Chief Legal Counsel

Position Description:

The Chief Legal Counsel (CLC) supports the Superintendent Unit Heads and School-Based Administrators by providing timely and accurate legal advice with a focus on risk management and legal compliance.

Reports To:

Superintendent

Scope of Responsibility:

• Works closely with the Superintendent to set measurable legal objectives that are aligned with the mission and vision of JPS.
• Serves on the Superintendents leadership team and drafts/reviews policy and policy updates as needed to comply with Board action and/or changes in the
• RepresentativeissuesincludebutarenotlimitedtoemployeerecruitmentandhiringemployeerelationsemployeedisciplinewagesandbenefitsemployeerightsunderTitleVIIADEAADAFMLAemployeegrievancesFirstAmendmentstudentdisciplinestudentrightsundertheIDEATitleIISection504TitleIXand
• RepresentsadministrationinemployeehearingsconductedpursuanttoR.S.17:443andLa.R.S.17:493.
• Represents the District before state and federal agencies including but not limited to OCR DOJ EEOC and LDOE with regard to complaints of alleged violations of student/employee Oversee compliance with agreements currently in effect between the District and said agencies.
• Legalreviewsandpreparationofresponsestorequestsforpublicrecordsandotherdocument
• Contractsreviewand
• Conducts employeetrainingonlegalissuestosupportunitsas
• Provides litigation support for outside counsel and third-party claimsadministratorsandserveasthedistrictliaisonwithoutsidecounselastheneedarises;monitoroutsidecounsel
• Attends or participates in required district School Board meetings committee meetings and other activities deemed necessary by the Superintendent.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Skills and Qualifications:

We seek detail-oriented independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations. Successful candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess:

• JurisDoctoratefromanaccreditedlawschool
• LouisianaStateBarLicense
• 5yearsinrepresentinggovernmentalagenciesingovernmentlaweducationlaworlaborandemployment
• Deepunderstandingofreviewingpublicagencycontractsinterpretingandapplyingapplicablestatutesunderschool
• Experienceinarguingcasesinadministrative

• Desirable Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Public relations skills

• Physical Involvement:

  JPS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JPS also offers a competitive benefits package.

Required Experience:

Chief