Job Summary
The Contract Law Specialist I handles litigated workers’ compensation matters by working with the district’s third-party administrator to prepare cases for hearings and assists the Assistant City Attorney in negotiating settlements in these cases. Negotiates, drafts, and reviews contracts, agreements, leases and memoranda of understanding (“MOUs”) on behalf of the district. Advises Procurement staff and other district administrators on the required legal elements of contracts and leases.
The salary range is $69,609 - 100,343 (12-month)
How to Apply
Administrative applications for the following position are being accepted by the Office of Human Resources by 11:59 PM CST on Sunday, July 12, 2020. A current resumé and three (3) letters of recommendation signed by the author and dated less than one (1) year old must be attached to the completed application (if you are unable to electronically attach these documents, you must notify human resources that you are sending hard copies which must be received on or before the deadline date listed above). Caution: When attaching documents to the application, be sure the documents are legible. If the documents cannot be read, your application may be disqualified from consideration. Appointment is subject to a criminal background check, a drug/alcohol test and credential verification. Non MPS employees must submit official transcripts confirming Degrees. No applications will be accepted after the deadline date and time.
APPLY ONLINE FOR JOB OPENING #1016115 at www.milwaukee.k12.wi.us > Employment > Job Openings > Administrator/Supervisor positions and follow the link.
Qualifications
• Law degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school is required.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin preferred.
• Cannot be in poor standing with any state bar.
• Prior experience in workers’ compensation.
• Prior experience with or knowledge of contract law preferred.
Responsibilities
• Handles litigated workers’ compensation cases in conjunction with the City Attorney’s Office and directs the district’s third-party administrator on managing these claims.
• Prepares litigated workers’ compensation files for hearing, including preparing and submitting filings of exhibits on behalf of the Office of the City Attorney.
• Analyzes litigated workers’ compensation claims, reviews applicable medical records, and proposes strategies for best defending against such claims.
• Attends pre-hearings and mediations on workers’ compensation cases.
• Negotiates, drafts and reviews contracts, agreements and leases on behalf of the district.
• Drafts and negotiates memoranda of understanding between the district and partners.
• Advises district staff on contracting – contract language and protecting the district, mitigating risk and liability to the district.
• Advises administration on the appropriateness of entering into agreements or contracts with certain external parties.
• Advises and shapes contract language to protect the district’s interests.
• Reviews and analyzes certificates of insurance.
• Researches and interprets case law and outlines the relevance of specific precedents to current issues.
• Provides exceptional customer service through positive communication and fostering a welcoming environment.
• Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Milwaukee Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of a person's sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, or disability. Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.
In accordance with Wisconsin Statutes, every applicant for a position with Milwaukee Public Schools will be subject to the open records law. Any applicant not wishing to have his/her identity released, must submit a written statement to that effect to the Office of Human Resources. The identities of all "final candidates" may be released. Milwaukee Public Schools reserves the right to interview the best qualified candidates.
