What are the responsibilities and job description for the JUDICIAL STAFF COUNSEL III position at San Bernardino Superior Court?
Join the dynamic team at the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino! We're on the hunt for experienced and passionate research attorneys with a strong background in civil law and litigation to become a Judicial Staff Counsel III in our Legal Research Department.
If you're ready to take your legal career to the next level, work alongside esteemed judicial officers, and make a meaningful impact in the courtroom, this is your opportunity! Bring your expertise, analytical skills, and dedication to justice to one of the most respected court systems in California.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of the team shaping the future of our legal system!
If you're ready to take your legal career to the next level, work alongside esteemed judicial officers, and make a meaningful impact in the courtroom, this is your opportunity! Bring your expertise, analytical skills, and dedication to justice to one of the most respected court systems in California.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of the team shaping the future of our legal system!
Benefit Information
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Telework/On-Site Opportunity
After completing the probationary period, this position is eligible for a full-time telework schedule. 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 Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded immediately, without prior notice, based on the needs of the San Bernardino County Superior Court.
About the Position
Under minimal direction, performs general and specialized legal research and analysis, reviewing cases and making recommendations to the Court, advising the Court on complex matters of law, preparing drafts of legal opinions, legal memoranda and other documents; and performs related duties as assigned.View the job description.
- Researches, identifies and analyzes legal and factual issues in matters set for hearing in the court; reviews case files including motions, writs and other pleadings, prepares legal memoranda and summary of findings and provides research used in rendering decisions.
- Confers with judicial officers regarding questions resulting from the memorandum, general legal issues regarding matters pending before the Court, and changes in the law or emerging issues impacting a pending case.
- Stays abreast of developments in statutory and case law to anticipate the effect of changes that would impact judicial recommendations.
As Assigned:
- May research legal issues in specialized areas of probate law, including decedents' estates, wills, trusts, conservatorships and guardianships; analyzes legal issues; reviews case files, including motions and other pleadings; prepares memoranda and makes recommendations for disposition of matters before the Court.
- May review, evaluate and analyze appellate briefs, trial records, writ petitions, motions and other pertinent documents to determine factual accuracy, legal issues on appeal, and scope and complexity of issues raised; performs legal research and analysis of the merits of the parties' appellate arguments; drafts proposed appellate decisions; confers with judicial officers regarding issues; prepares final opinions as directed.
- May provide judicial support for specialized and emerging areas of the law including CEQA and complex litigation such as preparing comprehensive memoranda, analyzing developments in statutes and regulations, and coordinating with court staff and other courts on processes and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, active membership in good standing in the State Bar of California, and five (5) years of experience in the practice of law, including three (3) years of experience in litigation, performing legal research and drafting legal opinions and/or briefs; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
- A California Class C driver's license will be reviewed on a position basis in accordance with ADA regulations.
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of California and federal law and procedure with special emphasis on California Civil Law and Procedure;
- California judicial system and local court operations and procedures;
- Advanced principles, methods and techniques of legal research and investigation, including methods and procedures for conducting efficient online legal research;
- Judicial ethics, responsibilities and the context in which they are carried out;
- Principles and practices of sound business and legal communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation and the requirements of the California Style Manual.
Knowledge of As Assigned:
- Appellate Division processes and Rules of Court, statutes, and case law applicable to traffic, misdemeanor, and limited civil appeals;
- Probate court processes and California probate law and procedure;
- Federal and state law, codes and regulations applicable to CEQA and land use;
- Federal and state law, codes and regulations applicable to complex litigation in California.
Reasonable Accommodations
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process may contact the Human Resources Office at (909) 521-3700 or via email atcareers@sb-court.org. Individuals with hearing and/or speech impairments may also contact the recruiter for this position through the use of the California Relay Service by dialing 711.
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino is an Equal Opportunity Employer- M/F/D/V.
Salary : $127,382 - $163,017
