Appellate Court Attorney – Division One

Judicial Branch of California; Los Angeles (CA); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Commuting reimbursement

CalPERS retirement

401(k) and 457 plans

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D insurance

FlexElect

Résumé du poste

The Judicial Branch of California's Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Los Angeles, seeks a research attorney to assist the associate justice in preparing opinions across civil, criminal, and juvenile matters.

This role offers an intellectually challenging environment with significant responsibility, including independent research, drafting, and collaboration with judges and staff.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Two years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting.
• One year of appellate attorney experience is desirable for Level B, with the judicial branch.
• Desirable qualifications include state or federal clerking and broad knowledge of appellate practice.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with the judge in preparing opinions across civil, criminal, and juvenile matters.
• Conduct independent legal research and drafting to support appellate decisions.

Connaissances

Legal research

Appellate law

Court experience

Description du poste

Associate Justice Gregory Weingart of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division One, located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for a research attorney.

A research attorney works collaboratively with the justice in the preparation of opinions in all areas of appellate law including civil, criminal, and juvenile. This is an intellectually challenging position with significant responsibility.

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
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Level B: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of two years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company.

OR

Equivalent to two years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting as described above, including one year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level A, with the judicial branch

Level C: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of three years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company.

OR

One year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level B, with the judicial branch.

Level D: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of four years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company.

OR

One year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level C, with the judicial branch.

Desirable Qualifications: State or federal clerking experience, broad and practical knowledge of the law, and familiarity with appellate practice.