LEGAL FRAMEWORK CONSULTANT

Job Title: Legal Framework Consultant

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Executive* or Administrative

Reports to: Director Special Populations

Pay Grade: P3

Department: Federal Programs

Status: Full time

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree with special education and software application experience or legal experience 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Legal Framework Consultant, shall be directly responsible to the Director of Special Populations and the Associate Director of Federal Programs & Leadership.  The Legal Framework Consultant shall assist in a complementary way as to enhance the overall effectiveness through implementation of the systemic process in the performance of duties.

• Actively participate as a member of the ESC team within the assigned project.
• Acquire, develop, and demonstrate new skills by participating in professional growth activities.
• Maintain open communication and confidentiality in accordance with the Texas Professional Standards of Ethics.
• Exhibit a professional demeanor when communicating with clients.
• Display skills in interpersonal relations conducive to good working conditions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Populations, the Associate Director of Federal Programs & Leadership, and/or other ESC administrators.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a point of contact for Legal Framework authoring system account applications and assistance as well as public use and navigation of the Legal Framework website.
• Research, maintain, and codify legislative and rule updates.
• Assist Legal Framework team and programmers with design and improvement reviews of Legal Framework authoring system.
• Assist in development, organization, and facilitation of training materials and activities concerning demonstrations and/or updates on the use of and application of the Legal Framework.
• Develop/monitor/maintain digital and manual archival research, recordings, processing, and databases of Legal Framework products.
• Administer effective systematic editing, precise proofreading, and syntax construction for functionality, focused content, consistency adherence, and uniformity following the Legal Framework Rules and TEA Style Guide.
• Consult with the Associate Director of Federal Programs & Leadership and the Special Populations Director regularly and in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Populations, Associate Director of Federal Programs & Leadership,  and/or other ESC administration.

JOB DEMANDS:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional statewide travel and out-of-state travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress

Salary : $70,724 - $98,724