Attorney V – Duval County School Board Position Available In Duval, Florida

Attorney V

• Duval County School Board City of Jacksonville, FL
• 3.9 Jacksonville, FL Job Details $165,000
• $192,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications General counsel Writing skills Supervising experience Legal drafting Contracts Senior level 2 years Full Job Description Job Description The Office of General Counsel is actively seeking an Attorney V.

This position reports directly to the General Counsel. The primary roles are to serve as general counsel to the Duval County School Board (“DCSB”), to mentor less seasoned attorneys, and to provide legal services that are of the utmost difficult and complex level to clients. Work is performed under the direction of the General Counsel as designated by the General Counsel and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents and evaluation of results obtained. Examples of Work Provides legal counsel and services to DCSB. Such counsel involves close coordination with the client and its staff, including the Superintendent of Schools for Duval County. Schedules, assigns, monitors, reviews, mentors and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Performs sophisticated legal research and prepares high priority opinions on complex legal issues. Interprets and applies legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues. Negotiates, prepares, drafts, revises and approves contracts, deeds, leases, resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents. Reviews documents and renders opinions as to their legal validity and/or acceptability. Investigates claims and complaints by or against DCSB and recommends action to be taken. Represents the Office of General Counsel (OGC) in cases, hearings and at various internal board hearings and appeals. Attends meetings of the DCSB meetings. Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership and evaluates, develops and motivates employees. Supervises with facts, focuses on results, provides clear direction, and encourages innovation. Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Broad Knowledge of Education Law and Local Government Law. Knowledge of Labor and Employment Law preferred. Experience in contract drafting preferred. Ability to interpret and apply legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues. Ability to effectively communicate and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to conduct research on complex legal issues and prepare sound legal opinions. Ability to gain knowledge of municipal, county, state and federal case law, statutory and regulatory law as it relates to DCSB. Ability to schedule, assign, monitor, review and evaluate the work of subordinates. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Open Requirements/Supplemental Information Graduation from an accredited law school and possession of a Florida license to practice law. Ten (10) years of progressively experience in the practice of law. Two (2) years of this experience should be at the managerial or supervisory level. Two (2) years of this experience should be in the education field. Professional legal experience in government

• preferred.