Job Title:             Attorney- In House Counsel       Wage/Hour Status:  Exempt

Reports to:        Superintendent                              Pay Grade:  Prof 10: ($137,214 - $185,641)

                                                                                        (Commensurate with Years of Experience)

Dept./School:   District Administration                Date Revised: 4/30/26

Report Date:    July 1, 2026                                      Days to Work:  226/12 Months

In-House applicants must complete the online internal application process in School Springs/TalentEd

All substitutes for Crosby ISD, if applying for a full time job, MUST complete an External Application

Primary Purpose:

Provide in-house legal support services to the superintendent, designated staff, and board of trustees. Advise the superintendent and board in legal performance of their duties.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Law degree from an American Bar Association approved law school

Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, in good standing

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations relating to public education

Demonstrated legal research and writing skills

Thorough knowledge of the legislative process

Ability to read and interpret documents such as law, policy, and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district

Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

Three years of experience in public or private practice dealing with legal issues of local, state, federal government, or public-school law

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the administration may find appropriate and acceptable.

Major Responsibilities and Duties: 

Legal Representation

1. Advise the superintendent, staff, and board on legal matters, including personnel and student issues and compliance with the Public Information Act.
2. Draft, review, and revise legal documents.    
3. Attend board meetings and other administrative meetings to provide legal counsel.
4. Coordinate legal services provided by outside law firms.
5. Serve as the district’s hearing officer for applicable student and employee grievances, complaints, and appeals as required by policy. 

Legal Oversight

1. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy and serve as the district’s compliance officer.
2. Coordinate responses to investigations by the Texas Education Agency, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, and other administrative or regulatory agencies.
3. Monitor and manage compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act, the Public Information Act and competitive procurement and purchasing requirements.
4. May serve on district behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools’ team.

Policy and Reports

1. Assist in the formulation, management, and execution of policies and regulations, and review materials for publication in handbooks.
2. Compile, maintain, file, and present all reports, records, and other documents as required.
3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Communication

1. Conduct professional development and training, including preparing training materials for staff and board members.

Governmental Affairs

1. Provide legal assistance on district elections.
2. Monitor and interpret the impact of proposed or enacted legislation.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate the work of assigned support staff.

Working Conditions:

Environment: Frequently work prolonged or irregular hours. Frequent district and statewide travel.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions. Maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.                                                                                                                                                    

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The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.   

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $137,214 - $185,641