Under the leadership of the Chief Legal Officer, the Office of Legal Counsel provides cost-effective, high-quality, creative and proactive legal problem solving. The office supports the Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners ("Board"), the CEO, and other school system employees to navigate legal requirements, evaluate and manage legal risk, align and conserve resources, promote collaborative dispute resolution, and reduce avoidable litigation if possible and engage in strategic decision-making to promote equity and academic excellence for all students. Attorneys who serve as Associarte Counsel is assigned to focus on one or more of the primart legal practice areas in the Office of Legal Counsel (e.g., contracts and transactions, labor and employment, special education and school support services, and litigation), depending on organizational needs and priorities.
Note: The above is intended to describe the essential content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:
Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org
Baltimore City Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry or national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in its employment, programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. For inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies, please contact Equal Opportunity Manager, Title IX Coordinator Equal Employment Opportunity and Title IX Compliance Office 200 E. North Avenue, Room 208 Baltimore, MD 21202; 410-396-8542 (phone); 410-396-2955 (fax).
This position is not affiliated with any bargaining unit.
This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.