DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL

POSITION GOALTo provide legal services for the school district.ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIESThe Deputy 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.Draft and / or review Board policies, contracts and documents.Render legal opinions.Perform or direct legal research.Coordinate and direct investigations of claims and complaints by or against the School Board.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 & EXPERIENCEAn earned degree from an accredited law school.Minimum of three (3) years of experience in professional legal work.Admission to the Florida Bar.Admission to the General Bar of the United States District Court for the Southern District of puter skills as required for the position.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCEBilingual preferredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSLight 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 EMPLOYMENTSalary 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 DESCRIPTIONTo review the complete job description for this position access the following website: and search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: A-018LOCATION PREFERENCES / ADDITIONAL INFOAdvertisement Window: DATE - [[postClosingDate]]Work Calendar: 12 Month / 244 DaysClassification: ExemptCompensation: Educational Support Management Association of Broward, INC. (ESMAB)Pay: [[cust_gradeBand]] - SALARY RANGE #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-26