Associate General Counsel

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Associate General Counsel JobID: 14400

Position Type:
Administration (District/Building)

Date Posted:
7/26/2018

Location:
Alvin E. Morris Admin Center (AMAC)

Job Title: Associate General Counsel

Position Function: The Associate General Counsel reports to the General Counsel and is responsible for assisting the General Counsel in providing legal advice to the key leader stakeholders and other district employees on legal issues affecting the district and will provide district-wide, general in-house legal support. The Associate General Counsel will work on school board matters and must possess special knowledge of Constitutional law and Kansas school law, knowledge of other statutes pertaining to schools, and knowledge of the regulatory powers, limitations, authorities, and responsibilities of the Board of Education. To fulfill these responsibilities, the attorney must have working knowledge of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. and the educational philosophy of the Board of Education of Unified School District No. 259.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

Gives upon request and direction of the General Counsel legal opinions and advice concerning Board of Education policies, practices, and general legal principles affecting the public school system
Gives upon request and direction of the General Counsel legal interpretations concerning administrative rules and regulations affecting public school affairs
Attends Board of Education meetings
Performs to the extent requested services as a research specialist in the completion of assigned tasks relating to public school affairs
Examines legal instruments, contracts, opinions prepared by other attorneys, and court decisions, and subsequently advises the Board of Education
Acts as attorney-agent in real estate transactions as directed by the General Counsel
Gathers evidence at the direction of the General Counsel for the Board of Education or the school district to be used in school business, to formulate defense, or to initiate legal action
Represents at the direction of the General Counsel the Board of Education and the school district in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government as directed by the General Counsel
Acts as counsel upon request and direction of the General Counsel as directed in the event of suits concerning school affairs
Represents the school district in appeal cases to higher courts when directed by the General Counsel
Works with special legal counsel as directed by the General Counsel
Is knowledgeable of and responsible for legal work being performed in behalf of the Board as directed by the General Counsel
Review contracts and agreements as directed by the General Counsel from all areas of the district
Drafts contracts and agreements as directed by the General Counsel from all areas of the district
Reviews legislation as directed by the General Counsel before and after passage
Handles student suspension and expulsion matters as directed by the General Counsel
Interprets state statutes and federal statutes and regulations as applied to school districts
Torts Claims Act and claims against the district as directed by the General Counsel
Reviews family law matters pertaining to parental contact with students at school, clarification of custodial issues for staff pertaining to students as directed by the General Counsel
Reviews subpoenas as directed by the General Counsel
Receives and responds to Department of Education Office of Civil Rights (OCR) complaints as directed by the General Counsel
Receives and responds to complaints filed with the Kansas Human Rights Commission and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or assign to outside counsel as directed by the General Counsel
Reviews domestic orders as directed by the General Counsel
Responsible for real estate law (acquisition, sale, etc.), special education law (due process), Section 504 law, Americans with Disabilities Act issues, employment law, civil rights issues, health care law, technology law, open records law (Kansas Open Records Act), construction law (contracts and claims), Professional Negotiations Act law, Title IX law, first amendment issues (religion and speech), constitutional law, policy drafts (from a legal standpoint), garnishment law, IRS code as applied to school districts, criminal trespass (Parent bans), FERPA, FMLA, worker’s compensation, Employer-Employee Relations Act, and land use law as directed by the General Counsel


Additional Duties: Performs additional duties as assigned by the General Counsel

Equipment: This position requires the ability to use SMART boards and iPads in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with USD 259’s guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands:

Regular attendance is important
Overtime possible, nights
Attend all scheduled meetings
Work independently and with groups


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, and regulations relating education
Ability to interpret law, policy, and procedures, particularly in areas of school law, contract law, and employment law
Ability to organize information and material into manageable form
Apply collective data to resolve problems



Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them

Interrelations:

Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors
Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasks
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer service




Employee Punctuality and Appearance:

In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee’s supervisor or building administrator
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position

Qualification Profile:

A law degree from an accredited college or university required
Admission to Kansas State Bar
3-5 years’ experience in public or private practice dealing with legal issues of local, state, federal government or public school law
Valid Kansas Driver’s License


FLSA Status: Exempt

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