Writ Attorney

Childrens Law Center of California•Monterey Park, CA

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The position of Writ Attorney encompasses specific performance areas related to handling writ and appeal matters and preparing writs on behalf of a CLC under the supervision of the Firm Director. At the discretion of the Firm Director, the Writ Attorney may be assigned primary responsibility for specific cases. Your Impact on the Mission – Excellence in Advocacy

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree and a member in good standing of the State Bar Association of California.
Prior experience in dependency law required.
Must have excellent legal writing and research skills, the ability to work at top performance under tight deadlines, and ability to adapt to different schedules and courtroom assignments on a daily basis.
A valid California driver’s license, reliable automobile, and auto insurance are required while working for Children’s Law Center.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on writ and/or appellate related matters preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely with attorneys regarding writ and appeal related matters.
Review appellate mail and communicate with attorneys about cases.
Prepare and respond to writ petitions (statutory and emergency) in the Court of Appeal and appear before the Court of Appeal for oral argument when appropriate.
Prepare notices of appeal and requests for appointment of appellate counsel.
Prepare and respond to requests for de/publication.
Collaborate as a member of CLC’s Writ Team to prepare in-house legal research, create the monthly newsletter and the annual summary of new case law.
Draft and review proposed legislation.
Review and comment on proposed court rules, protocols, and other matters.
Update and maintain CLC motion bank.
Assist attorneys in researching legal issues and finding pertinent case law and statutes.
Assist attorneys in writing and editing points and authorities, motions, briefs, requests for rehearing, and other pleadings and documents.
Review and/or draft Amicus Briefs on matters of interest to CLC.
Aid in special projects as requested by the Firm Director or Executive Director.
Any other duties as requested by Attorney Supervisors or Firm Director.
Continuous learning: staying informed and adapting evolving social dynamics to better engage and support clients from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program
Company-Sponsored Benefits (Medical, Dental, Life Insurance)
Up to 6% employer matched retirement plan
Generous Parental Leave + Additional Leave Options
Fitness/Wellness Program
Health Care & Dependent Day Care FSA
Transit + Parking Benefits
Durfee Professional Development funds are available for all employees, in good standing, who have been with CLC for at least two years.
Flexible working environment (depending on position requirements)
Paid vacation/sick/holiday time
CLC will pay the current year’s mandatory bar dues for all attorneys actively employed on the date bar dues are owed and who have no known plans to end employment with CLC within 30 days of the due date. CLC will also pay bar dues for new admittees who are actively employed on their initial payment due date and have no known plans to end employment with CLC within 30 days of the due date.
Must meet eligibility requirements upon open enrollment