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Assistant Legal Counsel

Illinois State Board of Education
Posted Jul 30
Full TimeSpringfield

POSITION TITLE: WELLNESS & STUDENT CARE ATTORNEY (ASSISTANT LEGAL COUNSEL #1765) LOCATION: SPRINGFIELD OR CHICAGO

Attorney will report to a Director of Legal Counsel and provide support to the Wellness & Student Care Department including, but not limited to, restraint/time out, student discipline/exclusion, bullying, student social/emotional health. Areas covered by the Wellness & Student Care Department are required by statute and address aspects of education that are fundamental to educational equity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Analyzes, reviews, and investigates potential violations of school code pertaining to student care, wellness and safety.
  • Addresses legal issues connected to wellness & student care including but not limited to restraint/time out and bullying.
  • Addresses matters pertaining to student discipline, including suspension and expulsion.
  • Prepares determinations and recommendations to the Superintendent of Education pertaining to hearings and investigations, in accordance with the purpose and intent of the Illinois School Code.
  • Works with ISBE staff within the Wellness & Student Care Department on department initiatives.
  • Communicates with families, students (as appropriate), school personnel, regional office of education personnel, and attorneys (internal and external special counsel).
  • Provides statutory, regulatory, and policy recommendations and guidance regarding school code.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • Graduation from accredited law school. (COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
  • Licensed to practice law in Illinois. (COPY OF LICENSE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION)
  • Strong skills in written and verbal communications.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
  • Ability to function both independently and within a team.
  • Familiarity with Illinois Administrative Rules and the Illinois School Code.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Two years of experience working as a licensed attorney.
  • Knowledge of Special Education Law.
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