Chicago Public Schools

Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employee Discipline

Chicago Public Schools • $110K — $130K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
  • Licensed attorney in Illinois
  • 5-7 years of experience in labor law
  • Knowledge of federal and state labor regulations
  • Experience with labor arbitrations and administrative hearings
  • Strong legal research and writing skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Responsibilities

  • Litigate grievance arbitrations and unfair labor practices
  • Collaborate with CPS clients on labor and discipline cases
  • Review legality of employee relations strategies and policies
  • Defend the Board in labor arbitrations against unions
  • Represent the Board in unfair labor practice proceedings
  • Advise CPS clients and school principals on labor issues
  • Perform other assigned legal duties as needed

Benefits

  • Full-time exempt position
  • Opportunity to work closely with senior legal counsel
  • Engagement in diverse labor law matters
  • Involvement in impactful educational governance
  • Growth potential within the legal department
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Job Summary:

Reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel and dotted line reporting to the Assistant Deputy General Counsel, Labor and Employee Discipline will work to handle traditional labor law matters and appeals involving unfair labor practice charges and arbitration demands filed by labor organizations. Additionally, the Assistant General Counsel will assist in the prosecuting of employee discipline matters before administrative agencies and the Illinois State Board of Education. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.

The Assistant General Counsel, Labor and Employee Discipline will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
  • Work up and litigate grievance arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, employee discipline administrative hearings, and other labor relations matters
  • Work closely with CPS clients to ensure that labor and employee discipline cases are properly addressed and litigated
  • Review the legality of employee relations strategies and policies utilizing a keen knowledge of federal and state statutory and case law in employment and labor areas, as well as all areas that may impact the District
  • Defend the Board in labor arbitrations against various labor unions
  • Defend the Board in unfair labor practice proceedings in front of the Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board, and represent the Board in termination proceedings in front of the Illinois State Board of Education and the CPS Office of Administrative Hearings
  • On a daily basis, advise various internal CPS clients and school principals on labor and employee relations cases
  • Other duties as assigned

About Chicago Public Schools

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third-largest school district in the United States. CPS serves over 340,000 students in 600+ schools. The district has a diverse student population, with 48% Hispanic, 36% African American, and 11% White students. CPS is committed to providing high-quality education to all students, regardless of their background or circumstances. The district offers a wide range of programs and services, including early childhood education, special education, and career and technical education. CPS is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about Chicago Public Schools
Size
36,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Net Income
-$100 million
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$7 billion
* Ladders Estimates

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