Judicial Staff Attorney

Superior Court of California - County of Riverside
$126,214.40 - $164,673.60 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement plan
United States, California, Riverside
4050 Main Street (Show on map)
Jan 24, 2025
Welcome If you are looking for rewarding work in the judiciary, the Riverside Superior Court has a place for you! We have an opportunity for a Judicial Staff Attorney. This position will be located in Riverside County, will provide support to all court locations countywide, and may be eligible for teleworking on a full-time or hybrid basis. We are seeking an analytical and resourceful individual who will perform civil legal work in support of law & motion and trial calendars for the Riverside Superior Court. The ideal candidate will possess current membership in the State Bar of California and three years of experience in the practice of law, which includes the performance of legal research. For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description. About the Riverside Superior Court Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside's 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, "...in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States." Competitive Compensation Package At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication! We offer: Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status Optional deferred compensation programs Generous leave accruals Fourteen (14) paid holidays Bereavement leave Tuition discounts Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification Application Process All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one. Selection Procedures: This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. However, the deadline to apply for first round consideration is Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST. Step I: All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those qualified candidates will be referred to step II in the selection process. Step II: All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by the Subject Matter Expert(s). Successful candidates may be invited to participate in the next step of the examination process. Step III: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to an oral interview either in person or virtually using Zoom. Those candidates who are successful in the interview (weighted 100%) may be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of employment. Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks. Status Notifications You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com. Reasonable Accommodations Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or Recruitment@riverside.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.