Self-Help Attorney

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside; Banning (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

Comprehensive health/dental/vision and

Disability and life insurance

CalPERS pension

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF/

TEPSLF Certification

14 paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Tuition discounts

Job summary

The Riverside Superior Court seeks a Self-Help Attorney to support the Court's Self-Help Program across Riverside County, focusing on civil and probate matters. You will help self-represented litigants, develop educational resources, and deliver workshops and digital content to expand access to justice.

The ideal candidate has strong legal knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to explain complex information clearly and with compassion.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Experience: Four (4) years, including two (2) years in civil or probate law and two (2) years providing legal services in a public-interest/self-help org in California.
• Licensure: Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer the Self-Help Program for civil and probate matters.
• Provide legal information and procedural assistance; conduct legal research.
• Develop educational resources for self-represented litigants; create workshops, presentations, and digital content.
• Collaborate with Court personnel and community partners; train staff and interns as assigned.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Judgment

Clear communication

Compassionate communication

Organization

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Tools

Court forms software

Job description

Welcome

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking a knowledgeable and service-driven Self-Help Attorney to assist individuals navigating the legal system without representation. This position offers a unique opportunity to combine your legal expertise, creativity, and commitment to public service by helping self-represented litigants understand Court procedures, access resources, and make informed decisions about their legal matters.

The Opportunity

As a Self-Help Attorney, you'll help develop and administer the Court's Self-Help Program, with a focus on civil and probate matters. You'll provide legal information and procedural assistance, conduct legal research, and develop educational resources that make complex legal processes easier to understand. This position will support Self-Help services throughout Riverside County, with a particular emphasis on the Court's mid-county and desert locations. You'll play an important role in expanding access to legal information and resources across these communities while supporting consistent, high-quality services countywide. You'll also create workshops, presentations, and digital content; collaborate with Court personnel and community partners; and provide guidance to staff and interns as assigned.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

We're looking for an attorney who brings strong legal knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and compassionately. The ideal candidate is resourceful, organized, comfortable working with diverse populations, and motivated to improve the delivery of Self-Help services.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited law school.

Experience: Four (4) years of experience, including a minimum of two (2) years of related experience in civil and/or probate law and a minimum of two (2) years providing legal services within a legal aid, public interest, and/or self-help services organization in California.

Licensure: Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Preferred

Preferred: Proficiency in Court forms software programs. Bilingual in Spanish.

Additional Requirement

Additional Requirement: Ability to travel between Court work locations when necessary to perform essential job functions. A valid California Driver License is required when operating a personal or Court vehicle for work-related travel.

For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.

About The Riverside Superior Court

Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside’s 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, “…in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States.”

Competitive Compensation Package

At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!

We Offer

• Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance
• A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status
• Optional deferred compensation programs
• Generous leave accruals
• Fourteen (14) paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Tuition discounts
• Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification

Reasonable Accommodations

Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or [e-mail] if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.

At the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, we are committed to not only providing a rewarding career but also taking care of our employees in every way possible. We understand that your health and well-being are just as important as your work, which is why we offer a powerhouse benefits package designed with YOU in mind.

Here’s what you get when you join our team

• Top-Tier Health Coverage: Premium medical plans through CalPERS, plus Delta Dental and VSP Vision to keep you and your family healthy and smiling.
• Substantial Contributions: Receive court contributions towards the cost of medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family. Eight of our ten medical plan options are covered at 100%, which means you will have absolutely zero out-of-pocket monthly premium costs, helping you stay healthy without breaking the bank!

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Court Contributions

• Employee Only: $1,324/month
• Employee + 1 Dependent: $2,463/month
• Employee + Family: $3,059/month
• Financial Flexibility: Save smart with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Peace of Mind: Secure supplemental life insurance and comprehensive short-term and long-term disability benefits through Lincoln Financial.

Court paid basic life/accidental dismemberment (AD&D) insurance in the amount of:

• $50,000/$50,000

Golden Retirement

• Build a strong future with a CalPERS pension, Nationwide 457(b) retirement savings options and a 401(a) account where the court contributes $50 per pay period.

Emotional Wellness

Access confidential support through our court provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) whenever you need it.

Work-Life Balance You Can Count On

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Alternative Work Schedule

Depending on your role, you may be eligible for:

• 9/80 Schedule: Work 80 hours over 9 days.
• 4/10 Schedule: Work four 10-hour days with a three-day weekend, every week.
• Hybrid Work Options: Some positions may qualify for a hybrid schedule, blending in-office collaboration with the convenience of remote work.
• Bereavement Leave for life's toughest moments
• Tuition Discounts to help you grow and learn

Crushing Student Debt?

We’ve got you covered. We offer eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification—so you can keep building your career and wipe out your student loans.

This is more than a job—it’s a career with purpose, benefits, and a team that’s got your back.