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JOB DESCRIPTION of ATTORNEY

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Title: Attorney

Qualifications:

1.         Admission to the bar of the state

2.         At least five (5) years' successful legal practice, either privately or as a member of a partnership or firm of attorneys

3.         Maintenance of residence or professional practice within the boundaries of the school system

4.         Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may establish

Reports to:     

Superintendent or chair of the Board

Job Goal:

To assist the Board in the legal performance of its duties and the fair and just discharge of its                  obligation to students, staff, and school patrons

Performance Responsibilities:

1.        Attend meetings of the Board at its request.

2.        Advise the Board in all matters of a legal or technical nature relating to the interpretation of statutes, charters, ordinances, and contracts.

3.        Prepare or revise for the Board invitations to bid, job specifications, and contracts for work involving private businesses, services, or agents.

4.        Advise the Board in all staff contract negotiations.

5.        Perform such other duties consistent with his or her professional competence as the Board may assign.

Terms of Employment:

As a consultant on an annual basis; remuneration to be determined by the Board.

Evaluation:

Performance to be evaluated annually by the board.