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Assistant School Board Attorney II
Assistant School Board Attorney IILee County Public Schools • Fort Myers, Florida, USA
Assistant School Board Attorney II

Assistant School Board Attorney II

Lee County Public Schools • Fort Myers, Florida, USA
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school.
  • Member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
  • Admitted or eligible for admission to the bar of the United States Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
  • Florida Bar Board Certification in relevant area of legal service preferred.
  • Four (4) years of experience as a practicing attorney with two (2) years of experience in relevant area of legal service.
  • Proven experience successfully managing multiple business functions in a leadership capacity preferred.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find acceptable.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

  • Clear and concise oral written and public communication skills; leadership and strategic thinking skills; analytical organizational and management skills.
  • Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal state and local statutes laws regulations rules policies procedures and current research-based best practices governing public education and the functional area of assignment.
  • Knowledge of HIPAA Public Records Sunshine Law FERPA and other laws / regulations related to student and employee privacy public information and records retention.
  • Knowledge of relevant area of legal service.
  • Ability to analyze data and use data-driven decision making to assist with implementation of effective programs.
  • Ability to maintain a professional demeanor during stressful and highly visible situations.
  • Ability to represent the District in complex litigation administrative proceedings and arbitrations.
  • Created : 10 / 19 / 21

    Responsibilities

  • Serve as in-house counsel providing legal services primarily related to litigation of claims against the District.
  • Advise the Superintendent and District staff on all legal matters affecting the District.
  • Represent or provide for the representation as required in litigation administrative proceedings arbitrations mediations and other proceedings.
  • Draft and negotiate agreements with parties engaged in business with the District.
  • Draft and negotiate interlocal agreements with county and municipal governments.
  • Draft and negotiate interagency agreements with state and federal agencies as needed.
  • Cross-train and provide legal support in relevant area of legal service to other members of Legal Services.
  • Work closely with the School Board Attorney and General Counsel to meet the legal needs of the School District and School Board.
  • Conduct and oversee legal research prepare and render legal opinions and answer legal questions as requested by the Superintendent and District staff.
  • Prepare position statements and other documentation for submission as related to complaints filed against the District; maintain a database related to the same.
  • Develop and maintain template documents and assist staff in preparing a variety of legal documents to include contracts agreements memorandums of understanding and other items.
  • As needed serve as parliamentarian at School Board meetings and act as legal advisor to the School Board at quasi-judicial hearings.
  • Work with the School Board Attorney and General Counsel to develop and implement of risk mitigation strategies.
  • Review and recommend appropriate changes to policies contracts and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local laws and Department of Education rules and policies.
  • Ensure compliance with publication notices and updates.
  • Conduct applicable in-service training on legal issues for the District.
  • Maintain confidentiality of privileged attorney-client matters.
  • Practice and maintain high standards of ethics honesty and integrity in all professional matters.
  • Follow all District policies and procedures.
  • Created : 10 / 19 / 21

    Additional Job Information

    Salary Negotiable. 255 days.

    Construction and Real Estate Procurement Preferred.

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