Job Description
Non Instructional - All Titles/Sr Associate Counsel
5/7/2025
Legal Counsel - 311
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LE?N, SUPERINTENDENT
SENIOR ASSOCIATE COUNSEL
Office of General Counsel
(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Senior Associate Counsel within the Office of General Counsel.
This title is a Civil Service title that is governed by New Jersey Administrative Code 4A and the Civil Service Commission. This is an unclassified title under statute NJSA 11A: 3.4l and during this time the successful candidate is considered "at will".
DEFINITION: To provide professional legal counsel and representation for the Board of Education, Superintendent, and staff on school matters.
NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
1. Admission to practice law in the State of New Jersey.
2. Eight or more years of experience in the practice of law, with experience in the representation of school districts before courts and administrative agencies preferred.
3. Demonstrated experience in areas of public contract law, special education, and/or labor/employment litigation.
4. Proficiency in applicable computer programs (Lexis, Westlaw, Word, Windows, Excel).
5. Working knowledge of federal and state laws applicable to school districts in New Jersey.
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Represents the Newark Board of Education in litigation and legal matters by independently handling proceedings before courts and agencies from inception to conclusion, locates and interviews fact witnesses, maintains files and exhibits and prepares all necessary legal documents required in connection with the same.
2. Renders appropriate day-to-day oral and written legal advice to District administrators and board members.
3. Prepares formal and informal memoranda, opinions, pleadings, trail and appellate briefs, revisions to administrative rules, legal and general correspondence for the signature of the General Counsel, Superintendent, or other administrators in the District.
4. Represents the District at meetings, serves on committees, and engages in projects as directed by the Superintendent or General Counsel.
REPORTS TO: GENERAL COUNSEL
SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
1. Salary Range: Compensation is competitive and based on education and experience.
2. Employment Period: Twelve (12) Month
3. Union Affiliation: Unaffiliated
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.
OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date: May 7, 2025
Closing Date: May 22, 2025 or until filled
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Practice Areas & Specialty
Education Law, Government
Designation
Key Skills Required
Job Overview
Job Function: Legal Services / Legal
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Not Specified
Experience Level: Not Specified
Salary: Competitive & Based on Experience
Experience: 0 - 0 yrs
Contact Information
Company Name: Newark Board of Education
Recruiting People: HR Department
Website: N/A
Location
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