory responses, and regulatory compliance, and special projects.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3EWorks under the supervision of the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel for Compliance and Diverse Initiatives This position will support a range of special litigation and compliance advisory matters, with a focus on civil rights, environmental litigation, student discipline, truancy, parental rights, as well as negotiations arising out of statutory and regulatory requirements. The focus of the position is on supporting the District’s legal needs whether through litigation or advising, as necessary. The Office of General Counsel handles a diverse and challenging array of legal issues and provides ongoing learning opportunities.%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin-left:-.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EEssential Functions%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3EDefends the District in both federal and state courts, administrative tribunals, and hearing officer proceedings, from matter initiation, through motion practice, discovery, settlement negotiations, hearings, trial, and appeals; matters are primarily handled within the Office of General Counsel (OGC), with outside counsel retained and overseen by OGC attorneys as appropriate for certain types of matters and based on need.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3EManages case timelines independently and is able to provide updates on status and strategy at regular intervals as well as when needed by leadership or by the client.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3ECan research and learn new areas of law quickly, and with depth, as organizational needs require.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3ESpecial project on an as needed basis, on a wide variety of issues including that may be novel or unforeseen.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3ESupports schools and administrative offices when questions arise on legal proceedings or requests related to student records, truancy, student discipline, accommodation requests, or other student support matters.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3EProvides legal advice on a wide range of education, policy, school law, and other regulatory focused topics.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3EAssists in development and implementation of policies, practices, procedures, and training through committee participation, training sessions, continuing legal education, presentations, and data analysis and data-driven decision-making.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3EProactively anticipates client needs and works to maximize efficiency in providing legal services and District processes.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3EAdvises on risk management, fact-finding, investigations, issue identification, and resolution. ● Advises District governance, leadership, and program offices.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3ECounsels various levels of school personnel and administration concerning issues affecting students, staff, and operations.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3EParticipates in evaluation and development of improvement in systems, personnel, and procedures in the OGC and other offices as appropriate.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3EInteracts professionally and respectfully with District personnel, District partners, parents and guardians, representatives of other governmental and social services entities, contractors, for profit and not-for-profit entities, opposing counsel, and advocacy groups.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3EMaintains the utmost confidentiality and protects information from improper disclosure.%3C/p%3E
%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 0in 8.0pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EMinimum Requirements%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3EJuris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3EFour years of full-time, paid experience in a law firm, non-profit or government legal department, other in-house legal department, or in a judicial clerkship.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:7.5pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3EPrior experience in either special education, civil rights, environmental litigation, and compliance is highly preferred.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt 7.5pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-7.5pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EAll work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin:0in 0in .0001pt -.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EKnowledge, Skills and Abilities%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-align:left;text-indent:-.25in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu style=%22text-underline:black;%22%3EDemonstrated knowledge of:%3C/u%3E%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3Estate and federal statutory, regulatory, and common law particularly as they relate to functions of the School District.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3Ejudicial proceedings and rules of evidence as related to the areas of specialization. o principles, practices, methods, and techniques of legal research. o uses and capabilities of personal computers and software applications including word processing, database management, and spreadsheets.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:107%;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;text-align:left;text-indent:0in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;text-align:left;text-indent:-.25in;%22 align=%22left%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E●%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cb style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight:normal;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3E%3Cu style=%22text-underline:black;%22%3EDemonstrated ability to%3C/u%3E:%3C/strong%3E%3C/b%3E o analyze, organize, and evaluate evidence and procedures involving difficult and complex cases and to present such material in clear and logical form for verbal and written presentation.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3Ejuggle a substantial workload and use judgment in prioritizing matters.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in .0001pt .5in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3Emaintain flexibility in work hours and for high-peak work flow. o cooperate and collaborate with office colleagues and District clients. o accept responsibilities and opportunities, including those outside of the area of specialty. o adapt to new or different ways of doing things. o analyze legal documents and instruments. o draft legal instruments and propose legislation. o negotiate terms and conditions successfully, including resolution of contested legal cases.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 8.55pt .5in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-list:Ignore;%22%3Eo%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3Eexercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality. o handle multiple concurrent tasks.%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin-left:-.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3EDisclaimer%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 5.55pt -.25pt;%22%3EThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.%3Cspan style=%22mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin-left:-.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3ENondiscrimination%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 2.55pt -.25pt;%22%3EThe School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District%27s commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.%3C/p%3E%3Ch1 style=%22margin-left:-.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size:16px;%22%3ECertificates/Licenses%3Cspan style=%22text-decoration:none;text-underline:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-weight:normal;mso-spacerun:yes;text-decoration:none;text-underline:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/h1%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin:0in 0in 2.55pt -.25pt;%22%3ECertificate of admission to the Bar of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania and active member in good standing, without the need for paid time off for that purpose. Applicants must be in compliance with the most recently completed twelve-month Continuing Legal Education compliance period as of the date of employment.%3C/p%3E
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