Legal Technician at Pasadena Unified School District
About the Employer
Pasadena Unified School District serves the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. The area is prominent for its numerous historical landmarks as well as the Rose Bowl Stadium and Tournament of Roses. PUSD currently serves over 15,000 students and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees, a District sponsored Induction program for those new to the profession (valued at $6000/year), and discounts on before and after school child care for our employees. Join our team today!
Job Summary
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Requirements / Qualifications
Education: Graduation with an Associate degree in pre-law, business administration, public administration or a closely related field, which includes completion of course work in business law, legal writing, legal research and civil procedures from an accredited college or university. Experience: Three (3) years of experience performing one or more of the following duties on a regular basis: researching and providing technical assistance to lawyers in preparing cases, providing guidance regarding legal procedures and regulations, or employment as a paralegal in a law firm or labor relations office and performing duties associated with the classification. Equivalency Provision: A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for all three years of the required experience. Special License or Language Skills ? A California Driver License, Class C ? A valid automobile liability insurance
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online at www.edjoin.org. The application attachments must include: 1) Proof of completed education (awarded high School diploma, or GED, or conferred college degree)* 2) Photo of valid Class 'C' California Driver License is required 3) Proof of current automobile insurance is required 4) Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter) 5) Updated Resume 6) Three (3) letters of recommendation, one must be from current or former supervisor **Current PUSD employees may: Submit a “short application” on Edjoin.com; Only provide documents needed to meet minimum qualifications; Submit a transfer request to HR for positions in the same classification. **Letters of recommendation, resumes, and letters of introduction are not required for internal applicants but are strongly recommended. **Employees meeting minimum qualifications shall be interviewed. *DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635) (OK) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable. (NO) Translated transcripts are not acceptable. (NO) Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: Graduation with an Associate degree in pre-law, business administration, public administration or a closely related field, which includes completion of course work in business law, legal writing, legal research and civil procedures from an accredited college or university. Experience: Three (3) years of experience performing one or more of the following duties on a regular basis: researching and providing technical assistance to lawyers in preparing cases, providing guidance regarding legal procedures and regulations, or employment as a paralegal in a law firm or labor relations office and performing duties associated with the classification. Equivalency Provision: A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for all three years of the required experience. Special License or Language Skills ? A California Driver License, Class C ? A valid automobile liability insurance
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online at www.edjoin.org. The application attachments must include: 1) Proof of completed education (awarded high School diploma, or GED, or conferred college degree)* 2) Photo of valid Class 'C' California Driver License is required 3) Proof of current automobile insurance is required 4) Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter) 5) Updated Resume 6) Three (3) letters of recommendation, one must be from current or former supervisor **Current PUSD employees may: Submit a “short application” on Edjoin.com; Only provide documents needed to meet minimum qualifications; Submit a transfer request to HR for positions in the same classification. **Letters of recommendation, resumes, and letters of introduction are not required for internal applicants but are strongly recommended. **Employees meeting minimum qualifications shall be interviewed. *DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: https://www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/foreign-transcript-evaluation-(cl-635) (OK) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable. (NO) Translated transcripts are not acceptable. (NO) Notarized transcripts are not acceptable.
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS:
Pasadena Unified School District offers exceptional benefits including:
> Excellent health, dental, and vision plans with flexible options to meet varying needs with minimal out-of-pocket costs. The district offers multiple medical plans (HMOs and PPOs through Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Kaiser), dental plan with Delta Dental, and vision with VSP or Spectera.
> Discounts with PUSD’s Early Childhood Education Program for staff enrolling their children in preschool education
> Discounts with Pasadena LEARNs Program for staff needing before & after school support as well as summer enrichment
> For those new to the teaching profession, a District provided Induction program (value of $6000 per year) as well as coaching and mentoring support and ongoing professional development for all staff
> Free annual health screening through partnership with SISC
> District paid life insurance of $10,000
> District paid AD&D coverage
> Flexible Spending Account
> For applicants who qualify, the District also offers a 457(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan
> Membership with CALPERs or CalSTRS retirement systems
> Up to 16 observed holidays per year
Disclosure: As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report on candidates/employees. The scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records. For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission’s Fair Credit Reporting Act.
This class has been designated Confidential, FLSA Non-Exempt.
Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396 - 3611.
Comments and Other Information
BENEFITS:
Pasadena Unified School District offers exceptional benefits including:
> Excellent health, dental, and vision plans with flexible options to meet varying needs with minimal out-of-pocket costs. The district offers multiple medical plans (HMOs and PPOs through Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Kaiser), dental plan with Delta Dental, and vision with VSP or Spectera.
> Discounts with PUSD’s Early Childhood Education Program for staff enrolling their children in preschool education
> Discounts with Pasadena LEARNs Program for staff needing before & after school support as well as summer enrichment
> For those new to the teaching profession, a District provided Induction program (value of $6000 per year) as well as coaching and mentoring support and ongoing professional development for all staff
> Free annual health screening through partnership with SISC
> District paid life insurance of $10,000
> District paid AD&D coverage
> Flexible Spending Account
> For applicants who qualify, the District also offers a 457(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan
> Membership with CALPERs or CalSTRS retirement systems
> Up to 16 observed holidays per year
Disclosure: As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report on candidates/employees. The scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records. For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission’s Fair Credit Reporting Act.
This class has been designated Confidential, FLSA Non-Exempt.
Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) 396 - 3611.
Application Deadline
5/15/2025 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
5/2/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
Step 1: $5,343.00 - Step 5: $8091.00 Monthly
Step 1: $5,343.00 - Step 5: $8091.00 Monthly
Length of Work Year
12 months
Employment Type
Full Time