129490 Assistant General Counsel

Job Title: Assistant General Counsel

Wage/Hour Status: Daily, Exempt

Reports to: General Counsel

Pay Grade: D11

Dept/School: Legal Department

Date Revised: June 7, 2018

Primary Purpose
Under direction, assists General Counsel with legal representation in various aspects of the law concerning

District related matters.

Qualifications

Education/Certification
Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from an accredited university

Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Experience in drafting and negotiating contracts and other legal documents

• Ability to conduct legal research and interpret law, policy, and procedures

• Knowledge of the Open Records Act/Texas Public Information Act

• Exceptional organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience
Five years litigation or transactional experience. Experience representing a governmental entity and

handling employment cases or school law matters is preferred, but not required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Ensures legal services provided support the goals and objectives of the District.
2. Assists with personnel and student legal issues.
3. Negotiates and drafts contracts and other legal documents.
4. Represents the District in administrative and judicial proceedings, as needed.
5. Seeks clarification and recommendations from governmental agencies and regulatory bodies, as

needed.

6. Assists with responses to investigations by the Texas Education Agency, U.S. Department of
Education, and other administrative or regulatory agencies.

7. Assists with monitoring compliance with competitive procurement and purchasing contract
requirements.

8. Assists in advising the Board of Trustees and attends all Board meetings.
9. Assists with the preparation of documents and pleadings, as needed, with cases served on the District

and its employees.

10. Provides assistance and advice regarding District records, including requests under the Open Records
Act/Texas Public Information Act.

11. Assists in the formulation and drafting of policies and regulations, and reviews materials for
publication.

12. Maintains computerized and physical reports, records, and other required documents related to legal
matters.

13. Assists with professional development and training for staff and Board, as needed.
14. Complies with policies established by local Board policy and state and federal law, including State

Board of Education rules.

15. Maintains a positive and effective working relationship with the General Counsel, Superintendent and
Board of Trustees.

16. Effectively communicates with colleagues.
17. Other duties and assignments as required by the General Counsel.

129490 Assistant General Counsel

Supervisory Responsibilities
Supervises all assigned personnel.

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent district and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and

irregular hours.

Terms of Employment
226 days; salary to be established by the Board of Trustees

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not

an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

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The El Paso Independent School District does not discriminate in its educational programs or employment practices on

the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic

information, gender stereotyping and perceived sexuality, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Inquiries

concerning the application of Titles VI, VII, IX, and Section 504 may be referred to the District compliance officer,

Patricia Cortez, at 230-2033; Section 504 inquiries regarding students may be referred to Kelly Ball 230-2829.

El Distrito Escolar Independiente de El Paso no discrimina en los programas de educación o en prácticas de empleo

usando el criterio de raza, color, edad, sexo, religión, origen nacional, estado civil, ciudadanía, estado militar,

discapacidad, información genética, estereotipo sexual o sexualidad percibida, u otra práctica prohibida por la ley.

Preguntas acerca de la aplicación del título VI, VII o IX, y la Sección 504 pueden ser referidas al oficial del distrito,

Patricia Cortez al 230-2033; preguntas sobre 504 tocante a estudiantes pueden ser referidas a Kelly Ball 230-2829.