General Counsel

2 weeks ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Lake Travis ISD Full time

Job Summary:

The General Counsel will provide in-house legal services to the Superintendent, designated staff, and Board of Trustees of Lake Travis ISD. This role will involve representation, research, and coordination of all legal services required by the District.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advise the Superintendent, designated staff, and Board on legal issues related to governance, employment, business, construction, real estate transactions, inter-local agency/government contracts/agreements, student discipline contracted services arrangements, and special education.
  • Represent the District in administrative and judicial proceedings, as appropriate.
  • Draft, review, and revise legal documents, including agreements and resolutions.
  • Work collaboratively with district staff to draft, review, and revise district board policies and administrative regulations.
  • Review board meeting agendas prior to posting.
  • Attend board meetings and other administrative meetings to provide legal counsel to the Superintendent, Board of Trustees, and designated staff.
  • Coordinate legal services provided by outside law firms, including administering contracts and reviewing billings.
  • Work collaboratively with the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources to provide legal assistance to the district's hearing officer(s) for applicable student, parent, community member, and employee grievances, complaints, and appeals as required by policy.
  • Provide legal assistance to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and rules, including the Texas Public Information Act and the Texas Open Meetings Act.
  • Provide legal analysis regarding the formulation and execution of guidelines and drafts and/or updates materials for publication in associated manuals and/or handbooks.
  • Coordinate responses to investigations by the Texas Education Agency, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, and other administrative or regulatory agencies, as appropriate.
  • Provide legal assistance on district elections.
  • Assist with the development of the District's legislative agenda and provide legislative services to pursue the District's legislative agenda.
  • Monitor and interpret the impact of proposed or enacted legislation.
  • Conduct professional development training, including preparing training materials for staff and Board members.
  • Provide legal assistance in the compilation, maintenance, and filing of all computerized and physical reports, records, and other documents required by regulation, policy, and/or law.
  • Assist with student and personnel investigations and documentation as needed.
  • Monitor incoming Public Information Act requests, assist in the collection of records and responses, and prepares requests for opinions to the Attorney General.

Requirements:

  • Law degree from an American Bar Association-approved law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas.
  • Three years minimum experience in public or private practice dealing with legal issues of local, state, and federal government, preferably experience specifically in public school law.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

  • Self-motivated, perform tasks with little or no supervision; work with frequent interruptions; able to manage multiple complex projects concurrently; maintain emotional control under stress; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); coordinate district support functions.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

  • Lifting/carrying – 15-44 pounds; frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, stooping/crouching/kneeling, pulling/pushing, reaching; repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer; speaking clearly; occasional district-wide, state-wide travel; work occasional irregular hours and prolonged hours.

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