Per Diem Human Resources Attorney

Newark, DE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Per Diem/P/D Hrs Consultant

Date Posted:
2/2/2026

Location:
Affirmative Action- 345

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEON SUPERINTENDENT

PER DIEM HUMAN RESOURCES ATTORNEY
OFFICE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

DEFINITION: To provide professional legal counsel to the Director of Labor & Employee Relations and staff on human resource matters.

NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

to practice law in the State of New Jersey.
with legal research and writing
or more years of experience in the practice of law specifically with providing legal guidance on human resource issues and workplace investigations.
understanding of federal and state labor and employment laws and HR issues including pay equity employee privacy Affirmative Action and EEO investigations employee recruitment/hiring/onboarding progressive discipline and terminations leaves of absence (FMLA NJ FLA Military Leaves etc.) workplace accommodations Title VII CEPA NJ LAD.
with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations.
knowledge of federal and state laws applicable to school districts in New Jersey.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

oral and written legal advice and guidance on human resource issues and workplace investigations to the Director of Labor & Employee Relations and staff.
formal legal memoranda and opinions briefs and legal correspondence for signature by the Director of Labor & Employee Relations.

REPORTS TO: Director of Labor & Employee Relations

SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION

: Hourly compensation will be commensurate with education and
legal experience.
Period: Twelve Month approximately 10-15 hours per week.
Affiliation: Unaffiliated

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPEN AND CLOSE DATES

OPENING DATE: February 2 2026
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

Required Experience: