Associate General Counsel

The Sacramento County Office of Education is seeking a talented and dedicated Associate General Counsel to join our legal team. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply your legal expertise in service of public education while enjoying the benefits of a stable career in public service.

The Associate General Counsel serves as a key legal advisor for the Sacramento County Office of Education, providing expert legal counsel under the direction of the General Counsel. In this role, you will render legal opinions, conduct research, and draft policies while representing the County Office at various meetings and proceedings. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to apply your legal expertise in support of public education, with eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, excellent job security, and the satisfaction of furthering our educational mission. You will contribute directly to the legal foundation that enables our organization to effectively serve students, schools, and communities throughout Sacramento County.

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities; a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school; license to practice law in the State of California with preferred experience in educational administration and/or school and labor laws, industrial relations, public administration and business administration and increasingly responsible experience in educational administration.