Associate General Counsel (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)

Tucson Unified School District

$75K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Juris Doctorate Degree, licensed to practice law in Arizona or eligible for admission on motion.
  • Four years of legal practice, including two years in litigation.
  • Experience in Labor/Employment law is preferred.
  • Knowledge of special education and school law is desirable.
  • Familiarity with juvenile law, constitutional law, or administrative law is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the General Counsel in overseeing legal functions.
  • Provide legal advice on school law and related matters.
  • Represent the school district in various legal proceedings.
  • Draft and review contracts relevant to the district.
  • Ensure compliance with education-related laws and regulations.

Benefits

  • Eligible for comprehensive benefits if working more than 30 hours per week.
  • Opportunity for professional development and legal experience in the educational sector.
  • Work in a supportive team environment with focused legal expertise.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY

Assists the General Counsel in directing the overall legal functions of the Tucson Unified School District. Participates as a member of a general law team, concentrating on advice to and representation of the school district in school law, contracts, employment, compliance, and student matters.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Juris Doctorate Degree, licensed to practice law in Arizona or eligible for admission on motion.
  • Four (4) years experience practicing law, including two (2) years of litigation.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

  • FBI fingerprint background check (at employee's expense).
  • Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience in Labor/Employment law.
  • Experience in litigation, special education and school law, juvenile law, constitutional law, or administrative law is highly desirable.

POSITION SPECIFICS


LOCATION: Legal Services - 1010 E. 10th Street
FTE : 1.0 - 8 hours per day
WORK CALENDAR: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

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