Posted April 18, 2024
General Counsel - District
Peralta Community College District
San Francisco, CA
Full Time
Reference: PeraltaCommunityCollegeDistrict7624
College Information Peralta/College...
College Information
Peralta/College Information | District Office The Peralta Community College District is a two-year college system, dedicated to providing comprehensive educational and community services to the communities it serves, including the cities of Albany, Alameda, Berkeley, Emeryville, Oakland and Piedmont California. The District enrolls over 25,000 students in a broad range of transfer and occupational curricula. The colleges in the District include College of Alameda, Laney College, Merritt College and Berkeley City College, which operate under the governance of a seven- member Board of Trustees and are administered by a Chancellor/Superintendent. |
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Position Information
Job Title | General Counsel - District |
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Time Base | 40 Hours/Week 12 Months/Year |
Compensation | Salary Range: $210,065.-$266,081 /yr - The maximum salary placement is Step 3 depending on experience. |
Position Type | Management |
Department | Chancellor's Office (112) |
City | Oakland |
State | CA |
Job Description Summary | Under the direction of the Chancellor, the General Counsel provides legal advice to the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, and other officers and employees of the District. The General Counsel represents the District in litigation, arbitration, and administrative proceedings by preparing pleadings, negotiating between parties, and participating in the trial of cases of major importance to the Districts educational programs, and administrative and financial functions. The General Counsel serves as the Districts staff attorney. |
Duties & Responsibilities |
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty of the position satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions required for the position.
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Minimum Qualifications | 1. Possession of a Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) Degree from an accredited college or university. 2. Possession of a current unrestricted license to practice law in the State of California. 3. Active member of the State Bar of California Association. 4. Knowledge of California Education Code and relevant California Code of Regulations. 5. Knowledge of Employment and Labor Law Codes. 6. Knowledge of the structure of federal and state legislative and judicial bodies; the methods and processes of legal decisions and lawmaking; legal terminology; legal writing skills in researching, analyzing, and preparing legal documents. 7. Knowledge and proficiency in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing various software applications (i.e., word processing, spreadsheet and database management software) including the Internet. 8. Understanding of, sensitivity to and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of Peralta Colleges students, faculty, staff and community. |
Desirable Qualifications |
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Environmental Demands | Occasional work performed alone. Constant work around and with other people. |
Other Requirements |
PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Typical physical abilities for this position are:
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Application Deadline Date | |
Open Date | 04/16/2024 |
First Review Date | 05/16/2024 |
Special Instructions to Applicants |
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
1. Required documents will include: Current resume of experience, formal education/training and qualifications. Copies of supporting credentials, if applicable. Copies of transcripts from fully accredited colleges or university institutions. (Copies of diplomas will not substitute for transcripts.) (If hired, it will be required to submit official transcripts from fully accredited college or university.)
Information on transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date. Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified. PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT AN APPLICATION IF YOUR DEGREE WILL NOT BE CONFERRED UNTIL A LATER DATE. Note: A written evaluation by an official foreign credentials/transcripts evaluation and translation service must be submitted for Foreign Degree(s)(non-U.S. degrees) by the application deadline date. 2. Applications and attachments (resume, cover letter, copies of transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) will ONLY be accepted through the online process. WE DO NOT ACCEPT MAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS OR ITS ATTACHMENTS. 3. Travel expenses for the interview and selection process will be borne by the candidates. 4. Skype and phone interviews are not permitted. Appointment to the position is conditional upon the approval of the Chancellor. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Employees must satisfy all pre-employment requirements to work for the District which include, but are not limited to, the following items: REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES Tuberculosis Examination: Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be required to submit evidence (either skin test or X-ray report) of being free of tuberculosis within the past sixty (60) days. The TB test is a condition of employment and any expense must be borne by the successful candidate. Fingerprinting Requirement: As a condition of employment, all employees working for community colleges in the State of California are required to be fingerprinted within the first ten (10) working days of the date of employment pursuant to Education Code Section 88024. The District Office of Human Resources processes fingerprints electronically. During the employment intake process, new employees will be given information to have their fingerprints taken at another location. Immigration Requirement: According to the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the Peralta Community College District is required to verify that all new employees are: 1) A citizen or national of the United States; 2) An alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States; or 3) An alien authorized by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service to work in the United States. All new employees are required to complete and sign a verification form and provide documentation attesting that he/she is a United States citizen, national, or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States.
District Policy: A Social Security Card will be required following selection and prior to completion of the hiring process. The employment process cannot be completed without a copy of the Social Security Card on file in the Office of Human Resources. MAY BE REQUIRED Medical Examination: Under state regulations and as a condition of employment, certain positions may require a medical examination prior to employment. Expenses incurred will be borne by the employee. |
Benefits Information
Benefits Information |
FRINGE BENEFITS
The Peralta Colleges proudly offers a competitive and comprehensive core of work-life benefits. Benefit-eligible employees have access to coverage for themselves and eligible dependents:
Medical coverage. Depending on choice of coverage, you may be required to make a contribution. Dental coverage. Depending on choice of coverage, you may be required to make a contribution. Life insurance of 150% of your income up to $100,000. Long-term disability coverage. Employee Assistance Program. 22 days/year vacation leave, 12 days/year sick leave, and 18 holidays/year In addition to your contribution, Peralta pays 19.10%* of your salary to the State Teachers Retirement System (STRS). Effective January 1, 2013, the PEPRA went into effect. Changes have been implemented as a result of the adoption of this legislation that impact new and existing employees enrolled in CalSTRS. Specific information regarding the changes can be found at http://www.calstrs.com/post/frequently-asked-questions-ab-340-public-employees-pension-reform-act-2013. For further up to date information on CalSTRS retirement eligibility and PEPRA, please visit the website at www.calstrs.com. The CalSTRS member handbook is available at http://www.calstrs.com/calstrs-member-handbook. After 10 years of creditable service, medical benefits in retirement are extended until age 65. Other voluntary benefits include: Flexible benefit plan participation in the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan (under tax code 125) Pre-tax commuting expenses (under IRS code 132) Tax-deferred plan participation in the 403(b) and 457 plans Credit union membership Prepaid legal plan participation Additional Life Insurance for yourself, spouse or children Kaiser and United Health Care Dental are fully paid by the District. Other plans require employee contribution. Subject to change. |
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Mission Statement | The Peralta Community College District is a collaborative of colleges advancing social and economic transformation for students and the community through quality education, rooted in equity, social justice, environmental sustainability, and partnerships. |
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