Supervising Research Attorney

Salary : $151,663.68 - $210,024.00 Annually Location : Los Angeles, CA Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: R9755G Department: 08G* - Research Attorneys/Law Clerks Opening Date: 06/08/2026 Closing Date: 6/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Position Description This position is being reopened to accept new applications. Candidates who previously applied and are already on the eligible list do not need to reapply. The Superior Courtof Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Los Angeles Superior Court operation scales one of the nation's largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents. The Court's justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and theever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County - connect with us today. ABOUT THE POSITION Supervising Research Attorneys provide administrative and technical supervision to a designated group of Research Attorneys and Law Clerks to ensure that the judges to whom the attorneys are assigned receive timely and competent legal research support for their law and motion calendars. Los Angeles Superior Court Supervising Research Attorneys are prohibited by Court policy from practicing law during their employment. This includes prohibition from receiving fees and appearing in any court on behalf of another person, except if performing non-representational pro bono work that conforms to the Court's Pro Bono Policy and is pre-approved by management. Other outside employment must be approved in advance. For a detailed job description, please click Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in the bulletin. Applicants must meet requirements stated in this bulletin. Key Responsibilities Supervise and Evaluate Staff Performance - Oversee the daily work and performance of assigned Research Attorneys and Law Clerks, providing regular feedback, coaching, and corrective action as needed to ensure consistent and competent performance. Provide Legal Guidance and Conduct Research - Interpret and apply legal principles across various areas of law; conduct in-depth legal research; draft memoranda, tentative rulings, and legal correspondence in support of judicial officers and Court management as needed. Coordinate Training and Professional Development - Plan, deliver, and monitor training programs to ensure unit members meet mandated education requirements and develop the skills necessary for effective job performance. Develop and Implement Policies and Procedures - Analyze legislation, recommend changes to court operations, and assist in developing procedures that ensure compliance with legal and administrative requirements. Manage Workflow and Staffing Assignments - Coordinate coverage and assign work across multiple courtrooms; collaborate with judges and other supervising attorneys to ensure efficient case handling and operational continuity. THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY This position may be eligible for full or partial telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS To qualify, you must meet all the following requirements at the time of application: Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctor degree* -AND- an active member in good standing of the State Bar of California -AND- at least three years of practice as a licensed member of the State Bar of California, one year of which must have been at the level of a Superior Court of Los Angeles County Research Attorney. *To qualify for positions that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit the page. Note: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio (e.g., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS To be considered for this role, the following documents must be attached to your application at the time of application: Resume Writing Sample, not to exceed five (5) pages DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Extensive knowledge of California Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, and Probate law, California law and motion practice, pleading requirements, the California Rules of Court, and Los Angeles Superior Court Local Rules Keen legal judgment Effective oral and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills, strong work ethic, and demonstrated professionalism Ability to foster a positive work environment and to coach performance effectively Demonstrated ability to work with persons from diverse backgrounds and varied work styles Ability to prioritize and manage concurrent projects with competing deadlines effectively Highly adaptable and open to new ideas Discretion, sound judgment, and an abiding commitment to fairness Experience developing and presenting professional training materials APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below: EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire. ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligibility list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list. Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed t o Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner . Follow us on social media! | | | | | Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer. MegaFlex Benefit Plan Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance of 14.5% or 17% of the employee's monthly salary or $1,300.00, whichever is greater. The percentage is based on employee's years of service. If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay. For detailed plan information, click . Insurance The MegaFlex plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees may contribute up to $266 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account. Leave Benefits Annual Leave - Instead of traditional sick and vacation leave, employees earn 10 days of annual leave per year and may buy up to 20 additional days of annual leave. Holidays - 14 days per year. Bereavement leave Retirement Savings Plan (401k) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match up to 4% of employee's salary.Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employee's salary. Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA). If the candidate is a "new member" of the County's defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that person's pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit . Other Benefits: The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits). Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Tuition Reimbursement - The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court. The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employee's appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employee's particular employment status and payroll title. 01 INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process. Check this box to acknowledge you have read and understand these instructions. 02 EDUCATION VERIFICATION: To receive credit, a legible copy of your Juris Doctor degree or transcript (unofficial are acceptable) from an accredited school of law must be attached to your application at the time of filing. Check this box to acknowledge you have read and understand these instructions. 03 APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: You must attach the following required documents to your application at the time of filing. Failure to attach any of the documents will constitute an incomplete application and will result in your application being disqualified. Resume Writing Sample, not to exceed five (5) pages Check this box to acknowledge you have read and understand these instructions. 04 Are you an active member in good standing of the State Bar of California? Yes No 05 If you answered yes to the previous question, provide your State Bar of California number and date of admission. 06 Below, indicate total number of years you have been practicing law in the state of California. 07 Please explain your interest in the Supervising Research Attorney position. 08 The following 3 scenarios describe situations that you may encounter in this role. Please respond as if you are the Supervising Research Attorney. In reviewing your supervisee's work product for an upcoming performance evaluation, you realize that his bench memoranda are devoid of analysis - in each, your supervisee presents the parties' arguments but then goes straight to making ruling recommendations. The assigned judicial officer is very happy with the supervisee and thinks he deserves "the highest possible ranking." How do you handle the situation, as to both the supervisee and the performance evaluation? 09 A Law Clerk you supervise comes to your office to complain about her workload, which she states is much greater in volume and difficulty than what her friends and peers are handling. How do you address her concerns? 10 One of your new Law Clerks received the training that all new Law Clerks receive at the beginning of their employment with the court. After four (4) months, he is still missing deadlines, ignoring important issues in his analysis, and overlooking pertinent legal authority. How would you address his performance? Required Question