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    School Law Law Clerk - Chicago, United States - Chicago Public Schools

    Chicago Public Schools
    Chicago Public Schools Chicago, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Part time
    Description

    Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 340,000 students in 600 schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers.

    CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life.

    In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans:
    academic progress, financial stability, and integrity.

    Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.


    The Law Clerk represents the Board of Education in the prosecution of expulsion hearings for students alleged to have violated the Chicago Public Schools Student Code of Conduct.

    In addition to prosecuting expulsion hearings, law clerks may represent the Board in other types of administrative hearings and do legal research for the School Law Unit.

    The salary is $15.80/hour. The ideal candidate will be able to commit approximately 15-17 weeks (mid-August to December).

    This position is that of a miscellaneous employee, thus no benefits are provided. This clerkship is part-time and temporary in nature.

    The Law Clerk will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:


    • Review, analyze, prepare, and present evidence and witnesses for administrative hearings
    • Prepare and conduct opening and closing statements during administrative hearings
    • Describe the expectations of the administrative hearings to administrators, witnesses, parents, and students
    • Conduct direct and Cross-Examination of witnesses during administrative hearings
    • Conduct factual and legal research for School Law Attorneys
    In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Law Clerk must possess the following qualifications:


    Type of Education Required:

    • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, required
    • Currently enrolled in Law School, required
    • Completed coursework in Evidence and/or Trial Advocacy

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

    • Ability to articulate a vision set high standards, and effectively guide schools and principals in the realization of expectations set
    • Ability to quickly analyze and solve issues that occur
    • Ability to actively listen to administrators, students, and parents
    • Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing)
    • Ability to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners and colleagues to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support schools and principals
    • Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps

    Residency Requirement:
    There is no residency requirement for this position.

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