Description:
Definition 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 well experienced attorneys who can be assigned to work on complex, difficult and sensitive legal matters with only 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. This classification is distinguished from the Associate Counsel classification by the greater complexity and sensitivity of the projects assigned and the general degree of supervision received. Incumbents may provide mentoring and day to day assistance to less experienced attorneys in the office.Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience as an attorney representing clients in public or private practice. Three years of experience emphasizing government, trial practice or administrative law is preferred.
Education: Graduation from an accredited law school.
Other requirements: Current active membership in the State Bar of California. Proof of insurability for professional malpractice.
