Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Senior Associate General Counsel
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Summary:
This position provides comprehensive legal services to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education ("Board") and all levels of District personnel, departments, and divisions.
Essential Duties:
(These duties are a representative sample of the major duties and responsibilities and may vary by position.)
Advises the superintendent, instructional staff, and operational staff regarding
student issues
that include special education matters involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, student discipline, custody and parental access disputes, FERPA and other confidentiality issues;
employment matters
that include employee evaluation, discipline, employee grievances, licensure, and matters arising under Title VII, Title IX, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, the FLSA, and other state and federal laws impacting public school employees; and
transactional matters
that include contracts, procurement, real estate, and intellectual property.
Represents the Board in complex lawsuits in federal and state courts.
Represents the Board at court hearings and administrative proceedings.
Represents the superintendent in student discipline hearings, employee grievances and appeals to the Board.
Conducts legal research and renders legal opinions.
Recommends changes to Board policies and regulations to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and the North Carolina Department of Education policies and regulations.
Coordinates and provides in-service training/professional development on legal matters.
Works cooperatively with in-house and outside counsel.
Performs other services and tasks as directed by the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel.
Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Member in good standing of the North Carolina Bar.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in the practice of law.
Litigation and/or administrative hearing experience.
Additional Requirements:
North Carolina Bar License.
Valid Driver's License.
Job Details:
# of Jobs: 1.00
Salary: From $150,000.00 To $175,000.00
Teacher Scale: N
Minimum Educational Requirements: Doctorates
Term: 12 Month
#J-18808-Ljbffr
This position provides comprehensive legal services to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education ("Board") and all levels of District personnel, departments, and divisions.
Essential Duties:
(These duties are a representative sample of the major duties and responsibilities and may vary by position.)
Advises the superintendent, instructional staff, and operational staff regarding
student issues
that include special education matters involving the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, student discipline, custody and parental access disputes, FERPA and other confidentiality issues;
employment matters
that include employee evaluation, discipline, employee grievances, licensure, and matters arising under Title VII, Title IX, the ADA, the ADEA, the FMLA, the FLSA, and other state and federal laws impacting public school employees; and
transactional matters
that include contracts, procurement, real estate, and intellectual property.
Represents the Board in complex lawsuits in federal and state courts.
Represents the Board at court hearings and administrative proceedings.
Represents the superintendent in student discipline hearings, employee grievances and appeals to the Board.
Conducts legal research and renders legal opinions.
Recommends changes to Board policies and regulations to ensure compliance with applicable state and federal laws and the North Carolina Department of Education policies and regulations.
Coordinates and provides in-service training/professional development on legal matters.
Works cooperatively with in-house and outside counsel.
Performs other services and tasks as directed by the General Counsel and the Deputy General Counsel.
Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
Member in good standing of the North Carolina Bar.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in the practice of law.
Litigation and/or administrative hearing experience.
Additional Requirements:
North Carolina Bar License.
Valid Driver's License.
Job Details:
# of Jobs: 1.00
Salary: From $150,000.00 To $175,000.00
Teacher Scale: N
Minimum Educational Requirements: Doctorates
Term: 12 Month
#J-18808-Ljbffr