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Paralegal /Legal Specialist

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Administration Bldg

July 22, 2025 Paralegal

Job Description

Position Type:
District Services/Paralegal/Legal Specialist

Date Posted:
7/22/2025

Location:
Administration Bldg

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Pay Grade: 837 (Min $323.28 min per day)
Work Days: 226

Primary Purpose:
Provide legal support for the district campuses and departments by working directly with the district’s legal counsel. Manage the office and provide administrative support for the Assistant Superintendent for Student Engagement and District Services

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

Paralegal Certificate (preferred) or Associate's Degree

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Excellent knowledge of the legal system
The ability to interpret legal documents and work with legal counsel to resolve issues
Strong communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
The ability to deal sensitively and fairly with staff, parents and the general public
Knowledge of the school district organization, operations as well as administrative and board policies
Willingness to execute written employment contract with Plano ISD
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and written

Experience:

Experience working in the legal field (preferred)
Prior experience at the campus level in a public school district (preferred)

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Support district and campus administrators with complaints, legal matters, and administrative issues, including interpretation of custody, protective, and restraining orders
Coordinate subpoena responses for campus staff, including record collection, staff preparation, and attorney collaboration
Manage FERPA requests, including: Video redaction coordination with district attorneys and parent communications regarding costs and delivery; Email searches (defining IT scope, converting PST files to PDF, and redacting content such as Review360 reports)
Support for Special Education and campus staff responding to requests from parents, attorneys, SSA, or HHSC
Review and process student-related legal documents, including court orders (custody, protective, name/gender changes), CPS and foster care records, and McKinney-Vento notifications; assist campuses in related parent communications
Support administrators during grievance and disciplinary meetings involving legal counsel; coordinate attorney availability and draft campus responses
Coordinate records requests from local, state, and federal agencies (e.g., CPS, SSA, HHSC)
Collaborate with legal counsel on agency complaints (e.g., TEA, OCR), litigation requests, and attorney interviews; serve as liaison with Special Education/504 teams
Oversee public information requests (PIR): Supervise PIR Specialist, provide weekly updates, maintain the Open Records webpage, and manage the non-business days calendar (HB 3033 compliance)
Assist with grievance coordination: Maintain logs, coordinate Level 3 and 4 hearings, and collect records for attorney-prepared Board materials
Maintain confidentiality in all legal matters, including FERPA, subpoenas, open records, and complaints
Draft legal correspondence, memos, reports, and staff communications as needed
Process and file: Contracts, MOUs, legal settlements, and monthly legal expenses
Communicate professionally with all stakeholders and demonstrate ethical, responsible conduct
Remain current on state laws, district policies, and regulations related to assigned duties
Follow Plano ISD policies, supervisor directives, and attendance expectations
Perform other duties as assigned by Administration and/or supervisor

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct and monitor the work of the Public Information Specialist

Equipment Used:

Computer, printer, copier and fax

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:

Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Occasional district wide and/or statewide travel; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

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