Self-Help Attorney

County of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside seeks a knowledgeable Self-Help Attorney to assist self-represented litigants and improve access to court procedures and resources. You will develop and administer the Self-Help Program across Riverside County, with emphasis on mid-county and desert locations.

You will create educational content, conduct research, and collaborate with court staff and partners while guiding staff and interns as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Four years of experience, including two years in civil and/or probate law.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Ability to travel between Court locations; valid CA driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer the Court's Self-Help Program across Riverside County.
• Provide legal information and procedural assistance to self-represented litigants.
• Create workshops, presentations, and digital content to expand access to legal information.
• Collaborate with Court personnel and community partners; mentor staff and interns as assigned.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Clear communication

Judgment

Public service mindset

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Tools

Court forms software

Job description

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

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.

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."

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

Selection Procedures

All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those candidates deemed most qualified may be invited to an online or written assessment, if applicable. Candidates who take and successfully pass the assessment may be invited to an oral panel interview. Candidates who are successful in the interview may be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not a guarantee of employment. Additional steps for the selection process may include a comprehensive background check and drug test.

Status Notifications

You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

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.