RESEARCH ATTORNEY - APPELLATE DIVISION

About the position

The Orange County Superior Court seeks a Research Attorney to work in the Appellate Division. This position is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees, and internal OCSC promotions.

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues in both civil and criminal law
• Carefully review and analyze writs, appellate briefs, trial records, and other case documents
• Draft clear, concise, accurate, and well-organized memoranda and proposed opinions
• Attend judicial case conferences and Appellate Division oral argument hearings
• Made timely recommendations regarding the resolution of legal issues before the court
• Discuss issues thoroughly with judicial officers
• Receive and implement constructive feedback
• Work collaboratively to edit and revise one’s work

Qualifications

• Bar membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• At least three (3) years of post-California Bar appellate law experience or experience as an appellate judicial staff attorney, or comparable position is required
• Writing Sample: Applicants must submit a self-edited writing sample with their application. A preferable writing sample consists of an appellate specific brief directed to an appellate division or appellate panel

Desirable Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of experience practicing in one or more of the following areas: Appellate practitioner, an appellate judicial staff attorney, or comparable position emphasizing legal writing and analysis
• Familiarity with appellate practice and writ practice and procedures
• Proficiency in online and windows-based legal research applications, as well as in using MS Word and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent research and writing skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently on a wide variety of legal issues of varied complexity, to effectively manage one's time in order to meet stringent time constraints, and to interact professionally with Judicial Officers, colleagues, and court staff

Benefits

• Choice of five medical plans
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)
• $3,500 Optional Benefit Plan (OBP) annually
• Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Vacation and sick leave packages
• 14 paid holidays per year
• Tuition reimbursement

Telework/Occupational Information

This position is eligible for a combination of telework and on-site work assignments. Telework must be completed from a pre-designated home-based location within the State of California, and employees may be required to report on-site to address business needs. Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours' notice, based on the needs of the Orange County Superior Court.

About the Court

The Orange County Superior Court was established in 1893 and maintains jurisdiction over a wide range of matters. The Court is recognized for innovation, resource advancements, and community focus while managing over half a million case filings annually and serving a population exceeding three million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners, and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, modernization, and diversity. The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.

Selection Process

• Applications will be reviewed by Human Resources to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables
• Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked
• Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted
• Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list

Eligible List

This recruitment may be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted, or a new recruitment opens.

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 occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at http://www.governmentjobs.com/.

E-Verify

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