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Job Posting Title

Deputy General Counsel

Job Description

The Deputy General Counsel is responsible to provide representation to the legal matters impacting the Douglas County School District RE-1 (the “District”) providing full time, direct professional legal counsel and representation to the Board of Education, Superintendent, Cabinet and senior staff and other District employees as appropriate to the legal matter(s) impacting the District.

Position Specific Information (if Applicable)

Required Qualifications:

At least seven years professional experience in the practice of law which includes experience representing education entities regarding general school law issues and/or experience representing corporate or public entities with respect to constitutional, employment, or public sector law issues, and/or other comparable legal experience.
At least seven years professional experience in the practice of law which includes experience representing education entities regarding general school law issues and/or experience representing corporate or public entities with respect to constitutional, employment, or public sector law issues, and/or other comparable legal experience.
Experience and skill in conducting litigation before administrative agencies and courts.

Responsibilities

Manage or support e-discovery and other discovery in support of pending litigation brought against the district.

Conduct legal research and review/investigate matters in various areas of District operations to assist departments in making legally defensible decisions.

Review and revise Board and Superintendent File District policies and procedures to assure compliance with state and federal laws and provide legal advice regarding compliant implementation, including consultation with and memoranda to the District’s Board of Education, Superintendent and other District stakeholders.

Develop and provide legal training to District administrators on various legal topics concerning practical application of the law and policy obligations to job responsibilities of administrators, teachers and staff.

Maintain competence and render legal advice and representation in areas of school law appropriate to legal work assigned, including but not limited to: federal and state labor and employment laws such as Title VII, FMLA, ADA, FLSA; the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act; Family Education Rights to Privacy Act (FERPA); Colorado’s Sunshine and Public Records Law; federal and state laws applicable to student rights, responsibilities and discipline; student and employee speech (First Amendment), educational accountability and the education programs of the District; facilities use; and the Colorado Charter Schools Act.

Investigate and research emerging issues with legal and/or policy implications for the District and advice the Superintendent accordingly.

Maintain files and retrieval systems of legal information consistent with District policy and procedures as appropriate.

Provide oral and/or written legal opinions and give legal advice to the School Board, Superintendent and other departmental and school site administrators on legal questions pertaining to the business of the District, including legal issues involving students, staff and the community.

Direct, coordinate, and/or represent the School District in litigation, suits or actions instituted by or against the School District, the Board of Education, school administrators, and/or employees, including suits filed in state or federal court or administrative agencies.

Prepare or approve as to form contracts and intergovernmental agreements entered into on behalf of the School District.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Certifications

Licensed Active Attorney - Colorado Supreme Court

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Required), Doctorate Degree (Required)

Skills

Ability and skill in developing relationships with school administrators and District’s central office personnel., Ability to analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and legal precedent in preparing legal opinions, Ability to apply legal principles and specialized knowledge, Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing., Ability to effectively communicate legal opinions in oral and written form, Ability to prepare and effectively deliver professional development and training, Ability to prepare cases and present legal argument and material in a clear and logical form, Skill in conducting legal research, analyzing legal issues, and preparing legal memos on a variety of legal issues impacting a Colorado public sector employer and/or a public school district

Position Type

Regular

Primary Location:

Wilcox

One Year Only (Yes Or No)

No

Scheduled Hours Per Week

40

Fte

1.00

Approx Scheduled Days Per Year

260 Work Days

(260 days indicates a year-round position. Time off [or Off-Track Days] are then granted based on the position. Any exceptions to the normal off-track time will be noted in the Additional Position Details section above, as scheduled work days.)

Minimum Hire Rate

$130,879.89 USD Annual

Maximum Hire Rate

$166,695.38 USD Annual

Full Salary Range

$130,879.89 USD - $202,510.88 USD Annual

All salary amounts listed above are based on a full-time (1.0) FTE. If applicable, part-time salaries will be prorated according to the assigned FTE.

Benefits

This position is eligible for health, vision, dental, health savings account (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), District paid and voluntary additional (supplemental) life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short and long-term disability, critical illness and accident voluntary insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), voluntary 401(k), 403(b) and 457 retirement plan options. There is also a voluntary 403(b) savings plan with up to 4% District match for up to 5 years from date of hire.

Time Off Plans

This position is eligible for paid off-track, sick and personal time.

This position will be open until filled, but will not be open past:

June 17, 2024