Judicial Staff Attorney
Apply NowCompany: Superior Court of California, County of Riverside
Location: Riverside, CA 92503
Description:
Salary : $126,214.40 - $164,673.60 Annually
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25JSA-01
Department: Legal Services
Opening Date: 01/24/2025
Welcome
If you are looking for rewarding work in the judiciary, the Riverside Superior Court has a place for you!
We have an opportunity for a Judicial Staff Attorney. This position will be located in Riverside County, will provide support to all court locations countywide, and may be eligible for teleworking on a full-time or hybrid basis. We are seeking an analytical and resourceful individual who will perform civil legal work in support of law & motion and trial calendars for the Riverside Superior Court. The ideal candidate will possess current membership in the State Bar of California and three years of experience in the practice of law, which includes the performance of legal research.
For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.
About the Riverside Superior Court
Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside's 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, "...in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States."
Competitive Compensation Package
At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!
We offer:
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE.
Rsums will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.
Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.
Selection Procedures:
This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. However, the deadline to apply for first round consideration is Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.
Step I: All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those qualified candidates will be referred to step II in the selection process. Step II: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by the Subject Matter Expert(s). Successful candidates may be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. Step III: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to an oral interview either in person or virtually using Zoom. Those candidates who are successful in the interview (weighted 100%) may be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of employment. Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks.
Status Notifications
You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
Reasonable Accommodations
Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at [redacted] or R[redacted] if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.
MEDICAL PLAN and DENTAL PLAN
The Court offers medical and dental plans.
Employees may waive the Court-offered Medical and Hospital Plan, if they provide proof of other current "group" health plan coverage.
MEDICAL FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM
The Court contributes an amount each month, which is determined by the "Type of Enrollment" on behalf of each regular employee in a paid status, who is enrolled in one of the medical and hospital plans provided by the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside.
Flexible Benefit contributions shall be reduced on a pro-rated basis for an employee working less than full time.
VISION PLAN
The Court offers a vision plan.
ANNUAL LEAVE
Employees in this job class accrue annual leave; pro-rated if less than full time.
LIFE INSURANCE
Court pays a basic term life insurance policy for each SEIU employee.
RETIREMENT
Participation in Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS).
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
EAP is a benefit provided by Superior Court of California, County of Riverside for all employees.
HOLIDAYS
Generally fourteen days per year. Employees are entitled to eight (8) hours of holiday pay for each court recognized holiday.
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The information you provide will be used to rate your qualifications for the position. Rsums will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering the question. If you do not have experience, please write "NONE". NOTE: 'See rsum', 'See above', or copy and paste of your rsum are not considered qualifying responses and will not be scored.By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this application requirement.
02
Are you a current member of the State Bar of California?
03
Please provide the Bar Number. If none, indicate "NONE".
04
How many years of experience do you have in the practice of law, which includes the performance of legal research?
05
How many years of experience do you have in the practice of civil law?
06
Describe your educational background, professional experience, and research conducted in civil law. If none, indicate "NONE".Include the following information for each position held relating to the above experience: From (mo/yr) - To (mo/yr), Employer Name, Job Title, and Department.
07
Describe your experience conducting independent research (i.e., research entirely prepared by you without assistance from colleagues, associates, supervisors or partners), and your experience in preparing and presenting your analysis in writing. If none, indicate "NONE".Include the following information for each position held relating to the above experience: From (mo/yr) - To (mo/yr), Employer Name, Job Title, and Department.
08
You must attach three (3) legal writing samples that were written in the 24 months prior to the submission of your application. The legal writing samples must be attached to your application using the "Add Attachment(s)" feature of the online application. At least two (2) of the writing samples must show proficiency in the field of civil law / civil procedure.How to use the "Add Attachment(s) feature: 1. You can add any required attachment(s) at Step 4: Confirm Application. 2. Once on the Confirm Application page, scroll down and click the "Add Attachment(s)" link 3. Title your attachment at File Description 4. Use the attachments title Required Attachment 1, Required Attachment 2, and Required Attachment 3.4. Locate the file on your computer using the "Browse..." button 5. Click Upload. Do you understand that it is your responsibility to attach three (3) legal writing samples to your application?
09
Do you have any employment gap(s) within the last 10 years? If yes, please answer the question below. Failure to do so will lead to disqualification.
10
Please explain any gap(s) in employment.
Required Question
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25JSA-01
Department: Legal Services
Opening Date: 01/24/2025
Welcome
If you are looking for rewarding work in the judiciary, the Riverside Superior Court has a place for you!
We have an opportunity for a Judicial Staff Attorney. This position will be located in Riverside County, will provide support to all court locations countywide, and may be eligible for teleworking on a full-time or hybrid basis. We are seeking an analytical and resourceful individual who will perform civil legal work in support of law & motion and trial calendars for the Riverside Superior Court. The ideal candidate will possess current membership in the State Bar of California and three years of experience in the practice of law, which includes the performance of legal research.
For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.
About the Riverside Superior Court
Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside's 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, "...in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States."
Competitive Compensation Package
At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!
We offer:
- Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance
- A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status
- Optional deferred compensation programs
- Generous leave accruals
- Fourteen (14) paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Tuition discounts
- Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification
Application Process
All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE.
Rsums will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.
Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.
Selection Procedures:
This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. However, the deadline to apply for first round consideration is Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.
Step I: All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those qualified candidates will be referred to step II in the selection process. Step II: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by the Subject Matter Expert(s). Successful candidates may be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. Step III: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to an oral interview either in person or virtually using Zoom. Those candidates who are successful in the interview (weighted 100%) may be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of employment. Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks.
Status Notifications
You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
Reasonable Accommodations
Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at [redacted] or R[redacted] if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.
MEDICAL PLAN and DENTAL PLAN
The Court offers medical and dental plans.
Employees may waive the Court-offered Medical and Hospital Plan, if they provide proof of other current "group" health plan coverage.
MEDICAL FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PROGRAM
The Court contributes an amount each month, which is determined by the "Type of Enrollment" on behalf of each regular employee in a paid status, who is enrolled in one of the medical and hospital plans provided by the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside.
Flexible Benefit contributions shall be reduced on a pro-rated basis for an employee working less than full time.
VISION PLAN
The Court offers a vision plan.
ANNUAL LEAVE
Employees in this job class accrue annual leave; pro-rated if less than full time.
LIFE INSURANCE
Court pays a basic term life insurance policy for each SEIU employee.
RETIREMENT
Participation in Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS).
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
EAP is a benefit provided by Superior Court of California, County of Riverside for all employees.
HOLIDAYS
Generally fourteen days per year. Employees are entitled to eight (8) hours of holiday pay for each court recognized holiday.
01
The information you provide will be used to rate your qualifications for the position. Rsums will not be accepted in lieu of completing these questions. Please provide concise, descriptive, and detailed information when answering the question. If you do not have experience, please write "NONE". NOTE: 'See rsum', 'See above', or copy and paste of your rsum are not considered qualifying responses and will not be scored.By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this application requirement.
- Yes
- No
02
Are you a current member of the State Bar of California?
- Yes
- No
03
Please provide the Bar Number. If none, indicate "NONE".
04
How many years of experience do you have in the practice of law, which includes the performance of legal research?
- None
- Less than one year
- One year
- Two years
- Three years
- Four years
- Five or more years
05
How many years of experience do you have in the practice of civil law?
- None
- Less than one year
- One year
- Two years
- Three years
- Four years
- Five or more years
06
Describe your educational background, professional experience, and research conducted in civil law. If none, indicate "NONE".Include the following information for each position held relating to the above experience: From (mo/yr) - To (mo/yr), Employer Name, Job Title, and Department.
07
Describe your experience conducting independent research (i.e., research entirely prepared by you without assistance from colleagues, associates, supervisors or partners), and your experience in preparing and presenting your analysis in writing. If none, indicate "NONE".Include the following information for each position held relating to the above experience: From (mo/yr) - To (mo/yr), Employer Name, Job Title, and Department.
08
You must attach three (3) legal writing samples that were written in the 24 months prior to the submission of your application. The legal writing samples must be attached to your application using the "Add Attachment(s)" feature of the online application. At least two (2) of the writing samples must show proficiency in the field of civil law / civil procedure.How to use the "Add Attachment(s) feature: 1. You can add any required attachment(s) at Step 4: Confirm Application. 2. Once on the Confirm Application page, scroll down and click the "Add Attachment(s)" link 3. Title your attachment at File Description 4. Use the attachments title Required Attachment 1, Required Attachment 2, and Required Attachment 3.4. Locate the file on your computer using the "Browse..." button 5. Click Upload. Do you understand that it is your responsibility to attach three (3) legal writing samples to your application?
- Yes
- No
09
Do you have any employment gap(s) within the last 10 years? If yes, please answer the question below. Failure to do so will lead to disqualification.
- Yes
- No
10
Please explain any gap(s) in employment.
Required Question