Associate General Counsel (Torts)

•   Demonstrated knowledge of:

o    the common laws and the state and federal laws particularly as they relate to administrative, fiscal and regulatory functions of the School District or personal injury claims.

o    judicial proceedings and of the rules of evidence as related to the area of specialization.

o    the principles, practices, methods and techniques of legal research.

o    the principles and practices of governmental laws particularly as they apply to the tax levy measures provided under state statutes. o         the uses and capabilities of personal computers and their software applications including word processing, database management and spreadsheets.

•   Demonstrated ability to:

o    analyze, organize and evaluate the evidence and procedures involving difficult and complex cases and to present such material in clear and logical form for all written presentations such as memos, briefs, opinions, orders or decisions.

o    analyze legal documents and instruments.

o    draft legal instruments and propose legislation. 

o   negotiate terms and conditions successfully. 

o   manage a detail-oriented workload.

o    organize and prioritize workload during high pressure, high-volume workload periods.

o    collaborate with colleagues and District clients.

o    exercise sound judgment, discretion and tact required.

o    handle matters outside areas of familiarity.  

o   manage stress. 

o   handle multiple concurrent tasks.

o    review and process information within a computerized web system throughout the majority of the workday.

o    travel as required.

o    express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing. 

o   establish and maintain effective working relationships.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.