Appellate Court Attorney - Hybrid (Levels B-Senior)

Judicial Branch of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

CalPERS Retirement Plan

Life Insurance (Basic)

FlexElect Program

Long Term Disability (employee paid/if

Group Legal Plan

Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave

14 paid holidays

1 personal holiday

Transit pass subsidy

401(k) and 457 deferred compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Judicial Branch of California in San Francisco seeks full-time central staff attorneys at Levels B, C, D, or Senior, contingent on qualifications. Advanced to a timed in-house writing exercise; hybrid schedule with at least two days in court per week.

Active membership in the State Bar of California is required for all levels. Levels specify post-bar experience, ranging from two to six years, with senior and appellate path options.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities

• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing across civil and/or criminal law.
• Familiarity with trial and/or appellate practice.
• Work cooperatively with staff and court while discussing issues thoroughly and editing work as needed.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Civil/Criminal law knowledge

Team collaboration

Job description

Judicial Branch of California in San Francisco seeks full-time central staff attorneys at Levels B, C, D, or Senior, contingent on qualifications. Advanced to a timed in-house writing exercise; hybrid schedule with at least two days in court per week.

Active membership in the State Bar of California is required for all levels. Levels specify post-bar experience, ranging from two to six years, with senior and appellate path options.