Appellate
Job Descriptions
Court
Administrator/Clerk
APPELLATE
COURT SERVICES DIRECTOR: State
of Oregon, Judicial Department, Office of the State Court
Administrator, Appellate Court Services Division, Salem,
OR. Duties: As
delegated by the State Court Administrator, the position of
Appellate Court Administrator performs the statutory array of
administrative duties and responsibilities of the court
administrator (clerk of court) for the appellate courts under
ORS 8.110(1) and provides for effective administration of
these operations for the Oregon Supreme Court and Court of
Appeals. The position manages and supervises the units and
programs of the Appellate Court Services Division and is
responsible for proper stewardship of its personnel resources
and of the related budget, financial, capital and
technological resources and facilities and for its proper
carrying out of court administrative processes and procedures.
The position actively participates in the coordination and
oversight for the internal planning, preparation, training and
implementation of the e-commerce and other electronic business
processes for the appellate courts. The position is also
responsible for oversight and coordination of record-keeping
functions regarding admissions to the practice of law, issuing
certificates of good standing, and other requirements
performed for the Supreme Court and State Court Administrator
for enforcement or administration of the practice of law in
Oregon as required by law. This position works with the Chief
Justice, Chief Judge and State Court Administrator on
identifying, evaluating and addressing internal and external
issues related to the effective and efficient administrative
performance and functioning of the appellate courts and its
court operations. The position is responsible for strategic
planning, performance measurement and development, evaluation
and implementation of new initiatives to improve services and
respond to the needs of those courts and the public in a
manner that also is consistent with the goals and objectives
of the OJD. The
position has responsibility for the appropriate communication
and representation of public information and administrative
issues externally to the circuit courts, bar, other government
entities, media and public; provides for related outreach,
training and education opportunities and keeps current web
based information on the appellate courts and on changes to
court procedures and rules. The position is responsible for
ensuring the currency and effectiveness of the security,
emergency preparedness and business continuity plans involving
the operations of appellate courts and the ACSD. The position
must ensure the necessary compliance with state and OJD
requirements and the necessary coordination of OJD relevant
policies, procedures and communications as appropriate to meet
and respond to the needs of the courts and the public it
serves. Qualifications: a Bachelor’s degree in
Court Administration, Business or Public Administration, or
closely related field, and three years of recent management
experience. A Juris Doctorate or Master’s degree in Court
Administration, Public or Business Administration may
substitute for one year of the required experience. Applicants
without the relevant educational background may substitute
recent court management experience on a year for year basis.
Applicants with less than the required management experience
may substitute court administrative experience on a year for
year basis when that experience demonstrates: considerable
knowledge of the administrative and judicial functions of the
court; experience leading/supervising employees; experience
developing and implementing court policy, goals, objectives
and priorities in conjunction with executive management; and
knowledge and experience in accounting procedures and
principles, including budget management. Preference may be
given to applicants with recent court administration
experience, or with experience working in the
Oregon
court system. Preference may be given to applicants with
relevant advanced degrees. Salary: $5,289-$8,205 per month.
(2008)
CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR OF
AN APPELLATE COURT: California
Judiciary,
Courts of Appeal. Summary:
Under policy direction, serves as the court’s executive
officer with responsibility for planning, organizing,
coordinating, and directing with full authority and
accountability the management of the Office of the Clerk of
the Court and all non-judicial administrative support
activities for an entire appellate court; performs related
work as assigned. Duties:
Plans and implements administrative and operational
programs and policies for the court and for the Office of the
Clerk of the Court. Directs, plans, organizes, administers,
reviews, and evaluates the work of staff, often through
subordinate managers and/or supervisors; oversees or provides
for the selection, training, professional development, and
discipline of staff; supervises assigned staff. Develops
and/or revises administrative policies and procedures. Reviews
and responds to correspondence and inquiries regarding
interpretation of court policies and procedures. Develops,
administers, and monitors budget of an appellate court.
Coordinates facility and space planning. Manages the
procurement of supplies and equipment. Ensures a full range of
human resources support is provided for the court. Coordinates
information systems activities. Administers a variety of
business services support including telephone systems, fax
capability, and mail and duplicating services. Coordinates
court security. Represents the court to internal and external
customers, including the other branches of government, on
issues pertaining to the court. Qualifications: Equivalent to possession of a bachelor’s degree,
preferably in court administration or a related field, and six
years of court management experience, including a minimum of
two years of increasingly responsible management experience. A law degree may be substituted for two years of
experience OR Two years as an Assistant Clerk/Administrator or
Clerk of the Court, or three years as an Assistant Clerk.
(2008)
ASSISTANT CIRCUIT EXECUTIVE FOR ADMINISTRATION AND INTERNAL
OFFICE
MANAGEMENT:
The Office of the Circuit Executive, Eleventh Circuit, U.S. Court of Appeals,
Atlanta, GA.
Summary: The incumbent reports directly to the Deputy Circuit
Executive. The incumbent supervises a staff of five. The
principle responsibilities of this position are to provide
oversight and coordination concerning matters related to
Judicial Council and Court operations. Duties:
Exercising aspects of administrative control of certain
non-judicial activities of the Court of Appeals of the
circuit; providing oversight to internal operations of the
office of the circuit executive. Assisting the circuit
executive in developing organizational goals and objectives,
including the establishment and adjustment of long range
schedules, priorities and deadlines for the completion of work
assignments. Assisting the circuit executive in establishing
policy. Establishing operating guidelines and procedures to
implement established policy. Studying continuing problems
with carrying out the responsibilities of the office of the
circuit executive and recommending necessary corrective
actions. Assigning and explaining work requirements for new or
changed programs, functions, goals and processes to court unit
executives and top level managers and supervisors within the
Court of Appeals for the circuit. Serving as representative
and consultant on various nation-wide advisory committees and
providing consultation for the judiciary in such areas as fair
employment practices reporting, judiciary accounting system,
and circuit judicial conference policies and procedures.
Assisting in administering the personnel system of the Court
of Appeals of the circuit; serving as personnel officer for
the circuit executive’s office. Developing and enforcing a
system of internal financial controls for the office of the
circuit executive. Developing and managing the budgetary cycle
of the Court of Appeals for the circuit, continually assessing
the needs of the court and the office of the circuit
executive, and aiding in the preparation of budgetary requests
for the court. Serving as the primary contact for formal
financial audits of the Court of Appeals. Managing a modern
accounting system. Providing oversight, general supervision,
and coordination of the office secretarial staff, the
circuit’s budget administrator, financial analyst, and
administrative assistant for finances. Developing and
overseeing a responsive office filing system as well as
overseeing the preservation of circuit archives. Conducting
studies relating to the business and administration of the
courts within the circuit and preparing administration of the
courts within the circuit and preparing appropriate
recommendations and reports to the Chief Judge, the Judicial
Council, and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Overseeing court operations of the judiciary’s accounting
system, FAS4T, and such financial reports, internal
controls and system access as required and needed for
effective court operations. Overseeing the updating, printing
and distribution of circuit directories to judges and staff.
Assisting in the coordination of court ceremonies and official
photographs as necessary. Representing the circuit as its
liaison to courts within various states in which the circuit
is located, the Marshal’s office, state and local bar
associations, civic groups, news media, and other private ad
public groups having interest in the administration of the
circuit. Serving as property disposal officer for the court.
Working with database design to facilitate operations and
maintenance of property disposal and judicial conference
databases. Serving as procurement officer for the circuit
executive’s office, advising operational policies and
procedures, internal controls, and procurement file
maintenance. Researching and evaluating potential circuit
judicial conference sites; planning and coordinating judicial
conferences. Assisting in planning and coordinating special
court events. Preparing periodic reports to the circuit and to
the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, including
recommendations for the expeditious disposition of the
business of the circuit. Qualifications:
Applicants must have a high school diploma and preferably
be a graduate of an accredited college or university; advanced
degree in public or business administration and/or law is
desirable. Experience working in a legal and/or court
environment, particularly appellate courts and/or federal
courts is desirable. Three years of specialized experience,
including more than one year equivalent to work at CL29.
Salary: $89,540 - $116,432. (2006)
COURT EXECUTIVE 3B: Appellate
Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New
Jersey Judiciary is seeking an innovative, service-oriented
leader with strong analytical and managerial skills. The
individual selected for this position will direct and manage
all staff operations of the New Jersey Judiciary’s Appellate
Division. Duties: The
Clerk is responsible for the oversight and leadership of all
operations in three major areas of responsibility: Case
Management (7,000 appeals filed annually); Administrative
Services (transcript production, facilities, personnel,
information technology and budget); and Central Appellate
Research. The selected candidate will be expected to develop
goals and strategies for accomplishing objectives; analyze
current case processing methods; devise streamlined and
expedited workflow systems, and implement new processes while
assuring a high level of quality control. This individual will
effectively manage and develop approximately 200 professional
and support staff; work directly with the judges in the
exercise of their non-adjudicative duties; lead the Appellate
Division staff in providing support to the 35 Appellate
Division judges; serve on various management and policy
committees; and assure excellent service to attorneys and
litigants. The Clerk is appointed by the Supreme Court and
reports to the Presiding Judge for Administration of the
Appellate Division. Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
bachelor’s degree. Seven years of management experience,
five of which shall have included responsibility for the
development and management of budgets, staff, information
systems and administrative operations; development and
implementation of programs, policies and procedures; and
supervision of professional staff. Applicants who do not
possess the required education may substitute experience on a
year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted
for one year of experience. A law degree may be substituted
for two years of experience as indicated above. Experience in
Court administration, especially at the Appellate level, is
helpful. Salary: $86,700 - $118,830. (2005)
COURT ADMINISTRATOR:
Summary:
Under
administrative direction, manages all activities and
facilities and directly supervises subordinate management
staff. Develops and presents budget requests before
legislative bodies and local governments. Participates in
short and long-term planning for the court. Duties: Plans, organizes and coordinates functions related to fiscal programs,
budget, human resources, information systems and various court
programs. Hires, trains, evaluates, and disciplines
subordinate staff. Prepares and submits courts operating
budget. Analyzes court dockets and operations and develops and
implements processes to improve case management and court
services. Develops local rules, policies and procedures.
Serves as a liaison to the state legislature, county and city
governments, law enforcement agencies and the media. Provides
testimony to the state legislature. Oversees facilities
management and planning including allocating space, overseeing
maintenance and modifications, awarding service contracts and
negotiating leases. Qualifications:
Bachelor's
degree in business or public administration or related field
and eight years experience in court management including three
years of supervisory experience. Knowledge of human resource
management, information systems and facilities management;
legislative processes; budgeting rules, regulations, policies
and procedures; auditing and financial management methods; and
customer service practices.
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COURT
EXECUTIVE 3b: Appellate Division, Trenton, New Jersey. Summary:
The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an innovate,
service-oriented leader with strong analytical and managerial
skills. The individual selected for this position will
direct and mange all staff operations of the New Jersey
Judiciary's Appellate Division. Duties: The Clerk is
responsible for oversight and leadership of all operations in
three major areas of responsibility: Case Management (7,000
appeals filed annually); Administrative Services (transcript
production, facilities, personnel, information technology and
budget); and Central Appellate Research. The selected
candidate will be expected to develop goals and strategies for
accomplishing objectives; analyze current case processing
methods; devise streamlined and expedited workflow systems,
and implement new processes while assuring a high level of
quality control. This individual will effectively manage
and develop approximately 200 professional and support staff;
work directly with the judges in the exercise of their
non-adjudicative duties; lead the Appellate Division staff in
providing support to the 35 Appellate Division judges; serve
on various management and policy committees; and assure
excellent service to attorneys and litigants. The Clerk
is appointed by the Supreme Court and reports to the Presiding
judge for Administration of the Appellate Division. Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
bachelor's degree. Seven years of experience, five of
which shall have included responsibility for the development
and management of budgets, staff, information systems and
administrative operations; development and implementation of
programs, policies and procedures; and supervision of
professional staff. Applicants who do not possess the required
education may substitute experience on a year for year basis.
A master's degree may be substituted for one year of
experience. A law degree may be substituted for two
years of experience as indicated above. Experience in Court
administration, especially at the Appellate level, is helpful.
US citizenship is not required. Selected candidate must be
authorized to work in the US according to Department of
Homeland Security, US Citizenship, and Immigration Services
regulations. Salary: $86,700-$118,830. (2005)
CLERK
OF THE SUPREME COURT: Rhode Island
Judiciary. Summary: The Clerk of the
Supreme Court exercises primary responsibility for the
administration and management of the Supreme Court Clerk’s
Office by assistance to the Chief Justice of the Supreme
Court, other courts in the Judiciary, state government
agencies, attorneys, and citizens of the state. Duties: The Clerk directs the daily operations
of the Clerk’s Office and supervises the staff of
professional and non-professional assistants. The Clerk works
closely with the Chief Justice and four (4) Justices in all
matters relating to the Supreme Court. Supervises, administer, and direct all services and
staff within the Supreme Court. Manages and oversees financial
accounts of the Supreme Court. Publishes and distributes
Supreme Court opinions and orders. Oversees
the scheduling, preparation, and coordination of the Supreme
Court calendars. Evaluates, plans, organizes, develops, and
implements policies and procedures. Oversees the Committee of
the Board of Bar Examiners and the Rhode
Island
Bar
Exam. Plans and implements new, emerging, and changing
technological developments Coordinates
services with other court departments, agencies, and outside
vendors. The Clerk of the Supreme Court reports to the Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court and the State Court Administrator.
Qualifications: The
Clerk position requires a Bachelor’s Degree plus a minimum
of five years experience in court administration or comparable
experience in management and a Juris Doctor from an
ABA-accredited institution. This position is ideal for a person with a proven
record as a successful manager and leader. Must possess excellent organizational, interpersonal,
written, and oral communication skills. Present salary: $62,360-$70,667 plus benefits. (2004)
CLERK OF THE IDAHO
SUPREME COURT AND COURT OF APPEALS: Idaho Supreme Court Description: Clerk of the Idaho Supreme Court and Court of Appeals. The Clerk of the
Court performs highly responsible and confidential legal and
administrative work for the Supreme Court, pursuant to Article
V, Section 15 of the Idaho Constitution. Duties
:Work involves management of related legal and clerical
functions of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, including
those duties set forth in Idaho Code, Title 2, Chapter 4, §§
1-401 et seq. and 1-501 et seq. Responsibilities: management of all personnel and operations in the
Clerk’s Office and related functions; interpretation of
appellate court rules and procedures; review of motions and
petitions filed with the Court; releasing and reporting
opinions for the Court; and travel with the Court and
preparation of courtrooms for oral arguments. For
administrative purposes, this position reports directly to the
Chief Justice. Qualifications:
graduation from an accredited law school or member of a state
bar or equivalent professional accomplishment; significant
management and supervisory experience required including
experience with current technology applications; significant
court experience preferred. Salary: Starting salary up to
$87,000 – 92,000, commensurate with qualifications and
experience. (2004)
ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR:
West
Virginia
Supreme Court of Appeals,
Charleston, WV. Highly qualified individual sought by the Supreme Court
of Appeals to serve as Administrative Director. Duties: The Administrative Director works under
the general administrative policies of the Supreme Court and
the oversight authority of the Chief Justice, and is
responsible for administrative control of non-judicial
activities of the state court system including budget
development and financial accountability, procurement and
inventory control, personnel and payroll administration,
statistical data collection and analysis, planning and
administrative policy development, facility development and
maintenance, judicial and non-judicial staff training,
technology development and systems administration, and other
duties that may be required by the Supreme Court. The Administrative Director also serves as the liaison
for the court system as a whole with the legislative branch,
executive branch, local governments, the Bar, news media, and
general public. Qualifications:
include superior academic record; a Juris Doctor degree;
exemplary interpersonal skills; flexibility to adapt to
complex automated information systems and technological
advances in court system management; demonstrated leadership
skills and experience in decision making relevant to the
management of the court system; strong written and oral
communication skills; and the ability to supervise and direct
staff activities. Salary
$80-85,000, commensurate with qualifications
and experience. (2003)
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Assistant
Court
Administrator/Clerk
COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 3: AOC, Trenton, NJ, Appellate Division. Summary:
The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a manager to oversee
the case processing activities of two teams of professionals
and clerical staff members. Duties:
Specific duties will include monitoring, evaluating,
leading and overseeing the work activities of the two team
supervisors. In addition, the selected candidate will develop
strategies to ensure efficiency of the operation, monitor
workflow, provide direction in order to achieve goals and
assure that quality standards are met. Additional duties also
include: communicating directly with outside agencies to
resolve case processing issues, conduct performance
evaluations for supervisory staff, and work directly with the
Appellate Division Clerk, Deputy Clerk and Presiding Judge for
Administration in the formulation of policies related to the
processing of all criminal appeals. Perform other related work
as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university
with a bachelor’s degree. Five years of increasingly
responsible professional experience, two years of which shall
have included experience in a field related to the technical,
administrative or case processing competency being supervised.
Applicants who do not possess the required education may
substitute professional or paraprofessional experience as
indicated above on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree
may substitute for one year of experience. Salary: $57,733 -
$90,294. (2007)
SENIOR COURT
MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST:
Arizona
Supreme Court, Phoenix, AZ.
Summary: Ready to
utilize your expert knowledge, experience and skills in a
dynamic work environment? This position produces a wide range
of complex projects that involve planning, researching and
analyzing court administration and operations that result in
improving and increasing efficiency of the court system. Duties:
Serves as project leader in planning, managing and
implementing projects for improving court operations
including, but not limited to, developing appropriate
statewide case processing time standards for all case types;
establishing plans for caseflow management programs to meet
case processing timelines; and, implementation of strategic
initiatives. This position is also responsible for providing
specialized technical assistance to judges, administrative
judicial officers, executive court management and judicial
committees and commissions on a variety of issues related to
court operations, program development and statewide policies.
Serves as faculty and participates in development of training
all levels of court personnel on caseflow techniques. Qualifications:
Advanced degree in a related field and graduation from an
accredited four year college or university with a major in
public or judicial administration, criminology, political
science or a related social science. Seven years experience in
court administration and operations with experience managing
complex court related projects. Also requires operational
experience with the fundamental principles of caseflow
management and differentiated case management in addition to
demonstrated experience designing and implementing effective
case management plans for a trial court. Successful candidates
should have the ability to staff, coordinate and facilitate
Supreme Court committees and have knowledge or insight into
future court trends and emerging policy issues affecting trial
courts. Graduation from the NCSC Court Executive Development
Program (CEDP) is preferred.
SENIOR COURT
MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST:
Arizona
Supreme Court, Phoenix, AZ.
Summary: This
position administers a wide range of complex projects that
involve planning, researching and analyzing court
administration and operations in order to implement statewide
strategic agenda initiatives. This position will provide high
level support, perform research and provide information to
committees as directed. This position will work in tandem with
a second Sr. Court Management Specialist to coordinate the
implementation of CourTools; work with the court community to
implement programs that will guarantee the availability of
qualified language interpreters fro non-English speaking
litigants; and staff a new state level committee on victims’
rights. Duties: Some
essential functions of the job include analyzing court
processes to identify problems, providing recommendations and
preparing reports, developing projects to improve court
operations, researching and developing grant proposals,
conducting studies involving data collection and analysis,
developing statewide training curriculum, and serving as an
educational faculty or facilitator. In addition, this position
fosters and maintains cooperative working relationships within
the criminal justice community and other governmental and
private agencies in order to achieve general organizational
and specific project goals. Successful candidates should have
the ability to staff, coordinate and facilitate Supreme Court
committees comprised of Judges, Court Administrators, Clerks
of Court, as well as other criminal justice system
stakeholders and the public. Qualifications:
Advanced degree in a related field and graduation from an
accredited four year college or university with a major in
public or judicial administration, criminology, systems
analysis, political science or a related social science. Seven
years experience in a variety of court management positions,
including three years experience in court administration,
operations or consulting; knowledge of management planning and
research principles, methods and techniques; excellent oral
and written communication skills; and excellent project
management skills and experience. Salary: $75,000, DOE. (2005)
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Appellate
Court Attorneys/Legal Counsel
ATTORNEY
2:
New Jersey
Judiciary,
Bar Admissions Unit, AOC,
Trenton
,
NJ
. Summary: The New
Jersey Judiciary, Bar Admissions Unit of the Supreme Court is
seeking an experienced attorney with proven administrative and
written skills. Duties:
This position entails working with the Committee on
Character reviewing documentation, investigating information
in preparation for hearings, conducting hearings, and
preparing reports, minutes, reviews and legal memorandum for
the Committee and the Supreme Court. The attorney will also
work with the Court Executive to analyze policies and
procedures of the Committee on Character and draft requested
changes to rules and regulations. The attorney will be
responsible for communicating with the attorneys on the
Committee on Character, applicants and their attorneys on
issues concerning certification for admission to the bar. The
position will involve participation in the administration of
the bar examination and other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
Graduation from an American Bar Association approved law
school. Three years of experience as an attorney in the public
or private practice of law, including professional legal
research and analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules,
regulations, and legislation. Admission to practice and
current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of
New Jersey
. Salary: $69,130- $100,688. (2007)
APPELLATE
COURT ATTORNEY: Los Angeles,
CA. Summary: Division
Seven of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate
District located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for an attorney position on its
Central Staff to work directly with Presiding Justice Dennis
M. Perluss. The position will be staffed at a level
commensurate with the qualifications of the selected
individual. Duties: Duties
of a Central Staff attorney include: assisting in the drafting
of bench memoranda and opinions in assigned cases and
reviewing memoranda and proposed opinions in cases assigned to
other justices of the Court of Appeal. These responsibilities
require that the attorney carefully and accurately review
appellate briefs, trial records, and other documents;
thoroughly research and analyze existing law; draft clear,
concise and well-organized memoranda and proposed opinions;
and make recommendations regarding the resolution of legal
issues before the court. The attorney must also perform other
related work as required. Qualifications: Active membership in the State Bar of California
and: Level C:
Equivalent of three years of post-bar legal experience;
or, one year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level B,
with the judicial branch. Level
D: Equivalent of four years of post-bar legal
experience; or, one year of experience as an appellate
attorney, Level C, with the judicial branch. Additional
experience in excess of the minimum qualifications in civil
trial or appellate litigation; Experience in exercising
adjudicatory (as opposed to solely advocacy) skills;
Exceptional research, analytical and writing skills; Broad and
practical knowledge of the law; Familiarity with appellate
practice; Mature and sound judgment; Ability to work
cooperatively with other members of the staff and court; and
Ability to discuss issues thoroughly and to work independently
while welcoming supervision and editing of one’s work
product. Salary: Level C: $6,472 and $8,223 per month
(Starting salary will vary between $6,472 and $7,119/month).
Level D: $7,449 to $9,940 per month (Starting salary will vary
between $7,449 and $8,194/month. (2007)
ATTORNEY 2: Appellate
Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New
Jersey Judiciary Appellate Division Clerk’s Office is
seeking a highly motivated professional to work under the
direction of the Chief Counsel. Duties:
The individual will review and process appeals, motions,
emergent applications, orders and opinions. The individual
will also investigate and respond to correspondence and
inquiries from Appellate Division and trial court judges and
staff, attorneys and litigants. The individual will act as
legal advisor to a case processing team and advise other units
within the Clerk’s Office on various issues involving
application of the rules to appellate practice. Additional
related duties as assigned. Qualifications:
Graduation from an ABA-approved law school. Three years of
experience as an attorney in the public or private practice of
law, including professional legal research and analyzing and
evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations and
legislation. NOTE: Appellate practice and experience are
desired. Admission to practice and current good standing as an
Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $67,609 - $98,473. (2007)
COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: Bar Admissions Unit, Supreme Court of
New Jersey, AOC, Trenton,
NJ. Summary: The New
Jersey Judiciary Bar Admissions Unit of the Supreme Court is
seeking a person with solid managerial skills to serve as
Counsel to the Committee on Character. The selected individual
will report to the Secretary of the Committee and the
Assistant Secretary to the Board of Bar Examiners while being
responsible for the general operation of the work of the
Committee on Character. Duties:
Tasks include oversight of the character certification
process, preparation of reports for the Committee and legal
memoranda for the Supreme Court, recruitment of Committee
members, and drafting revisions to the Regulations governing
the Committee on Character as needed. Excellent writing and
project management skills are required. The position will also
involve travel to meetings/hearings as necessary,
participation in the administration of the semi-annual bar
examination, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law
school. Three years of professional administrative and/or
program management experience, three of which shall have
included responsibility for program development and/or
implementation and for supervision of staff. Salary: $69,599 -
$101,186. (2007)
COURT
EXECUTIVE 2B:
New Jersey
Lawyers’
Fund for Client Protection, AOC, Trenton,
New Jersey. Summary: The New Jersey Lawyers’ Fund for Client Protection, an
entity of the Supreme Court, seeks a Senior Counsel with
strong analytical and managerial skills. The individual
selected for this position must have high ethical standards. Duties:
This individual will handle legal matters for the Fund
including commercial litigation, bankruptcy, chancery, and
collections. This individual will analyze, investigate and
present claims to the Fund’s Board of Trustees, including
the conducting of hearings. This individual also provides
legal advice to the Director and Deputy Director on Complex
and confidential issues. Qualifications:
Graduation from an ABA-approved law school. Three years of
professional administrative and/or program management
experience as a practicing attorney, including supervision of
staff, as well as responsibility for program development
and/or implementation. Excellent research and writing skills
are essential. Civil litigation experience and thorough
knowledge of the Rules of Court would be helpful. Admission to
practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in
the State of
New Jersey
. Salary: $73,483 - $104,451. (2006)
STAFF
ATTORNEY: U.S.
Courts for
the Tenth Circuit, Denver
Colorado. Summary: The
Office of Staff Counsel for the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of
Appeals is seeking highly qualified, experienced attorney to
serve as staff attorney to the full court. The office
currently consists of nineteen attorneys and four support
staff. Duties: The
Office of Staff Counsel’s principal responsibility is to
recommend to the court the disposition of substantive motions,
appeals decided without oral argument, original proceedings,
and emergency matters. Staff attorneys confer with the judges,
conduct legal research, prepare legal memoranda, and draft
proposed opinions. Because staff attorneys must be able to
advise the judges on difficult, varied, and important legal
issues, the court is highly selective in its hiring. The court
is looking for individuals who can analyze complex legal
issues thoroughly and efficiently and express themselves
clearly, both orally and in writing. Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited law school. Admission t
practice before the highest court of a state/territory of the
U.S. Strong academic background. Superior legal research,
analytical, writing, and editing skills. At least one year
legal experience after graduation. Preference for court legal
staff experience or judicial law clerk experience. Salary:
$62,919 - $74,343. (2006)
CHILD SUPPORT / FAMILY LAW SPECIALIST VI: Court
Services Division, Arizona
Supreme Court. Summary:
Do you have specialized knowledge in family law, child
support, domestic violence and related
Arizona
laws, rules and procedures? Would you enjoy being part of a
team that utilizes the most current social science research on
children and families to develop policies and procedures which
enhance existing laws or create new ones? The Court Services
Division’s Court Programs Unit is looking for a
detail-oriented individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced
environment, can see big-picture perspectives and has the
ability to consolidate input from a variety of people and
organizations in an objective manner. Duties:
This position provides staff support to the Domestic Relations
Committee and Child Support Committee, Arizona Legislative
Committees, and their related subcommittees. This position
assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of
statewide plans for family law education on children’s
issues and develops and/or performs statewide training for
judicial officers and court staff on family law and child
support. This position is also responsible for grant fund
administration, serves as the project manager for the
quadrennial review of Arizona’s child support guidelines and develops selected procedures
manuals, booklets and family law website content for use by
self-represented litigants. Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in judicial
administration, public administration or a related field. Five
years’ experience in a general jurisdiction court, including
three years as a court administrator or five years’
experience working in an administrative office of a court
doing improvement projects. Law degree and legal experience
preferred. Successful candidates should have the ability to
staff, coordinate and facilitate Supreme Court/Legislative
committees and have knowledge or insight into future court
trends and emerging policy issues affecting trial courts. Also
requires excellent interpersonal skills for working
effectively with legislators, judges, court staff, the State
Bar, governmental agencies and the public, as well as
experience in team building, strategic planning, and excellent
project management skills. (2006)
ATTORNEY III (ASSISTANT
COURT COMMISSIONER): Minnesota
Supreme
Court. Summary: The Minnesota State Commissioner’s Office seeks an
Attorney III to serve as legal counsel to the court, provide
legal research and recommend case dispositions in both civil
and criminal cases. Duties:
Confer with justices concerning legal matters and other
problems that arise in the processing of cases and provide
advice and recommendations thereon. Work assignments are
carried out with a substantial degree of discretion and
independent judgment within the framework of laws and the
policies of the court. Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited law school, 5 years
litigation experience, certified admission to the Minnesota
State Bar and eligibility to practice law in the State of
Minnesota. Outstanding legal research, analysis, writing and
oral communication skills. Appellate practice experience
highly desirable. (2005)
SUPREME COURT ATTORNEY:
The Supreme Court of California, San Francisco, California. Summary:
Capital Central Staff, which assists the court in reviewing
and processing appeals and habeas corpus petitions and related
motions filed in the Supreme Court following the imposition of a
judgment of death in the superior court. Members of the
Capital Central Staff work under the immediate direction of a
Supervising Attorney and in close conjunction with the justices
and other members of the court staff. Duties:
Review briefings in
automatic appeals and habeas corpus matters and prepare
memoranda that evaluate the issues, analyze the law applicable
thereto, and offer recommendations for proper disposition;
Prepare and review memoranda to the court concerning motions
relating to both automatic appeals and habeas corpus petitions;
Recommend and draft proposed changes in the court’s published
and internal policies and other written material to assist the
court in responding to new legislation and judicial decisions;
Provide advice and assistance to the court for improving the
fair and efficient processing of all aspects of capital matters;
Consult with attorneys and/or professional staff regarding
capital and case related issues; Attend oral arguments; Serve on
court committees as required; and conduct special legal research and assignments when requested,
including editing of work prepared by court externs.
Qualifications: Active membership in State Bar of
California. Salary: $4,118-$10,148 per month depending on
experience. (2005)
PRINCIPAL APPELLATE COURT ATTORNEY:
State
of New
York,
Unified Court System. Appellate
Division, Second Judicial Department. Brooklyn,
NY.
Duties: Principal Appellate Court Attorneys
serve in a confidential capacity and are primarily responsible
for assisting Chief Appellate Court Attorneys in the Appellate
Divisions and Appellate Terms with the supervision and
administration of their legal departments. Principal Appellate Court Attorneys research and
analyze complex issues and questions for the court and perform
other related duties. Other
duties include: Researching and analyzing legal questions and
issues in the area of attorney discipline; preparing
preliminary reports and confidential memoranda; evaluating
testimony and evidence; identifying relevant case law; making
recommendations of findings to the court; drafting opinions
and orders and responding to inquiries from complainants,
counsel and the public regarding attorney discipline matters.
Ability to meet strict deadlines and communicate
effectively, both verbally and in writing, with judicial and
administrative personnel is essential. Qualifications: Admission to the New York State Bar
and three years of service in the Senior Appellate Court
Attorney title; or equivalent legal experience.
Salary: $80,043.00 + Location of $1,2000.
(2004)
ASSOCIATE
STATE ATTORNEY: Summary:
Under administrative direction, manages assigned
appellate caseload; performs legal research, analysis and
writing; makes recommendations regarding dispositional and
interlocutory decisions; drafts opinions, orders, and other
dispositional and interlocutory decisions. Duties: Reviews cases on appeal, recommends appropriate calendaring and
drafts calendar notices. Performs legal research. Examines
briefs, records and legal authorities cited. Drafts opinions,
orders and decisions for judge's review and final approval. With
approval of the Chief Staff Attorney, mentors Law Clerks and
prepares and presents continuing legal education seminars.
Primary responsibility for special projects as assigned by Chief
Staff Attorney. Participates in the hiring process, in State Bar
committees, and special projects. Qualifications: Must be
a graduate of an accredited law school; possess a license to
practice law in the state; and have at least three years
experience in the practice of law. (2001)
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