Job Title: Attorney II - Rules and Projects Unit
Salary: $12,993-$15,590 per month
Experience: Three (3) years of relevant post-bar legal experience as a practicing attorney
Organization: Legal Services office of the Judicial Council of California
Location: San Francisco or Sacramento
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Responsibilities:
- Serve as legal counsel to Judicial Council advisory bodies and analyze legal issues related to civil and appellate court administration, practice, and procedure
- Provide legal subject matter expertise on the development and drafting of rules, forms, standards, and jury instructions in civil and appellate court areas
- Conduct legal research and analysis and provide written and oral legal advice to courts and other Judicial Council offices
- Analyze pending legislation related to civil and appellate court issues
- Assist in developing and implementing judicial branch policies and procedures
- Support Judicial Council communication with legislative and executive branches, justice partners, and stakeholders
- Assist the Legal Services' Legal Opinion Unit in providing legal advice to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, superior courts, and other Judicial Council bodies and staff
- Perform other legal duties and responsibilities as needed
- Assist with projects or matters in areas of expertise, such as litigation, employment, transactions, legal opinions, public access, data governance, or real estate
Qualifications:
- Juris doctor and three (3) years of relevant post-bar legal experience as a practicing attorney
- Admission to the State Bar of California prior to hire
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage competing demands and deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships
- Experience in the public sector and providing staff support for a committee or governmental body
- Experience drafting rules, legal forms, standards, jury instructions, or legislation
- Knowledge of or experience with appellate or civil court administration, practice, and procedure, protective orders, jury instructions, court technology, unlawful detainers, and water, environmental, and climate change law
Other Information:
- Work experience as a law clerk to a federal or state judge after passing the state bar exam but before formal bar admission will be considered qualifying experience
- Verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required if selected for hire
How to Apply:
To ensure consideration for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by February 13, 2025. To complete an online application, click on the "Apply for Job" button. The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation.
Supplemental Questions:
- Please explain your interest in this position and describe the skills that qualify you for success in this role.
- Please state your date of admission to the State Bar of California.
Pay and Benefits:
- Salary range of $12,993-$15,590 per month
- Health, dental, and vision benefits
- 14 paid holidays per year
- Choice of annual leave or sick/vacation leave
- 1 personal holiday per year
- Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
- Pre-tax parking savings program
- CalPERS retirement plan
- 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
- Employee assistance program
- Basic life and AD&D insurance
- FlexElect program
- Long term care disability (employee paid/optional)
- Group legal plan (employee paid/optional)
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Judicial Council of California is an equal opportunity employer.
