Assistant General Counsel

3 weeks ago


Newark, United States NJ School Jobs Full time

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES

765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102

ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

ASSISTANT GENERAL 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 Assistant General Counsel within the Office of General Counsel.

DEFINITION: To provide professional legal counsel and representation for the Board of Education, Superintendent, and staff of the Newark Board of Education (NBOE).

NOTE: The examples of work shown below 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. Juris Doctorate degree.

2. Admission to practice law in the State of New Jersey.

3. Ten (10) to fifteen (15) years of experience in the practice of law, with experience in general civil litigation in state and federal courts and administrative agencies

* Experience in general representation of New Jersey Public School Districts (preferred).
* Experience in matters arising under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act (preferred).
* Experience in matters arising under state and federal civil rights laws, special education laws, New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act, and New Jersey Civil Rights Act (preferred).
* Experience in matters arising under the New Jersey Public School Contracts Law (preferred).

4. Successful experience in supervising, evaluating, and managing the work and functions of other attorneys and support staff.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Representation of NBOE in litigation and other legal matters.

2. Management and supervision of litigation handled by in-house attorneys and outside counsel.

3. Management of general liability claims and interaction with third-party claims administrator.

4. Management of department budget accounts for legal services, judgments, settlements, and operating expenses.

5. Rendition of oral and written legal advice to the Board of Education and District administrators.

6. Representation of NBOE and/or District administration at meetings and participation in projects as directed.

7. Perform other duties as assigned.

REPORTS TO: General Counsel

SALARY, EMPLOYEMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION

1. Salary: Commensurate with experience

2. Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months

3. Union Affiliation: Unaffiliated

HOW TO APPLY

Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE

Opening Date: February 15, 2024

Closing Date: February 29, 2024 or until filled

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER



  • Newark, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

    One of the nation's leading public polytechnic universities, New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) seeks a visionary, inclusive, and strategic leader as its next General Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs (hereafter General Counsel). Reporting directly to President, Teik C. Lim, Ph.D., the General Counsel serves as Secretary to the Board of...


  • Newark, United States University of Delaware Full time

    Mental Health Clinician, Center for Counseling and Student Development Job no: 500714 College / VP Area:Vice President for Student Life Work type: Staff Location: Newark Categories: Health Services, Full Time PAY GRADE: 31E CONTEXT OF THE JOB: Under the general direction of the Director of the Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD), the...


  • Newark, United States University of Delaware Full time

    Mental Health Clinician, Center for Counseling and Student Development Job no: 500714 College / VP Area:Vice President for Student Life Work type: Staff Location: Newark Categories: Health Services, Full Time PAY GRADE: 31E CONTEXT OF THE JOB: Under the general direction of the Director of the Center for Counseling and Student Development...


  • Newark, United States University of Delaware Full time

    PAY GRADE: 31E CONTEXT OF THE JOB: Under the general direction of the Director of the Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD), the Mental Health Clinician (MHC) engages in clinical service and engagement in consultation with students, faculty, and staff when appropriate. The MHC is a member of a large counseling center comprised of clinical...


  • Newark, United States University of Delaware Full time

    Mental Health Clinician, Center for Counseling and Student Development Job no: 500714 College / VP Area: Vice President for Student Life Work type: Staff Location: Newark Categories: Health Services, Full Time PAY GRADE: 31ECONTEXT OF THE JOB: Under the general direction of the Director of the Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD), the Mental...


  • Newark, United States University of Delaware Full time

    Psychologist II, Center for Counseling and Student Development Job no: 500713 College / VP Area:Vice President for Student Life Work type: Staff Location: Newark Categories: Health Services, Full Time PAY GRADE: 32E CONTEXT OF THE JOB: Under the general direction of the Director of the Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD), the...


  • Newark, United States University of Delaware Full time

    PAY GRADE: 32E CONTEXT OF THE JOB: Under the general direction of the Director of the Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD), the Psychologist II engages in clinical service provision, outreach to student populations, training of interns, post-doctoral fellows, and doctoral level practicum students, and engagement with students, faculty, and...

  • General Manager

    7 days ago


    Newark, United States Crescent Hotels & Resorts Full time

    Conduct administrative duties including report reading and writing, guest and associate communication, and critical review of occupancy and revenue reports. Interview, hire, supervise, and counsel department managers to ensure efficient operations. R General Manager, Manager, Management


  • Newark, United States University of Delaware Full time

    Under the general direction of the Director of the Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD), the Psychologist II engages in clinical service provision, outreach to student populations, training of interns, post-doctoral fellows, and docto Psychologist, Development, Student, Clinical, Dance


  • Newark, United States University of Delaware Full time

    Under the general direction of the Director of the Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD), the Mental Health Clinician (MHC) engages in clinical service and engagement in consultation with students, faculty, and staff when appropriate. Mental Health, Clinician, Development, Health, Mental, Student, Healthcare

  • Sr. Legal Counsel

    1 day ago


    Newark, United States Panasonic Corporation of North America Full time

    Panasonic- Senior Legal Counsel- Litigation and Regulatory Every moment of every day, people all over the world turn to Panasonic to make their lives simpler, more enjoyable, more productive and more secure. Since our founding almost a century ago, we've been committed to improving peoples' lives and making the world a better place-one customer, one...


  • Newark, United States Manpower Full time

    Our client, a retail services and construction company is seeking an Administrative Assistant for a 2 month project to start immediately.  As an Administrative Assistant, you will work directly with the General Manager and Project Manager. The ideal candidate will have high energy, focus, and be self driven which will align successfully in the...

  • Assistant Prosecutor

    2 weeks ago


    Newark, United States City of Newark Full time

    ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL- MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR OFFICEThe Law Department is seeking candidates to work in the Municipal Prosecutor’s office. The potential candidate will be prosecuting criminal, quasi-criminal, disorderly persons offenses, motor vehicle offenses and any other matters in which the Newark Municipal Court has jurisdiction. The candidate...

  • Assistant Prosecutor

    3 weeks ago


    Newark, United States City of Newark Full time

    ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL- MUNICIPAL PROSECUTOR OFFICEThe Law Department is seeking candidates to work in the Municipal Prosecutor’s office. The potential candidate will be prosecuting criminal, quasi-criminal, disorderly persons offenses, motor vehicle offenses and any other matters in which the Newark Municipal Court has jurisdiction. The candidate...


  • Newark, United States University of Delaware Full time

    Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurse, Center for Counseling & Student Development Job no: 500745 College / VP Area:Vice President for Student Life Work type: Staff Location: Newark Categories: Health Services, Full Time Pay Grade: 34E Context of the Job: The Center for Counseling and Student Development (CCSD) is a multi-disciplinary, comprehensive...


  • Newark, United States City of Newark Full time

    ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL- LABOR/EMPLOYMENT COUNSELThe Law Department is seeking candidates to work in the Labor and Employment. The potential candidate will be handling traditional labor matters including: negotiating collective bargaining agreements, handling grievances and arbitrations and appearing before administrative agencies.Preferred Candidate...


  • Newark, United States City of Newark Full time

    ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL- LABOR/EMPLOYMENT COUNSELThe Law Department is seeking candidates to work in the Labor and Employment. The potential candidate will be handling traditional labor matters including: negotiating collective bargaining agreements, handling grievances and arbitrations and appearing before administrative agencies.Preferred Candidate...

  • General Cleaner

    2 days ago


    Newark, United States Newbold Services Full time

    Newbold Services, LLC, providing facility maintenance and building services to many of the most recognized brands in the manufacturing, distribution, power generation, hospitality, health care and automotive industries. We are seeking general cleaners for full-time opportunities in a facility located in Newark, AR. Pay; $ per hour WEEKLY PAY!! Hours:...

  • General Cleaner

    2 days ago


    Newark, United States Newbold Services, Inc. Full time

    Newbold Services, LLC, providing facility maintenance and building services to many of the most recognized brands in the manufacturing, distribution, power generation, hospitality, health care and automotive industries. We are seeking general cleaners for full-time opportunities in a facility located in Newark, AR. Pay; $13.00 per hourWEEKLY PAY!! Hours:...

  • General Cleaner

    12 hours ago


    Newark, United States Newbold Services LLC Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionNewbold Services, LLC, providing facility maintenance and building services to many of the most recognized brands in the manufacturing, distribution, power generation, hospitality, health care and automotive industries.We are seeking general cleaners for full-time opportunities in a facility located in Newark, AR.Pay; $13.00 per...