Managing Self-Help Attorney
Apply NowCompany: Los Angeles County Superior Court
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90011
Description:
Salary : $152,555.64 - $237,254.88 Annually
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 9732B
Department: FAMILY LAW GRANTS
Division: FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Description
ABOUT THE COURT
Los Angeles Superior Court is the largest unified trial court in the United States. Its 580 judges and commissioners work in one of the 36 facilities within the Court's 12 judicial districts and are supported by more than 4,800 full-time Court employees. The Court has an annual budget of more than $1 billion. Located in Southern California, Los Angeles County is geographically one of the nation's largest counties, covering 4,752 square miles and, with over 10,400,000 residents, is also one of its most populous counties.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Managing Self-Help Attorney is responsible for planning, managing and directing all non-judicial operations and administrative functions of the Court's self-help programs which include the Family Law Facilitator's Offices. The incumbent is responsible for the planning and implementation of new self-help programs offered by the Court including developing operational policies and procedures. For a detailed job description, please click here.
This is an at-will managerial position. The Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act (SB 2140) authorizes the Court to exclude managerial employees from the employment protection provisions of the Act subject to meet and confer.
TELEWORK OPPORTUNITIESThis position is eligible for some telework following an initial training period.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To qualify, you must meet ALL the following requirements at the time of application:
Graduation with a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Member of the California State Bar in good standing
Five (5) years of experience as a self-help or family law attorney, including one (1) year of which must have been managing and/or supervising attorneys
Completion of 40 hours of training in mediation techniques and approaches, including training in domestic violence
Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.
Licenses; Certificates; Special RequirementsA valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Managing Self-Help Attorneys may only practice law within the scope of their duties as employees of the Court, and are prohibited by Court policy from any outside practice of law during the course of their employment. This prohibition includes giving legal advice, receiving fees, and/or appearing in any court on behalf of another person.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
To receive credit, a legible copy of your diploma or transcript (unofficial acceptable) detailing the degree conferred and the name of the educational institution must be attached to your online application. Failure to submit the required documents at the time of application will result in your application being disqualified. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to edit or add documents.
For a list of acceptable accredited institutions or international universities, please visithttp://ope.ed.gov/accreditation, www.chea.org/search, or http://whed.net/home.php.
Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. For a list of acceptable evaluation agencies, please visit www.naces.org or . Foreign studies submitted without acceptable evaluation will be rejected.
EXAMINATION INFORMATIONPART I: Qualifying evaluation of education, training, and experience based on submitted application materials and supplemental questionnaire.
PART II: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications may only be filed online. To learn how to apply online, please access the Los Angeles Superior Court reserves the right to verify all submitted documentation prior to appointment. The Court will only consider completed applications submitted, along with the required documents, and will reject incomplete applications. A resume will not substitute for a fully completed employment application. To facilitate the full and proper consideration of your work experience, clearly specify what professional experience meets the required job qualifications. When listing your work experience, please specify the beginning and end dates for each job you held and describe your experience for each position.
Please provide a current and accurate e-mail address for the Court to communicate with you about this job opportunity. Human Resources staff will notify all applicants of their application status via e-mail. We recommend that you add to your safe-senders list to avoid the notification being filtered as spam mail.
Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process can contact the email address provided below. For additional employment information, please click
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) examination part(s) will be placed on an eligible list which will remain valid for up to one (1) year. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to
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MegaFlex Benefit Plan
Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% or 17% of the employee's monthly salary or $1,300.00, whichever is greater. The percentage is based on employee's years of service. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. For detailed plan information, click
Insurance
The MegaFlex plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may contribute up to $237 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.
Leave Benefits
Annual Leave - Instead of traditional sick and vacation leave, employees earn 10 days of annual leave per year and may buy up to 20 additional days of annual leave.
Holidays - 14 days per year.
Bereavement leave
Retirement
- Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employee's salary.
- Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary.
Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).
If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit
Other Benefits:
The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement- The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.
The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title.
01
INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this online supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated. All questions must be answered. You are encouraged to respond as specifically and as completely as possible. Attaching or referencing a resume will not be considered responsive. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact and partial information can result in disqualification.
02
This position requires that you are a current member of the California State Bar in good standing. Provide your California Bar License Number and bar admission date below
If not applicable, indicate N/A.
03
Select how you best meet the requirements of the position.
04
Describe in detail your qualifying experience in response to question #3 If not applicable, indicate N/A. Use the following format:Name of the employer(s) Dates of employment Number of hours worked per week Describe the SPECIFIC DUTIES and LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY that supports your response.Please ONLY describe specific duties Do not write "See Attached Resume."
05
Have you completed at least 40 hours of training in mediation techniques and approaches, including training in domestic violence?
06
If you answered "yes" to Question #5, please list when and where you participated in the training.
Please write N/A if not applicable.
07
Are you willing to take an oath of allegiance to support and defend the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the State of California?
08
Have sanctions in excess of $500 ever been imposed on you as an attorney or have you ever been cited for contempt of any court or body having the power of contempt?
09
If you answered "Yes" to Question #8, please give complete details. Please write N/A if not applicable.
10
As a member of any public office or as an attorney, have you ever been suspended, disbarred, or otherwise disqualified or had your license suspended or revoked; or have you ever been reprimanded, censured, or otherwise disciplined; or are any charges, formal or informal, presently pending against you?
11
If you answered "Yes" to Question #10, state the complete facts, disposition if any, and authority in possession of records thereof. Please write N/A if not applicable.
12
Do you possess any of the following experience? Select all that apply. (Check Box)
13
Describe your relevant experience in response to Question #12,
Please write N/A if not applicable.
Required Question
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 9732B
Department: FAMILY LAW GRANTS
Division: FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR
Opening Date: 04/25/2025
Closing Date: 5/19/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Position Description
ABOUT THE COURT
Los Angeles Superior Court is the largest unified trial court in the United States. Its 580 judges and commissioners work in one of the 36 facilities within the Court's 12 judicial districts and are supported by more than 4,800 full-time Court employees. The Court has an annual budget of more than $1 billion. Located in Southern California, Los Angeles County is geographically one of the nation's largest counties, covering 4,752 square miles and, with over 10,400,000 residents, is also one of its most populous counties.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Managing Self-Help Attorney is responsible for planning, managing and directing all non-judicial operations and administrative functions of the Court's self-help programs which include the Family Law Facilitator's Offices. The incumbent is responsible for the planning and implementation of new self-help programs offered by the Court including developing operational policies and procedures. For a detailed job description, please click here.
This is an at-will managerial position. The Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act (SB 2140) authorizes the Court to exclude managerial employees from the employment protection provisions of the Act subject to meet and confer.
TELEWORK OPPORTUNITIESThis position is eligible for some telework following an initial training period.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To qualify, you must meet ALL the following requirements at the time of application:
Graduation with a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
Member of the California State Bar in good standing
Five (5) years of experience as a self-help or family law attorney, including one (1) year of which must have been managing and/or supervising attorneys
Completion of 40 hours of training in mediation techniques and approaches, including training in domestic violence
Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.
Licenses; Certificates; Special RequirementsA valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Managing Self-Help Attorneys may only practice law within the scope of their duties as employees of the Court, and are prohibited by Court policy from any outside practice of law during the course of their employment. This prohibition includes giving legal advice, receiving fees, and/or appearing in any court on behalf of another person.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with self-help grants
- Experience working with Judicial Council of California programs
To receive credit, a legible copy of your diploma or transcript (unofficial acceptable) detailing the degree conferred and the name of the educational institution must be attached to your online application. Failure to submit the required documents at the time of application will result in your application being disqualified. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to edit or add documents.
For a list of acceptable accredited institutions or international universities, please visithttp://ope.ed.gov/accreditation, www.chea.org/search, or http://whed.net/home.php.
Foreign studies must be evaluated by an academic credential evaluation agency and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. For a list of acceptable evaluation agencies, please visit www.naces.org or . Foreign studies submitted without acceptable evaluation will be rejected.
EXAMINATION INFORMATIONPART I: Qualifying evaluation of education, training, and experience based on submitted application materials and supplemental questionnaire.
PART II: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
Applications may only be filed online. To learn how to apply online, please access the Los Angeles Superior Court reserves the right to verify all submitted documentation prior to appointment. The Court will only consider completed applications submitted, along with the required documents, and will reject incomplete applications. A resume will not substitute for a fully completed employment application. To facilitate the full and proper consideration of your work experience, clearly specify what professional experience meets the required job qualifications. When listing your work experience, please specify the beginning and end dates for each job you held and describe your experience for each position.
Please provide a current and accurate e-mail address for the Court to communicate with you about this job opportunity. Human Resources staff will notify all applicants of their application status via e-mail. We recommend that you add to your safe-senders list to avoid the notification being filtered as spam mail.
Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process can contact the email address provided below. For additional employment information, please click
WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT
We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process has been completed. Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) examination part(s) will be placed on an eligible list which will remain valid for up to one (1) year. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to
Follow us on social media!
X | | Threads | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn
MegaFlex Benefit Plan
Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% or 17% of the employee's monthly salary or $1,300.00, whichever is greater. The percentage is based on employee's years of service. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. For detailed plan information, click
Insurance
The MegaFlex plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employees may contribute up to $237 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.
Leave Benefits
Annual Leave - Instead of traditional sick and vacation leave, employees earn 10 days of annual leave per year and may buy up to 20 additional days of annual leave.
Holidays - 14 days per year.
Bereavement leave
Retirement
- Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employee's salary.
- Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary.
Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).
If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit
Other Benefits:
The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement- The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.
The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title.
01
INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this online supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated. All questions must be answered. You are encouraged to respond as specifically and as completely as possible. Attaching or referencing a resume will not be considered responsive. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact and partial information can result in disqualification.
- Please check the box to indicate you have read and understood the instructions.
02
This position requires that you are a current member of the California State Bar in good standing. Provide your California Bar License Number and bar admission date below
If not applicable, indicate N/A.
03
Select how you best meet the requirements of the position.
- At least 5 years of experience as a self-help attorney, including one (1) year managing and/or supervising attorneys
- At least 5 years of experience as a family law attorney, including one (1) year managing and/or supervising attorneys
- At least 5 years of combined experience as a family law attorney and self-help attorney, including one (1) year managing and/or supervising attorneys
- None of the above
04
Describe in detail your qualifying experience in response to question #3 If not applicable, indicate N/A. Use the following format:
05
Have you completed at least 40 hours of training in mediation techniques and approaches, including training in domestic violence?
- Yes
- No
06
If you answered "yes" to Question #5, please list when and where you participated in the training.
Please write N/A if not applicable.
07
Are you willing to take an oath of allegiance to support and defend the constitution of the United States and the constitution of the State of California?
- Yes
- No
08
Have sanctions in excess of $500 ever been imposed on you as an attorney or have you ever been cited for contempt of any court or body having the power of contempt?
- Yes
- No
09
If you answered "Yes" to Question #8, please give complete details. Please write N/A if not applicable.
10
As a member of any public office or as an attorney, have you ever been suspended, disbarred, or otherwise disqualified or had your license suspended or revoked; or have you ever been reprimanded, censured, or otherwise disciplined; or are any charges, formal or informal, presently pending against you?
- Yes
- No
11
If you answered "Yes" to Question #10, state the complete facts, disposition if any, and authority in possession of records thereof. Please write N/A if not applicable.
12
Do you possess any of the following experience? Select all that apply. (Check Box)
- Experience working with self-help grants
- Experience working with Judicial Council of California programs
- None of the above
13
Describe your relevant experience in response to Question #12,
Please write N/A if not applicable.
Required Question