Agency Attorney - Administrative Trials Unit
Location: New York, New York
Description: NYC Department of Education is currently interviewing Agency Attorney - Administrative Trials Unit right now, this vacancy will be presented in New York. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Tracking Code
9652
Job Description
Position Summary: Under the direction of the Deput! y Counsel of the Administrative Trials Unit, with wide latitude for independent action, the Administrative Trials Unit Attorney will serve as a legal representative of the Chancellor performing sophisticated legal work in disciplinary proceedings. Performs related work.
Reports to: Director of the Administrative Trials Unit
Direct Reports: N/A
Key Relationships : Director of the Administrative Trials Unit, Superintendents, and Principals.
Responsibilities
Handles legal issues and cases, including recommendations concerning the soundness of charges, preparing specification of charges, coordinating the gathering of evidence, and briefing witnesses.
Responsible for legal cases that are complex and high profile in nature.
Represents the Department of Education (DOE) in Education Law 3020-A proceedings and hearings pursuant to Section 75 of the Civil Service Law.
Provides legal counsel a! nd training to Superintendents and Principals on disciplinary ! procedures.
Acts as a liaison to executives within the agency and to other City agencies.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum
Admission to the New York State Bar and three (3) years of progressively responsible United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar.
NOTE: Selected candidates must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment.
Preferred
Minimum three (3) years litigation experience.
Ability to rapidly understand provisions of applicable laws and regulations.
Ability to write clearly and concisely.
Ability to conduct legal research efficiently.
Salary: $75,962+
Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position.
Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.
NOTE:! The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://schools.! nyc.gov/OEO
Job Location
NEW YORK, New York, United S! tates
Position Type
Full-Time/Regular
New Posting
Yes
Readvertisement
No
Recanvass
No
District
N/A
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This vacancy will be started on: Sat, 24 Aug 2013 06:48:17 GMT
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