Position Description

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County operation scales one of the nation’s largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.

The Court’s justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Research Attorneys, under general judicial direction, perform legal research, prepare written analyses of motions and matters on calendar for assigned judicial officers, and perform related duties as assigned.

Research Attorneys are prohibited by Court policy from practicing law, receiving fees, and/or appearing in court representing another party as counsel during their employment as a Research Attorney, except if performing non-representational pro bono work that conforms to the Court’s Pro Bono Policy and is pre-approved by management. Other outside employment must be approved in advance.

For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin:

OPTION I

All of the following must be true:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law
• An active member of the California State Bar in good standing
• Currently employed as a Superior Court of Los Angeles County Law Clerk -AND- received two positive performance evaluations
• Notified in writing by a Managing Research Attorney of eligibility

OPTION II

All of the following must be true:

• Graduation from an accredited school of law
• An active member of the California State Bar in good standing
• Minimum of two years as a Superior Court of Los Angeles County Law Clerk -AND- received two positive performance evaluations

Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio (e.g., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for this role, the following documents must be attached to your application at the time of application:

1. Resume
2. Three (3) writing samples (e.g., bench memorandum, drafted pleading, legal publication, etc.)
3. A copy of the applicant's last performance evaluation issued by the Court
4. Judicial and/or other professional reference letters
5. Legible copy of law school diploma or transcript

We highly recommend submitting attachments in PDF format, though Microsoft Word is also acceptable. Documents must be attached prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to edit or add documents. Failure to submit the required documents at the time of application will result in your application being disqualified.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong research capability
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Outstanding organization and time management skills
• Knowledge of Court organization, rules, policies, and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Familiarity with federal and state laws, regulations, and case law applicable to areas of assigned responsibility

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED

A Selection Committee will review completed applications and make selections. Placement will be determined based upon the needs of the Court.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT

Candidates will be evaluated on education, training and experience based upon submitted application materials. The applicants with the highest qualifications as determined by this evaluation will be selected.

Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to

Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner.

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Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County operation scales one of the nation’s largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents. The Court’s justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today. ABOUT THE POSITION - Research Attorneys, under general judicial direction, perform legal research, prepare written analyses of motions and matters on calendar for assigned judicial officers, and perform related duties as assigned. Research Attorneys are prohibited by Court policy from practicing law, receiving fees, and/or appearing in court representing another party as counsel during their employment as a Research Attorney, except if performing non-representational pro bono work that conforms to the Court’s Pro Bono Policy and is pre-approved by management. Other outside employment must be approved in advance. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin. SELECTION REQUIREMENTS - To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin:OPTION I - All of the following must be true:Graduation from an accredited school of law. An active member of the California State Bar in good standing. Currently employed as a Superior Court of Los Angeles County Law Clerk -AND- received two positive performance evaluations. Notified in writing by a Managing Research Attorney of eligibility. OPTION II - All of the following must be true:Graduation from an accredited school of law. An active member of the California State Bar in good standing. Minimum of two years as a Superior Court of Los Angeles County Law Clerk -AND- received two positive performance evaluations. Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio (e.g., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - To be considered for this role, the following documents must be attached to your application at the time of application:Resume. Three (3) writing samples (e.g., bench memorandum, drafted pleading, legal publication, etc.)A copy of the applicant's last performance evaluation issued by the Court. Judicial and/or other professional reference letters. Legible copy of law school diploma or transcript. We highly recommend submitting attachments in PDF format, though Microsoft Word is also acceptable. Documents must be attached prior to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to edit or add documents. Failure to submit the required documents at the time of application will result in your application being disqualified. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - Strong research capability. Effective oral and written communication skills. Outstanding organization and time management skills. Knowledge of Court organization, rules, policies, and procedures. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Ability to work effectively with others Familiarity with federal and state laws, regulations, and case law applicable to areas of assigned responsibility. HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATEDA Selection Committee will review completed applications and make selections. Placement will be determined based upon the needs of the Court. APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE. WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT - Candidates will be evaluated on education, training and experience based upon submitted application materials. The applicants with the highest qualifications as determined by this evaluation will be selected. Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to. Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner. Follow us on social media! X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn. Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.

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