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DEPED ATTORNEY III JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Attorney III

Office/Bureau/Service: Office of the Schools Division Superintendent

Reports to: Schools Division Superintendent

Salary Grade: 21

Governance Level: Schools Division Office

Unit/Division: Legal Unit

DEPED ATTORNEY III JOB SUMMARY

To provide effective, efficient, judicious and expeditious legal service to the Division Office through:

impartial, evidenced-based, and speedy disposition of administrative cases;
effective and efficient delivery of in-house legal services ;
safeguarding the Department’s rights and interests on School Sites; and
constant monitoring and timely submission of reportorial requirements to appropriate authorities.

DEPED ATTORNEY III QUALIFICATION STANDARDS (CSC Prescribed Qualifications)

Education: Bachelor of Law

Experience: One (1) year relevant experience

Eligibility: RA 1080 (Bar)

Trainings: 4 hours of relevant training

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills
At least 1 year of supervisory and managerial experience
Basic knowledge in computer operation such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Power point, use of the internet
MCLE Compliant

DEPED ATTORNEY III QUALIFICATION STANDARDS DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

KEY RESULT AREA/S	DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Impartial, evidence-based, and speedy investigation	Evaluation of complaint Conduct the preliminary/fact-finding investigation Prepare resolution, formal charge, decision, comment for cases on appeal
Provide effective and efficient in-house general legal services	Provide legal opinion, interpretation and /or advice on laws, rules and regulations, and policies concerning the Department to the SDS or to any personnel of the SDO Assist the Formal Investigating Committee during the Formal Investigation (act as amicus curiae) Prepare , study, and review contracts/ agreements/ MOA Evaluate requests for clearances, certifications Lead and manage the work of the SDO Legal Unit Plan/organize the work of the Legal Unit (WFP and APP) Assist the SolGen in suits against personnel of the SDO and in suits involving school sites or represent the same in court cases when deputized by the OSG
Safeguarding the Department’s rights and interests on school sites	Coordinate CENRO,PENRO, DENR-RO, DPWH, LRA, NCIP, DOH and other partner agencies for the issuance of Special Patent or Certificate of Title of our schools sites Prepare and/or review documents pertaining to school site (ex. Deed of Donation, Usufruct, Sale; Title, Tax Declaration Coordinate with appropriate authorities for issues/concerns relating to school sites Conduct ocular inspection on school sites to validate issues and concerns.
Timely submission of report on matters which are required by law	Submit reportorial requirements to appropriate Offices on-time (Summary Report on Child Protection/Anti-Bullying Policy)

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DepEd Attorney III Job Description