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Legal Research Attorney (Civil)

Superior Court of California, County of Alameda · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$142kDetected 19 hours ago
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About the role

  • Rep'd Manager - ACMEA
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Responsibilities

  • Professional-level legal research experience in support of the judicial branch at the trial or appellate level.
  • Equivalent to three years of full-time civil or criminal litigation experience, and/or professional-level legal research experience in support of the judicial branch.
  • Under general direction, a Legal Research Attorney performs a variety of complex professional legal work, including research and consultation for judicial officers and court staff
  • provides legal support related to the work of the Legal Research Attorney Unit and programs within the Superior Court of Alameda County
  • and performs other related duties as assigned.
  • While the primary assignment of the current two openings will be supporting judges in Civil departments, particularly in civil law and motion, the Legal Research Attorney may be assigned to support other departments, e.g. Family, Probate, and Criminal, as the needs of the Court dictate.
  • NOTE: The following are duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in this classification does not necessarily perform all listed duties.
  • Gathers information regarding legal matters presented to the Court (e.g., motions, petitions and ex parte applications) by reviewing case files, legal documents and exhibits, and conferring as needed with litigants and the public.
  • However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level.
  • Each individual in this classification does not necessarily perform all listed duties.

Requirements

  • Possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience with civil law and motion matters is desirable.
  • Knowledge of principles of civil and criminal law

Compensation

  • $110,052.80 - $141,731.20 Job Description
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