ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Provide professional legal services for all departments, divisions and offices of the School District.
• Represent the School Board in litigation brought by or against the School District.
• Aid in drafting and reviewing Board policies, contracts and documents.
• Render legal opinions and perform or direct legal research.
• Coordinate and direct investigations of claims and complaints by or against the School Board, including construction and special education matters.
• Acquire land for the School Board through negotiation or condemnation proceedings.
• Promote compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs to enhance individual skills and proficiency.
• Stay updated on current developments, literature, and technical sources relevant to job responsibilities.
• Maintain adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Fulfill federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Admission to the Florida Bar.
• Computer skills as required for the position.
• An earned degree from an accredited law school preferred.
• Three (3) years of experience in professional legal work preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

Significant Contacts

• Physical Requirements: Light work, up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Terms of Employment

• Salary and benefits will be paid according to the District's approved compensation plan.
• The length of the work year and hours of employment will be those established by the School Board.

Job Description

To review the complete job description for this position, please visit: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072

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07/28/2026 - 08/18/2026

Work Calendar

244 Day Cal

Classification

Exempt

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