ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL

Broward County Schools

$100K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Admission to the Florida Bar is required.
  • Proficiency in computer skills relevant to legal work is necessary.
  • An earned degree from an accredited law school is preferred.
  • Minimum of three years of professional legal experience is preferred.
  • Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal services across all departments of the School District.
  • Represent the School Board in legal litigation.
  • Assist in drafting and reviewing Board policies and legal documents.
  • Render legal opinions as needed.
  • Conduct or oversee legal research activities.
  • Coordinate investigations related to claims against the School Board.
  • Negotiate land acquisitions for the School Board.

Benefits

  • Participation in training programs to enhance job-related skills.
  • Supportive work environment promoting equal employment and non-discrimination.
  • Access to professional development resources.
Full Job Description
Job Title: ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL

Posting Start Date: 7/29/26

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Requisition ID: 23182

Work Location: GENERAL COUNSEL

City: FT LAUDERDALE

Job Description:

POSITION GOAL

To provide legal services for the school district.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant General Counsel shall carry out the performance responsibilities listed below.
  • Perform a wide variety of duties including provision of professional legal services for all departments, divisions and offices of the School District.
  • Represent the School Board in litigation brought by or against the School District.
  • Assist in drafting and/or reviewing Board policies, contracts and documents.
  • Assist in rendering legal opinions.
  • Perform or direct legal research.
  • Assist in coordinating and directing investigations of claims and complaints by or against the School Board, including the areas of construction and special education.
  • Assist in the acquisition of land for the School Board through negotiation or condemnation proceedings.
  • Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and non-discrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
  • Participate in training programs offered to enhance the individual skills and proficiency related to job responsibilities.
  • Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
  • Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
  • Follow federal and state, as well as School Board policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or designee.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • Admission to the Florida Bar.
  • Computer skills as required for the position.


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • An earned degree from an accredited law school.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of experience in professional legal work preferred.
  • Bilingual preferred.


SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: A-027

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Advertisement Window: 07/28/2026 - 08/18/2026

Work Calendar: 244 Day Cal

Classification: Exempt

Compensation

CONTRACT with SCHOOL BOARD

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