Staff Counsel #24866

Hernando County School District; Brooksville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hernando County School District seeks a licensed attorney to serve as the district's legal counsel. A Juris Doctorate, active Florida Bar membership, and at least three years' experience as a public agency attorney are required.

Candidates should have knowledge of laws applicable to operating a K-12 school district and demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with diverse groups. Salary is based on the district's approved Administrative salary schedule.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Florida Bar in good standing; admission to state/federal courts in Florida.
• Florida Supreme Court certificate or Florida certification in city, county and local government.
• Minimum of three (3) years professional experience as a public agency attorney.
• Experience and knowledge of laws applicable to the operation of a K-12 school district.
• Strong oral and written communication; ability to work with diverse groups.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Diversity & collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Florida Bar admission

Florida government law certification

Job description

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the Florida Bar. Admitted to practice before state and federal courts in Florida (if not admitted, application will be made no greater than sixty (60) days from hire
• Valid certificate from the Florida Supreme Court, Florida certification in city, county and local government
• Minimum of three (3) years successful professional experience as a public agency attorney
• Experience and knowledge of laws applicable to the operation of a K-12 school district
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and individuals
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license

Additional Job Information

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the Florida Bar. Admitted to practice before state and federal courts in Florida (if not admitted, application will be made no greater than sixty (60) days from hire
• Valid certificate from the Florida Supreme Court, Florida certification in city, county and local government
• Minimum of three (3) years successful professional experience as a public agency attorney
• Experience and knowledge of laws applicable to the operation of a K-12 school district
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups and individuals
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in negotiating collective bargaining agreements
• Litigation experience

Salary

Salary based upon approved salary schedule - Administrative

https://www.hernandoschools.org/departments/hr/salary-schedules

Duty Days/Hours 249/8

Fill ASAP? No