General Counsel
General Counsel Description SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The general counsel is responsible for ensuring cost-effective, creative, and proactive legal problem solving of the highest quality to assist the Board, the superintendent of schools, and other Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff 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.
The general counsel reports directly to the superintendent of schools (superintendent) and the superintendent will supervise day-to-day school, administrative, and operational matters involving the general counsel.
As a member of the superintendent's cabinet, it is expected that the Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) officers and the Board's chief of staff will work with general counsel on matters directly related to the daily work of the Board office.
Serves as legal advisor on matters related to policy decision making.
The superintendent and Board officers will collaborate on legal matters that have systemic implications or impact the overall operation of MCPS.
Coordinates all legal counsel serving MCPS and the Board and supervises attorneys and other staff in the Office of the General Counsel.
CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
Licensed to practice law in the state of Maryland and federal courts or evidence of admission to the Maryland Bar within nine (9) calendar months of the first day of service.
A' KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Knowledge of education law, including Maryland education law and special education law; public policy; knowledge of legal principles and practices; knowledge of contracts, land use, student matters, and negotiated agreements; demonstrated litigation abilities involving other agencies, private companies, individuals, and courts.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Thorough understanding of public school operations and knowledge of legal research and case law that may impact the school system.
Ability to write legal opinions, including State Board appeals, communicate effectively, and develop working relationships with school administrators and other staff, as well as external agencies.
Able to express ideas and conclusions clearly and concisely.
Sustains effective relationships with the Board as the governing structure.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and
Experience:
Graduation from an accredited school of law.
Possession of juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school; twelve (12) years of experience in the practice of law preferred, including recent progressively more experience in educational and public litigation and administrative law; experience in the practice of law, preferably in the public sector; knowledge of the application of the law in employment and school settings with preferred experience that includes student rights, education, employment, civil rights, personnel management, and negotiations; experience managing staff and monitoring legal bills submitted to the school system.
A' Job :
A' A' AdministratorsA' Job Grade:
A' A' NSA' Organization :
A' A' OfficesA' Primary Location :
A' A' Rockville Schedule :
A' A' Full-timeA' A' 1.
000 (80 hours bi-weekly) Working Months:
A' A' 12 Shift :
A' A' Day Job Job Posting :
A' A' Jan 30, 2020, 5:
18:
31 PMA' -A' Feb 14, 2020, 11:
59:
00 PM.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The general counsel is responsible for ensuring cost-effective, creative, and proactive legal problem solving of the highest quality to assist the Board, the superintendent of schools, and other Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) staff 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.
The general counsel reports directly to the superintendent of schools (superintendent) and the superintendent will supervise day-to-day school, administrative, and operational matters involving the general counsel.
As a member of the superintendent's cabinet, it is expected that the Montgomery County Board of Education (Board) officers and the Board's chief of staff will work with general counsel on matters directly related to the daily work of the Board office.
Serves as legal advisor on matters related to policy decision making.
The superintendent and Board officers will collaborate on legal matters that have systemic implications or impact the overall operation of MCPS.
Coordinates all legal counsel serving MCPS and the Board and supervises attorneys and other staff in the Office of the General Counsel.
CERTIFICATE LICENSE:
Licensed to practice law in the state of Maryland and federal courts or evidence of admission to the Maryland Bar within nine (9) calendar months of the first day of service.
A' KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:
Knowledge of education law, including Maryland education law and special education law; public policy; knowledge of legal principles and practices; knowledge of contracts, land use, student matters, and negotiated agreements; demonstrated litigation abilities involving other agencies, private companies, individuals, and courts.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Thorough understanding of public school operations and knowledge of legal research and case law that may impact the school system.
Ability to write legal opinions, including State Board appeals, communicate effectively, and develop working relationships with school administrators and other staff, as well as external agencies.
Able to express ideas and conclusions clearly and concisely.
Sustains effective relationships with the Board as the governing structure.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and
Experience:
Graduation from an accredited school of law.
Possession of juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school; twelve (12) years of experience in the practice of law preferred, including recent progressively more experience in educational and public litigation and administrative law; experience in the practice of law, preferably in the public sector; knowledge of the application of the law in employment and school settings with preferred experience that includes student rights, education, employment, civil rights, personnel management, and negotiations; experience managing staff and monitoring legal bills submitted to the school system.
A' Job :
A' A' AdministratorsA' Job Grade:
A' A' NSA' Organization :
A' A' OfficesA' Primary Location :
A' A' Rockville Schedule :
A' A' Full-timeA' A' 1.
000 (80 hours bi-weekly) Working Months:
A' A' 12 Shift :
A' A' Day Job Job Posting :
A' A' Jan 30, 2020, 5:
18:
31 PMA' -A' Feb 14, 2020, 11:
59:
00 PM.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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