Attorney II - San Francisco, United States - State of California

Description

Job Description and Duties


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Legal staff to the Self Represented Litigant Portal (Portal), a Content Governance Group, Ad Hoc Content Advisory Group and liaison to other advisory bodies assigned to provide legally accurate information in terms that are comprehensible to Self-Represented Litigants (SRLs) and that enable SRLs to conduct business in the courts. Coordinate schedules, meetings, and other obligations.
• Lead Content Governance Group and work with an ad hoc group, charged with setting requirements for legally accurate Portal content designed to enable the court user to understand the case process, prepare to proceed, and leave court informed about any decisions made, next steps, and progress toward finalizing the case.
• Ensure that Portal content requirements employ user-centered design standards, adding elements such as checklists and flowcharts.
• Responsible for accuracy of legal and procedural content of the Portal in all legal areas including civil, family, juvenile, criminal, traffic, and appellate matters which is available in written, audio, interactive chat, and video forms. All Portal material must meet accessibility requirements and work effectively on mobile devices.
• Draft new Portal content as needed and maintain existing Portal content in the area of family law, including dissolutions, child custody and support, and domestic violence; act as liaison to legal subject matter experts developing Portal content in other case.
• Ensure completion of the recommendations of the Commission on the Future of California Courts regarding educational material and content for SRLs in traffic and other matters, including CARE Act content, as new topics arise and education for SRLs becomes necessary.
• Responsible for accuracy of legal and procedural content of the Portal in emerging legal areas including unlawful detainer, guardianship, conservatorship, domestic and civil harassment restraining orders, consumer debt, and CARE Act matters which is available in written, audio, interactive chat, and video forms. All Portal material must meet accessibility requirements and work effectively on mobile devices.
• Act as legal SME for technology projects aimed at providing SRLs easier access to information and on-line services, such as Live/Virtual Chat, and virtual self-help.
• Continue to build on the existing framework for delivering legal content consistently across Portal and other online services. Update the framework as needed.
• Provide legal subject matter expertise to ensure legal accuracy of Portal content, including oversight of user and design testing efforts.
• Oversee the work of and guide design and user testing contractors working for CFCC, reporting on recommended changes and implementing such changes upon approval.
• Maintain effective collaborative relationships with researchers working in JCC, in the courts, or with justice partners to collect and share data, as appropriate.

Working Conditions

The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time.

In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, and retirement savings plans.

In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station in downtown San Francisco.

In Sacramento, the office is minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council's San Francisco or Sacramento office and reside in the areas surrounding these locations.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. Beginning in September 2024, employees will work in the office at least one day each week. Beginning in January 2025, employees will work in the office at least two days per week.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

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  ATTORNEY II

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details


Job Code #:
JC-432678


Position #(s):

XXX

Working Title:
Attorney II JO#6230


Classification:

ATTORNEY II
$12, $15,136.00

# of Positions:

1


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
In Office


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information


OVERVIEW

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Attorney II in the Self Help and Futures Services unit of the Center for Families, Children & the Courts.

This position will serve as legal subject matter expert on technology projects aimed at providing self-represented litigants access to legal and procedural information on the Self Represented Litigant Portal (Portal), ensuring that information is both legally accurate and in terms that are comprehensible to self-represented litigants.

The position will be lead staff to a content governance group charged with setting requirements for legally accurate Portal content designed to enable the court user to understand the case process, prepare to proceed, and leave court informed about any decisions made, next steps, and progress toward finalizing the case.

Portal content will be available in written, audio, interactive chat, and video forms.

The position will provide legal and procedural content of the Portal in all legal areas including civil, family, juvenile, criminal, traffic, and appellate matters.

Some projects may require the incumbent to consult with additional legal experts.

The Judicial Council

The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority.

This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget.

A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

Department Website:
Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 5/26/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available).

SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Completed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. A completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included, when submitting your application in hard copy.

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Judicial Council of California

Attn:
Please apply Online in the benefits section below.

455 Golden Gate Avenue

San Francisco, CA

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application.

Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview.

The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Juris doctor, and three (3) years of relevant post-bar legal experience as a practicing attorney.

After passing a state bar, work experience as a Law Clerk to a federal or state judge prior to formal bar

admission will be considered qualifying experience.


LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Current active membership with the State Bar of California prior to hire.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience providing legal services to underserved and disadvantaged populations;
• Experience representing clients in court;
• Bilingual;
• Demonstrated success in working collaboratively across disciplines;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to handle multiple demands and deadlines.

OTHER

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.

Benefits


HOW TO APPLY

This position is Open Until Filled and requires the submission of our official application, a resume and a response to the supplemental questions.

To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.

To complete an online application, go to job opening #6230 at

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at Telecommunications Device for the Deaf

PAYMENT & BENEFITS

$12,615 - $15,136 per month

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• 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
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.


Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Alexis Ortiz

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.

You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Sandra Grace


California Relay Service:
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Supplemental Questionnaire

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, we will review your responses to the following questions. Please indicate for which employer you performed these functions. Your answers should not exceed a total of three pages.

• Please describe what interests you about this job and why you believe it is a good fit.
• Please state your date of admission to the State Bar of California.
• Describe your experience with web content development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place.

Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.