STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COURT OF APPEAL, FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT

350 McAllister Street

San Francisco, California 94102

Web site: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/careers

415-865-4272 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

JOB TITLE:                 APPELLATE COURT ATTORNEY –  Part-Time Chambers Position

JOB REQ #:               3315   

LOCATION:                San Francisco

SALARY:                    The full-time ranges are listed below.   The part-time salary rate is prorated based on the time base.

Level B:   $6,262 to $7,955 per month

(Starting salary may vary between $6,262 and $6,575 per month)

Level C:   $6,883 to $8,748 per month

(Starting salary may vary between $6,883 and $7,227 per month)

Level D:   $7,925 to $10,575 per month

(Starting salary may vary between $7,925 and $8,321 per month)

Senior Appellate Court Attorney: $8,969 to $11,970 per month

(Starting salary may vary between $8,969 and $9,417 per month)

The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, located in San Francisco, is accepting applications for a part-time chambers position.  The Appellate Court Attorney position will be staffed at  Level B, Level C, Level D, or Senior, commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individual as set forth below.  Applicants advancing to the final phase in the selection process will be required to complete a timed, in-house writing exercise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the drafting of bench memoranda and proposed opinions in assigned cases and review memoranda and opinions in cases assigned to justices of the Court of Appeal;
• Carefully and accurately review, evaluate, and analyze appellate briefs, trial records, and other documents;
• Thoroughly conduct independent research of existing law, legal issues, legislative history, and intent of particular statutes;
• Draft and edit clear, concise, and well-organized memoranda and proposed opinions within assigned deadlines; 
• Make written and oral recommendations regarding the resolution of legal issues before the court;
• May work on Workers’ Compensation, Public Utilities and other writ petitions; and
• Perform other related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All levels require active membership in the State Bar of California.

In addition to the requirement set forth above:

Level B:  Equivalent to two years of post-bar legal experience; or two years of post-bar legal experience including one year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level A, with the judicial branch.

Level C:  Equivalent to three years of post-bar legal experience; or one year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level B, with the judicial branch.

Level D:  Equivalent to four years of post-bar legal experience; or one year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level C, with the judicial branch.

Senior:  Equivalent to six years of post-bar legal experience; or two years of experience as an appellate attorney, Level D, with the judicial branch.

Exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills; broad and practical knowledge of the law; familiarity with appellate practice; mature and sound judgment; and ability to work cooperatively with other members of the staff and court.  Ability to discuss issues thoroughly and to work independently while welcoming supervision and editing of one’s work product.  Broad working knowledge of both criminal and civil law.

Desirable qualifications

Additional experience in excess of the minimum qualifications in the practice of law, with at least two years as a judicial staff attorney, appellate practitioner, or comparable position emphasizing legal writing and analysis, and experience in exercising adjudicatory (as opposed to solely advocacy) skills.

TO APPLY

Please refer to Req #: 3315 on all communications, including your application.  In order to be considered, please submit an application and supplemental questionnaire.  In addition, the First Appellate District requires that you include a resume with your application.  To ensure earliest consideration, please apply by August 8, 2008; however, this position will remain open until filled. 

1.  Apply online by visiting our Web site at www.courtinfo.ca.gov/careers and searching under

 Legal.  Please include your response to the supplemental questionnaire and attach your resume.

OR

2.  Options for obtaining the employment application:

Please download a copy from the Careers page on our website under the Special Access and Application Help section, or

Visit the Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, Reception, 350 McAllister Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 between the hours of 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, or

Contact the First District Court of Appeal, Human Resources at 415-865-7369.

Please submit your completed application, supplemental questionnaire, and resume to the following address:  

            First District Court of Appeal

            Attn: Human Resources, Req #: 3315

            350 McAllister Street

            San Francisco, CA 94102-3600

            415-865-7369

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BENEFITS

• Highlights of our current benefits package include:
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 13 paid holidays per calendar year (prorated)
• 1 personal holiday per year (prorated)
• Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Employee Retirement Program
• Transit pass subsidy
• Employee Assistance Program

The First District Court of Appeal is an Equal Opportunity Employer.