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Company: CPS - Chicago Public Schools, IL
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In House Jobs - Assistant General Counsel, School Law $87,000.00 – $115,500.00

Job Category: Education [ View All Education Jobs ]
Job Reference: 87593
Job description:
The Assistant General Counsel will serve within a School Law Unit in a public education legal office, providing legal support under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel. This role is responsible for advising school-based administrators on a range of policy and education law matters. The position works closely with senior legal leadership, including the Deputy General Counsel, Assistant Deputy General Counsel, and Senior Assistant General Counsel, to ensure consistent and effective legal guidance across school operations. This is a full-time, exempt, salaried role.

Assistant General Counsel, School Law 260001DP
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full time

The Assistant General Counsel will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Advise Board of Education and school based staff on Board rules, policies and statutes related to school law, including, but not limited to: enrollment and transfer, student privacy, student discipline, Charter schools, special education concerns, custody issues, and school climate matters.
Prepare and conduct due process hearings for school restructuring, enrollment fraud, and local school council eligibility,
Conduct training for school administrators on school law related topics, and
Assist the School Law Deputy General Counsel with special projects related to cross-functional work and new initiatives.

Type of Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree from from an accredited college or university
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Licensed and authorized to practice law in the state of Illinois.

Type of Experience and Number of Years:
Minimum of one (1) year legal experience; three (3) years of experience, preferred.
Litigation or administrative hearing experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Exceptional advocacy, analytical, oral and written communication skills;
Motivated, dynamic, team-oriented, individual with the ability to work cooperatively and effectively in a team environment to resolve issues and make effective decisions;
Capable of working both independently and collaboratively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment’
Organizational skills and ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously under pressure;
Demonstrated ability to take ownership and solve problems; and
Able to expeditiously assess issues and provide sound legal advice.

Benefits:
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves

Assistant General Counsel, School Law
$87,000.00 – $115,500.00

Chicago Public Schools

87593
Company: CPS - Chicago Public Schools
Skills:
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $87,000.00 – $115,500.00
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Chicago, IL USA
Zip/Postal Code: 60601
Post Date: 06/29/2026
 
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