JUDICIAL STAFF COUNSEL III bei San Bernardino Superior Court, CA
San Bernardino Superior Court, CA · San Bernardino, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
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About the Department
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Apply Now: Judicial Staff Counsel III – Civil Litigation ExpertThe Court is seeking an experienced attorney with a strong background in civil litigation to provide trusted legal counsel and support to our judges.
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply early for priority consideration.
Completed applications will be reviewed, and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the Court will be invited to participate further in the selection process
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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.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Incumbents in the Judicial Staff Counsel classification perform difficult and complex legal research activities and must exercise a high degree of independent judgment with accurate and neutral legal research and analysis of substantive and procedural issues on matters pending before the court and provide recommendations for rulings to assist the judicial officers with their decisions.
Judicial Staff Counsel is distinguished from Staff Attorney in that the latter provides legal assistance to self-represented litigants in the Self Help and Family Law Facilitator Programs.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Incumbents in the Judicial Staff Counsel classification perform difficult and complex legal research activities and must exercise a high degree of independent judgment with accurate and neutral legal research and analysis of substantive and procedural issues on matters pending before the court and provide recommendations for rulings to assist the judicial officers with their decisions.
Judicial Staff Counsel is distinguished from Staff Attorney in that the latter provides legal assistance to self-represented litigants in the Self Help and Family Law Facilitator Programs.
Position Duties
- Researches, identifies and analyzes legal and factual issues in matters set for hearing in the court; reviews case files including motions, writs and other pleadings, prepares legal memoranda and summary of findings and provides research used in rendering decisions.
- Confers with judicial officers regarding questions resulting from the memorandum, general legal issues regarding matters pending before the Court, and changes in the law or emerging issues impacting a pending case.
- Stays abreast of developments in statutory and case law to anticipate the effect of changes that would impact judicial recommendations.
As Assigned:
- May research legal issues in specialized areas of probate law, including decedents' estates, wills, trusts, conservatorships and guardianships; analyzes legal issues; reviews case files, including motions and other pleadings; prepares memoranda and makes recommendations for disposition of matters before the Court.
- May review, evaluate and analyze appellate briefs, trial records, writ petitions, motions and other pertinent documents to determine factual accuracy, legal issues on appeal, and scope and complexity of issues raised; performs legal research and analysis of the merits of the parties' appellate arguments; drafts proposed appellate decisions; confers with judicial officers regarding issues; prepares final opinions as directed.
- May provide judicial support for specialized and emerging areas of the law including CEQA and complex litigation such as preparing comprehensive memoranda, analyzing developments in statutes and regulations, and coordinating with court staff and other courts on processes and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
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:
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.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental application.
Selection Process
1. Human resources will review all applications to see who meets the minimum qualifications (and desirable qualifications, if listed). Only those who meet the requirements will move forward in the process.2. Your answers to the supplemental questions may be scored and ranked. Depending on how many people apply, you may also be asked to complete an online assessment or a screening interview.
3. If you pass step 2 and meet the minimum qualifications, your name will be placed on the eligible list. From there, you may be considered for an interview. Please note that being on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or a job offer.
All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in the selection process may include an internal reference check.
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 Department 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 the position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.
Other Qualifications
The physical and mental demands described in the job description are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V.
