What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Counsel position at Seminole County Public Schools?
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
Member of the Florida Bar.
K N O W L E D G E , S K I L L S , A B I L I T I E S
Experience should reflect knowledge of administrative procedures, general litigation procedures, appellate
procedures, and thorough knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to public education.
Proficiency in word processing, Internet legal research.
Proficiency in Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, and/or other legal research platforms. Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence
research/applications desirable.
P O S I T I O N G O A L
To assist in providing direct, full-time professional legal representation and counsel to the District
administrative staff and School Board on school matters.
P E R F O R M A N C E R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S
1. *Assist in various areas of litigation (including appellate matters), regarding Chapter 120 proceedings, claims under §
768.28, Fla. Stat., § 984.151, Fla. Stat., 42 U.S.C. 1983, Title VII, and like.
2. *Assist in providing legal support to the Assistant Superintendent of Students Support Services, the Director of
Student Support Services (SSS) and SSS Department staff regarding IDEA, Section 504, ADA.
3. *Assist as special counsel to the School Board in administrative hearing matters on a file-by-file basis, including but
not limited to discipline hearings.
4. *Assist in the preparation of legal opinions to the Superintendent, School Board, and Senior Administrative Staff
members.
5. *Assist in the drafting of proposed legislation.
6. *Assist in responding to agency inquiries.
7. *Attend School Board meetings as required.
8. *Assist in providing information, preventative legal counseling to senior administrative staff and district staff.
9. *Assist in staff development presentation.
10. *Assist in the review and drafting of School Board policies.
11. *Assist in contract drafting and review.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Legal Services.
*Denotes essential job function/ADA
Salary $86,611
Salary : $86,611
