About the role#
The Office of Legal Counsel at Baltimore City Public Schools offers a one-year Legal Fellow position designed to train lawyers interested in education law, equal opportunity, and fair practices. You will work under the direction of the Chief Legal Officer and other staff attorneys on high-priority projects related to school system operations. This role provides exposure to diverse practice areas, including civil rights, student matters, litigation, procurement, labor and employment, and policy development. The office supports fellows in exploring future opportunities within the school system or the broader field of education law.
What you'll do#
- Provide legal support to the Office of Legal Counsel regarding requirements, best practices, and developments.
- Conduct legal research and draft legal opinions.
- Perform legal review for public information requests, subpoenas, and records requests.
- Support legal representation of the Board, CEO, and employees in courts and hearings.
- Prepare and review policies, regulations, contracts, and agreements.
- Help develop processes to ensure legal review supports service delivery and risk mitigation.
- Assist in creating in-service activities, trainings, and materials for staff.
- Provide direct support to school-based staff on custody disputes and other legal matters.
- Perform confidential legal support for the Chief Legal Officer.
What you'll need#
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school by the start date.
- Open to JD graduates from the class of 2026 and other recent graduates.
- Membership in the Maryland State Bar or plans to take the Maryland State Bar in summer 2026.
- Interest and experience in primary legal practice areas.
- Excellent legal research, writing, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to present, explain, and defend policies and procedures.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, and experience managing electronic databases.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in teams.
- Ability to manage a busy workload, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Dedication to the vision, mission, and goals of City Schools.
Location & details#
- Location: District Office, Baltimore, Maryland.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: One-year position with rolling start.
- Status: Full-time.
- Salary Range: The hiring range for this position is $81,101 to $103,592.
About Baltimore City Public Schools
Baltimore City Public Schools operates as a government agency providing primary and secondary education. The organization serves nearly 75,000 students across 164 schools and programs. Based in Baltimore, Maryland, the system employs over 8,000 staff members. It focuses on literacy, student wholeness, and staff leadership to prepare students for future careers.
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