Court Staff Attorney II (312C)

COURT STAFF ATTORNEY II

Presiding Judge’s & Real Property Departments

(Class Code 312C)

Current San Francisco Superior Court Employees Only

The Court Staff Attorney II position is only open to current employees of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco (the Court). The Court invites applications from qualified individuals interested in the Court Staff Attorney II position providing complex legal research and legal consultation for judicial officers in the Presiding Judge’s and Real Property Departments. The incumbent must be an attorney with more than two years of professional legal experience as a member of the State Bar of California. Once appointed, the incumbent can be re-assigned or transferred to any position in the Court classified as Court Staff Attorney II if the needs of the Court necessitate such a change.

This selection process is being conducted in accordance with San Francisco Superior Court Personnel Rule 4. An eligibility list will not be established.

FINAL FILING DATE:      12:00 PM, February 3, 2026

COMPENSATION:          $4,584.10 to $5,572.28 biweekly ($119,186 to $144,879 annually)

The Court offers a generous benefits package including a variety of health and dental insurance plans, a contributory retirement plan, a deferred compensation savings program, paid vacation, sick leave, floating holidays, and holiday pay.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Essential Duties: 

Performs complex professional legal assignments and research in the Presiding Judge’s and Real Property Departments; reviews and summarizes legal arguments, procedural history, and evidence, in matters related to a variety of legal cases and Court calendars arising out of real property disputes; researches legal authorities, including statutory and case law, appellate court decisions, and legislative history, using both traditional and computerized legal research methods. 

Prepares memoranda for matters researched, summarizing background, identifying and analyzing factual and legal issues, and recommending disposition of legal issues for use by judicial officers in the Presiding Judge’s and Real Property Departments; meets with judicial officers and provides written and oral briefings on the results of research; drafts rulings for Court cases, including minute orders, formal orders, tentative decisions, statements of decision, and judgments for review and use by judicial officers; drafts correspondence to counsel and other concerned parties regarding matters pending before the Court. 

Responds to judicial officer inquiries on procedural and substantive issues during trials and pre-trial hearings, including motions, evidentiary objections, jury instructions, status of case authorities cited by counsel, and points of substantive law.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Working Conditions:  Work is performed in an office and courtroom environment; continuous contact with judicial officers, executive management, litigants, attorneys, other staff, and the public. The assignment will be at the Civic Center Courthouse.

Physical Requirements: Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 lbs.; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Current membership in the State Bar of California. 

Two or more years of full-time professional legal work experience as a member of the State Bar of California is required for the Court Staff Attorney II level.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Ability to:

HOW TO APPLY

Selection is only open to current employees of the San Francisco Superior Court. Interested individuals must apply online and include a valid email address where the applicant can receive future correspondence regarding the position. Applicants must submit ALL the following items:

The online application, resume, cover letter, and writing sample are very important to the selection process. It is recommended that applicants review the information in this announcement and on the application very carefully. Once the application has been submitted, it cannot be corrected, changed or resubmitted. All applications must be submitted by the final filing date and time indicated in this announcement.

SELECTION PROCESS

Initial Screening:

Complete application packages received by the final filing date and time will be evaluated to determine if applicants meet the minimum qualifications. The Court will further evaluate these documents and may interview only those applicants it deems may best meet the needs of the Court. Not all applicants will receive an interview.

Oral Interview:

If necessary, selected applicants may be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, abilities, and skill levels in job-related areas. If interviews are scheduled, it is anticipated that they will be conducted in February 2026.

Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should complete the relevant section on the employment application.

OTHER APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Employment is subject to security clearance. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture of employment. Information presented on employment applications, resumes, and attachments, and during the selection process is subject to verification. Employees are prohibited from engaging in activities which conflict with the interests of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco. 

THE SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. APPLICANTS SHALL NOT BE FAVORED OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, CITIZENSHIP, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, MENTAL DISABILITY, MEDICAL CONDITION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENETIC INFORMATION, UNION ACTIVITY, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, OR OTHER NON-MERIT FACTOR.

For questions on the above information, contact the Human Resources Office of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, (415) 551-0381.