Court Staff Attorney I-II (Criminal Division, 311C / 312C)

Court Staff Attorney I-II (Criminal Division, 311C / 312C)

Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco

Location : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 2025-00005

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 at 12 : 00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

The Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, invites applications from qualified individuals interested in serving as Court Staff Attorney providing legal research and legal consultation for judicial officers in the Criminal Division. The Court Staff Attorney reports directly to the Supervising Court Staff Attorney in the Criminal Division. The incumbent must be an attorney with professional legal experience as a member of the State Bar of California. An incumbent with more than two years of legal experience as a member of the State Bar of California may be appointed at the Court Staff Attorney II level.

This selection process is being conducted in accordance with San Francisco Superior Court Personnel Rule 4. An eligibility list will not be established.

FINAL FILING DATE : 12 : 00 PM, March 14, 2025

COMPENSATION :

Court Staff Attorney II : $4,584.10 to $5,572.28 biweekly ($119,186 to $144,879 annually)

Court Staff Attorney I : $3,772.02 to $4,584.10 biweekly ($98,072 to $119,186 annually)

The Court offers a generous benefits package including a variety of health and dental insurance plans, a contributory retirement plan, a deferred compensation savings program, paid vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and holiday pay.

Examples of Duties

POSITION OVERVIEW :

Performs professional legal work and research with minimal guidance and supervision.

Performs professional legal assignments and research as assigned, with immediate emphasis in Criminal Court policies and procedures; reviews and summarizes legal evidence, procedural history, and legal contentions in matters related to a variety of legal cases and Court calendars; researches legal authorities, including statutory and case law, appellate court decisions, and legislative history, using both traditional and computerized legal research methods.

Prepares memoranda for matters researched, summarizing background, identifying and analyzing factual and legal issues, and recommending disposition of legal issues for use by judicial officers; meets with judicial officers and provides oral briefings on the results of research, as requested; drafts rulings for Court cases, including minute orders, formal orders, tentative decisions, statements of decision, and judgments for review and use by judicial officers; drafts correspondence to counsel and other concerned parties regarding matters pending before the Court.

Responds to judicial officer inquiries on procedural and substantive issues during trials and pre-trial hearings, researching and briefing motions, evidentiary objections, jury instructions, status of case authorities cited by counsel, and points of substantive law.

Work is performed in an office and courtroom environment; continuous contact with judicial officers, executive management, litigants, attorneys, other staff and the public. Initial assignment will be at the Hall of Justice.

Some remote work may be available based on Court needs.

Physical Requirements : Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Current membership in the State Bar of California.

Two or more years of full-time professional legal work experience as a member of the State Bar of California is required for the Court Staff Attorney II level.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS :

Specific legal work experience in the Civil or Criminal divisions of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, is preferred.

Knowledge of :

• Principles of Criminal, Constitutional, Civil, and Administrative Law.
• California codes and statutes applicable to criminal and civil law.
• Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence.
• Legal research methods.
• Interviewing techniques.
• Computers and software used in professional legal work.

Ability to :

Supplemental Information

HOW TO APPLY :

Interested individuals must apply online and include a valid email address where the applicant can receive future correspondence regarding this position. Interested applicants must submit ALL the following items :

The preparation of the application, including the resume, statement of qualifications, and writing sample, is very important to the selection process. It is recommended that applicants review the information in this announcement and on the application very carefully. Once the application has been submitted, it

cannot

be corrected, changed, or resubmitted. All applications must be submitted online by the final filing date and time indicated in this job announcement.

SELECTION PROCESS :

Initial Screening : Complete application packages received by the final filing date and time will be evaluated to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications. The Court will further evaluate these documents and may interview only those applicants it deems may best meet the needs of the Court. Not all applicants will receive an interview.

Oral Interview and Skills Exercise : If necessary, selected applicants may be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, abilities, and skill levels in job related areas. Applicants may also be required to participate in a skills exercise related to job factors. If interviews and the skills exercise are scheduled, it is anticipated that they will be held March / April 2025.

Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should complete the relevant section on the employment application.

OTHER APPOINTMENT INFORMATION :

Employment is subject to security clearance. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment. Information presented on employment applications, resumes, and attachments and during the selection process is subject to verification. Employees are prohibited from engaging in activities which conflict with the interests of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco.

Immigration laws require that all employees hired after November 6, 1986, must provide proof of work eligibility. At the time of appointment to a position, all applicants must possess a valid Social Security number and will be required to present original documents which verify citizenship or legal alien status as well as identity (such as a social security card and driver's license, or a green card and driver's license, or a valid U.S. passport).

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS SHALL NOT BE FAVORED OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, CITIZENSHIP, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, MENTAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, UNION ACTIVITY, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.

For questions on the above information, contact the Human Resources Office of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, (415) 551-0381.

Employer : Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco

Phone : 415-551-0381

Website : https : / / sf.courts.ca.gov

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Salary : $98,072 - $119,186