What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at Volusia County School District?
Attorney, ESE & ADA Compliance
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Member in good standing with the Florida Bar admitted to practice before state and federal courts in Florida (if not admitted, application with be made no greater than sixty-days from hire date)
Valid certificate from the Florida Supreme Court, Florida certification in education law is preferred
Minimum of five years’ experience in the practice of law preferred, with preference for experience in education law at the K-12 or higher education level
Minimum of two years’ experience in administrative law preferred; practical knowledge of rulemaking and hearings under the Florida Administrative Procedures Act
Experience in drafting and reviewing a variety of legal documents related to the operation of a large public corporation preferred
Experience in all facets of labor relations, including the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements
Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License; if a holder of any other valid US state-issued Driver’s License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required
REQUIRED SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.) in its most difficult phases
Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style
Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to senior management
Ability to work harmoniously with a diverse combination of employees and members of the public in the pursuit of facilitating appropriate input and support of policy and contract content
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
REPORTS TO Volusia County School Board
SUPERVISES Support staff as assigned
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Salary : $114,000 - $132,000
