ATTORNEY-GENERAL COUNSEL 1
State of Louisiana
About this Job
- The Louisiana Special School District (LSSD) is an education service agency that provides services to the Louisiana Special Schools (Louisiana School for the Deaf, Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, and Special School Programs). The schools provide educational opportunities to students with low-incidence disabilities and a variety of unique needs.
The School District is seeking a highly qualified Attorney–General Counsel 1 to serve as the chief legal advisor to the Board of Education, Superintendent, and district leadership. This role provides comprehensive legal guidance on matters including education law, labor and employment, student rights, special education, governance, policy development, contracts, litigation oversight, and regulatory compliance.
The Attorney–General Counsel plays a critical role in supporting the district’s mission by ensuring legal compliance, managing risk, and promoting ethical and effective decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of K–12 education law, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly to educators, administrators, and community stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of a current Louisiana license to practice law plus six years of experience as a practicing attorney.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
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Job Duties will include; but is not limited to the following:
- Provides general legal guidance to the Special School District.
- Works closely with the Superintendent and other SSD leaders to ensure compliance with state and federal education, employment laws and administrative regulations.
- Assists with legal transactions, prepares contracts and other legal documents.
- Suggests revisions to policies and procedures for the Louisiana Special School District Board to ensure the District is compliant with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Provides training to District leadership on policies, legal requirements, and other relevant topics.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. The chosen applicant will be required to take a probationary appointment.
Location: The Attorney- General Counsel 1 position is located at the LA Special School District in Baton Rouge, LA
Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 am-4:30 pm Monday - Friday.
How To Apply:
No civil service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For more information regarding this vacancy:
Alicia Holmes, HR Specialist
Louisiana Special School District
2888 Brightside Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70820
(225) 757-3207
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.