Legal Research Attorney (Family) - Alameda County Superior Court

  • 21 Mar 2019 2:33 PM
    Message # 7238927
    Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Legal Research Attorney (Family) 

    Compensation: $42.42 - $54.63 Hourly

    Employment type: full-time

    The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is accepting applications for the position of Legal Research Attorney. While the primary assignment of the current opening will be supporting judges in family departments, the Legal Research Attorney may be assigned to support other departments, e.g. Criminal, Probate and Civil, as the needs of the Court dictate. Experience in family law is required. Experience with stipulated and default judgments under Family Code section 2336 is very desirable.

    Under general direction, the Legal Research Attorney performs a variety of complex professional legal work, including research and consultation for judicial officers, court staff and litigants; provides legal support related to the work of Legal Services and programs within the Superior Court of Alameda County; and performs other related duties as assigned.


    The Legal Research Attorney position is in the Legal Research Attorney Unit. The Court expects the position to be located in Hayward. However depending on the needs of the Court, Legal Research Attorneys can be reassigned to other courthouses in Alameda County such as Alameda, Berkeley, Dublin, Fremont, or Oakland. 

    The application packet must include a resume, writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages), completed application form and supplemental questionnaire.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
    Education:
    Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university.

    And

    Experience:
    Equivalent to three years of full-time civil or criminal litigation experience, and/or professional-level legal research experience in support of the judicial branch. Experience with civil law and motion matters is desirable.

    License Requirement:
    Current active membership and good standing with the State Bar of California.

    APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
    To apply, submit an application online, including a completed supplemental questionnaire, resume, and writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages). Additional information and the online application can be found on the court's website. 
    http://www.alameda.courts.ca.gov/Pages.aspx/Employment

    Applications are due by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. The oral interview is tentatively scheduled for April 19, 2019.


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