Staff Attorney (Legal Research) - Juvenile Law
About The Position
San Diego Superior Court is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Staff Attorney (Legal Research) - Juvenile Law. This position will be located at the Juvenile Courthouse. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Juvenile Dependency and/or Juvenile Justice Law. All well-qualified candidates are encouraged to apply as the resulting eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill future Staff Attorney (Legal Research) vacancies in any of the San Diego Superior Court's locations. San Diego Superior Court seeks dynamic, well-qualified and highly motivated individuals with Juvenile Dependency and/or Juvenile Justice experience to work as a Staff Attorney. Under general direction of a Legal Services Supervisor or Manager, typical duties of a Staff Attorney (Legal Research) include analyzing motions, pleadings, writs and other documents submitted to the court; preparing comprehensive memoranda detailing relevant legal issues and recommending judicial action; preparing draft orders; responding to substantive and procedural questions from the judicial officers, court management and operations; and assisting the court with implementing and modifying court procedures and policies to conform with the law. While the current vacancy seeks attorneys with Juvenile experience, additional experience in Civil, Criminal, Family, and/or Probate law is a plus.
Requirements
- Current active members in good standing with the State Bar of California
- Ability to analyze difficult and complex legal problems and to quickly identify key issues
- Ability to perform complex legal research
- Ability to draft clear and concise memoranda and/or legal opinions and orders
- Knowledge of law affecting Juvenile Dependency and/or Juvenile Justice court proceedings and the ability to use online resources to perform legal research
- Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, including the ability to prioritize and allocate resources to meet the needs of the Court in an efficient and timely manner
- Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to discuss complex legal issues
- Ability to work as a team member on projects with colleagues, judicial officers and court staff
Nice To Haves
- Juvenile Dependency and/or Juvenile Justice Law background
- Additional experience in Civil, Criminal, Family, and/or Probate law
Responsibilities
- Analyzing motions, pleadings, writs and other documents submitted to the court
- Preparing comprehensive memoranda detailing relevant legal issues and recommending judicial action
- Preparing draft orders
- Responding to substantive and procedural questions from the judicial officers, court management and operations
- Assisting the court with implementing and modifying court procedures and policies to conform with the law
Benefits
- Fourteen (14) paid holidays plus one (1) Birthday Holiday
- Seventeen (17) days of vacation accrued per year
- Thirteen (13) days of sick leave accrued per year
- Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- Participation in San Diego County’s Employee Retirement Association
- Optional deferred compensation plans
- Annual salary step increases until the top of the salary range has been attained
- Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
