Assistant Legal Counsel

Overview

Oregon School Boards Association (OSBA) is dedicated to improving student success and education equity through advocacy, leadership, and service to Oregon public school boards. The Senior Assistant Legal Counsel position is primarily responsible for providing legal services to members through the PACE program.

• Provides legal advice to member school districts, charter schools, community colleges, and Education Service Districts on a range of issues including labor and employment matters, public records, student records, contracts, waivers, and disciplinary procedures.
• Assists OSBA and PACE in developing and presenting statewide workshop programs; develops individualized workshops for members as assigned.
• Remains current on developing issues and changes in relevant rules or laws to inform members through written legal updates on impact and implementation.
• May represent the interests of PACE members in litigation and may serve as primary counsel in representing members regarding BOLI, EEOC, OCR complaints or other matters covered under the insurance contracts.
• Provides legal support to OSBA and PACE departments as needed.
• Works independently to advance OSBA's goal of quality service delivery to members.
• Communicates effectively with members (e.g., board members, district staff, and others) within the course of work.

• Law degree from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Active member of the Oregon State Bar or eligible to be licensed to practice within a short period of time.
• Background in employment law required; experience with public sector representation and education law highly preferred.
• Experience advising on employment related topics (e.g., Title VII, protected leaves, disability accommodations).
• Experience with public sector legal issues (public meetings, records) and/or school and education law (Title IX, student records) preferred.
• Experience in civil litigation and knowledge of Oregon state and federal court rules preferred.

The work is primarily sedentary but involves some standing, light carrying, manual dexterity, bending, and lifting. The employee is required to drive and travel throughout the state, with limited out‑of‑state travel on occasion.

• A cover letter.
• Current resume.

Oregon School Boards Association
1201 Court St., NE, Suite 400
Salem, Oregon 97301
Phone:
Fax:
Website:(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./jobs
Hiring

Schedule:

Open until filled.