Assistant General Counsel

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited university;
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas for at least three (3) years;
• Knowledge of local state and federal laws regulations relating to public education;
• Preference given to applicants with experience in the areas of education law and disability law;
• Skills to represent the District in administrative litigation;
• Demonstrated legal research and litigation skills;
• Ability to interpret law policy and procedures;
• Exceptional organizational communication public relations and interpersonal skills;
• Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position;
• Ability to anticipate manage analyze evaluate and summarize legal issues and findings and to present legal issues findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner to District personnel and other individuals or at proceedings;
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues; manage multiple projects / programs; problem solve; and use of technology;
• Ability to work independently and as a team.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :

Probationary / Term Contract : 250 days

SALARY : Pay Grade EL-1

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Mental Demands / Physical Demands / Environmental Factors :

Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent districtwide and occasional overnight travel.

DEADLINE TO APPLY :

October 29 2025 or until filled

Applications will be reviewed.

Not all applicants will be interviewed.

Hiring Managers may choose to email you regarding this application. Please monitor your email regularly for any communication.

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Key Skills

General Counsel,Legal Case Management,Legal Drafting,Litigation,Intellectual Property Law,Legal Counsel,Legal Research,Securities Law,Employment & Labor Law,Real Estate Law,negotiation,Contracts

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1