Senior Public Counsel – Education Law & Policy

Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 172,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

PERS retirement plan

Vacation & holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Los Angeles County Office of Education seeks a Deputy General Counsel III to deliver comprehensive legal services, including litigation, research, and advisory support for education-related matters. The role involves preparing and presenting cases, providing strategic counsel, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

The candidate should hold a Juris Doctorate, be a California attorney in good standing, and have several years of experience in school district or public agency law.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Current California State Bar membership.
• Valid CA driver's license; reliable transportation.
• Four years as an attorney providing legal counsel to school districts or related agencies; or five years of other legal practice.
• Experience with public education, government agencies, or related departments.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full range of specialized and complex legal services for LACOE.
• Prepare, file, and present legal cases in court.
• Research and provide legal consultation.
• Conduct litigation and write legal briefs.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Decision Making

Legal & Regulatory Navigation

Oral Communication

Writing

Customer Focus

Influencing

Relationship Building

Leadership

Political & Organizational Savvy

Project Management

Cultural Proficiency

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Los Angeles County Office of Education seeks a Deputy General Counsel III to deliver comprehensive legal services, including litigation, research, and advisory support for education-related matters. The role involves preparing and presenting cases, providing strategic counsel, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

The candidate should hold a Juris Doctorate, be a California attorney in good standing, and have several years of experience in school district or public agency law.