This page sets out the job description of the Attorney III position in a DepEd Schools Division Office (SDO). It covers the position’s basic details, its job summary, the Civil Service Commission (CSC) qualification standards, the preferred qualifications, and the duties grouped by key result area. It is useful for lawyers thinking of applying, for SDO personnel who work with the Legal Unit, and for anyone who wants to know what a division attorney does.
On this page 6 sections
Position at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Position title | Attorney III |
| Office/Bureau/Service | Office of the Schools Division Superintendent |
| Reports to | Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) |
| Salary grade | 21 |
| Governance level | Schools Division Office |
| Unit/Division | Legal Unit |
Job summary
The Attorney III gives the Division Office legal service that is effective, efficient, judicious, and quick. The job summary names four ways to do this:
- impartial, evidence-based, and speedy handling of administrative cases
- effective and efficient in-house legal services
- protecting the Department’s rights and interests on school sites
- steady monitoring and on-time submission of required reports to the proper authorities
Qualification standards
These are the CSC-prescribed qualifications for the position:
- Education: Bachelor of Laws
- Experience: One (1) year of relevant experience
- Eligibility: RA 1080 (Bar)
- Training: 4 hours of relevant training
Preferred qualifications
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
- At least 1 year of supervisory and managerial experience
- Basic computer skills, such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and using the internet
- MCLE (Mandatory Continuing Legal Education) compliance
Duties and responsibilities
The duties are grouped into four key result areas.
1. Impartial, evidence-based, and speedy investigation
- Evaluate complaints.
- Conduct the preliminary or fact-finding investigation.
- Prepare resolutions, formal charges, decisions, and comments for cases on appeal.
2. Effective and efficient in-house legal services
- Give legal opinions, interpretation, or advice on laws, rules, regulations, and policies concerning the Department to the SDS or to any SDO personnel.
- Assist the Formal Investigating Committee during formal investigations, acting as amicus curiae (a neutral adviser to the committee).
- Prepare, study, and review contracts, agreements, and memoranda of agreement (MOA).
- Evaluate requests for clearances and certifications.
- Lead and manage the work of the SDO Legal Unit, including planning and organizing its work (WFP and APP).
- Assist the Solicitor General in suits against SDO personnel and in suits involving school sites, or represent them in court cases when deputized by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG).
3. Safeguarding the Department’s rights and interests on school sites
- Coordinate with CENRO, PENRO, DENR regional offices, DPWH, LRA, NCIP, DOH, and other partner agencies for the issuance of Special Patents or Certificates of Title for school sites.
- Prepare or review school site documents, such as deeds of donation, usufruct, or sale, titles, and tax declarations.
- Coordinate with the proper authorities on issues and concerns about school sites.
- Conduct ocular (on-site) inspections of school sites to validate issues and concerns.
4. Timely submission of reports required by law
- Submit required reports to the proper offices on time, such as the Summary Report on the Child Protection and Anti-Bullying Policy.
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- DepEd Schools Division Superintendent (SDS) Job Description
- DepEd Assistant Schools Division Superintendent (ASDS) Job Description
- DepEd Administrative Aide VI (SDS Office) Job Description
- DepEd Administrative Assistant III (OSDS) Job Description
- DepEd Information Technology Officer I Job Description
- DepEd Administrative Aide IV (Driver II) Job Description
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary grade of a DepEd Attorney III?
The Attorney III position in a Schools Division Office is at Salary Grade 21.
Who does the DepEd Attorney III report to?
The Attorney III works in the Legal Unit under the Office of the Schools Division Superintendent and reports to the Schools Division Superintendent.
What are the qualifications for DepEd Attorney III?
The CSC-prescribed qualifications are a Bachelor of Laws, one year of relevant experience, 4 hours of relevant training, and RA 1080 (Bar) eligibility. Preferred qualifications include supervisory experience, strong communication and computer skills, and MCLE compliance.
What does a DepEd division attorney do?
The attorney investigates and resolves administrative cases, gives legal advice to the SDS and SDO personnel, reviews contracts, protects the titles and rights to school sites, and submits required reports such as the Summary Report on the Child Protection and Anti-Bullying Policy.
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