Assistant/ Associate Corporation Counsel Position Available In Westchester, New York

Assistant/ Associate Corporation Counsel City of Yonkers – 3.7 Yonkers, NY Job Details Full-time $85,000 – $118,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Civil rights Writing skills Research Litigation Legal drafting Legal research Senior level Full Job Description The City of Yonkers Office of the Corporation Counsel is accepting applications for one (1) attorney position. The successful applicant may be hired as either an Assistant Corporation Counsel or an Associate Corporation Counsel dependent upon years of prior legal experience and other qualifications. Based upon the current operating needs of the Office of the Corporation Counsel, this full-time attorney position will be assigned the following job duties: Advise the Yonkers City School District, including school administrators, board members, and staff, on legal matters related to a wide range of education-related issues including, but not limited to, student discipline, DASA, school records/FERPA, FOIL, and school board governance in order to monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing education Provide legal counsel on matters related to IDEA, Section 504, ADA, and other special education-related laws Represent the school district in legal proceedings including, but not limited to, IDEA due process hearings, NYS Education Department Complaints, and Office for Civil Rights complaints Collaborate with administrators to resolve disputes/parent complaints Provide training to school personnel on legal issues and procedures Assist in the development and review of school district policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations Attend Committee on Special Education meetings and Superintendent Hearings when a parent attends with legal counsel/advocates Attend school board committee and/or stated meetings, as necessary The civil service job specifications, which include the required minimum qualifications for each job title, are viewable below:

Associate Corporation Counsel:

Job Specifications – ASSOCIATE

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Assistant Corporation Counsel:

Job Specifications – ASSISTANT

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Salary Range:

The annual salary range for the Assistant Corporation Counsel position is $85,000 to $118,000. The annual salary range for the Associate Corporation Counsel position is $110,000 to $142,000.

Civil Service Job Classification:

Non-Competitive Application Requirements:

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume and also indicate whether the applicant wants to be considered for the Assistant Corporation Counsel position or the Associate Corporation Counsel position. Cover letters and resumes should be emailed to:

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$85,000.00 – $118,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person