Attorney II - Rules and Projects Unit

The Legal Services office of the Judicial Council of California provides quality, timely, and ethical legal advice and services to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, trial courts, Judicial Council, and its advisory bodies and staff in a consistently collegial and collaborative environment. Legal Services is currently searching for an Attorney II to join its dynamic and highly skilled law office that provides effective legal support to judicial branch clients on challenging, varied, and significant legal issues.Attorneys in the Rules and Projects Unit (RPU):Provide legal subject matter expertise on civil and appellate court administration, practice, and procedure, and on the development and drafting of rules, forms, standards, and jury instructions in these areas;Provide legal counsel to Judicial Council advisory bodies;Analyze pending legislation for Judicial Council advisory bodies and other Judicial Council offices;Assist in developing and implementing judicial branch policies and procedures;Support Judicial Council dialogue with the legislative and executive branches, justice partners, and stakeholders regarding the work of Judicial Council and advisory bodies.Attorneys in RPU often work closely with attorneys in the Legal Opinion Unit and may be asked to provide written and oral legal advice on a broad range of legal issues related to court and judicial branch administration and governance. Attorneys in RPU also work on other legal projects as assigned.The Judicial CouncilThe Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public.The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance and provides substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, the Judicial Council offers an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, a public transit stipend up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, and retirement savings plans. The successful candidate will be expected to work in the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office. The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. Beginning in September 2024, employees will work in the office at least one day each week. Starting in January 2025, employees will work in the office at least two days per week.

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