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<b>Description</b>
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<p>Under supervision, to serve as a legal advisor and provide professional legal research assistance to Superior Court Judges, Executive and Managerial staff; to perform related duties as assigned.</p>
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<p><br> The salary for Court Research Attorney I is $3,685.49</p>
<p> The salary range for Court Research Attorney II is $4,678.64 - $5,158.27.</p>
<p> The salary range for Court Research Attorney III is $5,266.30 - $6,401.16.</p>
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<b>Examples of Duties</b>
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<p><i>Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:</i></p>
<p> 1. Reviews and summarizes evidence, procedural history, and legal contentions in matters on civil, criminal, and Presiding Judge's law and motion calendars, appellate calendar, and mandate calendar in civil and criminal trial and post-trial motions, in coordinated proceedings, in juvenile court and family law proceedings, in habeas corpus petitions, and in time credits and sentencing matters.</p>
<p> 2. Researches legal authorities, including statutory and case law of California, other states, federal and foreign jurisdictions, treaties and other international laws, and legislative history using traditional and computerized legal research methods.</p>
<p> 3. Prepares memorandum for each matter, summarizing background, identifying and analyzing factual and legal issues, and recommending disposition; orally briefs Judges on research and analysis pertaining to matters in Superior Court cases.</p>
<p> 4. Drafts rulings in Superior Court cases, including minute orders, formal orders, tentative decisions, statements of decision, and judgments.</p>
<p> 5. Drafts correspondence to counsel, unrepresented parties, and inmates regarding matters pending before the Courts.</p>
<p> 6. Responds to Judges' queries on procedural and substantive issues during trials and pre-trial hearings, including in limine motions, evidentiary objections, jury instructions, status of case authorities cited by counsel, and points of substantive law.</p>
<p> 7. Researches, analyzes, and formulates recommended policies, procedures, and forms related to specified court proceedings and recurring issues at the request of Judges, Judicial Committees, and Court Administration.</p>
<p> 8. At the III level, consults with and advises staff on problems with cases in the assigned specialty area; serves as legal advisor to assigned Judicial Committees.</p>
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<b>Minimum Qualifications</b>
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<p>A typical way of obtaining the required knowledge and abilities is equivalent to:</p>
<p> Education:</p>
<p> Graduation from an accredited school of law.</p>
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<p> Experience:</p>
<p><b> Court Research Attorney I:</b> One (1) year of experience in professional civil and/or criminal legal practice. Public law experience is desirable.</p>
<p><b> Court Research Attorney II:</b> Two (2) years of experience in professional civil and/or criminal legal practice, including performing legal research and developing legal opinions. Public law experience is highly desirable.</p>
<p><b> Court Research Attorney III:</b> Four (4) years of experience in professional civil and/or criminal legal practice, including public law experience.</p>
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<p><br> Knowledge of:</p>
<p> Principles, practices, methods, and materials of legal research and analysis; Government Code and other California statutes related to Superior Court processes and Rules of Court; principles of civil, criminal, constitutional, and administrative law; legal terms, procedures, forms, and documents used in court cases.</p>
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<p><br> Ability to:</p>
<p> Use traditional and computerized legal research methods; research, analyze, and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to specific legal problems; analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents; research legal issues and present clear and logical arguments and statements of fact and law; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted during the course of work; communicate effectively orally and in writing.</p>
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<b>Other Information</b>
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<p>Active membership in the State Bar of California.</p>
<p> Must be able to pass a criminal history information background check.</p>
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