National Education Association
Staff Counsel
National Education Association, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.Posting Period:
April 05, 2023 - Until FilledEmployee Group Type:
NEAMAC NEA Managers, Attorneys, ConfidentialsPosition Type:
RegularSalary Range:
$98,939.00 - $189,228.00Position Details:The
National Education Association (NEA)
is America’s oldest and largest labor organization with some 3 million members. The mission of the NEA is to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education by preparing every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.NEA seeks an attorney to join our sixteen-member legal team in the NEA Office of General Counsel.
The widely varied work of the NEA Office of General Counsel includes:Significant amicus work before the U.S. Supreme Court, significant appellate litigation in the federal and state court systems, and litigation before federal and state trial courts on cases of cross-cutting national significance.Providing in-house counsel to NEA’s elected leadership and staff as well as to state and local education associations on an array of matters.Representing the views of NEA on federal initiatives impacting NEA, NEA affiliates, and their members.Assisting NEA state affiliates in their provision of direct legal services to NEA members.Providing counsel to NEA regarding affiliate relationships and tools for improving the representation of NEA members.Responsibilities:Provide advice and counsel regarding internal union operations, campaigns and elections compliance, nonprofit regulation, tax issues, and human resource issues.Provide legal review, advice and counsel regarding the array of legal issues that an in-house counsel operation must handle.Develop and present trainings on a wide variety of legal issues and skills for state affiliate counsel.Monitor and analyze legal developments of interest to NEA and its members.Provide guidance on enterprise-wide risk and compliance issues for NEA and affiliates.Assist with other legal matters as needed.Qualifications:J.D. from an accredited law school required.Five or more years of legal practice required.Excellent oral and written advocacy and communication skills required.Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve legal issues.Must be willing and able to serve as a generalist providing advice and counsel on operations matters.Ability to provide leadership in evaluating risk and compliance issues.Demonstrated commitment to labor and public education work preferred.Ability to perform complex legal analytical work and to work collaboratively required.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided:The position involves skill in using a computer and/or laptop; oral and written communication skills; skills in proofreading and editing; interpersonal relations skills; reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to sit for long periods, stoop, bend, reach and carry light materials (up to 10 lbs.); and ability to travel by various methods of transportation.NEA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability.NEA Participates in E-Verify.
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April 05, 2023 - Until FilledEmployee Group Type:
NEAMAC NEA Managers, Attorneys, ConfidentialsPosition Type:
RegularSalary Range:
$98,939.00 - $189,228.00Position Details:The
National Education Association (NEA)
is America’s oldest and largest labor organization with some 3 million members. The mission of the NEA is to unite our members and the nation to fulfill the promise of public education by preparing every student to succeed in a diverse and interdependent world.NEA seeks an attorney to join our sixteen-member legal team in the NEA Office of General Counsel.
The widely varied work of the NEA Office of General Counsel includes:Significant amicus work before the U.S. Supreme Court, significant appellate litigation in the federal and state court systems, and litigation before federal and state trial courts on cases of cross-cutting national significance.Providing in-house counsel to NEA’s elected leadership and staff as well as to state and local education associations on an array of matters.Representing the views of NEA on federal initiatives impacting NEA, NEA affiliates, and their members.Assisting NEA state affiliates in their provision of direct legal services to NEA members.Providing counsel to NEA regarding affiliate relationships and tools for improving the representation of NEA members.Responsibilities:Provide advice and counsel regarding internal union operations, campaigns and elections compliance, nonprofit regulation, tax issues, and human resource issues.Provide legal review, advice and counsel regarding the array of legal issues that an in-house counsel operation must handle.Develop and present trainings on a wide variety of legal issues and skills for state affiliate counsel.Monitor and analyze legal developments of interest to NEA and its members.Provide guidance on enterprise-wide risk and compliance issues for NEA and affiliates.Assist with other legal matters as needed.Qualifications:J.D. from an accredited law school required.Five or more years of legal practice required.Excellent oral and written advocacy and communication skills required.Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve legal issues.Must be willing and able to serve as a generalist providing advice and counsel on operations matters.Ability to provide leadership in evaluating risk and compliance issues.Demonstrated commitment to labor and public education work preferred.Ability to perform complex legal analytical work and to work collaboratively required.In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided:The position involves skill in using a computer and/or laptop; oral and written communication skills; skills in proofreading and editing; interpersonal relations skills; reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to sit for long periods, stoop, bend, reach and carry light materials (up to 10 lbs.); and ability to travel by various methods of transportation.NEA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability.NEA Participates in E-Verify.
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