Appellate Fellow: Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General

California Department of Justice; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 8,800 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General, in San Francisco, invites applications for the Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellow in a 12-month limited-term appointment. The Fellow will join the Office to handle a wide range of civil, criminal, and public-rights appellate matters under tight deadlines.

The role includes researching complex legal issues, assisting with briefs and court papers, participating in moot courts, and helping to develop best practices for

Qualifications

• Duties require legal research and advisory on complex or novel issues.
• Assist with drafting and reviewing court papers and with oral argument preparation.
• Support moot court participation and appellate practice improvements.

Responsibilities

• Research and advise on complex or novel legal issues.
• Assist with the drafting and reviewing of court papers and preparation for oral argument, including moot courts.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices for appellate litigation.

Job description

The California Department of Justice, Office of the Solicitor General, in San Francisco, invites applications for the Geoffrey Wright Solicitor General Fellow in a 12-month limited-term appointment. The Fellow will join the Office to handle a wide range of civil, criminal, and public-rights appellate matters under tight deadlines.

The role includes researching complex legal issues, assisting with briefs and court papers, participating in moot courts, and helping to develop best practices for