What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel- Workers Compensation position at Chicago Public Schools?
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Posting Date
Jan 23, 2025, 8 : 51 : 19 PM
Primary Location
Central-42 West Madison Street (Law Office)
CPS Non-Union Job Grade : S09
Estimated Annual Salary Range
87,000.00 - 115,500.00
Position Type : Non-Union Position
Overtime Status
Exempt
Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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 Board of Education’s Law Department operates under the supervision of the General Counsel, who has divided the Department into the following divisions : Administrative Hearings, Labor, Litigation, School Law, Transactions and Investigations. The Litigation Division has two units : State court litigation and federal litigation. The worker’s compensation practice is located within the state court litigation unit; although it frequently interacts with the Board’s Talent Department in order to handle claims filed against the Board in the Worker’s Compensation Commission.
Job Summary :
Under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, with support from the Assistant Deputy General and Senior Assistant General Counsels, the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) will represent CPS in matters pending in the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. The AGC will handle workers’ compensation cases, working directly with CPS’ third-party administrator (CCMSI) to advise on claims handling, strategy, and data analytics, as well as managing related recovery efforts like subrogation and affirmative litigation. The AGC will collaborate and provide guidance to appellate counsel on workers’ compensation matters. The AGC will work closely with CPS Talent’s workers’ compensation manager, CCMSI, and will partner with other stakeholders to coordinate benefits across units. The AGC will provide meaningful counsel to CPS leadership, informing policy decisions and resource allocation. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.
This Job Will be held accountable for the following responsibilities :
- Manage an active workers’ compensation caseload, exercising independent judgment on complex issues.
- Provide guidance to other assistant general counsels and staff.
- Provide counseling, advice, guidance, and support across a network of schools and departments.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Required :
Experience Required :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Conditions of Employment :
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to :
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