Research Attorney

Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County operation scales one of the nation’s largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents. The Court’s justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today. ABOUT THE POSITION Research Attorneys, under general judicial direction, perform legal research, prepare written analyses of motions and matters on calendar for assigned judicial officers, and perform related duties as assigned. Research Attorneys are prohibited by Court policy from practicing law, receiving fees, and/or appearing in court representing another party as counsel during their employment as a Research Attorney, except if performing non-representational pro bono work that conforms to the Court’s Pro Bono Policy and is pre-approved by management. Other outside employment must be approved in advance. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of law
An active member of the California State Bar in good standing
OPTION I: Currently employed as a Superior Court of Los Angeles County Law Clerk AND received two positive performance evaluations AND Notified in writing by a Managing Research Attorney of eligibility
OPTION II: Minimum of two years as a Superior Court of Los Angeles County Law Clerk AND received two positive performance evaluations

Nice To Haves

Strong research capability
Effective oral and written communication skills
Outstanding organization and time management skills
Knowledge of Court organization, rules, policies, and procedures
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Ability to work effectively with others
Familiarity with federal and state laws, regulations, and case law applicable to areas of assigned responsibility