Deputy/Associate General Counsel

The Position

Title :                          Deputy/Associate General Counsel
Position Type:       Full time

Requisition No:     27002

Category:              Administration

Supervisor:           General Counsel

Last Updated:       July 2026

Job Purpose:        Providing legal services and advice on  a range of legal matters 

Location:               Remote, various locations throughout California

Salary Range:       The beginning salary range for this  position is Range - M20, (Steps 1-3) $151,714.85 - 

                                $167,293.97; full salary schedule: $151,714.85 - $193,713.06.

**The first review of applications will occur on July 31, 2026**
To receive full consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit their application by this date; however, the position will remain open until filled.

 

Position Overview

Under  the  supervision  and  direction  of  the  General  Counsel,  the  Deputy  General Counsel  will  provide legal  services  and  advice  on  a  range  of  legal  matters  pertaining  to the  operation  of  Calbright College,  including  drafting  and  reviewing  contracts, researching  and  analyzing  statutes,  regulations, and  relevant  case  law,  advising departments  and/or  divisions  within  the  College,  and  developing  and

implementing policies  and  procedures  to  support  the  operations  of  the  General  Counsel’s  office  and the  rest  of  the  College.  Supports  the  work  of  the  General  Counsel  and  is  responsible  for completing complex and sensitive assignments that have a College-wide impact.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities 

The duties below are representative of the role and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed within the scope of work. 

• Supports  the  General  Counsel  with  responding  to  legal  issues  or  needs  of departments ,the Executive Team, and the College Board  of Trustees.
• Assist  the  General  Counsel  with  the  administration  of  the  College's  legal  affairs, including  the handling  of  civil  litigation,  administrative  hearings,  contract  review and drafting,  drafting policies and procedures,  and  completion of assignments.
• Assists policy makers by drafting new and amended policies, regulations, and procedures for the purpose of ensuring legal format, intent, and compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, and regulations. 
• Attends meetings of the Calbright Board of Trustees in the General Counsel’s absence and as otherwise required. 
• Provides  legal  counsel  to  College  officials,  including  employees  and  the Executive  Team  to prevent  and  minimize  legal  exposure  to  the  College  in  the areas  of  labor/employment,  public contracting  and  procurement,  student  conduct, data  privacy,  public  sector  ethics,  open  meeting laws  and  public  records,  and other public  higher education policies and practices.
• Receives,  reviews,  logs,  processes,  and  monitors  evidentiary  and  document requests  issued  to the  College,  including  subpoenas,  requests  for  production  of documents,  requests  for admissions,  California  Public  Records  Act  (CPRA) requests, and  deposition notices.
• Receives,  reviews,  logs,  processes,  and  monitors  evidentiary  and  document requests  issued  to the  College,  including  subpoenas,  requests  for  production  of documents,  requests  for admissions,  California  Public  Records  Act  (CPRA) requests, and deposition notices.
• Represents  the  College  in  mediation,  arbitration,  administrative  hearings,  and judicial proceedings, as needed.
• Prepares,  drafts,  and  reviews  a  variety  of  complex  legal  documents,  including contracts, agreements,  Board  Policies,  Administrative  Procedures,  and resolutions.
• Presents  items  to  the  Board  of  Trustees  for  approval  or  other  action  such  as contracts, Board Policies,  resolutions, and  other  matters.
• Assists  with  risk  management,  including  managing  the  investigation,  evaluation, and  resolution  of complex  legal  disputes  including,  regulatory,  governmental,  and highly sensitive matters, both litigated and non-litigated.
• Assists  with  property  acquisition  (purchase  or  lease)  and  facilities  planning  and development, including  managing  the  investigation,  evaluation,  and  resolution  of complex  legal  disputes  related to  construction  claims  and  activity,  both  litigated and non-litigated.
• Assists  with  the  drafting  and  distribution  of  all  appropriate  legal  communication for Calbright College.
• In  coordination  with  the  General  Counsel  and  Human  Resources  Department, provides  guidance and  assistance  in  the  areas  of  diversity,  Americans  with Disabilities  Act  (ADA),  Fair  Employment and  Housing  Act  (FEHA),  Equal Opportunity  Employment,  sexual  harassment,  gender  and  sexual orientation sensitivity,  discrimination,  retaliation,  and  other  human  resources  compliance issues.
• Assists  the  Human  Resources  Department  with  regard  to  personnel investigations  and  other employee  relations  matters,  and  recruitment  and screening  processes  for  all  new  hires  and employee  promotional  opportunities,  to maintain  compliance  with  the  District's  diversity,  equity, and  compliance programs.
• Attends  and/or  coordinates  attendance  of  required  parties  at  administrative hearings,  settlement conferences,  depositions,  trials,  arbitrations,  and  mediations in connection with open claims and litigations.
• Monitors  industrial  and  non-industrial  interactive  process  outcomes  with  Human Resources and the General Counsel.
• Partners  with  the  General  Counsel  to  conduct  in-service  training  programs  and workshops regarding  legal  issues,  legislation,  court  decisions,  and  trends  as needed.
• Works  on  special  projects  in  response  to  needs  as  assigned  by  the  General Counsel.
• Attends in-person meetings, events, and other convenings as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned that support the objective of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and direction in organizing and performing legal tasks, and setting priorities.
• Legal record or file management practices and requirements;
• Litigation and litigation best practices to protect and advance the interests of Calbright College;
• Professional and tactful negotiation and persuasion skills to achieve objectives within legal and non-legal audiences;
• Communication methods to articulate points and information to diverse stakeholders with backgrounds and experience with California’s Community College System;
• Problem-solving techniques and analytical principles for situational analysis and the ability to offer counsel and advice on legal and policy-related matters;
• Modern office equipment, practices, and software;
• Demonstrated understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of community college students, staff, and faculty.
• Maintain an understanding of current ideas, research, and practices pertaining to the areas of responsibility for this position, through continued study and participation in professional organizations.
• Maintain confidentiality of communications, records, or reports ;
• Perform a variety of duties in support of the College's General Counsel’s Office;
• Learn and adapt to operations, policies, and objectives of the College;
• Meet schedules, timelines, and deadlines;
• Communicate highly complex and difficult legal issues and matters effectively, both orally and in writing, and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others;
• Compile, analyze, and interpret highly complex legal information to facilitate decision-making;
• Work cooperatively with Calbright College's departments and the public;
• Investigate and assess litigation and legal issues and offer sound advice;
• Provide input relative to the performance of outside counsel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Juris Doctorate from an accredited school of law.
• At  least  five  (5)  years  of  increasingly  responsible  professional  legal  experience, at  least  two  (2) of  which  must  have  been  in  California  in  an  area  of  law  applicable to the operations or business of a public agency or higher education institution.
• Must  be  in  good  standing  with  the  State  Bar  of  California  and  currently  licensed to practice law in the State of California.
• Experience working with California Community College Districts is highly desired.

Working Conditions and Travel

• Calbright  College  is  a  statewide  online  college  where  all  instruction  and  support are  done remotely  via  various  online  technologies.  Calbright  College  has administrative  offices  in Sacramento  available  for  use,  and  may  require employees  to  travel  to  attend  in-person meetings, trainings,  or  conferences  as necessary.  When  working  remotely,  employees  should  be  able  and willing  to  use digital  communication  tools  as  used  by  the  College  and  have  the  ability  to  work on  a  computer  for  extended  periods  of  time.  For  travel  within  a  certain  distance from  an employee’s  remote  (primary)  work  location,  an  employee  is  responsible for  having  access  to  or possessing  a  vehicle  to  travel  by  automobile  subject  to reimbursement  for  mileage  and  other expenses  per  Calbright’s  policies.  Although this  is  a  primarily  remote  position,  there  may  be instances  in  which  you  will  be required to attend meetings or travel to in-person events.
• Regular  attendance  is  considered  an  essential  job  function;  the  inability  to  meet attendance requirements  may  preclude  the  employee  from  retaining employment.
• The  person  holding  this  position  is  considered  a  mandated  reporter  under  the California  Child Abuse  and  Neglect  Reporting  Act  and  is  required  to  comply  with the requirements set forth in Calbright College policies, procedures, and Title IX.
• Calbright  College  celebrates  all  forms  of  diversity  and  is  deeply  committed  to fostering  an inclusive  environment  within  which  students,  staff,  administrators, and  faculty  thrive.  Individuals interested  in  advancing  Calbright  College’s strategic  diversity  goals  are  strongly  encouraged  to apply.  Reasonable accommodations  will  be  provided  for  qualified  applicants  with  disabilities  who self-disclose.
• Requires  the  ability  to  function  in  a  remote  online  instructional  environment performing  work  of primarily  a  sedentary  nature.  Requires  the  ability  to  use hearing  and  speech  to  make presentations  to  groups  and  carry  on  conversations over  the  phone  and  in  person.  Requires speaking  skills  to  communicate  with  staff and  students  in  one-on-one  and  small  group  settings, on  the  phone,  and  to distinguish  sound  prompts  from  various  types  of  equipment.  Requires near visual acuity  to  read  printed  materials  and  computer  screens.  Requires  sufficient hand/arm/finger dexterity  to  retrieve  work  materials,  operate  a  personal  computer keyboard,  and  operate standard  office  equipment.  Requires  the  ability  to  lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Work is performed indoors where minimal safety considerations exist. Equal Employment Opportunity Calbright  College  provides  equal  employment  opportunities  (EEO)  to  all  employees  andapplicants for  employment  without  regard  to  race,  color,  religion,  sex,  sexual  orientation, gender identity, gender  expression,  national  origin,  age,  veteran  status,  disability  or genetics.  In  addition to federal  law  requirements,  Calbright  College  complies  with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.