ATTORNEY II

Judicial Council of California JC-520371 Attorney- Litigation Management JO#6670 ATTORNEY II $13,383.00 - $16,058.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Job Description and Duties RESPONSIBILITIES Provide in-house counsel services for the trial and appellate courts and the Judicial Council. Serve as an in-house counsel for the courts and the Judicial Council on a diverse range of litigation matters covering all legal disciplines. Evaluate, investigate, and respond to government claims. Analyze and evaluate lawsuits, writs, and other litigation related matters. Retain and actively manage outside counsel in all stages of litigation and determine legal strategy. Attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials as appropriate. Review and revise pleadings and court filings as necessary. Assist in resolving cases and prepare and present settlement recommendations. Communicate with judicial officers, court executives, court employees, and judicial branch executives about claims, litigation, and risk management. Conduct legal research and analysis and provide legal advice and opinions. Provide risk management advice as appropriate. Prepare reports regarding litigation, government claims, and Litigation Management Program as appropriate. Perform additional responsibilities, depending on background and experience that may be of direct service to the courts and the Judicial Council. Attorneys may be called upon to assist other Legal Services units in areas of labor and employment, legal opinions, transactions, and real estate. Working Conditions The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. The San Francisco office is only a 7-minute walk from the downtown Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park. Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below. ATTORNEY II Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #: JC-520371 Position #(s): 156-100-3055-XXX Working Title: Attorney- Litigation Management JO#6670 Classification: ATTORNEY II $13,383.00 - $16,058.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information OVERVIEW The Legal Services office of the Judicial Council of California provides quality, timely, and ethical legal advice and services to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, trial courts, Judicial Council, and its advisory bodies and staff. Legal Services is currently searching for an attorney to join its dynamic law office made up of a highly skilled workforce that provides effective legal support to judicial branch clients on challenging, varied, and significant legal issues. The Litigation Management Unit attorney manages government claims, lawsuits and other litigation brought against trial and appellate courts as well as the Judicial Council. Attorneys in the Litigation Management Unit provide in-house counsel services to the judicial branch and also provide legal advice on subpoenas other litigation-related matters involving judicial branch clients. The attorney will independently manage a workload in a collegial and collaborative environment. Attorneys within the Legal Services office often support the work of units other than their primary assignment. Depending upon experience, the LMU Attorney may be called upon to work with other Legal Services units and may also be called upon to write legal opinions, staff advisory bodies, and draft rules of court and legislation. The Judicial Council The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators. By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts. Department Website: Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications Juris Doctor, and three (3) years of relevant post-bar legal experience as a practicing attorney. After passing the state bar, work experience as a law clerk to a federal judge prior to formal state bar admission will be considered qualifying experience. LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS Current active membership with the State Bar of California prior to date of hire. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Extensive experience in general litigation; Experience in multiple legal disciplines; Significant experience with legal research, writing, analysis, and drafting legal documents, opinions, guides, correspondence, memorandums, and reports; and Experience in or with the public sector. SKILLS Excellent critical thinking, problem solving capabilities, and judgment; Superior communication, interpersonal, diplomacy, and public speaking skills; Ability to present issues and advocate positions clearly, concisely, and logically; Ability to manage workloads, coordinate deadlines, and prioritize competing demands; Ability to work autonomously while being a team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude; Ability to listen to and consider different points of view; Ability to building consensus and resolve conflicts; and Ability to maintain effective working relationships. OTHER INFORMATION If you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required. Benefits In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. The San Francisco office is only a 7-minute walk from the downtown Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park. The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: View phone number on click.appcast.io. PAY & BENEFITS Salary Range: $13,383 - $16,058 per month Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027. Some highlights of our benefits package include: Health/Dental/Vision benefits program 14 paid holidays per calendar year Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave 1 personal holiday per year Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs CalPERS Retirement Plan 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans Employee Assistance Program Basic Life and AD&D Insurance FlexElect Program Pretax Parking Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional) Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility Equal Opportunity Employer The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process. Department Website: Human Resources Contact: Mikayla Spruell View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office. EEO Contact: Sandra Grace View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. Supplemental Questionnaire Please explain why you are interested in this position and what skills and experience you would bring to the position. Are you an active member of the California State Bar? #J-18808-Ljbffr