PARALEGAL:
Office of Trial Court Services, AOC, Trenton,
NJ. Summary: The New
Jersey Judiciary is actively seeking a paralegal to assist in
processing legal documents in the Office of Foreclosure. The
selected candidate will perform specialized technical work under
the direction of an attorney, including review of foreclosure
files for accuracy of appropriate mortgage documents and
pleadings. Duties: Responsibilities will also include screening and reviewing
foreclosure case files to help prepare cases for final
disposition, and preparing written reports that attorneys use to
determine if submitted documents and pleadings in foreclosure
actions support entry of a final judgment. Under the guidance of
an attorney, the selected individual will prepare writs, orders
and other court documents, and establish and maintain effective
working relationships with other Judiciary employees, legal
professionals, vicinage trial court staff, title companies, pro
se litigants and the public. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college with an
Associate’s degree as a Legal Assistant or in Paralegal
Studies, or successful completion of a two year approved course
in Paralegal Training at a recognized educational institution.
Two years of experience as a paralegal involving the preparation
and/or review of drafts of contracts, briefs, motions,
affidavits, or other legal documents and/or in the analysis of
judicial decisions, legal opinions, rulings, memoranda, and/or
other legal material in a law firm, legal tribunal, or
organization where the primary function is research, enactment,
enforcement, or litigation of legal matters. Certification as a
Registered Paralegal (RP) or Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) may
be substituted for the required education and experience.
Graduation from an American Bar Association – approved law
school may be substituted for the required education and
experience. Knowledge of mortgage foreclosure procedures is
desired. Salary: $22.30 per hour. (2008)
ATTORNEY
2 – CONFIDENTIAL: Central
Appellate Research, AOC,
Trenton,
NJ. Summary: The New
Jersey Judiciary is seeking a qualified candidate with proven
ability in legal research and writing, and an interest in the
intellectual challenges presented by the most complex appeals
before the Appellate Division. Duties: This person will work with other research attorneys on one
of the country’s largest central research staffs. The selected
candidate will be supervised by the Director of Central
Appellate Research or another Court Executive. The selected
candidate will read trial and agency records, research legal
issues and prepare legal memoranda on cases of the highest level
of difficulty; he or she will also work on cases that are
specially assigned to the staff by the judges and prepare short
memos on summary disposition motions. 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.
Excellent research and writing skills are essential. Admission
to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in
the State of
New Jersey. Salary: $69,130-$100,688. (2007)
ATTORNEY
1 – CONFIDENTIAL: Central
Appellate Research, AOC,
Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New
Jersey Judiciary is seeking a qualified candidate with proven
ability in legal research and writing, and an interest in the
intellectual challenges presented by appeals before the
Appellate Division. Duties:
This person will work with other research attorneys on one
of the country’s largest central research staffs. The selected
candidate will be supervised by the Director of Central
Appellate Research or another Court Executive. The selected
candidate will read trial and agency records, research legal
issues and prepare legal memoranda on cases of the intermediate
level of difficulty; he or she will also work on cases that are
specially assigned to the staff by the judges and prepare short
memos on summary disposition motions. Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA-approved law school. One year
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
or one year of experience as a New Jersey Judicial law clerk.
Excellent research and writing skills are essential. Admission
to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in
the State of
New Jersey. Salary: $56,507-$88,065. (2007)
ASSOCIATE
LEGAL
COUNSEL: Denver,
CO. Summary: Provides legal counsel within the State Court
Administrator’s Office in a specified area of law. This class
describes technical legal work in a specified area of law for
the Colorado Judicial Department. This class is
distinguished from other classifications on the basis of
providing legal work and representation of the Judicial
Department in legal proceedings, but does not provide
supervisory responsibilities over other staff. Duties:
Provides technical legal advice to managers, supervisors and
employees in order to avoid or minimize legal liability for
Colorado Judicial Department. Conducts legal research. Interprets
laws, rulings, and regulations for clients. Prepares legal
briefs, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in
preparation for presentation of case. Prepares and provides
training on legal issues for Judicial Department employees.
Attends meetings and training as required. Performs other duties
as assigned. Qualifications:
To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the
above essential functions satisfactorily. Education/Experience:
Graduation from an accredited law school; possession of a
certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of
Colorado; eligibility to practice law before the courts of the State of
Colorado
and three years of experience practicing in the field of law.
Salary: $5,597 - $7,499 / Month. (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)
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)
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)
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ATTORNEY
1 – CONFIDENTIAL: Central
Appellate Research, AOC, Trenton,
NJ. Summary: The New
Jersey Judiciary is seeking a qualified candidate with proven
ability in legal research and writing, and an interest in the
intellectual challenges presented by appeals before the
Appellate Division. Duties:
This person will work with other research attorneys on one
of the country’s largest central research staffs. The selected
candidate will be supervised by the Director of Central
Appellate Research or another Court Executive. The selected
candidate will be supervised by the Director of Central
Appellate Research or another Court Executive. The selected
candidate will read trial and agency records, research legal
issues and prepare legal memoranda on cases of the intermediate
level of difficulty; he or she will also work on cases that are
specially assigned to the staff by the judges and prepare short
memos on summary disposition motions. Qualifications:
Graduation from an ABA-approved law school. One year 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
or one year of experience as a New Jersey Judicial law clerk.
Excellent research and writing skills are essential. Admission
to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in
the State of New Jersey. Salary: $54,180 - $84,438. (2006)
ATTORNEY
2 – CONFIDENTIAL: Central
Appellate Research, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New
Jersey Judiciary is seeking a qualified candidate with proven
ability in legal research and writing, and an interest in the
intellectual challenges presented by the most complex appeals
before the Appellate Division. Duties:
This person will work with other research attorneys on one
of the country’s largest central research staffs. The selected
candidate will be supervised by the Director of Central
Appellate Research or another Court Executive. The selected
candidate will be supervised by the Director of Central
Appellate Research or another Court Executive. The selected
candidate will read trial and agency records, research legal
issues and prepare legal memoranda on cases of the highest level
of difficulty; he or she will also work on cases that are
specially assigned to the staff by the judges and prepare short
memos on summary disposition motions. 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.
Excellent research and writing skills are essential. Admission
to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in
the State of New Jersey. Salary: $66,283 - $96,542. (2006)
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)
DIRECTOR FOR DIVISION
OF FAMILY COURT SERVICES: West Virginia
Judiciary. Summary: Government agency seeks attorney for administrator of
family court system. Qualifications:
Superior academic record; licensed to practice law with a
willingness to become licensed in West Virginia; three years of
law practice or other relevant experience; capacity for
articulate expression, oral and written; ability to supervise
staff; ability to work with professionals in other agencies in
developing and managing office operations; ability to work on
multiple tasks at the same time with little supervision; ability
to develop continuing education programs; and ability to travel
as needed within West Virginia. All applicants will be subject
to an NCIC background check. Salary: $72,000 - $82,000. (2006)
CJA VOUCHER REVIEW,
LIAISON AND TRAINING ATTORNEY:
U.S. Court of
Appeals, 10th Circuit. Summary:
This position is located within the Office of Staff Counsel
for the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. The court is
looking for individuals who are organized, detail-oriented, and
can express themselves clearly, both orally and in writing. For
the successful candidate, the option of part-time employment may
be considered upon request. Duties:
The incumbent will review fee and expense vouchers in both
capital and non-capital cases that are submitted by attorneys
appointed under the Criminal Justice Act. The incumbent will
review the vouchers for accuracy and compliance with established
guidelines and procedures, and will make recommendations as to
payment. The incumbent will participate in capital case
management conferences and will assist in preparing budgets for
capital cases. The incumbent will act as a liaison between the
court and CJA counsel in processing vouchers and will prepare
and present training programs for CJA counsel. Some travel
within the circuit will be required to perform the training
functions. The incumbent also will act as a liaison between the
court and the CJA Standing Committee. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school. Admission
to practice before the highest court of a state or territory of
the U.S.
At least one year of legal experience after graduation.
Preferences: Criminal law experience, appellate experience,
public speaking experience, working knowledge of Excel and
PowerPoint. Salary: $52,901 - $62,919. (2006)
FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER: US Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, Eastern District
of Virginia. Summary: The US Court of Appeals, Fourth
Circuit, is now accepting applications for the position of
Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Virginia.
The term of appointment is four years. Qualifications: Applicant
must be a member in good standing of the Virginia
Bar
or the Bar of the state in which they are currently admitted to
practice and have a minimum of five years of criminal practice,
preferably with significant federal criminal trial experience.
Salary: $142,000. (2006)
ATTORNEY 2: AOC,
Trenton,
NJ. Duties: The New
Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated professional to
provide legal advice to the Advisory Committee on Judicial
Conduct (CJC) at formal hearings and meetings; conduct legal
research; draft presentments and committee reports to the
Supreme Court; prosecute matters before the Committee on
Attorney Advertising (CAA) at disciplinary hearings; appear for
oral argument before the Supreme Court and prepare ethics
reviews for CAA respondents. Additional duties will include the
preparation of the Annual Report; and assisting with staff
support to the Advisory Committee on Professional Ethics (ACPE)
Unauthorized Practice of Law (UPLC), and the Ethics Hotline. 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 analysis and evaluation of legal documents, rules,
regulations, and legislation. Admission to practice and current
good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Excellent writing skills are desired. Salary: $66,283 -
$96,542. (2006)
COURT
EXECUTIVE 2B: Appellate
Division, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The
Judiciary is seeking an experienced attorney with administrative
skills to supervise other attorneys on the Appellate
Division’s Central Appellate Research Staff and to be
responsible for the research and preparation of memos in complex
legal cases. Duties: The
position entails training new attorneys to research and write
complex research memos for the judges of the Appellate Division;
reviewing and editing the work of two to three staff attorneys;
monitoring the workflow of supervisees; researching and writing
his or her own memos in the most complex cases that come to the
Appellate Division; accepting other research and administrative
assignments as required; and filling in for the Director of the
Central Appellate Research Staff on occasion. Qualifications:
Graduation from an American Bar Association-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. Familiarity with appellate
practice and procedures is helpful. Admission to practice and
current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $72,042 - $102,403. (2006)
ATTORNEY
1: Central
Appellate Research, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New
Jersey Judiciary is currently seeking an individual to work
under the direction of the Court Executive 3a (Director of
Central Appellate Research) or other supervisory officer. The
individual prepares legal memoranda on less difficult cases
pending before the Appellate Division, at special request of
appellate Division Judges on cases on previously reviewed, and
on scheduled cases. The selected individual also prepares
memoranda for Appellate Division Judges on motions for
summary disposition. Qualifications:
Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law
school. One year 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 or one year of experience as a New
Jersey Judicial Law Clerk. Excellent research and writing skills
are essential. Admission to practice and current good standing
as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $53,118 - $82,783. (2006)
ATTORNEY
2: Central
Appellate Research, AOC, Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New
Jersey Judiciary is currently seeking an individual to work
under the general direction of the Court Executive 3a (Director
of Central Appellate Research) or other supervisory officer. Duties:
The individual prepares legal memoranda on difficult
cases pending before the Appellate Division, at special
request of Appellate Division Judges on cases not previously
reviewed, and on scheduled cases. Prepares memoranda for
Appellate Division Judges on motions for summary disposition.
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. Excellent research and writing skills are
essential. Admission to practice and current good standing as an
Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $64,984 - $94,649. (2006)
CHIEF
DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL: Supreme
Court of Missouri. Duties: Supervises staff of 15 full-time employees and 10 part-time
attorneys. Qualifications:
Law degree, licensed to practice in
Missouri
or able to become Missouri licensed, supervisory experience. Prefer: experience in attorney
discipline cases and extensive case management experience.
Position requires good communication skills, the ability to
respond to consumer complaints, independent judgment, strategic
planning, budgeting, case management, personnel management,
record keeping and knowledge of rules of conduct for attorneys
in the State of Missouri. Salary commensurate with experience. (2006)
ATTORNEY
2: AOC,
Trenton, New Jersey. Summary: The New
Jersey Judiciary is seeking a highly motivated professional to
work under the direction of the Chief, Professional Services. Duties:
The selected individual will take the lead in the review,
planning, investigation and prosecution of disciplinary matters
before the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct (ACJC);
drafting and serving formal complaints on respondent judges;
preparing cases for formal and informal hearings before the ACJC;
and conducting oral arguments before the Supreme Court.
Additional responsibilities will include analyzing grievances in
accordance with the provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct
and applicable case law; conduct legal research and prepare
legal memoranda; evaluate factual issues or evidentiary proofs;
and make recommendations to the members of the ACJC in respect
thereof. This individual will also assign and evaluate the work
of legal and investigative staff supporting the review and
prosecution of cases before the ACJC, as well as 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. Admission to practice and
current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Prosecutorial or criminal defense experience and excellent
writing skills are desired. Salary: $66,283 - $96,542. (2006)
ASSISTANT
GENERAL COUNSEL: Atlanta
Housing
Authority, GA. Summary: Reporting
to the General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer, the successful
candidate will provide legal advice to internal clients on a
broad range of legal matters. Duties:
Coordinate matters related to civil, administrative, and other
cases to formulate defenses or to initiate legal action against
other persons or entities. Manage the administrative hearing
process including contracting full evidentiary hearings,
preparing findings and documenting conclusions and/or
recommendations. Provide regulatory and administrative guidance
to the Housing Choice Program, including reviewing
Administrative Hearing decisions. Analyze and coordinate
monetary and other claims, including making recommendations for
settlements, alternative dispute resolution, or judicial action.
Monitor and coordinate with outside legal counsel in litigation
and other assigned matters, including review of strategy,
transactional documents, pleadings, and preparation of witnesses
for testimony. Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations related
to all AHA matters and confer with expert outside counsel on
specialty matters. Respond to inquiries from law firms and
advocacy groups regarding program participants, residents,
landlords, and program properties; and manage litigation
directly related to the Housing Choice Voucher and Public
Hearing Program. Provide regulatory and legal advice as it
relates to housing and resident issues. Draft, review and
negotiate contracts, agreements and change orders. Qualifications:
Must possess a JD and have a minimum of 10 years experience
practicing in a top tier law firm, major corporate law
department or administrative agency with expertise related to
the substantive areas which impact the business of AHA, i.e.
resident issues, landlord/tenant matters, corporate/government
affairs. Requires membership to the Georgia
Bar
or must be admitted within 11 months of employment. Demonstrated
experience as a mediator is a plus. Experience conducting
administrative hearings is a plus. Must have excellent
analytical legal research and writing skills, superior
communication skills and the ability to synthesize information
in an environment that is often very fluid and fast-paced. Must
have the ability to customize the Department’s work product
and/or advice to the needs of each particular client while
juggling numerous issues ranging across multiple areas and
disciplines. Requires proficiency in current office technology
and software applications. (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)
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ASSISTANT
FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR: Superior
Court of California, County
of Contra
Costa. Summary: The Superior Court in Contra
Costa County
is recruiting to fill two Assistant Family Law Facilitator
positions in support of the Court’s new Family Law Expansion
project. The Family Law Expansion project is designed to provide
expanded services to family law litigants. Duties: The individuals appointed to these positions will perform a
wide variety of duties under the supervision of the Family Law
Facilitator including but not limited to: providing educational
materials to parents regarding the process of establishing
parentage; establishing, modifying and enforcing child and
spousal support in the courts; distributing necessary court
forms and voluntary declarations of paternity; providing
assistance in completing forms; preparing support schedules
based upon statutory guidelines; providing referrals to the
local child support agency, Family Court Services and other
community agencies and resources that provide services for
parents and children; mediating issues of child and spousal
support and the maintenance of health insurance; drafting
stipulations agreed to by all parties; preparing orders after
hearing and judgments; preparing tentative rulings; reviewing
paperwork, examining documents and advising the judge on the
readiness of cases; and performing other duties at the direction
of the Family Law Facilitator. Qualifications:
Possession of a law degree from an accredited law school.
Law courses taken and successfully completed in the areas of
family law and California
community property law are highly desirable. Membership in the
State Bar of California. Work experience in the practice of family law (as an attorney
or in another capacity) is highly desirable. The IDEAL CANDIDATE
should have the following knowledge and abilities: Knowledge of:
relevant federal and state family laws and regulations; trial
and hearing procedures, and rules of evidence; local rules of
court relevant to family law matters; and family law computer
programs. Ability to: read and understand complex legal
information, procedures and forms; effectively explain complex
legal issues and procedures to pro per litigants who may have
little or no knowledge of the law; analyze a variety of
information, relate it to the law and reach decisions;
effectively use relevant computer applications and word
processing software; interpret and apply statistical information
related to the program; establish and maintain effective working
relationships; set priorities and complete projects in a timely
manner; communicate effectively both orally and in written form;
deal compassionately with individuals who are in highly
stressful situations. Salary: $51,628.17 - $62,754.43 annually.
(2006)
CAPITAL
STAFF ATTORNEY: Superior
Court of Arizona, Maricopa
County. Summary: The Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa
County, the 5th largest general jurisdiction Court system
in the nation, seeks a Capital Staff Attorney. Duties:
This position provides specialized legal assistance to Arizona
trial judges in capital cases from the first stage through
trial, sentencing and post conviction appeal proceedings, and
other research as required. Minimal travel within
Arizona required. Qualifications:
Position qualifications include graduation from a college of
law accredited by the American Bar Association. Criminal trial
experience preferred. The successful candidate will be required
to undergo a full background investigation, including criminal
history. Salary: $51,770 - $61,900. (2006)
FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER: U.S.
Courts for the District of Columbia
Circuit, Washington,
DC. Qualifications: 5 years of active criminal law practice, membership
in the D.C. Bar or a state bar, and substantial supervisory
experience. Federal public defenders may not engage in the
private practice of law and are subject to the judiciary
financial disclosure requirements. Salary: $143,000. (2006).
PARALEGAL: Office
of the Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia. Duties:
Performing
legal research; assisting in case preparation; locating,
collecting, compiling and summarizing material from a wide
variety of sources; maintaining case files and databases;
organizing and cataloging documents. Qualifications:
Ability to clearly present complex and interrelated concepts
and ideas in writing. Experience in digitalized document
management software and proficiency in database management
particularly helpful. Should possess legal research skills
including knowledge of a variety of computerized databases for
use in complex cases. (2006)
PRETRIAL OFFICER (DRUG COURT
PROGRAM): Pretrial Services, Ft.
Myers, FL. Summary: This
position works closely with the Pretrial Services Management
team in order to attain the highest level of quality in the
daily work processes of the
Felony Drug Court
within the Pretrial Services Department. Duties:
Pretrial Officer (Diversion/Drug Court) performs professional work assisting the Drug
Assessment/treatment Team as a team member of the Lee County
Felony Adult Drug Court Program. One of the important roles for
this position is to perform case management responsibilities and
develop strong working relationships with other team members
from the Judiciary, State Attorney’s Office, Public
Defender’s Office, Department of Corrections, treatment
providers, clerk of Courts, and other related agencies and the
public. This position reports directly to the Diversion
Coordinator. Persons in this position shall exercise independent
judgment and initiative within the scope of authority. Work is
evaluated through conferences, reports, observations, and
assessment by supervisory staff. Core responsibilities include:
case management and court duties. Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
B.A. in a social/behavior field, preferably in criminal justice.
Two to three years investigative and/or research experience
preferred. Salary: $34,348.60 annually. (2006)
PRO
PER ATTORNEY – MANAGER OF THE SELF
HELP CENTER: Second Judicial District Court - Washoe
County. Summary: Under Family Court direction, coordinate the
development, implementation and management of a program of
informed access for pro per litigants by providing information,
form pleadings and other general legal and procedural
assistance. Develop, coordinate and conduct educational outreach
and support services for Self Help Center Customers. Review,
revise and create appropriate generic form pleadings consistent
with Nevada law. Participate in local and statewide initiatives concerning
access to justice and coordinate Self
Help
Center
services with available community legal and related services. Duties:
Work with the Family Court Self Help Center Advisory
Committee, to which a Family District Judge is assigned, in
developing the programmatic direction of the Center. Exercise
direct supervision over clerical staff, volunteers, and
interns/externs, including participating in interview process,
training and performance reviews, assume management
responsibility for the Self
Help
Center
and associated activities. Assume responsibility for the
management of the Self
Help
Center
budget along with the Assistant Court Administrator – Family
Division and for daily accounting from sales of pro per packets.
Provide customer service to pro per litigants through the
development and management of a program that will reduce the
complexity of the court process, establish an environment of
informed access, provide procedural assistance, and reduce
economic barriers to the litigant population. Provide legal
information, resources, education, and assistance to pro per
litigants; ensure that all forms, processes and procedures
conform to the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, Nevada Revised
Statutes and District Court Rules; develop pro per forms and
packets. Develop partners in the legal community; direct pro
pers to other legal resources within the community. Communicate
effectively with clients of differing economic status, cultural
backgrounds, and educational levels who are often in crisis or
under stress. Communicate effectively with Self
Help
Center staff and clients regarding the ethical restrictions and
perimeters in providing legal assistance. Present talks and
lectures to law enforcement and other agencies regarding family
court. Maintain program statistics and prepare a variety of
technical, statistical and narrative reports, correspondence and
other written materials for in-house and public distribution. Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited law school. Must be a Nevada
licensed attorney and in good standing with the Nevada State
Bar. Must have a minimum of two years of practice in family law
and one year of program management experience. (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)
Top
DIRECTOR, BOARD OF BAR
EXAMINERS: Supreme
Court of Wisconsin. Summary: The Board
of Bar Examiners, appointed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court to
oversee admissions to the Bar and continuing legal education,
has an excellent career opportunity for an individual interested
in serving as Director. Duties: In this important role the Director has overall
responsibility for the bar admissions and mandatory continuing
education (CLE) programs, serves as counsel to the Board, acts
as liaison between the Board and government agencies and law
schools, and manages the Board’s office, budget and staff
within established guidelines. Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will possess a blend of legal and
administrative experience, to include: (1) A law degree from an
accredited law school and eligibility for admission without
examination to practice law in Wisconsin; (2) Five years
experience as a lawyer, legal administrator or comparable
experience; (3) Demonstrated management skills; (4) Exemplary
oral and written communications skills. Preference will be given
to candidates with: (1) Administrative experience in a legal
setting that involves multiple complex issues and (2)
Familiarity with computer database systems and systems
development. Salary: Minimum starting salary is $59,549. (2005)
COURT
EXECUTIVE 2A (ASSISTANT CHIEF FOR THE OFFICE OF FORECLOSURE): Civil Practice Division, Office of Foreclosure, AOC, New Jersey
Judiciary. Summary: The
New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an experienced attorney with
strong leadership and administrative skills to serve as an
Assistant Chief for the Office of Foreclosure. Duties:
The selected individual will direct a staff of attorneys and
support staff personnel responsible for a caseload of
approximately twenty-four thousand annual foreclosure filings;
oversee the accuracy of legal documents and records associated
with foreclosure cases, data entry and computer-related
activities of the office; and the development and preparation of
reports for the Administrative Director and the Supreme Court.
Reporting to the Chief, Civil Practice Liaison in the Civil
Practice Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts,
the Assistant Chief will assist in directing operations; insure
that the staff operate effectively and efficiently in processing
mortgage and tax foreclosure cases applying foreclosure rules,
statutes and case law; issue writs of execution and possession;
calculate taxed costs; and provide courteous service to judges,
attorneys, court staff and the general public. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association-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. Admission to practice
and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Foreclosure litigation experience would be helpful. Writing
samples will be requested for those individuals selected to
interview. Salary: $66,300 - $96,390. (2005)
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: $64,984 - $94,649. (2005)
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)
PRINCIPAL
LEGAL EDITOR: New
York
Unified Court System. Summary:
Principal Legal Editors are responsible for coordinating
internal editorial and external contractor operations to meet
publication schedules and quality standards of a particular
assigned publication, such as the New York Reports, the
Appellate Division Reports, or the Miscellaneous Reports.
Principal Legal Editors assist in supervising other legal
editors, edit and prepare court decisions for publication,
and perform other related confidential duties. Duties: Coordinates
all aspects of the editorial production of advance sheets, bound
volumes and Digest-Indexes. Reviews
all editorial work on assigned publications to assure compliance
with quality standards. Coordinates
with outside contractor to assure timely and accurate production
of assigned publications. Consults
with management on the assignment of staff to achieve
objectives. Assists management in the selection of opinions for
publication. Provides guidance
and supervision to legal editors, makes assignments, and
monitors work progress. Edits
opinions and decisions for correct punctuation, grammar, and
spelling and checks legal citations for accuracy and conformance
to established format. Prepares
headnotes, tables, and indices for inclusion in the official
reports. Confers with the State
Reporter and individual judges regarding errors. Prepares
summaries of decisions without opinion by the Court of Appeals and
outlines the litigants' arguments. Qualifications:
Admission to the New York State Bar; One year of experience
in the Senior Legal Editor title; Equivalent legal experience.
Salary Grade: 30 (2005)
MAGISTRATE: 46th District,
Michigan. Summary: Serves in a quasi-judicial capacity as
prescribed by statute and court rule, and as authorized by the
judge. Conducts informal hearings on civil infractions,
conducts arraignments on misdemeanor and felony matters, issues
arrest and search warrants, and sets bond. Duties: (An *
denotes duties or responsibilities judged to be "essential
job functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities
Act of ADA) Accepts and examines criminal complaints and
examines witnesses, as necessary, in order to determine probable
cause for issuing arrest warrants as authorized by the
prosecuting attorney.* Accepts and examines affidavits for search
warrants from law enforcement officers. Upon determining
probably cause, issues search warrants.* Sets or denies bail in
criminal matters based on seriousness of charge, likelihood of
accused's court appearance, and other relevant factors.
May set conditions for bond, or commit accused persons to jail
in lieu of bail.* Conducts arraignments in felony and
misdemeanor matters, accepts guilty pleas and sentences
defendants for misdemeanors within magistrate's statutory
jurisdiction, considering defendant's records and other relevant
factors.* Conducts informal hearings in civil infraction
matters. Explains the law and procedures to parties, hears
testimony, examines witnesses under oath, makes findings of fact
and conclusions of law, and assesses appropriate sanctions upon
findings of responsibility.,* Accepts admissions of
responsibility in civil infraction cases, considers defendants'
verbal or written explanations, and makes appropriate
disposition of cases including assessing fines and other
sanctions.* Takes action on overdue cases, authorizing
issuance of bond forfeiture notices an ensuring that necessary
enforcement action is taken for failure to appear, and/or
failure to comply with civil infraction judgments. May
also petition for issuance of bench warrants.* Performs
civil wedding ceremonies.* Serves in an on-call status for
issuance of search warrants and arrest warrants and setting of
bond.* Maintains records of magisterial related activity and
prepares activity reports as required.* May assist in all
the 46th Circuit Trial Court Divisions when necessary to meet the
needs of the court.* Performs other duties as assigned by
the Chief Judge.* The above statements are intended to describe
the general nature and level of work being performed by a person
in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive
list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.
(2004)
