Job description
The Research Attorney provides a broad spectrum of legal services to the judicial officers, but is not required to appear in court to attend or to conduct trials.
The Research Attorney may perform any or all of the listed duties, and may be assigned related duties that are not listed below.
- Independently gathers information involving civil motions, writs and/or appellate division matters on the court's calendar by reviewing case files, legal briefs and exhibits, and conferring with other court staff.
- Identifies, researches and analyzes controlling facts and legal issues raised by the action; conducts independent legal research as needed to clarify issues, resolve conflicting legal authorities, and reach sound decisions.
- Prepares comprehensive legal memoranda for the judicial officers detailing the relevant facts and legal issues, assess the strength and weaknesses of the parties' arguments, and recommends judicial action.
- Drafts proposed and final orders and judgments for review by the court; indexes memos and legal research documents for future consultation.
- Consults with judicial officers other Research Attorneys, support staff, volunteer attorneys, and law student externs on procedural and substantive legal issues.
- Brings errors in the filing of papers or scheduling of motions to the attention of appropriate Court staff. Tracks case files using the Court's online file tracking system. Reviews information regarding cases in the Court's civil case management system.
- Reviews and monitors changes in State statutes and rules to ensure the compliance of local rules; considers, recommends, and drafts new local rules which would ensure better functioning of the Law and Motion and the Appellate Divisions.
- Meets and confers with Research Attorneys from other Superior Courts, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court.
- Participates in the selection process for new hires; may assist in the supervision of law student externs as required, and may perform some supervisory functions in the absence of the Supervising Research Attorney.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree, and current active membership in the State Bar of California required.
- Requires a minimum of four years working as a court research attorney at any court level; or four-years combined experience, with at least two years as a court research attorney and the remainder performing relevant legal research and writing with a law firm, non-profit organization, or a government agency.
- Excellent writing and oral communication skills; Prior experience as a judicial court attorney; Strong legal research capability; Experience with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Application deadline is March 17th, 2023 at 11:59pm. You must submit a cover letter and writing sample via our application at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marin/jobs/3921672/research-attorney
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $112,000.00 - $142,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Rafael, CA 94903
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