Associate Legal Counsel

Fresno County Superintendent of Schools; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresno County Superintendent of Schools seeks an attorney with at least 1 year of experience, preferably in education employment law. Qualified candidates must be active/good standing members of the California State Bar, have excellent writing/communication skills, have initiative, work independently, and demonstrate maturity/experience in working with other attorneys and clients.

Knowledge and experience in representing school districts and county offices of education are preferred.

Qualifications

• Two (2) Letters of Reference.
• Salary placement on the appropriate salary schedule with Step 1 unless credit for prior related experience.
• Applicant shall provide all related professional experience on application materials for salary verification.

Responsibilities

• No explicit duties listed in the provided text.

Skills

Legal writing

Communication

Independence

Maturity/experience

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Job description

About the Employer

Consider the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (“FCSS”) for a meaningful career and work with a team of caring, highly skilled professionals. FCSS collectively supports strong academic programs, career technical education and the arts for all students in Fresno County. With more than 1,400 employees working across the central valley, we manage to maintain a family like atmosphere. Explore the website to learn about FCSS and how you can join a team of incredible people with a common goal, providing the best educational experience for all students.

Job Summary

Fresno County Superintendent of Schools seeks an attorney with at least 1 year of experience, preferably in education employment law. Qualified candidates must be active/good standing members of the California State Bar, have excellent writing/communication skills, have initiative, work independently, and demonstrate maturity/experience in working with other attorneys and clients. Knowledge and experience in representing school districts and county offices of education are preferred.

Requirements / Qualifications

Only those meeting the position requirements will move forward for review. Required: Two (2) Letters of Reference. It is recommended that letters of references be authored by professional affiliations and specific to the open position. Salary placement: The successful applicant will be placed on the appropriate salary schedule based on the range of the position being filled. The successful applicant will be placed on Step 1 unless given credit for prior verified related professional experience. Applicant shall provide all related professional experience on application materials for salary verification.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS When submitting an application and required documents, please note the following:

• Required documents submitted after the closing date and time of position will not be considered.
• Once position has closed, please do not upload or change required document attachments.
• Please print and view job description for the required documents, qualifications and experience needed for this position. Once position closes you will not be able to go back and view.

• Certification (Completion of education and licensure requirements to practice law in California and relevant federal courts. Juris doctorate required.)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Reference (Two (2) Letters of Reference. It is recommended that letters of references be authored by professional affiliations and specific to the open position.)
• Resume

Requirements / Qualifications

Only those meeting the position requirements will move forward for review. Required: Two (2) Letters of Reference. It is recommended that letters of references be authored by professional affiliations and specific to the open position. Salary placement: The successful applicant will be placed on the appropriate salary schedule based on the range of the position being filled. The successful applicant will be placed on Step 1 unless given credit for prior verified related professional experience. Applicant shall provide all related professional experience on application materials for salary verification.

IMPORTANT NOTE TO APPLICANTS When submitting an application and required documents, please note the following:

• Required documents submitted after the closing date and time of position will not be considered.
• Once position has closed, please do not upload or change required document attachments.
• Please print and view job description for the required documents, qualifications and experience needed for this position. Once position closes you will not be able to go back and view.

• Certification (Completion of education and licensure requirements to practice law in California and relevant federal courts. Juris doctorate required.)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Reference (Two (2) Letters of Reference. It is recommended that letters of references be authored by professional affiliations and specific to the open position.)
• Resume

Comments and Other Information

Once your application has been successfully transmitted to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, you will receive an automated response from EDJOIN. Please ensure that you have received this email; it will contain information on the next steps of the selection process.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Fresno County Superintendent of Schools does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. Employees of this County are required to comply with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII, and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, and the ADA Act of 1990. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. Upon the job applicant providing notice to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, a reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicant so he/she may participate in the hiring process. Any offer is contingent upon fingerprint clearance, maintenance of all credentials and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the above entitled position, current medical verification that incumbent is free of active tuberculosis and/or physical examination clearance. Certain criminal charges may also impact any job offer.

Comments and Other Information

Once your application has been successfully transmitted to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, you will receive an automated response from EDJOIN. Please ensure that you have received this email; it will contain information on the next steps of the selection process.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Fresno County Superintendent of Schools does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. Employees of this County are required to comply with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII, and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, and the ADA Act of 1990. No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. Upon the job applicant providing notice to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, a reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicant so he/she may participate in the hiring process. Any offer is contingent upon fingerprint clearance, maintenance of all credentials and/or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the above entitled position, current medical verification that incumbent is free of active tuberculosis and/or physical examination clearance. Certain criminal charges may also impact any job offer.