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Company: OCDE - Orange County Department of Education, CA
Job Title:

JDHuntr - Deputy General Counsel $16,239 – $19,787

Job Category: General Corporate / Education [ View All General Corporate Jobs ]
Job Reference: 89863
Job description:
The organization is seeking an accomplished and highly experienced attorney to serve as Deputy General Counsel. Under the direction of the General Counsel, this senior-level position provides strategic legal advice and representation to the organization, the County Superintendent of Schools, executive leadership, and, as appropriate, the County Board of Education. The Deputy General Counsel independently handles complex and sensitive matters involving civil litigation, employment and labor relations, governance, constitutional law, risk management, facilities and construction, administrative proceedings, workplace investigations, charter schools, and other legal issues affecting public education. The position also works closely with Risk Management, outside counsel, insurers, governmental agencies, and other partners to protect the organization's legal and institutional interests. The ideal candidate will be a trusted legal advisor with extensive public-agency experience, exceptional judgment, strong litigation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal matters into clear and practical guidance. The organization is seeking a collaborative, solutions-oriented professional who demonstrates the highest standards of integrity, discretion, and commitment to public service.

Deputy General Counsel
Location: Orange County, CA
Job Type: Full time

Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is:
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California, which must be maintained throughout employment.
• At least 15 years of progressively responsible legal experience involving public entities, with a substantial portion representing California public agencies, school districts, county offices of education, community college districts, or other governmental entities.
• Substantial direct experience handling complex civil litigation in multiple areas relevant to the position, such as public-entity liability, employment and labor law, civil rights, construction, charter schools, risk management, workplace investigations, or public contracting.
• Demonstrated experience advising executive-level public officials, governing boards, superintendents, senior administrators, or comparable organizational leaders.
• Experience presenting complex legal matters and providing professional training to internal and external audiences.
• Proficiency with legal research, document preparation and management, electronic communications, and other technology used in contemporary legal practice.

Requirements for Consideration
• A completed online application
• A current résumé
• A letter of introduction/cover letter describing the applicant’s interest in and qualifications for the position
• Three current letters of recommendation
• Verification of active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California

Salary
Pay Range
$16,239 - $19,787 Monthly

Deputy General Counsel
$16,239 – $19,787

Orange County Department of Education

89863
Company: OCDE - Orange County Department of Education
Skills:
Employment type: Full Time
Salary: $16,239 – $19,787
 
Other Information
 
Degree: JD
Experience (year): Unspecified
Job Location: Orange County, CA USA
Post Date: 09/23/2026
 
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