Legal (Litigation) Assistant to Trial Counsel I or II

Judicial Branch of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension and retirement plans

Commuting subsidy

Job summary

The Commission on Judicial Performance in San Francisco is recruiting at levels I and II, with placement commensurate to qualifications. The role combines administrative support with legal document preparation and training coordination.

The office emphasizes work-life balance and benefits; current arrangement includes remote work two days per week and onsite three days, with proximity to Civic Center BART.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a high school education or four years of legal secretarial experience, incl. litigation or legal research.
• Two years in a legal assistant position with the Commission on Judicial Performance.
• Additional related college-level education may substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Support knowledge of legal concepts and procedures in daily work.
• Assist in preparing legal documents, briefs, and correspondence.
• Coordinate training and supervise junior staff as needed.

Skills

Legal concepts

Legal terminology

Training/leading others

Business English

Legal research

California trial practices

Education

High school education or legal secretarial experience

Job description

The Commission on Judicial Performance is the independent state agency responsible for investigating complaints of judicial misconduct and for disciplining judges. The position is being recruited at levels I and II and will be staffed at a level commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individuals.

The Commission on Judicial Performance strives for work-life balance and includes substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package including pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in the San Francisco office. At present, commission employees work remotely two days a week and are in the office three days a week.

The Commission on Judicial Performance offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 transit pass subsidy per month
• Pre-Tax Parking Savings Program
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Long Term Disability (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Commission on Judicial Performance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Knowledge of:

• Legal concepts, terminology, practices, and procedures.
• Standard secretarial and administrative office practices and procedures, including filing, business letter writing, and the standard format for correspondence, memoranda, briefs, drafts, opinions, and other documents.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of training, directing, and coordinating the work of others.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and the use of legal terminology.
• Methods of legal research.
• California trial and appellate court practices and procedures.

Licenses and Certificates

None

Education and Experience

Equivalent to a high school education or four years of legal secretarial experience, two years of which included litigation, paralegal, or legal research experience. Or: Two years in a legal assistant position with the Commission on Judicial Performance. Additional directly related college-level education may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.