Senior Supervising Attorney General Practice Unit

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Senior Supervising Attorney, General Practice Unit
Responsibilities: Supervises GPU attorneys in the representation of the agency in human rights and employment discrimination cases, drafting of Chancellor’s Regulations, preparation of Chancellor’s rulings on student suspension appeals, planning and implementation of significant changes in school utilization, UPK, 3-K and Early Learn issues, and/or other significant areas of legal work. In this capacity, has wide discretion to act in Deputy Counsel’s absence. Supervises GPU support staff. Assists the Deputy Counsel with the hiring and training of GPU attorneys. Makes recommendations to the General Counsel on policies and procedures. Corresponds with elected and appointed officials, community organizations, constituents, and other members of the public on behalf of the General Counsel. Drafts documents, including correspondence, on behalf of the Chancellor, and reviews and advises on documents issued by the Chancellor. Assists the Deputy Counsel in planning, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating important Department programs and initiatives to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Meets regularly with GPU attorneys to review status and progress of assigned matters. Prepares Chancellor’s rulings on various grievance appeals and student suspension appeals. Provides legal advice on issues handled by GPU, such as school governance, FMLA, charter schools, civil rights statutes, student records, dress code, student discipline, admissions, accommodations, search and seizure, the First Amendment, afterschool use of facilities, immunization, compulsory education, health and safety issues, school trips, and homeschooling. Confers with subject matter specialists, technical experts, and other attorneys, including counsel for litigants. Drafts rules and regulations for the Department of Education. Reviews case settlements and adjustments. Serves as a legal counselor to the agency’s managerial and executive staff on significant and complex legal and policy issues and initiatives. Works on major class actions, litigates complex and significant cases, and manages the work of GPU attorneys and support staff responsible for legal activity of significant financial, policy or procedural consequences. Analyzes and reviews city, state, and federal legislation.

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