General Counsel - #253471
Alameda County Office of Education
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Hayward, CA
Contract type: Full time
Immediate Supervisor
Alysse Castro, Superintendent
Benefits
Health stipend up to $1,000 a month or $500 cash-in-lieu option, District paid dental, Master's & above/education stipend up to $208.33 a month, 27 vacation days, 13 sick days and 13 holidays a year.
Immediate Supervisor
Alysse Castro, Superintendent
Benefits
Health stipend up to $1,000 a month or $500 cash-in-lieu option, District paid dental, Master's & above/education stipend up to $208.33 a month, 27 vacation days, 13 sick days and 13 holidays a year.
THE POSITION: The General Counsel is responsible for planning, organizing, and providing direct professional legal counsel and representation for the Superintendent of Schools, the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE), the Alameda County Board of Education (ACBOE), and senior administrative staff on ACOE legal matters as Chief Legal Counsel; coordinate the delivery of legal services provided by outside counsel and perform and supervise other work as required; oversee litigation and administrative law hearings; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned legal and other personnel. This job reports to the Superintendent of Schools.
LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544
TYPICAL DUTIES: Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs; advise the Board of Education and the Superintendent of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action. Oversee the Policy & Legislation Board Committee and other committees created by the ACBOE. Provide legal advice in the drafting of legal documents, rules and regulations, resolutions, applications and other legal or quasi-legal papers for the Superintendent, Board of Education, and senior administrative staff. Oversee and respond to any special election related issues for district boards of education within Alameda County. Attend and provide legal advice at regular meetings of the Board of Education and such other meetings as the Board of Education or Superintendent directs. Coordinate legal services internally and with external agencies, as appropriate, for the Superintendent, ACBOE, and senior administrative staff. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Experience: Six years as a practicing attorney, preferably in an educational or other public agency. Three of these years must have included the supervision of technical, professional, administrative staff, and/or coordination with outside legal counsel. Equivalency: A combination of education and job-related experience equivalent to the above qualifications.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter.
APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
Alysse Castro, Superintendent
Benefits
Health stipend up to $1,000 a month or $500 cash-in-lieu option, District paid dental, Master's & above/education stipend up to $208.33 a month, 27 vacation days, 13 sick days and 13 holidays a year.
Immediate Supervisor
Alysse Castro, Superintendent
Benefits
Health stipend up to $1,000 a month or $500 cash-in-lieu option, District paid dental, Master's & above/education stipend up to $208.33 a month, 27 vacation days, 13 sick days and 13 holidays a year.
THE POSITION: The General Counsel is responsible for planning, organizing, and providing direct professional legal counsel and representation for the Superintendent of Schools, the Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE), the Alameda County Board of Education (ACBOE), and senior administrative staff on ACOE legal matters as Chief Legal Counsel; coordinate the delivery of legal services provided by outside counsel and perform and supervise other work as required; oversee litigation and administrative law hearings; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned legal and other personnel. This job reports to the Superintendent of Schools.
LOCATION: 313 W. Winton Ave. Hayward, CA 94544
TYPICAL DUTIES: Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs; advise the Board of Education and the Superintendent of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action. Oversee the Policy & Legislation Board Committee and other committees created by the ACBOE. Provide legal advice in the drafting of legal documents, rules and regulations, resolutions, applications and other legal or quasi-legal papers for the Superintendent, Board of Education, and senior administrative staff. Oversee and respond to any special election related issues for district boards of education within Alameda County. Attend and provide legal advice at regular meetings of the Board of Education and such other meetings as the Board of Education or Superintendent directs. Coordinate legal services internally and with external agencies, as appropriate, for the Superintendent, ACBOE, and senior administrative staff. SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR MORE INFORMATION
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school. Experience: Six years as a practicing attorney, preferably in an educational or other public agency. Three of these years must have included the supervision of technical, professional, administrative staff, and/or coordination with outside legal counsel. Equivalency: A combination of education and job-related experience equivalent to the above qualifications.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open Until Filled
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: The EdJoin Online Application and materials must be received by the final application filling date. Incomplete or late EdJoin Online Applications will not be accepted. THE FOLLOWING APPLICATION MATERIALS ARE DESIRED: Completed EDJOIN Online Application, Resume and Cover Letter.
APPLICATION SCREENING & EXAMINATION PROCESS: A review of the candidates’ EdJoin Online Applications to verify possession of minimum qualifications. Those candidates who complete the EdJoin Online Application and who possess the minimum qualifications for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. Those invited to participate will be notified via email of the date, time, and place of the examinations. We reserve the right to make changes to the announced examination components.
- Letter of Introduction
- Resume
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