Investigating 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. At the heart of the Los Angeles Superior Court is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large.
Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. Plan your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Office of Court Strategy and Innovation is seeking a skilled Investigating Attorney. As an Investigating Attorney, you will work closely with and assist the Court's Presiding Judge, Assistant Presiding Judge, and Supervising Judges in reviewing and investigating allegations of judicial misconduct submitted to the Court and ensure judicial complaints are addressed promptly and adequately. For a detailed job description, please click HERE. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, review, screen, and process complaints alleging judicial misconduct.
- Analyze all complaints received by the Presiding Judge for potential violation of the California Code of Judicial Ethics.
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, opinions, letters, and recommendations related to complaints against judicial officers.
- Draft letters to complainants for review by the Assistant Presiding Judge.
- For complaints referred to a Supervising Judge of a Division for investigation, draft referral memoranda.
- Provide investigation support and guidance to supervising judges as they gather and review evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare reports regarding complaints against judicial officers.
- Maintain open lines of communication with the Presiding Judge, Assistant Presiding Judge, Supervising Judges, and other court staff to ensure efficient handling of complaints.
- Oversee the work of the legal analyst and other staff assigned to assist in the processing and review of complaints against judicial officers.
- Prepare and maintain detailed records of every complaint and investigation, ensuring compliance with court policies and procedures.
- Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures related to the handling of complaints against judicial officers.
THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY
This is a partial telework role, subject to change based upon the needs of the Court.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
To qualify, you must meet all the following requirements at the time of application:
Juris Doctorate* from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association –AND– five (5) years of experience in conducting investigations, legal research, litigation, or judicial administration.*To qualify for Options 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 filing:- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Legal Writing Sample - Acceptable writing samples include any legal document that demonstrates your legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
Any sensitive, proprietary, or personally identifiable information included in the attached writing sample must be redacted before submitting. Failure to attach all required documents will constitute an incomplete application and will result in your application being disqualified.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Court organization, functions, rules, policies, procedures, and forms.
- Familiarity with California Code of Judicial Ethics.
- Experience investigating complaints.
- Experience with HR Acuity or similar case management software.
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 eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to
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