Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel
The candidate will defends the District in 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. Concentrates on matters concerning the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and section 504, while also providing legal advice on a wide range of education, policy, compliance, labor, litigation, transactional, school law, charter schools, and related topics. Assists 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. Proactively anticipates client needs and works to maximize efficiency in providing legal services and District processes. Advises on risk management, fact-finding, investigations, issue identification, and resolution. Advises District governance, leadership, and program offices. Counsels various levels of school personnel and administration concerning issues affecting students. Participates in evaluation and development of improvement in systems, personnel, and procedures in the OGC and other offices as appropriate. Interacts 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. Maintains the utmost confidentiality and protects information from improper disclosure.

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