Appellate Court Attorney, Central Staff - COURT OF APPEAL, SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT
LOCATION: Downtown Los Angeles
JO# 6163
OVERVIEW
The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in Los Angeles, is accepting
applications for an appellate attorney to work in Central Staff. The attorney will work
collaboratively with the managing attorney and justices in the preparation of opinions. The
attorney’s duties will include reviewing appellate briefs and trial records, researching and
analyzing the law, preparing initial drafts of opinions, reviewing and proofreading opinions by the
justice, and performing other tasks as assigned by the justice. Excellent analytical, writing, and
research skills are mandatory. Familiarity with appellate practice is preferred. Applicants must
be willing to, and capable of, working on appeals from orders on petitions for a writ of habeas
corpus in capital cases.
Salary is based on qualifications and experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
Level A: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Level B: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of two
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
Equivalent to two years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting as
described above, including one year of experience as an appellate attorney,
Level A, with the judicial branch.
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.
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.
Senior: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of six
years of post-bar legal experience, including substantial appellate 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.
Licenses and Certificates: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
HOW TO APPLY
To complete the online application, please visit our website at
https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm and search for Job ID# 6163.
The following items are required.
Completed online application.
Cover letter
Resume
Writing Sample
For earliest consideration, please apply by February 23, 2024; however, this job will remain
open until filled.
SALARY
Level A: $6,490 per month
Level B: $7,853 to $9,975 per month
(Starting salary will be between $7,853 to $8,638 per month)
Level C: $8,632 to $10,972 per month
(Starting salary will be between $8,632 to $9,495 per month)
Level D: $9,936 to $13,261 per month
(Starting salary will vary between $9,936 to $10,930 per month)
Senior: $11,247 to $15,011 per month
(Starting salary will vary between $11,247 to $12,372 per month)
BENEFITS:
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
Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
