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Law Clerk (Open) at Kern County Superintendent of Schools

Application Deadline

6/7/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
5/17/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$7,468 - $9,049 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
$7,468 - $9,049 per month. Maximum entry level for external candidates is $8,215 per month. Salary step placement is based upon Rules of the Personnel Commission.
Length of Work Year
12 months / 260 days per year
Employment Type
Full Time
Filing Deadline
June 7, 2024
Oral interviews
June 26, 2024
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 the direction of a licensed attorney, the Law Clerk will work closely with experienced attorneys and contribute to the success of our organization with the sole focus of providing legal and collective bargaining services to California public education agencies.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of paid or volunteer administrative or clerical experience, preferably in a law office or legal environment. Education: A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law. The following additional documents must be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also): •Proof of Education (i.e. college transcripts, copy of college diploma). •Resume •Writing Sample 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. Required Documents:

  • Copy of Transcript (Proof of Education)
  • Other (Writing Sample)
  • Resume

    Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of paid or volunteer administrative or clerical experience, preferably in a law office or legal environment. Education: A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law. The following additional documents must be uploaded via EDJOIN by the filing deadline in order to be considered in the hiring process (pertains to current employees also): •Proof of Education (i.e. college transcripts, copy of college diploma). •Resume •Writing Sample 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. Required Documents:

    • Copy of Transcript (Proof of Education)
    • Other (Writing Sample)
    • 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: Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license which must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. Fingerprint clearance by both 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 and Neglect Reporting Act. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days, whichever is longer. “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: Some positions may require proof of privately owned automobile insurance and possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle operator's license which must be maintained for the duration of the assignment. Fingerprint clearance by both 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 and Neglect Reporting Act. This position has a probationary period of six months or 130 days, whichever is longer. “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”.