Staff Attorney I

TX Assoc of School Boa • Austin, TX

6d • $100,000 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Staff Attorney with TASB Community College Services you will be responsible for providing legal services to TASB’s community college membership, which includes all 50 Texas public community colleges. The attorney advises community college board members and administrators on legal matters; drafts and edits policies; writes and edits publications addressing community college legal issues; conducts legal training; and provides other legal services to TASB community college members. Strong legal analysis, research, writing, editing, and speaking skills are essential for this position as is the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision. This position is hybrid requiring the successful candidate to work at least three days a week at our North Austin headquarters, with some travel required. All applications must include a cover letter, resume, and writing sample. Highly qualified candidates can earn between $100,000 – $130,000 per year

Requirements

• Graduation from accredited law school.
• Texas law license in good standing.
• Accurate legal analysis and writing.
• Thorough legal research.
• Judicious, courteous, and confidential client counseling.
• Sound independent judgment, and commitment to offering legal guidance in keeping with standards set by the division.
• Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences by phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision and to collaborate with other staff on specific projects.
• Working knowledge of standard computer software and technology, including the Microsoft Office suite, and the ability to learn new computer applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the practice of community college law or a related area of the law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Consult with and advise TASB community college members on legal issues, including answering legal inquiries by telephone, pursuant to procedure. Offer independent legal advice based on general knowledge of community college law.
• Develop legal reference policies and model local policies and procedures. Provide legal and practical review of community college members’ unique localized policies when appropriate.
• Serve as a legal resource to other TASB divisions on community college and other higher education matters. Assist, as requested, in the review of publications and other written communications.
• Develop and provide legal and governance training, including presentation materials focused on the unique needs of community colleges.
• Provide bill analysis during and after legislative sessions, including post-legislative update resources and training for community colleges.
• Research and write legal resource materials for community colleges, including TASB College eLaw resources, the Community College Legal Update newsletter, and other TASB publications. Provide legal review and edit materials developed by other division staff, as requested.
• Develop and maintain media and materials to promote TASB services to community colleges.
• Participate in required professional development, maintain Texas law license in good standing, and comply with high ethical requirements as set out in the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.

Benefits

• competitive pay
• rich benefits (including retirement matching of 2:1 up to 5% after one year. This means that if you contribute 5% to the plan, TASB will contribute 10%)
• onsite daycare
• onsite gym
• wellness program
• tuition reimbursement
• remote work options
• flexible schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees