Superior Court of California, County of Imperial
Judicial Staff Attorney III
Superior Court of California, County of Imperial, Los Angeles, California, United States,
General Purpose
This position allows for a hybrid work environment to provide the Judicial Staff Attorney III with the flexibility to work remotely and/or in the physical office when necessary.Open until filled.
First round consideration will be given to applications received by
August 5, 2024 at 4:00 pm.Please review the minimum qualifications for this position and ensure that your “Work Experience” clearly includes the duties/experience that qualify you for this position.General PurposeThis at-will position, under general direction, performs various routine to complex professional legal services and provides assistance and advice to Superior Court of California, County of Imperial Judges and the Court related to both civil and criminal cases; conducts legal research and provides legal consultation for Court judicial officers and staff; reviews court documents and filings for compliance with legal mandates; performs related work as assigned.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the advanced journey level professional attorney classification responsible for performing legal research, preparing tentative decisions and rulings and assisting judges in researching and resolving legal questions.The Judicial Staff Attorney III is distinguished from the Judicial Staff Attorney II, in that incumbents at the higher level perform a wider range of highly complex and sensitive research in an expeditious manner. The incumbent is expected to be experienced working independently in performing legal research and drafting legal opinions for judicial and executive staff and must be able to respond within short timeframes.Examples of Essential Duties
For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the
job description .Minimum Qualifications; Licenses; Special Requirements
Training and Experience:Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law;
and
six (6) years of increasingly responsible practice of law in either civil and/or criminal legal practice, and/or professional level legal research experience in support of the judicial branch.For a complete list of required knowledge and abilities, please refer to the
job description .Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:A valid Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court’s vehicle insurance policy.Current active membership and good standing with the State Bar of California.Additional Information
The following must be attached to the application in order to be considered:Cover LetterCurrent ResumeA recent writing sample preferably on a civil motion or a memo to a judge about a civil problem.Failure to submit required documents will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience.Selection Procedure:Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have submitted required documents; eligible candidates will be referred to step II in the selection process.Those candidates that are successful in the previous step will be invited to participate in the required written and oral (interview) assessments. Assessments will be scheduled on the same day. Candidates will receive an invitation to self-schedule at least one week prior to the assessments.Candidates who are successful in Step II, may be placed on the eligibility list. Placement on the eligibility list is not a guarantee of employment.Any offer of employment will be contingent upon a drug test, background and reference checks.Status Notifications
You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and imperial.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at
www.governmentjobs.com .Reasonable Accommodations
The Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (760) 336-3530 or HR@imperial.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs
at least five days prior
to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.The Court offers a competitive compensation package. Total compensation includes not only your salary, but also the benefits paid by the Court on your behalf. These Court provided benefits add significantly to the overall value of your compensation.Pay Practices
This is an exempt salaried position with biweekly paydays. Medicare is paid at a rate of 1.45% by both, Court and Employee.Leave Provisions
Sick leave is accrued at a rate of .0500 per hour worked based on max of 80 hours per pay period. Max amount accrued per pay period is 4 hours per pay period.Vacation time is accrued based on years of service capped at 320 hours:From date of hire to 60 months (5 years) accrual rate is at .038462 per hour worked and equivalent to 10 days per year.60 months to 120 months (5 to 10 years) accrual rate is at .057690 per hour worked an equivalent to 15 days per year.120 months to 180 months (10 to 15 years) accrual rate is at .069230 per hour worked an equivalent to 18 days per year.180 months to 240 (15 to 20 years) accrual rate is at .080760 per hour worked an equivalent to 21 days per year.Over 240 months (20 years +) accrual rate is at .088460 per hour worked an equivalent to 23 days per year. This bracket is capped off at 320 hours.Employee retains mileage or expense reimbursement only.Military leave is 30 days per year.Bereavement leave is available.Benefits
Health Insurance is available at a shared cost. The Court will subsidize a percentage of the medical premium and employee is responsible for the rest. The percentage subsidized by the Court depends on coverage plan chosen. Coverage is also available for registered domestic partners and eligible dependents at employee's expense.Vision and Dental Insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents at the employee's expense.Basic life Insurance of $20,000.00 is paid by the Court. Optional Supplemental Life and Dependent Insurance is available at the employee's expense.Long Term Disability Insurance is paid by the Court.Worker's Compensation is paid by the Court.State Disability Insurance is paid by employee at 1% rate up to $101,636 in wages.Deferred Compensation (457(b) Plan) is available at the employee's expense.Employee Assistance Program is paid by the Court.Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,200 per calendar year subject to pre-approval and availability of funds.Retirement
ICERS – For Employee/Employer contributions rates visit ICERS Employee/Employer Contributions Rate. Rates are X hourly rate X hours worked per pay period (up to 80 hours per pay period).Holidays
14 paid holidays per year. The Court recognizes the following holidays:New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayLincoln's BirthdayPresident's DayCesar Chavez DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus DayNative American DayThanksgiving DayFriday after ThanksgivingChristmas Day
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This position allows for a hybrid work environment to provide the Judicial Staff Attorney III with the flexibility to work remotely and/or in the physical office when necessary.Open until filled.
First round consideration will be given to applications received by
August 5, 2024 at 4:00 pm.Please review the minimum qualifications for this position and ensure that your “Work Experience” clearly includes the duties/experience that qualify you for this position.General PurposeThis at-will position, under general direction, performs various routine to complex professional legal services and provides assistance and advice to Superior Court of California, County of Imperial Judges and the Court related to both civil and criminal cases; conducts legal research and provides legal consultation for Court judicial officers and staff; reviews court documents and filings for compliance with legal mandates; performs related work as assigned.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is the advanced journey level professional attorney classification responsible for performing legal research, preparing tentative decisions and rulings and assisting judges in researching and resolving legal questions.The Judicial Staff Attorney III is distinguished from the Judicial Staff Attorney II, in that incumbents at the higher level perform a wider range of highly complex and sensitive research in an expeditious manner. The incumbent is expected to be experienced working independently in performing legal research and drafting legal opinions for judicial and executive staff and must be able to respond within short timeframes.Examples of Essential Duties
For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the
job description .Minimum Qualifications; Licenses; Special Requirements
Training and Experience:Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited school of law;
and
six (6) years of increasingly responsible practice of law in either civil and/or criminal legal practice, and/or professional level legal research experience in support of the judicial branch.For a complete list of required knowledge and abilities, please refer to the
job description .Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:A valid Class C driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court’s vehicle insurance policy.Current active membership and good standing with the State Bar of California.Additional Information
The following must be attached to the application in order to be considered:Cover LetterCurrent ResumeA recent writing sample preferably on a civil motion or a memo to a judge about a civil problem.Failure to submit required documents will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience.Selection Procedure:Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have submitted required documents; eligible candidates will be referred to step II in the selection process.Those candidates that are successful in the previous step will be invited to participate in the required written and oral (interview) assessments. Assessments will be scheduled on the same day. Candidates will receive an invitation to self-schedule at least one week prior to the assessments.Candidates who are successful in Step II, may be placed on the eligibility list. Placement on the eligibility list is not a guarantee of employment.Any offer of employment will be contingent upon a drug test, background and reference checks.Status Notifications
You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and imperial.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at
www.governmentjobs.com .Reasonable Accommodations
The Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (760) 336-3530 or HR@imperial.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs
at least five days prior
to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.The Court offers a competitive compensation package. Total compensation includes not only your salary, but also the benefits paid by the Court on your behalf. These Court provided benefits add significantly to the overall value of your compensation.Pay Practices
This is an exempt salaried position with biweekly paydays. Medicare is paid at a rate of 1.45% by both, Court and Employee.Leave Provisions
Sick leave is accrued at a rate of .0500 per hour worked based on max of 80 hours per pay period. Max amount accrued per pay period is 4 hours per pay period.Vacation time is accrued based on years of service capped at 320 hours:From date of hire to 60 months (5 years) accrual rate is at .038462 per hour worked and equivalent to 10 days per year.60 months to 120 months (5 to 10 years) accrual rate is at .057690 per hour worked an equivalent to 15 days per year.120 months to 180 months (10 to 15 years) accrual rate is at .069230 per hour worked an equivalent to 18 days per year.180 months to 240 (15 to 20 years) accrual rate is at .080760 per hour worked an equivalent to 21 days per year.Over 240 months (20 years +) accrual rate is at .088460 per hour worked an equivalent to 23 days per year. This bracket is capped off at 320 hours.Employee retains mileage or expense reimbursement only.Military leave is 30 days per year.Bereavement leave is available.Benefits
Health Insurance is available at a shared cost. The Court will subsidize a percentage of the medical premium and employee is responsible for the rest. The percentage subsidized by the Court depends on coverage plan chosen. Coverage is also available for registered domestic partners and eligible dependents at employee's expense.Vision and Dental Insurance is available for the employee and eligible dependents at the employee's expense.Basic life Insurance of $20,000.00 is paid by the Court. Optional Supplemental Life and Dependent Insurance is available at the employee's expense.Long Term Disability Insurance is paid by the Court.Worker's Compensation is paid by the Court.State Disability Insurance is paid by employee at 1% rate up to $101,636 in wages.Deferred Compensation (457(b) Plan) is available at the employee's expense.Employee Assistance Program is paid by the Court.Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,200 per calendar year subject to pre-approval and availability of funds.Retirement
ICERS – For Employee/Employer contributions rates visit ICERS Employee/Employer Contributions Rate. Rates are X hourly rate X hours worked per pay period (up to 80 hours per pay period).Holidays
14 paid holidays per year. The Court recognizes the following holidays:New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayLincoln's BirthdayPresident's DayCesar Chavez DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayColumbus DayNative American DayThanksgiving DayFriday after ThanksgivingChristmas Day
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