Appellate Court Attorney
OVERVIEW
Division Five of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for an appellate attorney. The attorney will work collaboratively with the justices in the preparation of opinions. The attorney’s duties will include reviewing appellate briefs and trial records, researching and analyzing the law, preparing initial drafts of opinions, reviewing and proofreading opinions by the justice, and performing other tasks as assigned by the justice. Excellent analytical, writing, and research skills are mandatory. Familiarity with appellate practice is preferred.
Salary is based on qualifications and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
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.
OR
Two years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting as described above, including one year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level A, with the judicial branch
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.
OR
One year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level B, with the judicial branch.
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.
OR
One year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level C, with the judicial branch.
SALARY
Level A: $6,490
Level B: $7,853 to $9,975 per month
(Starting salary will be between $7,853 to $8,638 per month)
Level C: $8,632 to $10,972 per month
(Starting salary will be between $8,632 to $9,495 per month)
Level D: $9,936 to $13,261 per month
(Starting salary will vary between $9,936 to $10,930 per month)
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers
The following items are required.
Completed online application
Cover letter
Resume
Writing Sample
Law School Transcript (Unofficial Is Acceptable)
For earliest consideration, please apply by March 29, 2024.
BENEFITS:
Health/Dental/Vision benefits
13 paid holidays per calendar year
1 personal holiday per year
Choice of annual leave or sick/vacation leave
$130 transit pass subsidy per month
CalPERS Retirement Plan
401K and 457 deferred compensation plans
Employee Assistance Program
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
FlexElect Program
Long Term Disability
Long Term Care
Group Legal Plan
The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.