\*\*\* *MUST APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.
TULARE.
COURTS.
CA.
GOV \*\*\**
*Resumes in lieu of the application form will not be considered.
Documents received after the closing date will not be considered*.
*Closing Date: December 22, 2023*
*Definition*: To assist the Superior Court Judges by researching Criminal (and other case types as needed) legal issues before the Court; and to prepare written summaries and recommendations of findings for the judge.
In addition, will provide assistance, advice and counsel to the court executive management team on legal aspects of administrative and operational issues.
*Essential* *Duty* *Sample (This List Is Not All Inclusive, BUT A REPRESENTATIVE SAMPLE OF DUTY FUNCTIONS) *
Research *, *analyze and interpret existing laws and ordinances, court decisions, pending legislation, and other legal authorities utilizing legal resources from computerized electronic and print media, including internet resources.
Write proposed decisions for Superior Court Judges on matters currently before the court using computer word processing programs and manual methods.
Advise Superior Court Judges on a variety of civil and criminal issues and proceedings; review and advise judges regarding petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus and Writs of Mandate.
Assist in drafting local
Rules of Court as determined by operational needs and legal and regulatory requirements.
Review Superior Court
Appeals and brief the appellate judges with thorough appeal memoranda; review daily appellate reports for new developments in case law.
Consult with and advise managers, supervisors, and other personnel regarding a wide variety of programs, policies, and regulations.
Supervision of paralegal staff which includes interviewing, work product assessment, work assignment, discipline including development and implementation of correction plans to change problem behavior, monitoring performance and writing performance evaluations, preparation of personnel forms, status changes and other personnel related materials.
Attend staff and other work-related meetings, workshops, seminars, and other continuing education opportunities in order to stay informed of legal updates.
Serve as a representative of the
Court, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration and discretion in all interactions with other members of the Court community and with the public.
Perform related duties as assigned.
*EMPLOYMENT* *STANDARDS*
*Education / Experience*: The combination of education and experience listed as follows are the minimum qualifications:
Equivalent to graduation from a recognized school of law and two years’ experience in the practice of law.
Must be an active member in the State Bar of California.
Criminal legal experience preferred.
*Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Legal principles, precedents and their application; legal research methods; principles of civil, criminal, constitutional and administrative law and their application; court procedures, rules of evidence and procedures; laws applicable to operation of the court and related agencies, state and local laws and ordinances; preparations of briefs and opinions; principals and practices of supervision, training and performance management including performance evaluation; analyze legal principles and precedents and apply them to legal and administrative problems; use legal reference works including case and statutory law from print and electronic media; present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; work well under the pressure of ad hoc information requests, deadlines and multiple projects, draft opinions, pleadings, rulings, regulations, and legislation; work cooperatively with individuals and groups; analyze legal principles and precedents and apply them to complex legal and administrative problems; operate personal computer and related software.
_*The Superior Court of California, County of Tulare, is an Equal Opportunity Employer*_
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $118,000.
00 - $143,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
* Do you have at least two years of experience in the practice of law?
Work Location: In person
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