General Counsel - Leadership Team

GENERAL COUNSEL

This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief General Counsel.

Summary

Under the direction of the Chief General Counsel, the General Counsel performs more complex legal work, advises the District on legal matters, including interpretation of statues, case law, contracts, student rights, civil rights issues, human resources, and labor relations or other District related legal issues.

Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Chief General Counsel, the General Counsel serves as a legal advisor and representative to the District through its duly authorized constituents: the Superintendent, the Board, and staff; writes, reviews, and/or recommends any Board policies as is appropriate; researches and answers a variety of legal questions regarding the legality of District actions and policies; conducts necessary legal research applicable to the issues facing the District; represents the District in hearings regarding suspensions/expulsions and other disciplinary actions regarding students; reviews District contracts; advises on potential strategies and settlement options; develops and maintains District due process procedures for employees, students, and members of the public; assists personnel in labor negotiations, such as arbitrations, grievances, and complaint hearings, as well as employee-manager relations, Board actions, and other personnel matters as needed; conducts a program of preventative law for all departments and employees through program reviews, in-service training, and individual counseling sessions; provides legal assistance in the drafting of state legislation proposed by the school district for presentation to the Nevada State Legislature and/or the United States Congress; informs the Board of Trustees and Superintendent on the legal implications of pending legislation; and performs such other related duties as assigned by the Chief General Counsel.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education/Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

• Education: Jurist Doctorate from an accredited college or university;
  
  

AND

• General Counsel required experience: Five (5) years of related legal experience in school law, personnel law, or public entity law.
  
  

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of school law; pertinent statutes and court decisions applying to the field of education; skill in obtaining, clarifying, and exchanging information; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals; political and interpersonal sensitivity and able to function in a public education setting.

Licenses/Certificate: Possession of a valid license to practice law in the State of Nevada at the time of appointment.

THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES, AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE CHIEF GENERAL COUNSEL.

The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environment for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The District prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use.

Site(s) General Counsel

Internal Job Number 2025-26-A255840

Salary

Salary Range: $156,005 - $171,995

Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year.

Additional Job Information

This position is a Leadership Team position and not subject to membership into a bargaining unit. This position is open for eligible transfer applicants and simultaneously open to ALL applicants.

Interested applicants should apply online at here by completing an Administrative application and attaching a resume and letter of interest to your online Administrative application, or by updating an existing Administrative application no later than the closing date of the posting. Applications must be linked to the job posting to be considered.

Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;

• No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
• Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
• Salary Increases
• Longevity Bonuses
• Guidance Resources
• And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
  

Please be advised health insurance premiums are paid by employees at a prorated percent for those working less than full time.

New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.

The job offer is conditional until a report is returned from the FBI and Nevada Department of Public Safety that meets the standards of WCSD for employment purposes.

Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.