Superior Court of Los Angeles County
Associate Self-Help Attorney
Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Apply for the Associate Self-Help Attorney role at Superior Court of Los Angeles County.
Pay Range $84,701.76/yr – $84,701.76/yr. Salary based on skills and experience.
The Superior Court is the largest unified trial court in the United States, with 582 judicial officers and over 4,600 employees across 36 facilities. Our mission is to provide equal access to justice to all Los Angeles County residents. We value accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and court-matched 401K/457 savings plans.
About the Position Associate Self-Help Attorneys provide legal information and services to self-represented litigants in support of the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Self-Help programs.
Associate Self-Help Attorneys may be employed for a maximum of three years on a limited term basis. Employment is at will. Attorneys may only practice law within the scope of their duties as employees of the Court and are prohibited by Court policy from any outside practice of law, including giving legal advice, receiving fees, or appearing in court on behalf of another person.
Minimum Requirements
Graduation with a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of California.
Member of the California State Bar in good standing.
Those who took the California State Bar Examination and are awaiting results may also apply. Applicants must provide proof of passing the California State Bar Examination to be placed on the eligibility list. Proof must be emailed to rmurillo2@lacourt.org. Failure to submit proof by the application deadline will result in disqualification.
Desirable Qualifications
Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, in other languages in addition to English.
Pro bono, volunteer or paid experience providing legal assistance to self-represented or low-income litigants.
Completion of one or more terms of volunteer service in JusticeCorps, AmeriCorps, or similar programs.
Education Verification Attach a legible copy of your diploma or transcript (unofficial acceptable) detailing the degree conferred and the name of the institution. Failure to submit required documents at time of application will result in disqualification. Accredited institutions and foreign studies criteria as described earlier.
Applicant Support & Information All applications must be submitted online. Review all information on the Applicant Support page. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by emailing the provided address. For additional employment information, click here.
What to Expect After Applying
Evaluation:
Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based on the submitted application and questionnaire.
Eligibility:
Candidates best meeting qualifications are placed on an eligible list active for ~6 months; may be invited for interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to RMurillo2@lacourt.org.
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Pay Range $84,701.76/yr – $84,701.76/yr. Salary based on skills and experience.
The Superior Court is the largest unified trial court in the United States, with 582 judicial officers and over 4,600 employees across 36 facilities. Our mission is to provide equal access to justice to all Los Angeles County residents. We value accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and court-matched 401K/457 savings plans.
About the Position Associate Self-Help Attorneys provide legal information and services to self-represented litigants in support of the Los Angeles Superior Court’s Self-Help programs.
Associate Self-Help Attorneys may be employed for a maximum of three years on a limited term basis. Employment is at will. Attorneys may only practice law within the scope of their duties as employees of the Court and are prohibited by Court policy from any outside practice of law, including giving legal advice, receiving fees, or appearing in court on behalf of another person.
Minimum Requirements
Graduation with a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law before the Supreme Court of the State of California.
Member of the California State Bar in good standing.
Those who took the California State Bar Examination and are awaiting results may also apply. Applicants must provide proof of passing the California State Bar Examination to be placed on the eligibility list. Proof must be emailed to rmurillo2@lacourt.org. Failure to submit proof by the application deadline will result in disqualification.
Desirable Qualifications
Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing, in other languages in addition to English.
Pro bono, volunteer or paid experience providing legal assistance to self-represented or low-income litigants.
Completion of one or more terms of volunteer service in JusticeCorps, AmeriCorps, or similar programs.
Education Verification Attach a legible copy of your diploma or transcript (unofficial acceptable) detailing the degree conferred and the name of the institution. Failure to submit required documents at time of application will result in disqualification. Accredited institutions and foreign studies criteria as described earlier.
Applicant Support & Information All applications must be submitted online. Review all information on the Applicant Support page. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by emailing the provided address. For additional employment information, click here.
What to Expect After Applying
Evaluation:
Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based on the submitted application and questionnaire.
Eligibility:
Candidates best meeting qualifications are placed on an eligible list active for ~6 months; may be invited for interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.
Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to RMurillo2@lacourt.org.
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