Position Type:Administrative and Central Office Office Title/Functional Title:Risk Management and Litigation Attorney, OGC - 22401Civil Service Title:Agency Attorney Level:L2 Division/Office:Office of the General Counsel Borough: Manhattan Posting End Date: 06/30/2025 Description: AMENDED Position Summary: The Office of Legal Services (OLS) promotes and monitors compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including managing compliance with Commissioner’s Regulation Part 130 relating to Substantial Equivalency of Instruction in Nonpublic Schools. The Risk Management and Litigation Attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice and interpretation on high-profile legal, legislative, and regulatory issues of major importance that have the potential for broad impact on the educational policies and goals of public and nonpublic schools. The Risk Management and Litigation Attorney will report to the Executive Deputy Counsel for Budget, Compliance and Operations, and will assist with conducting investigations, including gathering information at site visits, and will interpret legislation and regulations, perform legal research and analysis, draft legal memoranda, and support and advise program offices in implementing key initiatives and complying with legal mandates. Performs related work. Reports to: Executive Deputy Counsel for Budget, Compliance, and Operations Direct Reports: N/A Key Relationships: General Counsel, Executive Deputy Counsel, NYCPS Counsel, Assistant Corporation Counsel, and NYCPS program office staff in the Office of Nonpublic and Charter Schools and in the Finance Office. Acts as a liaison to the New York City Law Department on related litigation. Responsibilities Litigation-Related Responsibilities On behalf of the General Counsel and the Executive Deputy Counsel for Budget, Compliance and Operations, consults with attorneys in the Office of Corporation Counsel and acts as a liaison on litigations.Provides legal advice on litigation, anticipated litigation, and policy initiatives.Conducts research on legal issues and prepares legal memoranda for attorneys and senior New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) officials.Drafts findings, or portions of findings, relating to substantial equivalency reviews.Drafts letters to nonpublic school officials.Informs legal staff and senior NYCPS officials of significant legal decisions impacting pending matters.Assists with compliance with and implementation of Commissioner’s Regulations and Chancellor’s Regulations.Provides advice to Senior NYCPS officials regarding new legislation, regulatory developments, and federal and state guidance.Assists in developing policies and procedures to implement key initiatives. Compliance and Policy-Related Responsibilities Assists in conducting substantial equivalency reviews, including, but not limited to, attending school visits to nonpublic schools, doing fact investigation, and assisting with drafting letters, reports, and findings.Reviews new State and Federal regulations and guidance and evaluates their impact on the NYCPS.Analyzes and reports on the effects of City, State, and Federal legislation.Advises NYCPS offices/divisions concerning legal issues impacting their operations and policies.Gathers data and information related to substantial equivalency reviews, which may include going on site visits to nonpublic schools.Works with the Office of Nonpublic and Charter Schools to ensure compliance with Commissioner’s Regulation Part 130.Provides direct support to program offices to develop and review policies and procedures. Assists senior members of the General Counsel’s Office in preparing for meetings with relevant Department personnel and people outside of the Department.Addresses high-priority, confidential situations, and manages confidential data with the highest level of professional discretion and independent judgment. Operations-Related Responsibilities Acts as a liaison to key government agencies to ensure proper inter-agency coordination and management of key objectives.Conducts research on legal and operational issues.Assists with developing enhancements to NYCPS databases to ensure and monitor compliance with legal mandates.Assists with tracking developments in ongoing investigations and pending litigation.Works with program offices to assist with implementation of State and Federal grant funding requirements, including Titles I, II, III and IV of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).Communicates with a wide variety of central staff, school personnel, and external vendors, providing knowledge and guidance and responding to feedback. Qualification Requirements: Minimum Admission to the New York State Bar; and either “2” or “3” below.One year of satisfactory United States legal experience subsequent to admission to any state bar; orTwo years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar in the areas of law related to the assignment.Plus In addition to meeting the minimum Qualification Requirements:To be assigned to AL II, candidates must have one year of experience at Assignment Level I or two years of comparable legal experience subsequent to admission to the bar, in the areas of law related to the assignment. NOTE: Selected candidates must remain members of the New York State Bar in good standing for the duration of their employment. Preferred Ability to conduct complex legal research efficiently and on tight deadlines.Ability to understand provisions of applicable law and regulations.Ability to write clearly and concisely.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Litigation experience. Salary: $95,222 - $99,722 (Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not earn less than their current salary.) Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding. * New York City Residency is NOT Required *We encourage all applicants from the New York City tri-state area to apply. 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