Title:** Commissioner **Job Responsibilities:** Court Commissioners, under the direction of the Presiding Judge, execute a range of judicial functions as defined by law or assigned by the court. The role of a Commissioner is detailed in Article VI, Section 22, of the California...
Title: Judicial Assistant I/II Job Responsibilities: Under general supervision, the Judicial Assistant I/II assists judicial officers in an assigned courtroom or department by managing the logistical functioning and flow of courtroom activities. The role ensures that the courtroom operates efficiently and professionally....
Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. Reports to higher-level attorney staff while maintaining greater independence than the trainee-level DPD I classification....
Defender. Represents the defense in the trial of felony cases of average difficulty, mental health cases and the more difficult misdemeanor cases. Interviews clients and witnesses, conducts preliminary hearings, review transcripts, requests the investigation... of facts and testimony, and confer...
of a criminal case (., arraignment, preliminary hearing, and other hearings, pre-trial motions, trial of a misdemeanor case) by writing legal motions (., pretrial, in limine, continuances, dismissals, bail review, new trials); arguing motions... in court; engaging in negotiation di...
Title: Senior Law Clerk, Fall** **Job Responsibilities:** The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position is a 16-week internship program within the Public Defender's Office, designed to provide recent law school graduates with practical legal experience. The SLCs are involved in various aspects of...
Title: Senior Law Clerk, Spring Job Responsibilities: The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position is a 16-week internship program in the Public Defender's Office of the organization, designed to provide recent law school graduates with practical legal experience under the supervision of senior-level...
Title: Commissioner Job Responsibilities: Court Commissioners in the **Members Only**, are responsible for performing various judicial functions under the direction of the Presiding Judge. Their duties include: - Acting as a Temporary Judge in court cases when qualified...
Title: Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Collaborate closely with internal and external clients. - Draft compelling pleadings, correspondence, and communications. - Conduct thorough discovery. - Skillfully negotiate and draft settlements. - Make confident court appearances, including trials. - Defend the State Fund against fraudulent activities. - Advise and counsel...
Title: Attorney III Job Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the Attorney, Assistant Chief Counsel, the Attorney III at the organization is responsible for handling and litigating workers’ compensation cases and assignments of above average complexity necessary to defend the organization and...
Title: Attorney III Job Responsibilities: - Draft compelling pleadings and conduct discovery for workers' compensation cases. - Negotiate and draft settlements, and make confident court appearances, including trials. - Analyze orthopedic and medical reports to build strong cases. - Develop litigation strategies for cases of...
Title: Attorney III Job Responsibilities: The Attorney III position at the organization involves handling and litigating workers’ compensation cases and assignments of average complexity to defend the organization and its insureds. The responsibilities include: - Collaborating with internal and external clients. - Drafting pleadings,...
flow of courtroom activities to ensure efficiency and professionalism. Key duties include: - Attending court sessions to record proceedings and provide assistance in case processing and document review. - Handling, marking, maintaining,... and securing exhibits and related records. - Looking up bail information...
Title: Legal Secretary Job Responsibilities: - Prepare, type, format, edit, and process a variety of legal documents such as medicals, exhibits, briefs, motions, notices, petitions, depositions, and more, primarily for multiple courts or jurisdictions. Ensure all documents are accurate, proofread, and filed/served...
**Members Only** is currently seeking volunteers for various programs within the Court. These volunteer opportunities offer valuable practical work experience and skill development while providing an enhanced understanding and appreciation for the judicial system. The Court's volunteer programs are open to...
Public Defender II The candidate performs legal work of average difficulty including handling complex misdemeanor cases and less complex felony cases assigned to the Office. Reports to higher-level attorney staff while maintaining greater independence than the trainee-level DPD I classification....
Defender. Represents the defense in the trial of felony cases of average difficulty, mental health cases and the more difficult misdemeanor cases. Interviews clients and witnesses, conducts preliminary hearings, review transcripts, requests the investigation... of facts and testimony, and confer...
of a criminal case (., arraignment, preliminary hearing, and other hearings, pre-trial motions, trial of a misdemeanor case) by writing legal motions (., pretrial, in limine, continuances, dismissals, bail review, new trials); arguing motions... in court; engaging in negotiation di...
Information The salary range for Law Clerks (Non-Bar Member) is $3, - $4, Semi-Monthly, $7, - $8, Monthly, and $86, - $96, Annually. The salary range for Law Clerks (Bar Member) is $4, - $4, Semi-Monthly,...
Title: Senior Law Clerk, Fall Job Responsibilities: The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position within the organization is a 16-week internship program designed to provide a pathway to permanent employment as a Deputy Public Defender (DPD) I. This program is conducted twice a...
Title:** Senior Law Clerk, Spring **Job Responsibilities:** The Senior Law Clerk (SLC) position at the Public Defender's Office offers a comprehensive 16-week internship program designed to provide recent law school graduates with practical legal experience. This program serves as a stepping stone towards...
Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and analyze motions and other matters on the court calendar to expedite court proceedings. - Prepare written recommendations based on research findings and analysis. - Summarize, evaluate, and recommend...
them to engage with clients and understand their needs. - Conduct discovery review and organize legal documents... as part of case preparation. - Research legal issues and draft memorandums and motions to support case arguments. - Certified law students will have the op...
addition, other employment outside of the Court must be approved in advance by the Court. Knowledge of and ability to research and analyze legal issues, including substantive and procedural law. Knowledge of legal terminology, forms, documents,...
Title: Law Clerk 3L Cohort 2026 (3L Applicants Only) Job Responsibilities: - Conduct legal research and analyze motions and other matters on the court calendar to expedite court proceedings. - Prepare written recommendations on legal issues and perform related duties as assigned. - Summarize,...
Title: Commissioner Job Responsibilities: Court Commissioners, under the guidance of the Presiding Judge, are responsible for performing a range of judicial functions as defined by law or delegated by the court. Their authority is outlined in Article VI, Section 22, of the...
Title: Judicial Assistant I/II Job Responsibilities: Under general supervision, the Judicial Assistant I/II assists judicial officers in managing courtroom activities to ensure efficient and professional operations. Key responsibilities include controlling court calendars, scheduling hearings, maintaining the official record of the court, and...