12 Apr
Staff Attorney I/II
California, Hanford-corcoran , 93230 Hanford-corcoran USA

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Apply NowStaff Attorney I/IIStaff Attorney I $80,000 - $95,000 D.O.Q.Staff Attorney II $90,000 - $105,000 D.O.Q.

JOB OPPORTUNITYThe Court is seeking to fill one Staff Attorney I/II position. The level of classification upon hire is within the discretion of the Court based on the candidate’s qualifications.

ABOUT THE POSITION:Under direction, this professional level position performs a wide range of complex legal research and analysis duties in assistance to judicial officers hearing all case types. This professional-level position may also be asked to perform research and drafting duties in assistance to the administration of the court.

The Court provides a Telecommuting Program as an alternative work schedule option. The purpose of this program is to attract and retain qualified Staff Attorneys. This is only feasible for those positions or tasks that are amenable to being performed away from the Courthouse. Eligible Staff Attorneys must complete a period of one-year with a satisfactory performance rating. Telecommuter schedules and agreements will be periodically reviewed for efficiency. Participation in the program will be allowed only when it is consistent with the business needs of the Court.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Staff Attorney I is the entry level of the Staff Attorney classification series, reporting to the Staff Attorney II for guidance. The Staff Attorney I is distinguished from the Staff Attorney II in that thelatter performs the more difficult and complex legal duties and/or may serve as a lead worker, mentoring and coordinating the duties of attorneys and other legal staff. Staff Attorney I and StaffAttorney II are established as Exempt positions and report directly to the Presiding Judge for work assignments and the Court Executive Officer for all administrative requests and duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSExamples of duties performed by the Staff Attorney I include, but are not limited to, the following:

Researches, analyzes and formulates recommended policies, procedures and forms related tospecified Court proceedings and recurring issues at the request of Judges, Judicial Committees andCourt Administration; reviews and summarizes evidence, procedural history and legal contentions inmatters on Civil, Criminal and Presiding Judge's law and motion calendars, appellate calendar andmandate calendar in civil and criminal trial and post-trial motions, in coordinated proceedings, injuvenile court and family law proceedings, in habeas corpus petitions and in time credits andsentencing matters; reviews and summarizes evidence, procedural history and legal contentions inmatters on decedent estate, trust, conservatorship, guardianship, Lanterman Petris and Short (LPS)proceedings and other protected proceedings; researches legal authorities, including statutory andcase law of California, other states, federal and foreign jurisdictions, treaties, and other internationallaws and legislative history using traditional and computerized legal research methods; confers withcourt investigators in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings when necessary; attends court hearings upon request of assigned judicial officer, prepares summary for each calendared matteridentifying and analyzing factual and legal issues, and recommending disposition; preparesmemorandum for each matter, summarizing background, identifying and analyzing factual and legalissues and recommending disposition; orally briefs judges on research and analysis pertaining tomatters in Superior Court cases; responds to Judges' queries on procedural and substantive issuesduring trials and pre-trial hearings, including in limine motions, evidentiary objections, juryinstructions, status of case authorities cited by counsel and points of substantive law; and,communicates orally and in writing with attorneys, other agencies, unrepresented parties and inmatesregarding matters pending before the Court; drafts rulings in Superior Court cases, including minute orders, formal orders, tentative decisions, statements of decision and judgments. (Essential duties may vary from position to position within classifications. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the Court to be appropriate under applicable law. This position may be assigned any other duties as determined and assigned by the Court Executive Officer or his designee).

In addition, both the Staff Attorney I and Staff Attorney II positions will be expected to participate in the court’s temporary judge program. The conditions for appointment are set forth in Rule 2.812(b) of the California Rules of Court, and the education and training requirements are found in Rule 2.812(c).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Law.

Experience: Active, valid membership in the California State Bar. Applicants for the Staff Attorney Iposition must have at least two (2) years experience in public law, civil and criminal legal practice,including performing legal research and developing legal opinions. Applicants for the Staff Attorney IIposition must have at least three (3) years of similar experience.Knowledge of: Legal principles, practices, methods and materials of legal research and analysis;Government Code and other California statutes related to Superior Court processes and Rules ofCourt; principles of civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law and their application; legal terms, procedures, forms and documents used in court cases.Ability to: Use traditional and computerized legal research methods (Lexis Advance); research,analyze and apply legal principles, facts and precedents to specific legal problems; analyze andappraise a variety of legal documents; research legal issues and present clear and logical argumentsand statements of fact and law; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with thosecontacted during the course of work; communicate effectively orally and in writing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSMust possess a valid California Class ‘C” driver’s license. Ability to qualify for a security clearancethrough fingerprinting, traffic and criminal record background investigation, random drug testing andregular TB testing. Ability to sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manualdexterity; eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds; verbalcommunication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copier and faxmachine. Travel may be required outside of Kings County for outlying court work site visits, attendmeetings, conferences, and trainings.

BENEFITS:The Court offers a benefits package to its regular full-time employees (pro-rated if not hired at thebeginning of the plan year) which include 13 Court approved holidays; accrued sick/vacation (accrualbased on hours worked, minimum 2 weeks/year); a Flexible Benefit Plan to purchase a variety ofhealth insurance plans and related benefits such as Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, VisionInsurance, Deferred Compensation, Administrative Leave, Medical Reimbursement, Dependent CareReimbursement, Life Insurance, Cancer Policy, and Short-term/Long-term Disability. A RetirementPlan is provided [2% at age 62] through California Public Employees Retirement System [P.E.R.S.].A Classic P.E.R.S. Member Retirement Plan is offered [2% at age 55] only if the employee does nothave a six-month break in service as a previous CalPERS member or retirement plan member that isreciprocal with P.E.R.S. An Employee Assistance Program is also provided.recblid be9w1j4aix1gcyqjzv9ckirigiz2enApply Now

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