Chief Legal Counsel

Jefferson Parish Schools•Harvey, LA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The CLC works closely with the Superintendent to set measurable legal objectives that are aligned with the mission and vision of JPS. The CLC serves on the Superintendent’s leadership team and drafts/reviews policy and policy updates as needed to comply with Board action and/or changes in the Representativeissuesinclude,butarenotlimitedto,employeerecruitmentandhiring,employeerelations,employeediscipline,wagesandbenefits,employeerightsunderTitleVII,ADEA,ADA,FMLA,employeegrievances,FirstAmendment,studentdiscipline,studentrightsundertheIDEA,TitleII,Section504,TitleIXand 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.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Louisiana State Bar License
5+ years representing governmental agencies in government law, education law, or labor and employment
Deep understanding of reviewing public agency contracts, interpreting and applying applicable statutes under school law
Experience in arguing cases in administrative hearings

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide timely and accurate legal advice with a focus on risk management and legal compliance.
Work closely with the Superintendent to set measurable legal objectives aligned with the mission and vision of JPS.
Serve on the Superintendent’s leadership team.
Draft/review policy and policy updates.
Represent administration in employee hearings.
Represent the District before state and federal agencies regarding complaints of alleged violations.
Oversee compliance with agreements between the District and state/federal agencies.
Conduct legal reviews and prepare responses to requests for public records and other documents.
Review contracts.
Conduct employee training on legal issues.
Provide litigation support for outside counsel and third-party claims administrators.
Serve as the district liaison with outside counsel.
Monitor outside counsel.
Attend or participate in required district School Board meetings, committee meetings, and other activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.