Attorney II

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Attorney II with the Center for Families, Children & the Courts.This is an Attorney II position funded through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for the Judicial Resources and Technical Assistance (JRTA) grant program to support increased workload for the federal Children and Family Services Review (CFSR). The JRTA Program provides legal assistance and materials to judicial officers working in a highly complex area of juvenile dependency and delinquency law.As an attorney on the JRTA team, the incumbent will:Conduct courtesy review of dependency and delinquency case files and review notes of other file review attorneys.Provide guidance to courts including legal advice and counsel regarding legal compliance and mandated duties.Assist through written analysis with legal issues related to case law, documentation of reasonable efforts, and judicial determinations.Engage in substantial telephone and email communication with court partners including county counsel, social workers, and probation officers to discuss findings of file review and provide guidance on improving procedures.Provide system partners with guidance on notice provision, adequate documentation of recommended findings in reports to the court, and timely provision of reports to the court.Create, modify, and update bench cards and other documents on key hearings for judicial officers and stakeholders.Provide direct legal assistance and trainings to individual courts or groups of courts, as appropriate.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, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. 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. Beginning in January 2025, employees will work in the office at least two days per week.

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