Position Summary: Under the direction of the Deputy Counsel of the General Practice Unit (GPU) in the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) , the GPU Attorney engages in difficult and complex legal work having significant financial, procedural, or policy consequences for the NYCPS. Performs related work.
Reports to: Deputy Counsel, General Practice Unit
Direct Reports: N/A
Responsibilities General Practice Unit Responsibilities
Level 3
- Represents NYCPS in administrative proceedings before the City Commission on Human Rights, the State Division of Human Rights, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
- Serves as agency liaison to the City Law Department and assists with court papers, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation in litigated cases, including those brought against NYCPS under federal, state, and city civil rights laws.
- Conducts legal investigations, including pre-litigation matters, examines witnesses, and recommends settlements and other resolutions.
- Analyzes and responds to legal issues handled by GPU, related to admissions, space planning, early childhood education programs, significant changes in school utilization, charter schools, civil rights statutes, reasonable accommodations, student suspensions, parent led groups, immunization, home schooling, Title VI, Title IX, local law compliance, and other matters.
- Provides advice on education law to program offices throughout NYCPS.
- Confers with subject matter specialists, attorneys in other NYCPS legal units, and counsel for litigants.
- Analyzes and reports on the impact of federal, state, and city legislation.
- Drafts and revises rules and regulations for NYCPS.
- Performs in-depth legal research and legal analyses on critical issues and policies for NYCPS.
- Assists with briefing the General Counsel on compliance issues and legal issues relating to NYCPS priorities, policy initiatives, and program office escalations.
Qualification Requirements: Minimum Admission to the New York State Bar AND three (3) 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.
Preferred - Ability to interpret and communicate provisions of applicable law and regulations.
- Ability to write clearly and concisely.
- Ability to conduct legal research efficiently.
- Experience with litigation and/or administrative proceedings.
- Ability to manage time and workload independently.
- Ability to take initiative and be flexible.
Salary : $106,607 - $111,107
(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.)
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding. * New York City Residency is NOT Required * We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply. 
