Legal Assistant, Labor & Employee Discipline

Job Summary

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.

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

• Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.