Law Clerk

Position Purpose/Summary: This is a legal department internship position assisting in the Legal Services Office for the City of Springfield Public Schools with the primary areas of concentration in the fields of litigation municipal and education addition the Law Clerk will be assigned a special project to review and categorize the Springfield School Committee policies consistent with MA statutes regulations case law MASC (Massachusetts Association of School Committee) Model policies and DESE (Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) guidance.

Essential Functions:

• Assisting the Chief School Counsel in preparing court documents researching the law on a multitude of litigation matters and general contract matters.
• Providing administrative support for legal staff in researching the law to provide opinions to the Chief School Counsel department heads and the Superintendent.
• Drafting legal memoranda and pleadings and providing support to Chief Legal Counsel and the departments Senior Legal Analyst/ Paralegal.
• Performing related clerical support as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of legal research processes.

• Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws rules policies and procedures governing legal matters and work performed.
• Ability to write legal memoranda pleadings and contracts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees involved parties and the general public.

Education and Experience:

• A student currently enrolled in the second year of an accredited law school.

Special Necessary Qualifications: None

Technology Equipment Systems and Tools: Requires advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite such as Outlook Word PowerPoint LexisNexus and/or WestLaw legal research platforms preferred.

Working Conditions: Work is mostly performed in an office environment. Regular and predictable attendance is a requirement.

Physical Requirements and Potential Hazards: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands or fingers; handle or feel; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Content: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities skills working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements these requirements may change over time. Management reserves the right to modify add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

If you BELIEVE we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!

About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3^rdlargest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued respected supported seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district therefore it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in Grow our Own and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

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The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability or military service as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color sex gender identity religion national origin sexual orientation disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability veteran status or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination including sexual harassment in any education program or activity that it operates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie OSullivan Senior Administrator of Human Resources 1550 Main Street Springfield MA 01103 ext. 55428.

Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please refer to