Education Attorney / Education - Defense Attorney / Education - General Attorney in Lancaster, PA

Job Description:
Attorney
The candidate will be working for an education law practice. Advising the School Board, Superintendent, Executive Leadership Team, and other district staff regarding legal issues related to the Constitution, students rights, education, employment, civil rights, real estate, local government, procurement, contracts, tort law, and applicable state and federal laws. Interpreting federal, state, and local laws, rendering legal opinions and providing legal advice in the drafting of legal documents, policies, rules and regulations, resolutions, applications, and other legal or quasi-legal documents. Providing technical legal expertise, information, and assistance in the formulation and development of policies, procedures, and programs to ensure legal compliance. Advising the School Board and Superintendent of unusual trends and novel issues and recommending appropriate corrective actions. Advising the School Board regarding federal and state legislation of interest to the school system and coordinating with the Executive Leadership Team and other staff to develop and revise policies and regulations that promote the interests of the school system. Representing and advising the School Board and Superintendent in administrative hearings and before fact-finding panels and other entities. Conducting legal research, gathering evidence, preparing pleadings and legal briefs as necessary to defend or initiate legal action. Appearing before federal, state, and local courts, and before legislative bodies to present the District s position on issues pending before those entities. Attending and providing legal advice at regular meetings of the School Board and such other meetings as the School Board or Superintendent directs. Performing related duties, as assigned or needed. Experience working with school districts and other educational entities and 3-5 years of legal experience is preferred.

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