JUDICIAL STAFF COUNSEL III - PRIMARILY REMOTE OPPORTUNITY

Superior Court of San Bernardino County; San Bernardino (CA); Remote; USD 118,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Superior Court of San Bernardino County is seeking a Judicial Staff Counsel III to join its Legal Research Department. The position, primarily remote, requires expertise in civil law and entails performing detailed legal research, drafting opinions, and advising on complex legal matters. Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor and have significant litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in legal practice.
• Three years of experience in litigation and legal research.
• Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities

• Performing legal research and analysis for the Court.
• Preparing drafts of legal opinions and memoranda.
• Conferring with judicial officers on legal questions.

Skills

Research

Legal Analysis

Civil Law

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

JUDICIAL STAFF COUNSEL III - PRIMARILY REMOTE OPPORTUNITY

Pay $118914.90 - $152181.38 / year

Location San Bernardino/California

Employment type Full-Time

Job Description

Req#: 3823902 The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is seeking qualified and motivated research attorneys, experienced in civil law/civil litigation , to join our Legal Research Department, as a Judicial Staff Counsel III .
Salary Updates **Effective October 2023, a 4% COLA increase; approximate annual salary $123,671-$158,268 **Effective October 2024, a 3% COLA increase; approximate annual salary $127, 381- $163,016 Benefit Information Telework/On-Site Opportunity This position is eligible for a full-time telework schedule. Telework must be completed from a pre-designated home-based location within the State of California and employees may be required to report on-site to address business needs.

Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded immediately, without prior notice, based on the needs of the San Bernardino County Superior Court.

About the Position Under minimal direction, performs general and specialized legal research and analysis, reviewing cases and making recommendations to the Court, advising the Court on complex matters of law, preparing drafts of legal opinions, legal memoranda, and other documents; and performs related duties as assigned.
For full position details, refer to the job description .
• Researches, identifies and analyzes legal and factual issues in matters set for hearing in the court; reviews case files including motions, writs and other pleadings, prepares legal memoranda and summary of findings and provides research used in rendering decisions.
• Confers with judicial officers regarding questions resulting from the memorandum, general legal issues regarding matters pending before the Court, and changes in the law or emerging issues impacting a pending case.
• Stays abreast of developments in statutory and case law to anticipate the effect of changes that would impact judicial recommendations.
As Assigned:
• May research legal issues in specialized areas of probate law, including decedents' estates, wills, trusts, conservatorships and guardianships; analyzes legal issues; reviews case files, including motions and other pleadings; prepares memoranda and makes recommendations for disposition of matters before the Court.
• May review, evaluate and analyze appellate briefs, trial records, writ petitions, motions and other pertinent documents to determine factual accuracy, legal issues on appeal, and scope and complexity of issues raised; performs legal research and analysis of the merits of the parties' appellate arguments; drafts proposed appellate decisions; confers with judicial officers regarding issues; prepares final opinions as directed.
• May provide judicial support for specialized and emerging areas of the law including CEQA and complex litigation such as preparing comprehensive memoranda, analyzing developments in statutes and regulations, and coordinating with court staff and other courts on processes and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, active membership in good standing in the State Bar of California, and five (5) years of experience in the practice of law, including three (3) years of experience in litigation, performing legal research and drafting legal opinions and/or briefs; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements:

• A California Class C driver's license will be reviewed on a position basis in accordance with ADA regulations.
• You will be required to upload a copy of the following items to your application prior to the close of the position to be considered:
  • a writing sample personally drafted
  • State of California bar license
  • proof of education
  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental application. Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, therefore, it is to your benefit to include all pertinent work experience. When listing court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one. Selection Process
• Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.
• Candidates' supplemental question responses and writing samples will be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted. Writing samples must be original work and submitted by the close of the recruitment.
• Candidates who are successful in step 2, minimum qualification review, will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for an interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or employment.
All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in the selection process will include a background check and a reference check. Reasonable Accommodations The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Office at [phone] or via email at [e-mail] . Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact the recruiter for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711. The physical and mental demands described in the job description , represent those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/D/V.

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