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August 19, 2025 Attorney

Job Description

Position Type:
Director/Director

Date Posted:
8/19/2025

Location:
Melissa ISD Home Office

  Job Title:             Attorney
Reports to:         Superintendent
Dept./School:    Executive Office

Primary Purpose:

Provide in-house legal support services to the superintendent, designated staff, and board of trustees. Advise the superintendent and board in legal performance of their duties. Qualifications: Education/Certification:
Law degree from an American Bar Association approved law school
Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, in good standing

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, regulations relating to public education
Demonstrated legal research and writing skills
Thorough knowledge of the legislative process
Ability to read and interpret documents such as law, policy, and procedures
Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
Excellent public relations, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
10 years of experience in public or private practice dealing with legal issues of local, state, federal government, or public school law Major Responsibilities and Duties: Legal Representation

Advise the superintendent, staff, and board on legal matters, including personnel and student issues and compliance with the Public Information Act.
Draft, review, and revise legal documents.
Attend board meetings and other administrative meetings to provide legal counsel.
Coordinate legal services provided by outside law firms.
Serve as the district’s hearing officer for applicable student and employee grievances, complaints, and appeals as required by policy.

Legal Oversight

Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy and serve as the district’s compliance officer.
Monitor and interpret the impact of proposed or enacted legislation.
Coordinate responses to investigations by the Texas Education Agency, U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights, and other administrative or regulatory agencies.
Monitor compliance with the Texas Open Meeting Act and competitive procurement and purchasing requirements.
Provide legal assistance on district elections.
May serve on district behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.

Policy and Reports

Assist in the formulation and execution of policies and regulations, and review materials for publication in handbooks.
Compile, maintain, file, and present all reports, records, and other documents as required.
Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Communication

Conduct professional development and training, including preparing training materials for staff and board members.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and evaluate the work of assigned support staff. Working Conditions: Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computer and peripherals
Posture: Prolonged sitting. Occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse. Occasional reaching
Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Frequently work prolonged or irregular hours. Frequent district and statewide travel.
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions. Maintain emotional control under stress.

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

FLSA Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/Professional

Salary: Commensurate with experience
District provided $20,000 life insurance policy and $225 per month benefits contribution

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