Half-Time Appellate Court Attorney – Division Seven

Overview

Associate Justice John L. Segal of Division Seven of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for a half-time judicial chambers attorney. The attorney will work collaboratively with the justice and other judicial attorneys to prepare opinions in a wide variety of cases. The attorney’s duties will include reviewing appellate briefs and trial records, researching and analyzing the law, identifying issues that may require further briefing, helping prepare draft opinions, reviewing and proofreading opinions by the justice, and performing other tasks assigned by the justice. 

Responsibilities

• Review appellate briefs and trial records
• Research and analyze complex legal issues and prepare initial drafts of opinions. 
• Reviewing and proofreading opinions, along with other tasks as needed by the managing attorney or justices.

Qualifications

Level A:        Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Level B:        Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of two

years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company.

OR

Equivalent to two years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting as described above, including one year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level A, with the judicial branch.

Level C:         Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of three years of post-bar legal experience.

OR

One year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level B, with a judicial branch.

Level D:        Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of four years of post-bar legal experience.

                       OR

One year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level C, with the judicial branch. 

How To Apply

To apply, please click the Apply for Job button. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: 415-865-4260.

The following items are required.

• Completed online application
• Cover letter 
• Resume 
• Writing Samples

Please include all required items listed above. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Pay and Benefits

SALARY (half-time)

Level A:       $3,443 per month

Level B:       $4,166 to $5,291 per month

(Starting salary will be between $4,166 to $4,582.50 per month)

Level C:        $4,579 to $5,820 per month 

(Starting salary will be between $4,579 to $5,037 per month)

Level D:        $5,270.50 to $7,034.50 per month

(Starting salary will vary between $5,270.50 to $5,797.50 per month)

Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.