Litigation - Appellate Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Government

San Francisco, CA

Litigation - Appellate Attorney in San Francisco, CA

Attorney

No

Summary:

Organization: California Supreme Court
Job Title: Supreme Court Chambers Attorney, Personal Legal Staff of the Chief Justice
Experience: Minimum 2 years of post-bar legal experience
Location: San Francisco or San Diego
Salary: $8,319 - $16,305 per month
Level: B-F

Responsibilities:
- Draft conference memoranda, calendar memoranda, and opinions for Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero
- Review and critique memoranda and proposed opinions from other justices
- Review memoranda for the court's weekly petition conference
- Assist the Chief Justice with issues related to the administration of justice in California's judicial system
- Conduct thorough research and analysis of legal issues
- Work closely with other members of the Chief Justice's staff and the court's staff
- Possibility of remote work for limited portions of each workweek

Qualifications:
- Active membership in the State Bar of California
- Minimum 2 years of post-bar legal experience
- Exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills
- Familiarity with appellate practice
- Mature and sound judgment
- Ability to work cooperatively with others and work independently
- Experience in an adjudicatory setting preferred

Salary Information:
- Level B: $8,319 - $10,572 per month
- Level C: $9,148 - $11,625 per month
- Level D: $10,532 - $14,052 per month
- Level E: $11,918 - $15,907 per month
- Level F: $13,796 - $16,305 per month

Benefits:
- CalPERS Retirement Plan
- 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
- 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- FlexElect Program
- Pretax Parking
- Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
- Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)

Next Steps:
- Apply by Friday, February 7, 2025 for earliest consideration
- Interviews targeted for early March 2025
- Only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews
- To apply, click the "Apply for Job" button and attach your resume and response to the supplemental question
- Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities
- for any questions

Equal Employment Opportunity:
- The Supreme Court of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.