ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

Broward County Public Schools; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Broward County Public Schools seeks an Assistant General Counsel in Fort Lauderdale, FL to provide comprehensive legal services to all district departments. The role involves litigation representation, drafting policies and contracts, legal opinions, and significant research.

The candidate should be admitted to the Florida Bar and possess strong computer skills; a law degree from an accredited school and 3+ years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Florida Bar.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

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.
• Assist in drafting and/or reviewing Board policies, contracts and documents.
• Assist in rendering legal opinions.
• Perform or direct legal research.
• Coordinate and direct investigations of claims and complaints by or against the School Board, including construction and special education.
• Assist in the acquisition of land for the School Board through negotiation or condemnation proceedings.
• Follow equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs to enhance skills and proficiency.
• Review current developments, literature and sources related to responsibilities.
• Follow safety rules and School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Legal research

Policy drafting

Contract review

Litigation support

Education

Earned degree from an accredited law school

Job description

ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL (MULTIPLE POSITIONS)

Broward County Public Schools GENERAL COUNSEL - Fort Lauderdale, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5931902

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

POSITION GOAL

To provide legal services for the school district.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a wide variety of duties including provision of 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.
• Assist in drafting and/or reviewing Board policies, contracts and documents.
• Assist in rendering legal opinions.
• Perform or direct legal research.
• Assist in coordinating and directing investigations of claims and complaints by or against the School Board, including the areas of construction and special education.
• Assist in the acquisition of land for the School Board through negotiation or condemnation proceedings.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in professional legal work preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: A-027

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School/Guidance Counselor

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Talent Management
• 600 SE 3rd Ave
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33301-3125
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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