Counsel (Open)

Counsel (Open) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 5/20/2026 Contact Anisa Hernandez 636-4391 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range $12,187 - $16,675 Monthly Add'l Salary Info $12,187- $16,675 per month. Maximum entry level for external candidates is $15,866 per month depending on experience. Salary step placement for promotional candidates is based upon Rules of the Personnel Commission. Length of Work Year 8 hours per day / 12 months per year Employment Type Full Time Filing Deadline Until Filled Benefits Holiday, sick leave and vacation benefits provided. Medical, dental, vision, and counseling plans provided for employee and family. Prepaid life insurance policy provided for the employee. Employees of this office are not covered by Social Security, but do have mandatory retirement coverage with California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Job Summary Job Summary Under direction of the General Counsel performs legal work of above average complexity and difficulty in providing representation to clients of Schools Legal Service. Incumbents in this job classification are qualified attorneys who can be assigned to work on complex, difficult and sensitive legal matters with general supervision and guidance through formal and informal work review. Incumbents in this classification may be assigned responsibility for special complex projects and civil and administrative litigation under minimal general supervision. They may be assigned to work directly with superintendents and governing boards in larger districts with only minimal general supervision. View Job Description Requirements /

Qualifications Experience:

Six (6) months of prior experience as an attorney representing clients in public or private practice. Experience as a paralegal or law clerk may be substituted for time in practice as an attorney.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited law school.

Other requirements:

Current active membership in the State Bar of California. Must be eligible for malpractice insurance coverage. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. • The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. Please attach the following required documents: Certification (Proof of active membership in State Bar of CA) Copy of Transcript OR Other (Copy of College Diploma) Letter(s) of Reference (Attach 2 Letters of Professional Reference) Resume Requirements /

Qualifications Experience:

Six (6) months of prior experience as an attorney representing clients in public or private practice. Experience as a paralegal or law clerk may be substituted for time in practice as an attorney.

Education:

Graduation from an accredited law school.

Other requirements:

Current active membership in the State Bar of California. Must be eligible for malpractice insurance coverage. Attach any documents that you feel will help demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications listed above (i.e. resume, transcript, diploma). Documents you wish to attach should be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also). A scanner to upload required documents is available in the Human Resources office located at 1330 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301. • The documents will be scanned and emailed to the candidate. It is the candidate's responsibility to attach all documents to the EDJOIN application by the filing deadline. Please attach the following required documents: Certification (Proof of active membership in State Bar of CA) Copy of Transcript OR Other (Copy of College Diploma) Letter(s) of Reference (Attach 2 Letters of Professional Reference) Resume Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT COMMENTS

• All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process. • Each candidate's application papers and answers to the essay questions contained within the application 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

Must be eligible for malpractice insurance coverage. 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. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position is overtime exempt and has a probationary period of one year. "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics". Comments and Other Information

IMPORTANT COMMENTS

• All candidates will be notified by email throughout the hiring process. • Each candidate's application papers and answers to the essay questions contained within the application 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

Must be eligible for malpractice insurance coverage. 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. Must present verification of completion of Child Abuse Mandated Reporter training or obtain verification within six (6) weeks of hire and annually thereafter, as required by the California Child Abuse Neglect Reporting Act. This position is overtime exempt and has a probationary period of one year. "The Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics". Links Related To This Job Why do I want to practice Education Law at Schools Legal Service? KCSOS Human Resources Salary Schedules Job Descriptions CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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