The Alabama Association of School Boards is seeking to hire a General Counsel/Director of Legal Advocacy to direct the association’s policy and legal services.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor
• License to practice law in Alabama
• Experience in developing, reviewing legislation and/or policy desirable
• Experience in or around public education desirable
• Experience in association work desirable
• Excellent written communication skills
• Experience preparing and delivering presentations
• Ability to work with teams

Supervision

The General Counsel and Director of Legal Advocacy will report to the Executive Director.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. Generous leave and benefits package, including participation in the Teachers Retirement System, PEEHIP and paid sick and vacation leave.

Responsibilities

• Serve as association general counsel
• Assist with the association’s legislative program
• Coordinate activities for the Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys
• Write and review publications on legal topics
• Prepare and make presentations on legal topics
• Direct association policy services
• Supervise staff attorney
• Field member calls 

Expectations

• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively to racially, socially, educationally and politically diverse groups and individuals.
• Strong writing and speaking skills
• Occasional interstate travel and some overnight travel required
• Position is full-time
• Office is in Montgomery Alabama

About AASB

Since 1949, the Alabama Association of School Boards has served education leaders and the interests of local decision making in public education. AASB assists locals school board members in many areas, including governance, finance, legal, legislative advocacy, policymaking, evaluations, training and search services.

Application Procedure

Please apply via Indeed, or submit a letter of interest, salary requirements, résumé, writing sample of your choosing and three references to: exec@alabamaschoolboards.org

Open Until Filled

AASB is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of a person’s race, color, disability, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, marital status, veteran status, or any other personal characteristic protected by law.