Legal Services Administrator Job Plano area,Texas USA,Law/Legal

Position Type:
Legal Services/Legal Services Administrator

Date Posted:
2/12/2026

Location:
Administration Bldg

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
02/27/2026
Pay Grade: Based on credentials and experience
Work Days: 226

This is a position of opportunity. The position may be filled by a candidate with significant educational administrative experience, paralegal experience, or experience as an attorney/lawyer or similar.

Primary Purpose:
Provide district-level leadership and judgment for complex, high-impact situations involving legal processes, compliance, and community concerns. .

Qualifications
Education/Certification:

Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Public Administration, Law, or a related field preferred
Juris Doctor (JD) or Paralegal Certificate preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Strong working knowledge of education law concepts, including grievances, FERPA, subpoenas, custody/protective orders, open records, and agency complaints
Ability to interpret legal guidance and collaborate effectively with legal counsel
Demonstrated professional judgment and discretion in sensitive, high-risk matters
Ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for campuses
Strong written and verbal communication skills with administrators, attorneys, families, and community members
Understanding of campus operations, district governance, and board policy

Experience:

Experience in responding to grievances and maintaining legal compliance for an organization
Proven history of success with high-impact decision-making
Legal and policy experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Serve as the district's primary campus- and community-facing administrator for legal processes, grievances, and compliance
Provide guidance to principals and campus administrators on legal and procedural matters, including grievances, FERPA, subpoenas, custody and protective orders, and agency requests
Support campus and district administrators during grievance, disciplinary, or legal matters involving attorneys, including preparation, documentation, and follow-up
Review and interpret student-related legal documents (e.g., custody orders, protective orders, CPS/foster care records, name or gender changes, McKinney-Vento documentation) and guide campuses on implementation and communication
Oversee the district's grievance process to ensure consistency, procedural integrity, and timely resolution
Support complex or escalated grievance matters involving parents, community members, district leadership, or legal counsel
Serve as the primary liaison with district legal counsel, coordinating attorney involvement for high-risk or complex matters
Coordinate responses to subpoenas, agency requests, and complaints from local, state, and federal entities
Provide administrative oversight of public information requests (Open Records) to ensure compliance with applicable law and board policy
Supervise the Grievance & Compliance Officer and the Public Information Officer (Open Records), with operational processing housed in those roles
Develop training, tools, and resources to support administrators' capacity to manage grievances, documentation, and compliance responsibilities
Translate legal guidance, board policy, and district expectations into clear, practical systems and campus-level practices
Monitor trends across grievances, complaints, and legal matters and advise district leadership on legal, procedural, and reputational risk
Prepare and manage the department budget; process legal invoices, settlements, contracts, and MOUs
Draft correspondence, reports, and administrative communications related to legal and compliance matters

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Direct and monitor the work of the Public Information Officer and Grievance and Compliance Officer.

Equipment Used:

General office equipment such as computer and printer.

Working Conditions
Mental Demands:

This position requires a high level of mental acuity and judgment to analyze complex legal issues, interpret policies, and apply statutes and regulations accurately. The work demands critical thinking, problem-solving, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure. The administrator must manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders on sensitive matters.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Occasional district wide and/or statewide travel; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions;
Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds


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