What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel position at Anoka-Hennepin School District?
- JobID: 10776
Position Type:
Administrative - General Counsel/Associate General Counsel
Administrative - General Counsel/Associate General Counsel
Date Posted:
8/25/2021
8/25/2021
Location:
ESC - Legal Counsel
ESC - Legal Counsel
Closing Date:
09/15/2021
09/15/2021
Associate General Counsel
Full Time 12 months
Assist General Counsel to support student success and achievement by providing quality legal counsel, advice, and representation to the School Board, Superintendent, administrative, professional, and support staff.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Legal Services and Counsel
With an emphasis on education, employment, and labor law, the Associate General Counsel will serve as a resource and provide legal advice, counsel, and services including but not limited to:
negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, and representation issues
complaints and charges of discrimination and harassment
investigations including protected class complaints and Title IX
ADA determinations and support
student discipline and due process
data practice requests
student family relations
contract and policy review and compliance including operational transactional matters
Serve and/or lead committees and assist in the formulation and implementation of policies, practices, and procedures.
Write and coordinate responses to legal complaints and/or charges.
Develop and implement legal raining resources to support staff at all levels of the District.
Miscellaneous
Communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Serve as Minnesota Government Data Practices Act Responsible Authority Designee.
Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assign.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and/or Experience
Requires Minnesota Attorney License. HR Certifications is a plus.
Juris Doctor degree from an accredited ABA law school required.
Requires 5 years working as a practicing attorney in the public sector.
Experience handling Title IX matters.
Experience serving as primary investigator.
ADA coordinator or determinations experience.
Experience in collective bargaining negotiations and union grievances.
Experience researching legal matters and writing briefs and memoranda.
Education, Employment, and Labor Law background and experience preferred.
Experience in one or more of the legal practice areas of the Office of General counsel, such as special education, employment, policy development, student rights, and/or contracts and procurement is preferred.
Knowledge of laws effecting school districts.
Knowledge of Minnesota Data Practices Act.
Knowledge of human resources and labor relations management.
Highly skilled in verbal and written communication to a diverse audience.
Skilled in problem analysis, data collection, and problem solving.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints and engage with administrators, employees, students, general public, and School Board.
Ability to effectively present reports and data to administrators, employees, students, general public, and School Board.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written legal documents.
Ability to write comprehensive reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals.
In-depth knowledge of the federal, state, and local laws pertaining to ADA, FMLA, EEO, Title IX, Title VII, and Minnesota Government Data Practices Act.
Ability to conduct fact-finding investigations from initiation through conclusion.
Ability to maintain regular attendance, which includes completing an assigned day, and attending evening and weekend obligations.
Salary: $112,162 and up, DOQ, plus excellent benefits package including up to 5% annual performance pay.
Start Date: ASAP after closing.
HOW TO APPLY:
All Applicants must complete the Anoka-Hennepin Schools online application at www.ahschools.us/jobs
Administrative Applicants must also attach a letter of application and a current resume describing qualifications for this position, along with a minimum of three letters of recommendation.