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Deputy Attorney General
- State Application (STD 678) - Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Explanation section located at the bottom of page one.
- Resume
- Writing Sample
SROA/SURPLUS: Individuals with SROA/Surplus status. Surplus candidates must submit a copy of their Surplus letter.
- A fingerprint check will be required.
- A 60-day candidate pool will be established for subsequent vacancies.
- Associated ARC numbers: CRIM080
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
Senior Assistant Attorney General
Appeals, Writs and Trials
Office of the Attorney General
300 South Spring Street, Suite 1702
Los Angeles, CA 90013-1230
California Relay (Telephone) Service for the Deaf or Hearing-Impaired: From TDD Phones: 1-800-735-2929 From Voice Phones: 1-800-735-2922
An equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, or sexual orientation.
Employment provisions in the Department of Personnel Administration?s State restriction of Appointments (SROA) policy will prevail. Current or future Executive Orders relating to filling positions may also affect this process.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified may be interviewed.
Insurance Associates (Posted on 2/9/12)
Sedgwick LLP has the below new openings for the Insurance Practices Group in the San Francisco office.
- Insurance Coverage Associate with 5-7 years of experience in coverage opinion and analysis. Experience in construction defect coverage preferred.
- Insurance Litigation Associate with 3-5 years of experience. Insurance background preferred, however, not required.
- D&O Coverage Associate with 7-9 years of experience. The ideal candidate, in addition to substantial insurance coverage experience, will have knowledge of environmental law relating to federal and state statutes and regulations along with major Superfund site experience.
All candidates must have exceptional research, writing and communication skills, a strong work ethic, and the ability to assume immediate responsibility. Please submit cover letter, resume and writing sample online at: http://www.sedgwicklaw.com/careers/opportunities/.
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SUPREME COURT CHAMBERS ATTORNEY (LEVEL C-F)
LOCATION: SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
JOB OPENING#: 3663
OVERVIEW
The California Supreme Court, located in San Francisco, is accepting applications for a Supreme Court Chambers Attorney on the personal staff of Associate Justice Corrigan.
Responsibilities include assisting the Associate Justice in drafting bench memoranda and opinions in cases assigned to the Associate Justice, reviewing memoranda and proposed opinions in cases assigned to other justices of the Supreme Court, and advising the Associate Justice on a variety of legal issues. These responsibilities require a Supreme Court Chambers Attorney to carefully and accurately review appellate briefs, trial records and other documents; thoroughly research and analyze existing law; draft clear, well-written memoranda and proposed opinions; and make recommendations to the Associate Justice on the resolution of legal issues presented in cases before the court.
Justice Corrigan directs, reviews, and edits all her staff's work. The applicant must anticipate that all written work will be extensively revised and edited by Justice Corrigan. A Supreme Court Chambers Attorney must also be able to work closely and collegially with other members of the justice's staff, and other court staff members. The attorney's work will be reviewed and critiqued by other attorneys on the Corrigan staff, and by the other justices and their staffs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
California State Bar membership and relevant experience in the practice of law. Excellent research, analytical and writing skills; broad and practical knowledge of the law; familiarity with appellate practice; maturity, sound judgment, and discretion; and ability to work cooperatively with other members of the staff and court. Ability to discuss issues thoroughly and to work independently while welcoming substantial supervision and editing of one's work product. Broad working knowledge of both criminal and civil law.
Level C: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of three years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company. OR
One year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level B, with the judicial branch.
Salary: $6,883 - $8,748 per month
Level D: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of four years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company. OR
One year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level C, with the judicial branch.
Salary: $7,925 - $10,575 per month
Level E: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of six years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company. OR
Two years of experience as an appellate attorney, Level D, with the judicial branch.
Salary: $8,969 - $11,970 per month
Level F: Active membership in the State Bar of California and two years of experience as a Supreme Court Chambers Attorney, Level E, OR
Two years of experience as a senior appellate attorney with the judicial branch.
Salary: $10,381 - $12,269 per month
Work experience as a law clerk to a federal judge after passing a state bar but prior to formal state bar admission will be considered equivalent to post-bar legal experience.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Exceptional writing skills. Additional experience in excess of the minimum qualifications in the practice of law, with at least four years as a judicial staff attorney, appellate practitioner, or comparable position emphasizing legal writing and analysis. Knowledge of both criminal and civil law and procedure. Strong interpersonal skills suited to working under pressure and graciously accepting constructive criticism.
Please Note:
If you are selected for hire, the Supreme Court will require verification of employment eligibility or authorization to legally work in the United States.
From July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012, judicial branch employees are required to participate in the one day per month Mandatory Furlough Program. Whether the Mandatory Furlough Program will continue beyond June 30, 2012 will be addressed after enactment of the fiscal year 2012-2013 budget.
HOW TO APPLY
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE: Please submit a thoroughly completed paper application, a response to the supplemental questionnaire below, a resume, and a writing sample. For earliest consideration, please apply by February 17, 2012. This position will remain open until filled.
To obtain the employment application, please visit our website at www.courts.ca.gov/careers, and download a copy under the Special Access and Paper Application section. Mail the application package to:
California Administrative Office of the Courts for the Supreme Court of California
Job# 3663
455 Golden Gate Avenue, 7th Floor -- H.R.
San Francisco, California 94102-3660
415-865-4272 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf
PAY AND BENEFITS
SALARY RANGE: Level C-F ($6,883 - $12,269 per month)
Subject to the one day per month mandatory furlough
(Starting level and salary commensurate with experience)
Level C Supreme Court Chambers Attorney: Salary: $6,883 - $8,748 per month
Level D Supreme Court Chambers Attorney: Salary: $7,925 - $10,575 per month
Level E Supreme Court Chambers Attorney: Salary: $8,969 - $11,970 per month
Level F Supreme Court Chambers Attorney: Salary: $10,381 - $12,269 per month
Some highlights of our benefits package for qualifying employees include:
• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 13 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• $120 transit pass subsidy per month
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401 (k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Long Term Care Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
The Supreme Court of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE
for
SUPREME COURT CHAMBERS ATTORNEY
(Job Opening # 3663)
In order to better assess the qualifications of each applicant, we ask that you respond to the following questions. To assist the selection panel in reviewing and assessing your qualifications, please answer the questions below. Your answers should be no more than two pages (total) in length and should be returned with your application materials.
The position of Supreme Court Chambers Attorney requires extensive independent research, analysis, and writing on complex legal issues. Please describe in some detail your relevant experience in performing comparable work and indicate why you believe your experience and skills qualify you for the position. If you have had any legal experience in a non-adversarial capacity (e.g., as an arbitrator, mediator, or judicial law clerk or attorney), please include a description of that experience. Also, please explain why you are interested in this position.
Disclaimer: VABANC does not make any guarantee the accurateness of the above postings. Please contact the employer directly for additional information.
