Lawyer, Labor, Employment and Litigation
About The Position
Under the direction of the Chief of Staff, this attorney is directly responsible for conducting litigation, trials, and appeals in the Office of Legal Services for the District with minimal supervision. The Office of Legal Services is designed to provide support and experience in collective bargaining, board policy development, discrimination claims, student discipline, special education, District-sponsored community schools, public records/sunshine laws, and more. The professional duties of the Lawyer, Labor, Employment, and Litigation position include researching and analyzing facts and law, litigation motions and pleadings, discovery, settlement negotiations, presenting evidence and jury arguments, and appellate processes. This attorney advises clients and litigates legal issues arising from disputes involving employment matters, personnel disciplinary actions, premises liability claims, civil rights actions, intentional torts actions and other litigations matters involving the District. This position will represent the District before various courts, administrative agencies, and arbitrators.
Requirements
- Current member in good standing of Ohio Bar or membership within three months of hiring
- At least 5 years legal experience concentrated in the areas of labor and employment
- Demonstrated success in high stakes, high pressure environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong work ethic, attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated leadership ability to work collaboratively with peers
- Self-motivated and able to multi-task with minimal supervision
- High moral character and ethical standards
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated related experience in an education or public-sector field
Responsibilities
- Provide timely and professional legal advice to a variety of internal stakeholders regarding labor, employment, and litigation matters
- Represent the District through all phases of labor and employment arbitration, including researching and analyzing facts and law, conducting settlement negotiations, advising administration, preparing witnesses, engaging in discovery, appearing at hearings and arbitrations, presenting evidence, an drafting briefs
- Represent the District through Collective Bargaining processes, including engaging in direct negotiations with partner labor unions, researching and drafting proposals, and developing MOUs with labor partners
- Represent the District through all phases of general litigation, including researching and analyzing facts and law, drafting responses, preparing witnesses, engaging in discovery, appearing at hearings, conducting settlement negotiations, presenting evidence, and appellate processes
- Support all facets of internal investigations related to civil rights matters, including Title IX investigations, discrimination investigations, and Section 504 complaints.
- Represent the District in administrative hearings before the OCRC, EEOC, and USDOE
- Represent the District in matters involving employee disciplinary actions
- Represent the District in general civil litigation matters
- Review periodically the policies and procedures manual of the District to determine compliance with state and federal law and regulations
- Interacts with labor unions, parents, outside agencies, business partners, and community to enhance understanding of District initiatives and priorities and to further the goals and objectives of the District
- Provide legal and strategic counsel to District management relating to current and potential employment and general civil litigation issues
- Proactively identify potential problems relating to current or potential issues within scope of service and devise creative solutions that strike an effective balance between cost and return, including both short-term and long-term business and legal considerations
- Provide accurate and timely reporting to the District’s Chief Legal Counsel and other appropriate District administrators
- Lead efforts and initiatives to ensure District compliance with all labor, employment, and civil rights-related local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations, working collaboratively with multiple other departments as needed
- Participate in special projects and serves on committees as needed
- Perform all other related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
