Supervising Research Attorney
Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles See More Job Openings by This Employer
- Position Description
This position may close at any time based on the needs of the Court.
Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Los Angeles Superior Court operation scales one of the nation’s largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.
The Court’s justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today.
ABOUT THE POSITIONSupervising Research Attorneys provide administrative and technical supervision to a designated group of Research Attorneys and Law Clerks to ensure that the judges to whom the attorneys are assigned receive timely and competent legal research support for their law and motion calendars.
Los Angeles Superior Court Supervising Research Attorneys are prohibited by Court policy from practicing law during their employment. This includes prohibition from receiving fees and appearing in any court on behalf of another person, except if performing non-representational pro bono work that conforms to the Court’s Pro Bono Policy and is pre-approved by management. Other outside employment must be approved in advance.
For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in the bulletin. Applicants must meet requirements stated in this bulletin.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise and Evaluate Staff Performance – Oversee the daily work and performance of assigned Research Attorneys and Law Clerks, providing regular feedback, coaching, and corrective action as needed to ensure consistent and competent performance.
- Provide Legal Guidance and Conduct Research – Interpret and apply legal principles across various areas of law; conduct in-depth legal research; draft memoranda, tentative rulings, and legal correspondence in support of judicial officers and Court management as needed.
- Coordinate Training and Professional Development – Plan, deliver, and monitor training programs to ensure unit members meet mandated education requirements and develop the skills necessary for effective job performance.
- Develop and Implement Policies and Procedures – Analyze legislation, recommend changes to court operations, and assist in developing procedures that ensure compliance with legal and administrative requirements.
- Manage Workflow and Staffing Assignments – Coordinate coverage and assign work across multiple courtrooms; collaborate with judges and other supervising attorneys to ensure efficient case handling and operational continuity.
THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITYMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
This position may be eligible for full or partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court.
To qualify, you must meet all the following requirements at the time of application:Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctor degree* –AND– an active member in good standing of the State Bar of California –AND– at least three years of practice as a licensed member of the State Bar of California, one year of which must have been at the level of a Superior Court of Los Angeles County Research Attorney.*To qualify for positions that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the Applicant Support page.
Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio (e.g., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
To be considered for this role, the following documents must be attached to your application at the time of application:- Resume
- Writing Sample, not to exceed five (5) pages
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS- Extensive knowledge of California Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, and Probate law, California law and motion practice, pleading requirements, the California Rules of Court, and Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rules
- Keen legal judgment
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and demonstrated professionalism
- Ability to foster a positive work environment and to coach performance effectively
- Demonstrated ability to work with persons from diverse backgrounds and varied work styles
- Ability to prioritize and manage concurrent projects with competing deadlines effectively
- Highly adaptable and open to new ideas
- Discretion, sound judgment, and an abiding commitment to fairness
- Experience developing and presenting professional training materials
APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.
Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING
This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligibility list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to
Nicole Valencia, Staffing Partner
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