Legal Counsel II / III (Open and Promotional) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools

Application Deadline

7/25/2012 5:15 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/22/2012
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
LEGAL COUNSEL II: $6,799 – $8,470 per month; maximum entry level is $7,495 per month. LEGAL COUNSEL III: $8,171 – $10,180 per month; maximum entry level is $9,009 per month.
Length of Work Year
261 days
Employment Type
Full Time
Oral Interviews:
Early part of August

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: •Graduation from an accredited law school. Experience: •Legal Counsel II: Minimum of two years experience as an attorney representing clients in public or private practice (experience as a paralegal or law clerk may be submitted for up to one year in practice as an attorney.) Legal Counsel III: Minimum of five years experience as an attorney representing clients in public or private practice. •Experience in personnel law and or collective bargaining agreement/ labor negotiating is preferred. The following additional documents must be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process: •Resume •Proof of education (i.e. college transcripts, copy of college diploma) •A writing sample on a moderately complex legal issue, such as a written legal argument from a job or as part of a class assignment A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1300 17th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education: •Graduation from an accredited law school. Experience: •Legal Counsel II: Minimum of two years experience as an attorney representing clients in public or private practice (experience as a paralegal or law clerk may be submitted for up to one year in practice as an attorney.) Legal Counsel III: Minimum of five years experience as an attorney representing clients in public or private practice. •Experience in personnel law and or collective bargaining agreement/ labor negotiating is preferred. The following additional documents must be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process: •Resume •Proof of education (i.e. college transcripts, copy of college diploma) •A writing sample on a moderately complex legal issue, such as a written legal argument from a job or as part of a class assignment A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1300 17th St., Bakersfield, CA 93301.

Comments and Other Information

•All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process. •Each candidate’s application papers will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. This position has a probationary period of one year.

Comments and Other Information


•All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process. •Each candidate’s application papers will be thoroughly evaluated and ranked by a screening committee appointed by the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Candidates achieving a rating of 70% or better will qualify to continue in the eligibility screening process. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and the possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator’s license. Fingerprint clearance by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice is a condition of appointment after all other required job conditions have been met. This position has a probationary period of one year.