SUMMARY

Assists the General Counsel in directing the overall legal functions of the Tucson Unified School District. Participates as a member of a general law team, concentrating on advice to and representation of the school district in school law, contracts, employment, compliance, and student matters.

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Juris Doctorate Degree, licensed to practice law in Arizona or eligible for admission on motion.
Four (4) years experience practicing law, including two (2) years of litigation.

REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO START DATE

FBI fingerprint background check (at employee’s expense).
Proof of immunity to rubeola (measles) and rubella (German measles), or proof of MMR immunization.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in Labor/Employment law.
Experience in litigation, special education and school law, juvenile law, constitutional law, or administrative law is highly desirable.

POSITION SPECIFICS

EFFECTIVE: 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
LOCATION: Legal Services - 1010 E. 10th Street
FTE : 1.0 - 8 hours per day
WORK CALENDAR: 12 month

Positions less than 30 hours per week are not eligible for district benefits.

Salary will be prorated if the start date is after the first day of the work calendar for the position.

Internal candidates will transfer at a rate commensurate with their bargaining unit language. For more information on salary schedule, please reference the Employee Agreements Webpage.

Tucson Unified School District is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination based on disability, race, color, religion/religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or national origin.

Associate General Counsel (Effective 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR)