The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is accepting applications for the position of Legal Research Attorney. Under general direction, a 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.

While the primary assignment of the current opening will be supporting judges in Criminal departments, particularly in the handling of writs, the Legal Research Attorney may be assigned to support other departments, e.g. Family, Probate and Civil, as the needs of the Court dictate. Experience in criminal law with Penal Code section 995 motions to dismiss and proceedings for extraordinary relief in the form of mandamus, certiorari, prohibition, and habeas corpus petitions is desirable.    

The Legal Research Attorney position is in the Legal Research Attorney Unit. The Court expects the position to be located in Oakland. 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 Hayward. 

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

To apply, visit their job page.