Family Law - General Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Government

San Francisco, CA

Family Law - General Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

No

Organization: **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Department: Center for Families, Children & the Courts
Job Title: Attorney II (Limited Term)
Experience: Three (3) years of relevant post-bar legal experience as a practicing attorney.
Location: San Francisco or Sacramento
Salary: $8, to $12, per month
Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary
Posted: January 27, 2025
Deadline: Open Until Filled

Overview:
- The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking an Attorney II (Limited Term) for the Center for Families, Children & the Courts.
- This is a full-time, temporary role for a duration of 3 1/2 years, with a salary range of $8, to $12, per month.
- The Attorney II position is funded through the California Department of Social Services to support the federal Children and Family Services Review.
- The successful candidate will work with a team to provide legal assistance and materials to judicial officers, conduct file reviews, and provide guidance to courts on legal compliance and mandated duties.

Responsibilities:
- Perform site visits and prepare memoranda to analyze and evaluate local juvenile court practices.
- Review court files to ensure compliance with federal and state juvenile law.
- Act as a liaison between the Judicial Council and the court and county.
- Provide training and technical assistance on legal requirements and best practices.
- Develop and update legal materials for distribution.
- Provide legal guidance to the Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee.
- Conduct legal research and analysis.
- Write legal memoranda and case summaries.

Qualifications:
- Juris doctor and three (3) years of relevant post-bar legal experience.
- Active membership with the State Bar of California.
- Experience as a Law Clerk to a federal or state judge prior to formal bar admission will be considered.

Benefits:
- Health/Dental/Vision benefits program.
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year.
- Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave.
- 1 personal holiday per year.
- Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs.
- CalPERS Retirement Plan.
- 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance.
- FlexElect Program.
- Pretax Parking.

How To Apply:
- This position is open until filled, with an earliest round of interviews on February 14, 2025.
- Applicants must submit an official application, resume, and response to supplemental questions.
- To complete the online application, click the Apply for Job button.
- Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

Supplemental Questions:
- Please state your date of admission to the State Bar of California.
- Please explain how your professional experience with juvenile court makes you interested in this position.