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SALARY:
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$29.15
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$44.85
Hourly
$2,332.00
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$3,588.00
Biweekly
$5,052.67
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$7,774.00
Monthly
$60,632.00
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$93,288.00
Annually
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OPENING DATE:
08/26/09
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CLOSING DATE:
10/09/09 11:59 PM
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JOB DESCRIPTION:
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Employees perform professional level civil legal research work in support of law & motion and trial calendars while gaining experience in providing support to judicial officers. In accordance with local policy, employees may serve as Judge Pro Tem, hearing such matters as the law and motion calendar, small claims, truancy, and traffic and code enforcement. Attorneys may also advise the Court on legal aspects of administrative and operational issues.
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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For a complete list of essential duties of a Judicial Staff Attorney I please refer to the job description.
For a complete list of essential duties of a Judicial Staff Attorney II please refer to the job description.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
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Level I: One year of experience in the practice of civil law which included the performance of legal research duties.
Level II: Three years of experience in the practice of civil law, which included the performance of legal research duties or two years experience in a court of law in the capacity of a research attorney.
Special Requirement: Current membership in the State Bar of California.
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OTHER INFORMATION:
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All applicants must attach three (3) legal writing samples (preferably related to civil law) that were written in the past 24-months to their application. The legal writing samples must be attached to your application using the "Add Attachment(s)" feature of the online application.
Physical Demands: Strength, dexterity, coordination and vision to use a keyboard and video display terminal on a daily basis. Hearing to communicate with the public and court staff. Dexterity and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper; occasional lifting of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. such as files, stacks of papers, reference and other materials. Moving from place to place within an office; some reaching for items above and below desk level.
Starting salary may vary between steps 1 - 5. A decision on where to place the successful candidate will be based on their experience.
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| Judicial Staff Attorney I/II - Civil Supplemental Questionnaire |
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Are you a current member of the State Bar of California? |
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Yes
No
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If yes, please provide the Bar Number. If none,
indicate none. |
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How many years of experience do you have in the practice of civil law, which includes the performance of legal research duties? |
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Less than one year
One year
Two years
Three years
Four years
Five or more years
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Describe your experience identifying and analyzing legal issues. |
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Describe your experience conducting independent research. |
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Describe your experience applying legal principles to case facts in making decisions. |
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Describe your experience preparing and presenting legal analyses and recommendations for legal action both verbally and in writing. |
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Describe your educational background, professional experience, and research conducted in civil law; include length of time and positions held. |
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What aspects of your background do you feel makes you especially qualified to be a Judicial Staff Attorney? |
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Is there any other information that the Committee should consider in evaluating your qualifications? |
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You must attach three (3) legal writing samples (preferably related to civil law) that were written in the past 24-months to your application. The legal writing samples must be attached to your application using the "Add Attachment(s)" feature of the online application.
Do you understand that it is your responsibility to attach three (3) legal writing samples to you application? |
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Yes
No
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