Staff Attorney (Legal Research) - Juvenile Law

STAFF ATTORNEY (Legal Research) - Juvenile Law
Examination No.27-001

San Diego Superior Court is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Staff Attorney (Legal Research) - Juvenile Law.

This position will be located at the Juvenile Courthouse. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Juvenile Dependency and/or Juvenile Justice Law. All well-qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as the resulting eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill future Staff Attorney (Legal Research) vacancies in any of the San Diego Superior Court's locations.


JOB SUMMARY 

San Diego Superior Court seeks dynamic, well-qualified and highly motivated individuals with Juvenile Dependency and/or Juvenile Justice experience to work as a Staff Attorney. Under general direction of a Legal Services Supervisor or Manager, typical duties of a Staff Attorney (Legal Research) include analyzing motions, pleadings, writs and other documents submitted to the court; preparing comprehensive memoranda detailing relevant legal issues and recommending judicial action; preparing draft orders; responding to substantive and procedural questions from the judicial officers, court management and operations; and assisting the court with implementing and modifying court procedures and policies to conform with the law.
 
While the current vacancy seeks attorneys with Juvenile experience, additional experience in Civil, Criminal, Family, and/or Probate law is a plus.
 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

The San Diego Superior Court offers generous benefits, including:

• Holidays – Fourteen (14) paid holidays plus one (1) Birthday Holiday
• New employees in this classification accrue vacation at an initial rate of seventeen (17) days per year.
• Employees in this classification accrue thirteen (13) days of sick leave per year.
• A robust benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
• Participation in San Diego County’s Employee Retirement Association.
• Optional deferred compensation plans.
• Annual salary step increases until the top of the salary range has been attained.
• Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must be current active members in good standing with the State Bar of California.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to analyze difficult and complex legal problems and to quickly identify key issues.
• Ability to perform complex legal research.
• Ability to draft clear and concise memoranda and/or legal opinions and orders.
• Knowledge of law affecting Juvenile Dependency and/or Juvenile Justice court proceedings and the ability to use online resources to perform legal research.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, including the ability to prioritize and allocate resources to meet the needs of the Court in an efficient and timely manner.
• Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to discuss complex legal issues.
• Ability to work as a team member on projects with colleagues, judicial officers and court staff.

HOW TO APPLY

An online San Diego Superior Court job application is required. Please visit the court's website at http://www.sdcourt.ca.gov.  From the General Info tab, click on the "Employment" link.  At the Job Opportunities page, click on the position that you are interested in and then click on the "Apply" button.

New users of the NEOGOV online application system will need to set up a job applicant user account.


REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS

Please include the following REQUIRED materials in the "Attachments" section of your online application:

1. Your résumé (attached as a Word or PDF file) describing your education and experience pertinent to the position;
2. Two writing samples;
3. References; AND
4. A copy of your current California State Bar card (attached as a JPEG or PDF file) showing active status.

Your application will not be considered if your résumé, writing samples, references and Bar card are not included.


The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an implied or expressed contract, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked at any time. The requirements stated represent only the minimum required to file an application. Meeting the listed requirements does not guarantee an applicant will qualify.