The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, seeks qualified and motivated research attorneys experienced in civil law/civil litigation to join our Legal Research Department as a Judicial Staff Counsel III.
SALARY UPDATE
Effective October 2024, a 3% COLA increase; approximate annual salary $127, 381- $163,016.
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Telework/On-Site Opportunity
After completing the probationary period, 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Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded immediately, without prior notice, based on the needs of the San Bernardino County Superior Court.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.
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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; Special Requirements:
- A California Class C driver's license will be reviewed on a position basis in accordance with ADA regulations.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of California and federal law and procedure with special emphasis on California Civil Law and Procedure;
- California judicial system and local court operations and procedures;
- Advanced principles, methods and techniques of legal research and investigation, including methods and procedures for conducting efficient online legal research;
- Judicial ethics, responsibilities and the context in which they are carried out;
- Principles and practices of sound business and legal communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation and the requirements of the California Style Manual.
Knowledge of As Assigned:
- Appellate Division processes and Rules of Court, statutes, and case law applicable to traffic, misdemeanor, and limited civil appeals;
- Probate court processes and California probate law and procedure;
- Federal and state law, codes and regulations applicable to CEQA and land use;
- Federal and state law, codes and regulations applicable to complex litigation in California.
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 (909) 521-3700 or via email at careers@sb-court.org. 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.