Per Diem Human Resources Attorney SY 2026-27 (NBOE)
Newark Public Schools · Newark, NJ · 2 wk ago
LegalFull-time
Qualifications And Requirements
- Admission to practice law in the State of New Jersey.
- Proficiency with legal research and writing.
- Five or more years of experience in the practice of law, specifically with providing legal guidance on human resource issues and workplace investigations.
- A strong understanding of federal and state labor and employment laws and HR issues, including pay equity, employee privacy, Affirmative Action and EEO investigations, employee recruitment/hiring/onboarding, progressive discipline and terminations, leaves of absence (FMLA, NJ FLA, Military Leaves, etc.), workplace accommodations, Title VII, CEPA, NJ LAD.
- Experience with the New Jersey Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations.
- A working knowledge of federal and state laws applicable to school districts in New Jersey.
Basic Functions And Responsibilities
- Renders oral and written legal advice and guidance on human resource issues and workplace investigations to the Director of Labor & Employee Relations and staff.
- Prepares formal legal memoranda and opinions, briefs, and legal correspondence for signature by the Director of Labor & Employee Relations.
Reports To
Director of Labor & Employee Relations
SALARY
Salary: Hourly compensation will be commensurate with education and legal experience.
EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
- Employment Period: Twelve Month, approximately 10-15 hours per week.
- Union Affiliation: Unaffiliated
How To Apply
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.
OPEN AND CLOSE DATES
- OPENING DATE: July 1, 2026
- CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled