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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
The CPS Law Department provides a full array of legal services to the Chicago Board of Education and the various departments and divisions of Chicago Public Schools. The Labor and Employee Discipline Unit ("L&ED") handles traditional labor law matters and appeals involving unfair labor practice charges and arbitration demands filed by labor organizations. Additionally, the Unit prosecutes employee discipline matters before administrative agencies and the Illinois State Board of Education.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Unit's Deputy General Counsel or Assistant Deputy General Counsel, the Legal Assistant performs routine administrative duties for assigned attorneys and provides general administrative support across the Law Office. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that will be paid for time worked on an hourly basis.
The Legal Assistant will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Schedules meetings and/or other similar matters as appropriate and manages staff calendars as needed
Properly routes and responds to emails and other communications in a timely and professional manner
Obtains documents, payroll records, and other information to respond to subpoenas and other requests
Reviews investigatory and other reports to redact certain confidential information
Organizes and maintains physical and electronic case files and records with attention to detail and confidentiality
Inputs data and maintains databases (e.g., open and closed files)
Drafts and mails tailored letters to employees, opposing counsel, witnesses, etc.
Other duties as assigned
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Legal Assistant must possess the following qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
High school or GED equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of administrative or clerical work experience; or
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one (1) year of administrative or clerical work experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while balancing multiple time-sensitive priorities
Excellent organizational and time management skills; demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment to meet and manage competing deadlines
Ability to independently manage tasks, timelines, and systems, and follow tasks through to completion with little or no follow-up; knows when to ask questions
Sound judgment regarding confidential matters and information; ability to maintain confidentiality
Clear, effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills (speaking, writing, listening)
Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally at all times with team members, other Law Department staff, executive offices, internal clients and external partners
Knowledge of legal requirements to ensure compliance with subpoenas and court orders or the ability to quickly gain proficient knowledge
Solid working knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures or the ability to quickly gain proficient knowledge
Excellent typing skills and proficiency using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong problem-solving skills
Hard-working team player
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
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Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
The CPS Law Department provides a full array of legal services to the Chicago Board of Education and the various departments and divisions of Chicago Public Schools. The Labor and Employee Discipline Unit ("L&ED") handles traditional labor law matters and appeals involving unfair labor practice charges and arbitration demands filed by labor organizations. Additionally, the Unit prosecutes employee discipline matters before administrative agencies and the Illinois State Board of Education.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Unit's Deputy General Counsel or Assistant Deputy General Counsel, the Legal Assistant performs routine administrative duties for assigned attorneys and provides general administrative support across the Law Office. This is a full-time, non-exempt position that will be paid for time worked on an hourly basis.
The Legal Assistant will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Schedules meetings and/or other similar matters as appropriate and manages staff calendars as needed
Properly routes and responds to emails and other communications in a timely and professional manner
Obtains documents, payroll records, and other information to respond to subpoenas and other requests
Reviews investigatory and other reports to redact certain confidential information
Organizes and maintains physical and electronic case files and records with attention to detail and confidentiality
Inputs data and maintains databases (e.g., open and closed files)
Drafts and mails tailored letters to employees, opposing counsel, witnesses, etc.
Other duties as assigned
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Legal Assistant must possess the following qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
High school or GED equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of administrative or clerical work experience; or
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one (1) year of administrative or clerical work experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy while balancing multiple time-sensitive priorities
Excellent organizational and time management skills; demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work in a dynamic, complex, fast-paced environment to meet and manage competing deadlines
Ability to independently manage tasks, timelines, and systems, and follow tasks through to completion with little or no follow-up; knows when to ask questions
Sound judgment regarding confidential matters and information; ability to maintain confidentiality
Clear, effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills (speaking, writing, listening)
Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact positively and professionally at all times with team members, other Law Department staff, executive offices, internal clients and external partners
Knowledge of legal requirements to ensure compliance with subpoenas and court orders or the ability to quickly gain proficient knowledge
Solid working knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures or the ability to quickly gain proficient knowledge
Excellent typing skills and proficiency using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
Strong problem-solving skills
Hard-working team player
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
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