Overview The Legal Services office of the Judicial Council of California provides quality, timely, and ethical legal advice and services to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, trial courts, Judicial Council, and the Judicial Council’s advisory bodies and staff. Legal Services is currently searching for an attorney to join its dynamic law office that provides legal support to judicial branch clients on challenging, varied, and significant legal issues. The attorney will have meaningful experience in general employment and labor law. The attorney will independently manage a workload in a collegial environment and may work across practice groups to serve judicial branch clients. Attorneys within the Legal Services office often support the work of units other than their primary assignment. Depending upon experience, the attorney who fills this position may be called upon to work with other Legal Services units to provide written legal opinions, staff advisory bodies, draft rules of court and legislation, and manage litigation. 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. By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts. The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance and provides substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, the Judicial Council offers an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, a public transit stipend up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, and retirement savings plans. The successful candidate will be expected to work in the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. 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) Equal Employment Opportunity The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Licensing and Certifications Current active membership with the State Bar of California prior to hire. Desirable Qualifications Substantial experience in labor and/or employment law; Exceptional communication, interpersonal, negotiating, and public speaking skills; Exceptional legal research, writing, and analysis abilities; and Experience in or with the public sector. Skills Excellent critical thinking, problem solving capabilities, and judgment; Superior communication, interpersonal, diplomacy, and public speaking skills; Ability to present issues and advocate positions clearly, concisely, and logically; Ability to manage workloads, coordinate deadlines, and prioritize competing demands; Ability to work autonomously while being a team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude; Ability to listen to and consider different points of view; Ability to build consensus and resolve conflicts; and Ability to maintain effective working relationships. Knowledge Of Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and/or ordinances, particularly in labor and employment law; Principles and practices of California and federal labor and employment law; Principles and methods of legal research (including electronic research) and analysis; Principles and methods of legal writing and editing; Principles and methods of litigation management; and Principles and practices of civil procedure, constitutional law, and administrative law. 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.

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