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 drivers 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.

Required Experience:

Staff IC