Required Qualifications - Knowledge of: Legal principles and procedures, including civil and administrative law and procedures; court rules and rules of evidence; methods of legal research, including computer research. - Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; research legal problems and prepare sound legal opinions; establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with other employees, clients and members of the public. - Required Experience and Education: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or the equivalent is required. - License & Certification: This position requires active membership in the State Bar of California. Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid, Class C, California Driver's License, OR be able to demonstrate the ability to travel on scheduled or unscheduled visits to various locations which may or may not be reachable by public transportation. This position will require the successful candidate to also provide a list of references, submit to a criminal background check, and submit proof of TB clearance. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter.

How to Apply Prospective employees should submit a complete application packet either in person or by email to: legal_services@sclscal.org. Hard copies may be submitted at the following address: School & College Legal Services of California Attention: General Counsel 5350 Skylane Blvd. Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Required Application Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items may not be considered for a position with SCLS: - Resume, which must show the last five years of work history. - Letter of Interest - Writing Sample The writing sample should show the applicant’s strength in writing, and should be between 5 and 10 pages in length. What to Expect SCLS is committed to a transparent and fair selection process. At a minimum, the selection process will include the following steps: 1. Application screening 2. Phone screen 3. Panel Interview (in-person or by Zoom) 4. Contingent Offer of Employment Applicants will be notified whether they will advance to the next step within 72 hours of completing the previous step. Non-Discrimination Policy SCLS, as a joint powers authority authorized by the Humboldt County Office of Education, commits that its programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For more information about SCLS’ non-discrimination policy, please review Policy 4030.