Description:
Salary Details$216,534.00 - $233,892.00 Yearly
Application Filing Dates
Open: 4/27/26
Information About Lausd
We Are Lausd. We Are at The Forefront of Innovation in Public Education, Focused on A Clear and Inspiring Vision of The Future for All of Our Students as They Venture Forward on Their Journey as Lifelong Learners. Here, You Will Have the Opportunity to Exercise Your Potential in A Role Supporting the Business of Education. Our Work Directly Contributes Toward the Goal of Ensuring that Our Students Graduate Ready for The World – Ready to Thrive in College, Career and Life.
Lausd Is the Second Largest School District in The Nation, with An Enrollment of Nearly 575,000 Students. We Serve an Area Totaling 710 Square Miles, with Over 1,190 Schools and Educational Centers, and We Employ Over 74,000 Individuals, Making Us One of The Largest Employers in Our City.
Lausd Employees: Please Be Advised that All Lausd Employees Must Sign in To the Global Protect Virtual Private Network (vpn) in Order to Submit an Application from An External Network Outside of An Lausd Location. for Assistance with Installing the Global Protect Virtual Network, Please Contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200 or Via Their Page Https://www.Lausd.Org/helpdesk.
Department or School Site
The Los Angeles Unified School District (lausd) Office of The General Counsel (ogc) Seeks Attorneys to Join Our Dynamic Team to Address Various Legal Issues Impacting the Second Largest Public School District in The Nation and The Largest School District in California. Ideal Candidates Must Have Strong Skills in Research, Writing, and Analysis with A Deep Interest in Working in A Collaborative and Fast-Paced Environment with A Talent for Identifying and Resolving Issues Impacting Students. Working on This Legal Team Is an Opportunity to Be Involved in Meaningful and Impactful Work in Public Education.
The Lausd Ogc Is at The Forefront of Novel Legal Issues Affecting Large-Scale Educational Issues. Attorneys in This Organization Have a Unique Opportunity to Be Intricately Involved and Engaged in Directly Supporting and Defending Policies that Affect the Delivery of Public Education on A Large Scale.
The Lausd Ogc Is a Team of 120 Dedicated and Passionate Lawyers, Staff, and Administrative Professionals Led by A Dynamic and Supportive Leadership Team. We Encourage Attorneys Interested in Public Service to Apply to Work with The Lausd Ogc. We Believe that A Multiplicity of Worldviews Makes Us Thrive as An Office. Like the Lausd, We Are Widely and Regularly Viewed as One of The Most Diverse and Inclusive Law Offices in The Country.
Project
Information About Current Vacancies
There Is Currently One Vacancy on The General Liability Litigation Team.
The General Liability Litigation Legal Services Team Addresses a Broad Range of Legal Issues Arising from Torts, Including but Not Limited to Auto Accidents, Slips and Falls, Premises Liability, Sexual Abuse and Molestation, Negligence, Wrongful Death, and Traumatic Brain Injury, as Well as Matters Involving Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, and Insurance Recovery. the Lawyers of The Team Appear on Behalf of The District in State and Federal Court in Lawsuits by Former and Current Employees, in Arbitration Proceedings, and Represent the District's Interests Before the Public Employment Relations Board and Other Administrative Agencies.
This Recruitment and The Resulting Eligibility List May Also Be Used to Fill Future Vacancies in Other Specialized Areas.
Benefits:
A Career with Lausd Offers Great Rewards Including a Competitive Package of Compensation, Benefits and Recognition for Your Contribution.
Insurance: District Paid Premiums for Your Choice of Several Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Dependents; and Life Insurance Plans.
Retirement: Membership in The California Public Employee Retirement System (cal Pers).
Vacation: 24 Days Each Year.
Paid Holidays: Up To 13 Days.
Job Duties/responsibilities:
As a Member of A Team of Lawyers and Support Personnel:
Performs Related Duties as Assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
Experience:
Four Years of Experience as A Practicing Member of The Bar.
Special:
Authorization to Practice Law in California by The California State Bar Association.
A Valid Driver's License to Legally Operate a Motor Vehicle in The State of California and The Use of A Motor Vehicle.
Special Note:
An Employee in This Class May Be Subject to The Reporting Requirements of The District's Conflict of Interest Code.
This Class Description Is Not a Complete Statement of Essential Functions, Responsibilities, or Requirements. Entrance Requirements Are Representative of The Minimum Level of Knowledge, Skill, And/or Abilities. to The Extent Permitted by Law, Management Retains the Discretion to Add or Change Typical Duties of A Position at Any Time, as Long as Such Addition or Change Is Reasonably Related to Existing Duties.
Desirable Qualifications:
The Ideal Candidate for This Position Will Possess Strong Organization, Communication, Collaboration, and Interpersonal Skills Along with Creativity and Significant Litigation Knowledge. the Ideal Candidate Enjoys Immediate Responsibility, Regular Client Contact, and The Chance to Effectuate Meaningful Change and Tackle the Most Cutting-Edge and Novel Legal Issues Affecting Public Education in A Collegial Environment. the Ogc Leads the Way with Its Cadre of Some of The Foremost Experts in Education Law and Dedicated Staff of Professionals Committed to The Ideals of Public Service and Public Education. We Highly Prioritize Attorney Growth and Satisfaction. to That End, the Office's Environment Promotes Mentoring and Affords Opportunities to Participate in Both In-House Legal Education and Outside Programs.
The Ideal Candidate Must Be Skilled in One of The Areas of Legal Specialization Practiced in The Ogc with A Background that Matches the Responsibilities and Expectations for Effective Job Performance on The Legal Team to Which Assigned. a Primary Responsibility Is Litigation in Both Courts and Administrative Hearings. General Knowledge Necessary Includes Provisions of The California Education Code, Government Code, and Code of Civil Procedure as Well as Other Laws - Both Federal and State Relevant to Responsibilities; Basic Concepts and Applications of Data Processing Systems, Legal Software Applications, and Methods of Legal Research; Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and Other Forms of Informal Dispute Resolution; Training, Employee Evaluation, Employee Relations, and Progressive Discipline; Government Contracts; Intellectual Property; Electronic Commerce; Tort Liability and Litigation; Workers' Compensation; and Risk Management.
Additionally, the Ideal Candidate Will Be a Skillful Litigator And/or Advisory and Transactional Attorney Who Can Handle Multiple Assignments in State and Federal Courts and Administrative Agencies, Develop and Build Consensus and Resolve Conflicts, Have Very Strong Legal Research, Computer, Writing, and Oral Communication Skills. the Ideal Candidate Will Have a Proven Track Record of Developing the Trust and Confidence of Clients, Using an Understanding of Broad Concepts to Integrate Legal Input Into Major District Policy Decisions, and Have a Commitment to Public Service and Serving the Needs of The Los Angeles Unified Students and Community.
Employment Selection Process
The Selection Process Will Tentatively Include a Technical Interview.
This Recruitment Will Utilize Selective Certification for The Areas Listed Below. Some Positions May Require Special Capabilities for Which Selective Certification May Be Made According to The Education Code Section 45277.5. in These Instances, Special Requirements May Be Applied for Certification from Other than The Top Three Ranks of The Eligibility List. for The Assistant General Counsel Ii Position, the Following Areas Are Available for Selective Certification:
Open: 4/27/26
Information About Lausd
We Are Lausd. We Are at The Forefront of Innovation in Public Education, Focused on A Clear and Inspiring Vision of The Future for All of Our Students as They Venture Forward on Their Journey as Lifelong Learners. Here, You Will Have the Opportunity to Exercise Your Potential in A Role Supporting the Business of Education. Our Work Directly Contributes Toward the Goal of Ensuring that Our Students Graduate Ready for The World – Ready to Thrive in College, Career and Life.
Lausd Is the Second Largest School District in The Nation, with An Enrollment of Nearly 575,000 Students. We Serve an Area Totaling 710 Square Miles, with Over 1,190 Schools and Educational Centers, and We Employ Over 74,000 Individuals, Making Us One of The Largest Employers in Our City.
Lausd Employees: Please Be Advised that All Lausd Employees Must Sign in To the Global Protect Virtual Private Network (vpn) in Order to Submit an Application from An External Network Outside of An Lausd Location. for Assistance with Installing the Global Protect Virtual Network, Please Contact Information Technology Services at (213) 443-1300 or (213) 241-5200 or Via Their Page Https://www.Lausd.Org/helpdesk.
Department or School Site
The Los Angeles Unified School District (lausd) Office of The General Counsel (ogc) Seeks Attorneys to Join Our Dynamic Team to Address Various Legal Issues Impacting the Second Largest Public School District in The Nation and The Largest School District in California. Ideal Candidates Must Have Strong Skills in Research, Writing, and Analysis with A Deep Interest in Working in A Collaborative and Fast-Paced Environment with A Talent for Identifying and Resolving Issues Impacting Students. Working on This Legal Team Is an Opportunity to Be Involved in Meaningful and Impactful Work in Public Education.
The Lausd Ogc Is at The Forefront of Novel Legal Issues Affecting Large-Scale Educational Issues. Attorneys in This Organization Have a Unique Opportunity to Be Intricately Involved and Engaged in Directly Supporting and Defending Policies that Affect the Delivery of Public Education on A Large Scale.
The Lausd Ogc Is a Team of 120 Dedicated and Passionate Lawyers, Staff, and Administrative Professionals Led by A Dynamic and Supportive Leadership Team. We Encourage Attorneys Interested in Public Service to Apply to Work with The Lausd Ogc. We Believe that A Multiplicity of Worldviews Makes Us Thrive as An Office. Like the Lausd, We Are Widely and Regularly Viewed as One of The Most Diverse and Inclusive Law Offices in The Country.
Project
Information About Current Vacancies
There Is Currently One Vacancy on The General Liability Litigation Team.
The General Liability Litigation Legal Services Team Addresses a Broad Range of Legal Issues Arising from Torts, Including but Not Limited to Auto Accidents, Slips and Falls, Premises Liability, Sexual Abuse and Molestation, Negligence, Wrongful Death, and Traumatic Brain Injury, as Well as Matters Involving Workers' Compensation, Risk Management, and Insurance Recovery. the Lawyers of The Team Appear on Behalf of The District in State and Federal Court in Lawsuits by Former and Current Employees, in Arbitration Proceedings, and Represent the District's Interests Before the Public Employment Relations Board and Other Administrative Agencies.
This Recruitment and The Resulting Eligibility List May Also Be Used to Fill Future Vacancies in Other Specialized Areas.
Benefits:
A Career with Lausd Offers Great Rewards Including a Competitive Package of Compensation, Benefits and Recognition for Your Contribution.
Insurance: District Paid Premiums for Your Choice of Several Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Dependents; and Life Insurance Plans.
Retirement: Membership in The California Public Employee Retirement System (cal Pers).
Vacation: 24 Days Each Year.
Paid Holidays: Up To 13 Days.
Job Duties/responsibilities:
As a Member of A Team of Lawyers and Support Personnel:
- Litigates Matters on Behalf of The District in A Specific Area of The Law.
- Provides Day-To-Day Preventive Legal Counseling and Informal Dispute Resolution to A District Organizational Unit.
- Provides Specific Expertise in One or More Subject Matter Areas of Law.
- Drafts and Revises Memoranda, Opinions, Contracts, Rules, Policies, and Other Documents to Meet the Needs of The District Organizational Unit to Which Assigned.
- Oversees Matters Related to Outside Counsel; Coordinates with Outside Counsel on Matters for Which They Have Primary Responsibility; and Assists in Discovery, Reviewing Materials, Drafting Documents, Developing Legal Strategy, and Reviewing Bills.
- Trains Non-Lawyers as Required.
Performs Related Duties as Assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
- Graduation from A Recognized College or University with A Bachelor's Degree and A Juris Doctor (j.D.) Degree from An American Bar Association (aba) Accredited Institution or An Institution Accredited by The Committee of Bar Examiners of The State Bar of California; a J.D. Degree from An Aba Accredited Institution Is Preferred.
Experience:
Four Years of Experience as A Practicing Member of The Bar.
Special:
Authorization to Practice Law in California by The California State Bar Association.
A Valid Driver's License to Legally Operate a Motor Vehicle in The State of California and The Use of A Motor Vehicle.
Special Note:
An Employee in This Class May Be Subject to The Reporting Requirements of The District's Conflict of Interest Code.
This Class Description Is Not a Complete Statement of Essential Functions, Responsibilities, or Requirements. Entrance Requirements Are Representative of The Minimum Level of Knowledge, Skill, And/or Abilities. to The Extent Permitted by Law, Management Retains the Discretion to Add or Change Typical Duties of A Position at Any Time, as Long as Such Addition or Change Is Reasonably Related to Existing Duties.
Desirable Qualifications:
The Ideal Candidate for This Position Will Possess Strong Organization, Communication, Collaboration, and Interpersonal Skills Along with Creativity and Significant Litigation Knowledge. the Ideal Candidate Enjoys Immediate Responsibility, Regular Client Contact, and The Chance to Effectuate Meaningful Change and Tackle the Most Cutting-Edge and Novel Legal Issues Affecting Public Education in A Collegial Environment. the Ogc Leads the Way with Its Cadre of Some of The Foremost Experts in Education Law and Dedicated Staff of Professionals Committed to The Ideals of Public Service and Public Education. We Highly Prioritize Attorney Growth and Satisfaction. to That End, the Office's Environment Promotes Mentoring and Affords Opportunities to Participate in Both In-House Legal Education and Outside Programs.
The Ideal Candidate Must Be Skilled in One of The Areas of Legal Specialization Practiced in The Ogc with A Background that Matches the Responsibilities and Expectations for Effective Job Performance on The Legal Team to Which Assigned. a Primary Responsibility Is Litigation in Both Courts and Administrative Hearings. General Knowledge Necessary Includes Provisions of The California Education Code, Government Code, and Code of Civil Procedure as Well as Other Laws - Both Federal and State Relevant to Responsibilities; Basic Concepts and Applications of Data Processing Systems, Legal Software Applications, and Methods of Legal Research; Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms and Other Forms of Informal Dispute Resolution; Training, Employee Evaluation, Employee Relations, and Progressive Discipline; Government Contracts; Intellectual Property; Electronic Commerce; Tort Liability and Litigation; Workers' Compensation; and Risk Management.
Additionally, the Ideal Candidate Will Be a Skillful Litigator And/or Advisory and Transactional Attorney Who Can Handle Multiple Assignments in State and Federal Courts and Administrative Agencies, Develop and Build Consensus and Resolve Conflicts, Have Very Strong Legal Research, Computer, Writing, and Oral Communication Skills. the Ideal Candidate Will Have a Proven Track Record of Developing the Trust and Confidence of Clients, Using an Understanding of Broad Concepts to Integrate Legal Input Into Major District Policy Decisions, and Have a Commitment to Public Service and Serving the Needs of The Los Angeles Unified Students and Community.
Employment Selection Process
The Selection Process Will Tentatively Include a Technical Interview.
This Recruitment Will Utilize Selective Certification for The Areas Listed Below. Some Positions May Require Special Capabilities for Which Selective Certification May Be Made According to The Education Code Section 45277.5. in These Instances, Special Requirements May Be Applied for Certification from Other than The Top Three Ranks of The Eligibility List. for The Assistant General Counsel Ii Position, the Following Areas Are Available for Selective Certification:
- Administrative Legal Services
- Business and Government Services
- General Liability
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