Assistant Legal Counsel - Springfield, United States - Illinois Association Of School

Illinois Association Of School Springfield, United States

8 hours ago

Description

Duties

Reporting to the Deputy Legal Counsel, provides general support to the Agency and program staff on a variety of topics connected to the Illinois School Code including, but not limited to, curriculum and instruction, accountability, assessment, career and technical education, student wellness, student discipline, and educator misconduct.

The attorney must have a good general familiarity with the Illinois School Code and the operation of school districts and school board governance.

The attorney selected will work closely with program staff throughout the Agency, as well as with counsel for other Illinois agencies, legislators, constituents, and stakeholders and therefore must have good written and verbal communication skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyzes and renders legal opinions and advice to the State Board of Education, State Superintendent, ISBE personnel, and Regional Superintendents of Education on matters connected to the Illinois School Code, implementing regulations and nonregulatory guidance.
Provides technical assistance to attorneys in the field, school personnel and constituents pertaining to the Illinois School Code, implementing regulations and nonregulatory guidance put out by ISBE.
Drafts legal opinions, legislation, legislative reviews, administrative rules, contracts, guidance and other documents pertaining to the operation of Illinois schools.
Participates in agency and external committees and task forces.
Serves as hearing officer or represents the agency in contested matters.
Analyzes matters, as they impact schools or the Board of Education, connected to the Election Code, the Open Meetings Act, the Freedom of Information Act, the Illinois School Student Records Act, and the Vehicle Code, among others.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from an accredited law school. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
Licensed to practice law in Illinois. (COPY OF LICENSE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
At least two years of experience working as a licensed attorney.
Knowledge of education law.
Limited travel may be required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience practicing law in the field of education law.
Employment experience in schools, or law school coursework in school law.

Salary/Benefits

UNION:
Exempt

DEPARTMENT:
Legal

ANTICIPATED STARTING SALARY RANGE:
$85,951 - $113,884

FULL SALARY RANGE:
$85,951 - $141,819

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

How to Apply

To view full posting and apply electronically, please visit ASSISTANT LEGAL COUNSEL. Interested parties must submit the required application, cover letter, resume, and transcripts (unofficial until recommended for hire). The subject line should include the position number(s) you are applying for.

Email Address

careers-School District

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

5/14/2024

Start Date

N/A

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