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Posted March 25, 2024

KCERA Deputy Chief Legal Officer / KCERA Senior Deputy Chief Legal Officer

Kern County
Bakersfield, CA Full Time
Reference: KernCounty4201439

This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice. Salary: KCERA Deputy Chief Legal Officer: $5,142.62 - $6,145.91, paid...

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This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Salary:
KCERA Deputy Chief Legal Officer: $5,142.62 - $6,145.91, paid bi-weekly
KCERA Senior Deputy Chief Legal Officer: $5,972.63 - $7,137.85, paid bi-weekly

Examinations:
Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any of the following: Investigation, oral exam and/or rating of the application.

Should an oral examination be necessary, the oral examination will be weighted at 100%.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:
KCERA Deputy Chief Legal Officer
  • Possession of a juris doctorate degree from an accredited U.S. law school or equivalent qualification.
  • Three years of progressively responsible experience as an attorney.
  • Active membership in the California State Bar.
  • Licensed to appear before relevant Federal and State Courts in California.
  • Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License.

KCERA Senior Deputy Chief Legal Officer:
  • Possession of a juris doctorate degree from an accredited U.S. law school or equivalent qualification.
  • Five years of progressively responsible experience as an attorney, preferably with a public pension agency.
  • Active membership in the California State Bar.
  • Licensed to appear before relevant Federal and State Courts in California.
  • Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License.

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or fax to (661) 868-3928.

Full KCERA Deputy Chief Legal Officer job description
Full KCERA Senior Deputy Chief Legal Officer job description


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We always encourage our employees to grow and develop. Kern County has a culture of innovation that allows employees to explore creative and more efficient ways to accomplish their work. We provide access to training and continued professional development in an effort to ensure that our employees have opportunities for career growth.This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time without notice.

Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment, you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which immediate appointment(s) will be made. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months, unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

This recruitment is eligible for the Employee Referral Award Program. For information on the Employee Referral Award Program, or to submit a referral form, please use the following link: Employee Referral Award Program.

For more information regarding Kern County's recruitment process, please see our FAQ page.
Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.

This listing expired on Apr 24. Applications are no longer accepted.

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