ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL
FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301
Location: GENERAL COUNSEL Shift Differential:
POSITION GOAL
To provide legal services for the school district.
ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Assistant General Counsel shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below.
- Perform a wide variety of duties including provision of professional legal services for all departments, divisions and offices of the School District.
- Represent the School Board in litigation brought by or against the School District.
- Assist in drafting and/or reviewing Board policies, contracts and documents.
- Assist in rendering legal opinions. • Perform or direct legal research. • Assist in coordinating and directing investigations of claims and complaints by or against the School Board, including the areas of construction and special education.
- Assist in the acquisition of land for the School Board through negotiation or condemnation proceedings.
- Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
- Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
- Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
- Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
- Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- An earned degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the Florida Bar.
- Computer skills as required for the position.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- An earned degree from an accredited law school.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in professional legal work preferred.
- Bilingual preferred.
SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.
LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION
To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: A-027
LOCATION PREFERENCES/ADDITIONAL INFOR
EEO Statement for Application: Broward County Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Broward County Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Broward County Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami