Court Research Attorney — Civil Division (Remote)

Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma; California; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma seeks a permanent, full-time Research Attorney to analyze, interpret, and summarize legal authorities for presentation to judicial officers across pre-trial, trial, and post-trial matters. Position may be eligible for remote work with in-person on-site requirements as needed.

The role will be primarily assigned to the Civil Division and involves extensive research of California statutes, case law, and legislative history using traditional and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Three (3) years of legal experience including litigation or legal research in support of the judiciary.

Responsibilities

• Researches, analyzes, and interprets existing laws, court decisions, statutory materials, and other legal authorities.
• Researches and analyzes authorities across California, federal, and international law and prepares memoranda and tentative rulings; may brief judges orally.
• Attends court hearings as required.
• Conducts special projects requested by judicial officers or executive staff.
• Performs related duties as required by business needs.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Written communication

Oral advocacy

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Tools

Computerized legal research

Job description

Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma seeks a permanent, full-time Research Attorney to analyze, interpret, and summarize legal authorities for presentation to judicial officers across pre-trial, trial, and post-trial matters. Position may be eligible for remote work with in-person on-site requirements as needed.

The role will be primarily assigned to the Civil Division and involves extensive research of California statutes, case law, and legislative history using traditional and