Assistant Staff Attorney

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and a member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience practicing law in a K-12 public school district.
• Admitted or eligible for admission to the bar of the United States Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
• Experience in educational and/or government law.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations governing K-12 public education.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, policies, procedures, and current research-based best practices governing public education and the functional area of assignment.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, manage, and carry out duties efficiently and within established deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build consensus among diverse stakeholders, including influencing others toward a common goal.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgement in conducting legal research, interpreting and applying laws, and preparing legal documents.
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor during stressful and highly visible situations.

Revised:02/10/2026

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide legal advice to the school district on a wide range of matters, including education law, employment law, labor law, contracts, and governance.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and policies to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Work collaboratively with the Chief Staff Attorney and the School Board Attorney to meet the legal needs of the School Board and the district.
• Represent the district in administrative proceedings, litigation, and dispute resolution processes.
• Monitor changes in education laws and regulations, advising leadership on necessary policy and procedural updates.
• Prepare and respond to public records requests.
• Prepare and provide legal training to district staff on legal issues.
• Coordinate with external counsel, as needed, on specialized legal matters.
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned.

Revised: 02/10/2026

Additional Job Information

Salary Negotiable. 255 days.