Title\: Assistant General Counsel (Labor and Employment)

Department\: General Counsel

Union\: This position is NOT represented by a union

Salary Range\: 96,122 - 150,242

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 200,000 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment and vision. Will you join us?

Job Summary

Provides legal advice and representation to the Board of Education and the School District of Philadelphia and its employees on a wide array of legal issues. Works under the supervision of the General Counsel and specializes in labor and employment.

Essential Functions All Specialties

• Represents the School District, the Board of Education and District officers and employees in varied transactions and litigation.

• Provides legal advice and counsel to Board of Education members, officers and employees on labor and employment issues.

• Prevents legal claims by identifying potential risks and making appropriate recommendations.

• Defends law suits and claims by discussing matters with opposing counsel, filing necessary legal papers, conducting extensive discovery proceedings, meeting with and preparing the testimony of witnesses, trying cases or arranging settlements in the best interest of the School District.

• Advises employees by providing legal advice to principals and administrators on a daily basis and by issuing legal opinions when requested.

• Assists in the formation of School District practices and procedures through committee participation in such areas as loss control, affirmative action, school closings, transportation and desegregation.

• Provides representation in appellate court proceedings by filing briefs and arguing these cases before the Commonwealth Court, Superior Court and Supreme Court of Pennsylvania as well as Federal Appellate Courts.

• Provides all the insurance needs of the School District by meeting with School District insurance committees.

Labor and Employment Specialty

• Provides legal advice concerning collective bargaining agreements, human resources and employment matters.

• Represents the District in labor arbitrations and in employment discrimination cases before administrative agencies and in court.