Staff Attorney - Community College Services

Staff Attorney – Community College Services

Texas Association of School Boards is seeking a Staff Attorney to provide legal services to Texas public community colleges. The position involves advising board members and administrators, drafting policies, delivering training, and providing a range of legal services.

Base pay range: $84,050 per year – $134,275 per year. Highly qualified candidates can earn between $100,000 and $130,000 per year. This position is hybrid; successful candidates will work at least three days a week at our North Austin headquarters, with some travel required.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive knowledge of community college law, policy, and best practices; monitor state and federal case law and regulatory changes.
• Exercise good judgment and high discretion in providing guidance on legal and policy issues, including preparing educational materials and training.
• Collaborate with the TASB team and other divisions to expand services for community colleges.
• Respond to legal inquiries by telephone and provide independent legal advice based on general knowledge of community college law.
• Develop legal reference policies and model local policies; review and edit members’ policies when appropriate.
• Serve as a legal resource to other TASB divisions on higher‑education matters; assist with review of publications and communications.
• Design and deliver legal and governance training programs tailored to community college needs.
• Provide bill analysis during and after legislative sessions, including post‑legislative update resources and training.
• Research and draft legal resource materials, including eLaw resources, newsletters, and other publications.
• Promote TASB services to community colleges through media and outreach materials.
• Participate in required professional development, keep a Texas law license in good standing, and adhere to Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Texas law license in good standing.
• Experience in community college law or a related area preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Accurate legal analysis and writing.
• Thorough legal research.
• Judicious, courteous, and confidential client counseling.
• Sound independent judgment aligned with division standards.
• Ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences via phone, in person, and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with minimal supervision and collaborate with staff on specific projects.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn new computer applications.

• We are an equal‑opportunity employer; we will not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.
• This position does not qualify for visa sponsorship.
• Any job offer is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory background check results.

Entry level

Full‑time

Legal

Education Administration Programs