The San Mateo County Bar Association
Supreme Court Attorney, Civil Central Staff (Level A - Senior)
The San Mateo County Bar Association, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Supreme Court Attorney, Civil Central Staff (Level A - Senior)
The California Supreme Court, located in San Francisco, is accepting applications for the position of Supreme Court Attorney, Civil Central Staff (Level A through Senior). The Civil Central Staff is composed of 14 attorneys and serves the court in preparing conference memoranda analyzing petitions for review, writ petitions, proposed amendments to the Rules of Court, and other civil and State Bar of California matters filed in the Supreme Court. The Court seeks an experienced attorney to join the staff. Interested attorneys should describe their qualifications and experience in their cover letters and resumes, and also explain the basis for their interest in the position.ResponsibilitiesReviews, evaluates, and analyzes briefs, petitions, motions, and other pertinent documents filed in a particular case in order to determine factual accuracy, legal issues on review, and scope and complexity of issues raised.Prepares written statements of fact pursuant to rules of appellate review.Analyzes legal issues raised by parties.Reads and applies cases, statutes, constitutional provisions, and rules cited by parties.Conducts independent research for relevant cases, statutes, rules, and secondary sources not cited by parties.Researches legislative history and intent of particular statutes.Drafts conference memoranda and orders.Consults with other attorneys and professional staff regarding issues on review.Conducts special legal research and assignments when requested, including editing of work prepared by court externs.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Licenses and Certifications:Active membership in the State Bar of California.Education and Experience:Level A: Active membership in the State Bar of California.Level B: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of two years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company.Level C: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of three years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company.Level D: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of four years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company.Senior: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of six years of post-bar legal experience, including substantial appellate experience.For external candidates for the Senior Supreme Court Attorney class, the Chief Justice must certify that the candidate possesses “substantial appellate experience.”How To ApplyPlease refer to Job Opening #4639 in all communications. For earliest consideration, please apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2018. However, this position will remain open until filled. To be considered for this position, please provide a completed official application, cover letter, resume, and a legal writing sample that was prepared solely by you. Cover letter should provide an explanation of the basis for your interest in this position.
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The California Supreme Court, located in San Francisco, is accepting applications for the position of Supreme Court Attorney, Civil Central Staff (Level A through Senior). The Civil Central Staff is composed of 14 attorneys and serves the court in preparing conference memoranda analyzing petitions for review, writ petitions, proposed amendments to the Rules of Court, and other civil and State Bar of California matters filed in the Supreme Court. The Court seeks an experienced attorney to join the staff. Interested attorneys should describe their qualifications and experience in their cover letters and resumes, and also explain the basis for their interest in the position.ResponsibilitiesReviews, evaluates, and analyzes briefs, petitions, motions, and other pertinent documents filed in a particular case in order to determine factual accuracy, legal issues on review, and scope and complexity of issues raised.Prepares written statements of fact pursuant to rules of appellate review.Analyzes legal issues raised by parties.Reads and applies cases, statutes, constitutional provisions, and rules cited by parties.Conducts independent research for relevant cases, statutes, rules, and secondary sources not cited by parties.Researches legislative history and intent of particular statutes.Drafts conference memoranda and orders.Consults with other attorneys and professional staff regarding issues on review.Conducts special legal research and assignments when requested, including editing of work prepared by court externs.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Licenses and Certifications:Active membership in the State Bar of California.Education and Experience:Level A: Active membership in the State Bar of California.Level B: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of two years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company.Level C: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of three years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company.Level D: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of four years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company.Senior: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of six years of post-bar legal experience, including substantial appellate experience.For external candidates for the Senior Supreme Court Attorney class, the Chief Justice must certify that the candidate possesses “substantial appellate experience.”How To ApplyPlease refer to Job Opening #4639 in all communications. For earliest consideration, please apply by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 30, 2018. However, this position will remain open until filled. To be considered for this position, please provide a completed official application, cover letter, resume, and a legal writing sample that was prepared solely by you. Cover letter should provide an explanation of the basis for your interest in this position.
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