Superior Court of Los Angeles County
Self-Help Attorney
Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is seeking experienced Self-Help Attorneys to provide legal and procedural assistance to self-represented litigants across a range of complex legal matters, ensuring equitable access to justice. They oversee assigned staff and paralegals to maintain consistent service quality at designated court locations. This is a telework opportunity following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court. The Court offers accessible career paths, work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including competitive pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 plans. Base pay range
$111,444.00/yr - $154,304.76/yr Key Responsibilities
Supervision and Staff Management – Directs and evaluates paralegals, interns, and staff across multiple county locations, including establishing performance goals and monitoring progress. Litigation Information and Procedural Guidance – Assists self-represented litigants in understanding court procedures. Quality Control and Technical Review – Reviews work products of assigned staff and paralegals for technical accuracy. Resource Development and Referral Services – Enhances access to justice through targeted resource support. Policy Implementation and Legal Compliance – Ensures alignment with legal mandates, court procedures, and operational standards; participates in planning and administering departmental policies. Outreach, Legislative Analysis, and Research – Maintains detailed case records, inputs data into court databases, and prepares formal evaluations and reports for judicial review. Minimum Requirements
To qualify, you must meet one of the following requirements at the time of application: OPTION I
Graduation with a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or equivalent AND two (2) years of experience performing legal services for self-represented litigants for a court or non-profit agency as an attorney AND a member of the California State Bar in good standing. OPTION II
Graduation with a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or equivalent AND two (2) years of experience practicing as a family law, housing, and/or probate attorney AND a member of the California State Bar in good standing. Note: For educational credentialed opportunities, attach the required documentation to your application. Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio. No additional credit is given for overtime. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements
Some assignments may require bilingual skills in languages consistent with the demographics of Los Angeles County. Desirable Qualifications
Experience working in court-based self-help. Experience working or volunteering with low-income and self-represented litigants. Experience working with domestic violence matters. Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, in languages other than English. Applicant Support & Information
Applications must be submitted online. Review ALL information on the Applicant Support page. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation may submit a request for accommodation via the provided contact. For additional employment information, please click here. What To Expect After Applying
The recruitment process may take up to 4-6 weeks. We will notify you of the outcome after each step: EVALUATION (education, training and experience) and ELIGIBILITY (eligible list for approximately one year and possible interviews). Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to rmurillo2@lacourt.org. Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.
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The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is seeking experienced Self-Help Attorneys to provide legal and procedural assistance to self-represented litigants across a range of complex legal matters, ensuring equitable access to justice. They oversee assigned staff and paralegals to maintain consistent service quality at designated court locations. This is a telework opportunity following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court. The Court offers accessible career paths, work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including competitive pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 plans. Base pay range
$111,444.00/yr - $154,304.76/yr Key Responsibilities
Supervision and Staff Management – Directs and evaluates paralegals, interns, and staff across multiple county locations, including establishing performance goals and monitoring progress. Litigation Information and Procedural Guidance – Assists self-represented litigants in understanding court procedures. Quality Control and Technical Review – Reviews work products of assigned staff and paralegals for technical accuracy. Resource Development and Referral Services – Enhances access to justice through targeted resource support. Policy Implementation and Legal Compliance – Ensures alignment with legal mandates, court procedures, and operational standards; participates in planning and administering departmental policies. Outreach, Legislative Analysis, and Research – Maintains detailed case records, inputs data into court databases, and prepares formal evaluations and reports for judicial review. Minimum Requirements
To qualify, you must meet one of the following requirements at the time of application: OPTION I
Graduation with a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or equivalent AND two (2) years of experience performing legal services for self-represented litigants for a court or non-profit agency as an attorney AND a member of the California State Bar in good standing. OPTION II
Graduation with a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school or equivalent AND two (2) years of experience practicing as a family law, housing, and/or probate attorney AND a member of the California State Bar in good standing. Note: For educational credentialed opportunities, attach the required documentation to your application. Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio. No additional credit is given for overtime. Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements
Some assignments may require bilingual skills in languages consistent with the demographics of Los Angeles County. Desirable Qualifications
Experience working in court-based self-help. Experience working or volunteering with low-income and self-represented litigants. Experience working with domestic violence matters. Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, in languages other than English. Applicant Support & Information
Applications must be submitted online. Review ALL information on the Applicant Support page. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation may submit a request for accommodation via the provided contact. For additional employment information, please click here. What To Expect After Applying
The recruitment process may take up to 4-6 weeks. We will notify you of the outcome after each step: EVALUATION (education, training and experience) and ELIGIBILITY (eligible list for approximately one year and possible interviews). Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to rmurillo2@lacourt.org. Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.
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