Location: all cities,TX, USA
Location: Hattie Mae White
Department: Legal Affairs
Area: District Wide
Contract Months: 12
Salary Range: $100,360.00 – $165,609.60
Academic Year: 24-25
JOB SUMMARYAssists the general counsel in providing timely and quality legal advice, services, and professional training to the Board of Education, the superintendent and administrative staff relative to all laws, rules, and regulations affecting education. Represents the district and administrative staff in judicial and administrative proceedings, grievances, employee disciplinary matters, and coordinate responses to investigations by state and federal agencies.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESJuris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school
WORK EXPERIENCE5 to 7 years of experience representing public entities in the areas of transactional, business/commercial, and construction law preferred, but not required.
SKILL AND/OR REQUIRED LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONProvide guidance to the superintendent and senior leadership in the district.
WORK COMPLEXITY/INDEPENDENT JUDGMENTWork is highly complex and broad in scope covering several departments/divisions across HISD. Supervision received typically consists of providing periodic coaching, advice and feedback.
BUDGET AUTHORITYAs designated by the general counsel.
PROBLEM SOLVINGGreater latitude and discretion is warranted in making decisions, which affect major areas of HISD and possibly the organization's public image. The job is constantly expected to apply creative solutions to complex problems and develop new ideas and concepts. Reviews and approves decisions and/or recommendations that may have a significant impact on the entire organization.
IMPACT OF DECISIONSDecisions have considerable impact to multiple divisions or the organization causing risks or improvements to relationships, significant efficiencies or delays in operations, and/or significant financial gains or expenses. Errors are serious and difficult to discover, normally involve decisions not subject to detailed review and will result in excessive costs and/or significant project delays.
COMMUNICATION/INTERACTIONSNegotiate and influence - interprets department strategies and services, resolves conflicts, influences outcomes on matters of significance for the division, conducts final negotiations and coordinates approvals/decision making below the executive level. Interactions are typically with senior district leadership.
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPSLeads others in the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential issues on behalf of the department. Acts as a trusted advisor, and becomes involved in the decision-making process including presenting alternatives and information, applying persuasion and negotiation skills in the resolution of legal issues. Monitors client/stakeholder service standards.
WORKING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSWork is normally performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any hazardous or unpleasant elements. Ability to carry and/or lift 45 pounds or more.
Houston Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.
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