Job Description

Job Title

Assistant General Counsel

Posting Number

F004606

Position Status

Full Time

Assignment Length

This field only applies to Faculty

Grant Funded

No

Category

APT

Class Code

12

Pay Rate

Commensurate with education and experience.

Location

District

Department

DT Assoc General Counsel

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports the Associate General Counsel in providing legal representation for the College
• Oversees and manages legal support and/or interpretations on employment and labor laws, discrimination complaints, grievance processes, and staff, faculty, and student discipline issues
• Performs duties within scope of general College policies, procedures, and objectives
• Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments
• Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired results
• Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices
• Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices
• Oversees and manages legal support on employment matters, Title IX, and student discipline, including applicable laws and regulations
• Oversees and manages the research of legal issues and provides written recommendations and memorandums
• Oversees and manages the District’s public information
• Provide legal support to the Administration and the Office of Human Resources

• Participates on behalf of the College in external community organizations and associations as needed to directly support essential performance requirements achievement
• Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually, and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite
• Completes all required training and professional development sessions sponsored through the Tarrant County College (TCC) Institute
• Supports the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation and creativity, and service to the College
• Supports the mission, values and 3 goals and 8 principles of the College

Required Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensures

• Juris Doctorate
• Three (3) years of experience with an entity which provides legal services for governmental entities or equivalent experience
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas

Desired Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensures

• Experience in a higher education setting
• Experience with Title IX, ADA, FMLA, and other EEO laws
• Experience in labor and employment law

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure and in crisis situations
• Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and encourage collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with a small, energetic team
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment and a setting that is diverse and urban
• Ability to think critically to effectively solve and communicate problems in a fast-paced environment where the demands for work are varied, and unpredictable in scope and volume
• Ability to analyze data and provide sound recommendations based on policy, procedure, practice, and existing regulations
• Ability to use computer applications and enterprise systems, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software
• Skilled in excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with diverse populations

Accommodations

Posted

04/29/2022

Contact

Carol Bracken

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carol.bracken@tccd.edu