Attorney II - Duval County School Board

City of Jacksonville, FL•Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!! The Office of General Counsel is actively seeking an Attorney II - Duval County School Board. Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments. The City of Jacksonville's Office of General Counsel is seeking an attorney to represent Duval County Public Schools and the Duval County School Board to provide additional legal support for the district's labor and employment needs and procurement and transactional needs; Demonstrated ability to represent and advise the Superintendent, staff and the School Board; Knowledge of the Florida School Code, State Board of Education Rules, Florida Administrative Procedures Act, civil rights, the Florida Code of Ethics for Public Officers and Employees (and Chapter 602 City of Jacksonville Ordinance Code); Knowledge of Florida public records laws and open meetings laws (Sunshine Act); Provide additional legal support to district regarding charter schools and other contracted educational services; and other duties as assigned. This position reports to a senior attorney. The primary purpose of this position is to provide legal services of varied complexity to the Duval County School Board. Work is performed under the direction of a managing or senior attorney and is reviewed through conferences, inspection of documents and evaluation of results obtained.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school.
Possession of a Florida license to practice law.
Ability to interpret and apply legal principles and precedents in resolving complex legal issues.
Ability to effectively communicate and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to conduct research on legal issues and prepare legal opinions.
Ability to gain knowledge of state and federal case law, statutory and regulatory law as it relates to the Duval County School Board.
Ability to analyze and prepare civil law cases, ordinances, contracts and other legal documents.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law preferred.
Professional legal experience in government is preferred.
Admissions and memberships in other organizations or to practice before courts may be required depending upon the respective practice group.
An updated resume is required with your application

Responsibilities

Performs legal research and prepares opinions on various legal issues.
Negotiates, prepares, drafts, revises and approves contracts, deeds, leases, resolutions, ordinances and other legal documents.
Advises District as to procurement policies, procedures and laws.
Drafts District policies as directed by the Duval County School Board.
Advises the school board at public and shade meetings.
Provides legal guidance to the district concerning charter schools.
Advises District on media and public records requests pursuant to Chapter 119 and FERPA (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99).
Advises the District on employment matters.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment
low and no cost health insurance options
twelve (12) paid holidays
personal leave day
health insurance
dental
vision
life insurance
flexible spending plans
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments