Court Staff Attorney - Superior Court of California (San Francisco)

SAN JOAQUIN COLLEGE OF LAW; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Court Staff Attorney to provide legal research and consultation for judicial officers in the Real Property Department. This role requires a member of the State Bar of California with a strong background in civil and criminal law. Responsibilities include conducting hearings, preparing legal documents, and providing sound legal advice. The position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with the judiciary and contribute to the legal process in a dynamic environment. This is a fantastic chance for legal professionals looking to make a significant impact in the court system while gaining valuable experience in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the State Bar of California with professional legal experience.
• More than two years of legal experience may qualify for a higher level.

Responsibilities

• Conducts Real Property ex parte hearings daily.
• Prepares legal documents and assists in court calendars.

Skills

Legal Research

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Legal Advice

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal Software

Computers

Job description

Court Staff Attorney - Superior Court of California (San Francisco)

The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, invites applications from qualified individuals interested in a 6-month appointment serving as Court Staff Attorney I-II providing complex legal research and legal consultation for judicial officers in the Real Property Department. The incumbent must be an attorney with professional legal experience as a member of the State Bar of California. An incumbent with more than two years of legal experience as a member of the State Bar of California may be appointed at the Court Staff Attorney II level. The 6-month appointment will begin approximately March/April 2025.

The selected applicant cannot have other employment while employed at the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco.

This selection process is being conducted in accordance with San Francisco Superior Court Personnel Rule 4. An eligibility list will not be established.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts Real Property ex parte hearings daily.
• Prepares memoranda, orders, and tentative rulings for the Real Property judges on the Law and Motion calendar and other directed research topics daily.
• Assists in calling daily Law and Motion calendars and weekly Unlawful Detainer calendars.

Desirable Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles of Civil, Unlawful Detainer, Constitutional, Criminal and Administrative Law.
• California codes and statutes applicable to Civil and Criminal law.
• Judicial procedures and the Rules of Evidence.
• Legal research methods.
• Computers and software used in professional legal work.

Ability to:

• Perform professional legal and legal research work.
• Analyze facts and apply legal precedents and principles to assigned legal review and research work.
• Provide sound legal advice to judicial officers when requested.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and present reports.
• Operate a computer and use appropriate software in the performance of professional legal work.
• Effectively represent the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, with the public, petitioners, law enforcement agencies, and other government jurisdictions.
• Maintain confidential information when required by legal or ethical standards.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

Salary Ranges:

• Court Staff Attorney II: $4,584.10 to $5,572.28 biweekly ($119,186 to $144,879 annually)
• Court Staff Attorney I: $3,772.02 to $4,584.10 biweekly ($98,072 to $119,186 annually)