_(THOSE WHO PREVIOUSLY APPLIED NEED NOT RE-APPLY) _

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Deputy Counsel of the Department of Education’s (DOE) Legal Services General Practice Unit, the General Practice Unit Attorney engages in difficult and complex legal work having significant financial, procedural, or policy consequences. Performs related work.

REPORTS TO: Deputy Counsel

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM

Admission to the New York State Bar AND two (2) years of progressively responsible United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.

NOTE: Selected candidates must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment.

NOTE: APPLICANTS WHO HAVE A CLIENT WITH A LEGAL OR BUSINESS MATTER PENDING AGAINST, BEFORE OR WITH THE DOE MUST OBTAIN SUCH CLIENT’S CONSENT TO APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE DOE.  IF INVITED TO INTERVIEW FOR THIS POSITION, SUCH APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE NATURE OF SUCH MATTERS AT THE INTERVIEW.  

PREFERRED

• Ability to rapidly understand provisions of applicable law and regulations.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely.
• Ability to conduct legal research efficiently.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated and flexible.

SALARY: $80,473+

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not make less than their current salary.)

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.  PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

 NOTE: THE FILLING OF ALL POSITIONS IS SUBJECT TO BUDGET AVAILABILITY.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, unemployment status, caregiver status, consumer credit history, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation.  For more information, please refer to the DOE Non-Discrimination Policy.

Required Skills Required Experience

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs on occasion with or without accommodation

Must be able to keep pace with machine

Can work in a team environment