Senior Attorney

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Senior Attorney

Duties: Prepares and renders legal advice and opinions to the District on various issues and inquiries. Coordinates responses to investigations by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Texas Education Agency, and other state and federal agencies. Provides legal advice to the various departments within the District. Monitors hearings related to Special Education matters handled by outside law firms, and/or prepare for and represent the District in Special Education hearings when necessary and appropriate. Reviews contracts and provides legal advice on the drafting of documents, rules and regulations, resolutions, contracts, and agreements. Conducts professional development/training and prepares training materials for designated staff regarding school law issues. Provides legal assistance in the drafting of proposed legislation. Remains current with Federal and state laws and rules impacting Austin ISD policies and procedures. Prepares for and represents the school District in litigation and administrative hearings, as assigned by the General Counsel, including drafting of necessary pleadings. Attends and provides advice at District and District-related meetings, as directed by the General Counsel. Assists in grievance and employee disciplinary matters as assigned, including termination and nonrenewal hearings and appellate proceedings. Assists in the development and revision of District policies and administrative procedures. Assists the Director of Intergovernmental Relations in overseeing the alignment between District policy and practice. Assists in legal and litigation matters handled by outside firms employed by the Austin ISD. Provides legal advice regarding responses to public information requests and prepares briefing requests for legal opinion from the Attorney General’s Office. Receives and responds to telephone inquiries from staff, as related to legal issues. Researches and analyzes federal law and regulations, policy guidance, and case law pertaining to Title IX requirements and claims. Assists District administrators in coordinating or preparing responses to investigations by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Texas Education Agency, EEOC, and other state and federal agencies. Consults with staff regarding Title IX, harassment, discrimination and bullying concerns and federal and state law applicable to each. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Austin Independent School District
1111 West 6th Street
Austin
Texas
United States 78703
Website : http://www.austinisd.org/