Counsel II
Job Location:
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
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Job Summary
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange Countys most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475000 addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges facilitating professional development legal guidance payroll career and technical education support high-speed internet access Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval resources for families and student enrichment. OCDEs vision is that Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success. Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development from early childhood through higher education and in partnership with families businesses and community organizations.
Join the Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) as a Counsel II in our Legal Services Division. We are seeking an experienced attorney with strong legal expertise in special education law including litigation and dispute resolution as well as alternative education and labor and employment position offers a unique opportunity to provide sophisticated legal advice and representation on complex matters affecting public education. The successful candidate will advise OCDE leadership and educational programs handle special education disputes and litigation and provide counsel on legal issues involving alternative educational settings student rights personnel matters and employment-related disputes.
Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may qualify subject to applicable professional licensure requirements. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school Membership in the California State Bar Three (3) years of responsible professional legal experienceRequirements for Consideration: A complete EDJOIN application A current resume A letter of introduction describing the applicants interest in and qualifications for the position Three (3) current letters of recommendation A writing sample Verification of active membership in good standing with the California State BarPlease ensure all required materials are submitted through EDJOIN by the application deadline. Incomplete applications or materials submitted after the deadline may not be considered.
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process please inform us.
Education and Experience: An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities may qualify subject to applicable professional licensure requirements. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school Membership in the California State Bar Three (3) years of responsible professional legal experienceRequirements for Consideration: A complete EDJOIN application A current resume A letter of introduction describing the applicants interest in and qualifications for the position Three (3) current letters of recommendation A writing sample Verification of active membership in good standing with the California State BarPlease ensure all required materials are submitted through EDJOIN by the application deadline. Incomplete applications or materials submitted after the deadline may not be considered.
Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process please inform us.
About Company
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing d ... View more
