Assistant Attorney

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Assistant Attorney to the Chief Legal Officer

The candidate will render legal opinions and advice to the Chief Legal Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Board of Education and other administrative staff. Provide legal representation for the District (under the supervision of the Chief Legal Officer and in collaboration with District outside legal counsel when necessary) as follows: Cases involving students with special needs; Prosecution or defense of lawsuits; Investigation or responses as conducted by the Office of Civil Rights, Equal Opportunity Commission, Commission on Human Rights, and other administrative or regulatory agencies; . Audits of the School District by the Regional Office of Education and Illinois State Board of Education and; All other matters as necessary to effectively represent the interests of the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Education in legal matters. Draft, review and revise contracts and any other agreements on behalf of the District. Assist in the resolution of labor grievances, including filed at Step II, and other labor issues. Draft legal opinions in any legal area as needed. Work on any formal complaints or grievances. Conduct student suspension and expulsion hearings as Board appointed hearing officer. Communicate with central office, department and building administrators, parents and students as appropriate related to student and employee discipline and other legal matters. Design and implement the current employee discipline model. Assist in the drafting of Board policy and procedures and revision of employee handbooks and any other administrative procedures. Assist in reviewing any legislation which may potentially affect the District. Maintain knowledge of laws, decisions, and other legal information regarding school issues. Provide assistance and advice regarding District records, including requests under the Freedom of Information Act, Illinois School Student Records act and the Illinois Personnel Records Review Act. Serve as legal counsel during collective bargaining/negotiations for the District’s unions. . Serve as the Board of Education Secretary during Board meetings as necessary. Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited university. Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. A minimum of three to five years experience as an attorney with experience in special education matters as well as public or private legal practice involving local, state, federal government or public school agencies.

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Job ID: 23250

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Illinois School District U-46
355 E Chicago St
Elgin
Illinois
United States 60120