Legal Job Descriptions

Legal Job Descriptions

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FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER: Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa. Des Moines, IA. Summary: The Federal Public Defender provides federal criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. Salary: $155,500 (2011).

PRO SE STAFF ATTORNEY: United States District Court, Central District of California. Los Angeles, CA. Summary: A Pro Se Staff Attorney works under the supervision of United States Magistrate Judges. Duties: Duties of the position include drafting legal memoranda, Reports and Recommendations, Decisions and Orders, as well as analyzing statutes and legal issues in federal habeas corpus, civil rights and social security disability matters. A Pro Se Attorney may work on cases assigned to all Divisions of the Court. Qualifications: Strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school, polished writing skills and superior analytical ability is required. Bar membership is required. Salary: $63,945-$140,008 (2011).

RESEARCH ATTORNEY: Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt. Summary: Under general direction, this professional level position performs legal research activities on behalf of the Court by examining, analyzing, and interpreting available information and submitting recommendations for resolving issues before the Court. Duties: Gather information regarding legal motions, pleadings and writs presented to the Court by conferring with others. Reviews and summarizes evidence, procedural history and legal contentions on matters before the court. Identify, research and analyze factual and legal issues and conflicting legal opinions relevant to the disposition of matters; research legal authorities; researches citations submitted by attorneys; conducts self-directed independent research as may be needed to further clarify issues and reach sound judicial decisions. Brief judges on research and analyses pertaining to matters before the court, identify and discuss unresolved issues necessary for the disposition of matters and formulate dispositions. Prepare comprehensive memoranda detailing relevant legal issues, address argument strengths/weaknesses and recommend judicial action; prepare ad hoc reports summarizing studies of court decisions, administrative action, state statutes/County ordinances and other matters not directly related to caseload. Respond to judges’ inquiries on procedural and substantive issues during trials and hearings; conduct reviews of documents at the request of judges. Prepare pleadings, written legal reports, opinions, briefs, appeals and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings and other legal proceedings. Write memoranda summarizing parties’ positions; analyze positions and make recommendations. Assist bench officers in preparing matters taken under submission and preparation for law and motion calendars in civil cases; conduct reviews as necessary in family law, criminal, juvenile dependency, and probate cases including writs, receivers, and appeals; review petitions for writs of habeas corpus; and perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited School of Law. Minimum of three years experience in the practice of law. Salary: $6,250 - $7,916 (2011).

LEGAL SPECIALIST: United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Judicial Circuit. New Orleans, LA. Summary: Authorized by Chief Judge Jones, the Appellate Conference Attorney invites applications from qualified persons for the position of Legal Specialist. The Legal Specialist works under the supervision of the Senior Conference Attorney and closely with the other conference attorneys and staff. This position also requires regular interaction with judges, court staff, attorneys, and personnel of the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts. The duties of this position fall into three categories: 1) Support of the operations of the mediation service of the Court of Appeals. 2) Processing for payment vouchers submitted by attorneys appointed to represent indigent criminal defendants under the Criminal Justice Act (CJA). 3) Coordination of office management for a court unit whose other employees are attorneys or law graduates. Duties: Perform mediation case file duties. Open case files upon receipt of initiating documents; maintain, examine and reconcile general docketing system through final disposition of case. Accept responsibility for files and documents related to case management. Schedule and arrange logistics for mediation conferences. Assist with case-related research and other special projects. Analyze CJA vouchers, comparing the requests for payment with the work done in the underlying case as ascertained through examination of the docket. Perform CJA voucher payment duties, with responsibility for the accuracy and accountability of CJA voucher payments disbursed by the court. Ensure that appropriate internal controls for disbursement, recording and reporting of CJA voucher payments are followed. Analyze and prepare responses to or updates for a variety of regular and non-standard requests from judges, other court units, the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts, other organizations or agencies, attorneys and the public. Compose legal documents, develop presentation materials, draft business memoranda and maintain spreadsheets for compiling statistical data, analyzing and presenting information for the court. Process and manage data in the automated case management system. Collaborate with information technology staff to develop or customize programs or systems to assist with record-keeping. Oversee case management process to ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures. Qualifications: An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university is preferred. A graduate degree (in any field) or any other evidence of further intellectual development will be considered favorably. At least two years of progressively responsible experience requiring the regular and recurring application of procedures, demonstrating the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws, and involving the routine application of specialized terminology and the use of software and automated equipment for word processing and other tasks. Such experience is commonly encountered in court administration, law firms, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations. Salary: $37,941-$67,951 (2011).

SURPREME COURT COMMISSSIONER: Minnesota Supreme Court. St. Paul, MN. Summary: The Minnesota Supreme Court is seeking a Supreme Court Commissioner. This highly responsible legal, administrative and managerial position serves as counsel to the Minnesota Supreme Court and provides legal research, advice, and memoranda recommending dispositions in a wide variety of civil and criminal legal cases that come before the court. This position supervises a staff of senior level attorneys and a small clerical staff. This position is selected by and serves at the pleasure of the chief justice and associate justices of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Duties: Acts as staff counsel to the Chief Justice and the Justices of the Supreme Court. Evaluates petitions for review coming before the Supreme Court. Analyzes motion dockets and petitions for extraordinary writs; and prepares orders. Attends conferences of the Supreme Court; tallies votes on cases and answers questions as necessary. Evaluates and recommends Supreme Court procedures when appropriate. Assigns work to legal staff; monitors on a supervisory basis the preparation of summaries of issues for each case for media and the court website. Reviews draft opinions at request of justices. Discusses legal issues in pending cases at the request of justices. Prepares annual court calendar projecting days for argument, court meetings, and special terms. Serves on Supreme Court advisory committees. Monitors flow of Supreme Court legal activity; trains and mentors law clerks. Responds to public inquiries concerning cases. Reviews incoming attorney discipline files from the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility and determines what action is required in accordance with the rules. Qualifications: Possession of a law degree from an accredited law school and thorough experience in the appellate practice in Minnesota. 5 years litigation experience preferred. Salary: $89,930 - $139,416 (2011).

FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR: Superior Court of California, County of Humboldt. Eureka, CA. Summary: Under the direction of the Court Executive Officer, the incumbent is responsible for all the work undertaken by the Family Law Facilitator’s Office and the Self Help Center. The Family Law Facilitator provides services mandated by Family Code 10000-10012 which includes the development, planning, implementation and administration of a family law program providing services to litigants unrepresented by counsel to facilitate and expedite family law proceedings related to Child Support, Spousal Support, Guardianship and health insurance matters. The Family Law Facilitator is also the staff attorney for the Self-Help Center who facilitates and expedites proceedings related to dissolution, legal separation, nullity, parentage, child custody and visitation, property division, step-parent adoption, domestic violence restraining orders, probate guardianships, and answers to limited civil actions, unlawful detainers, small claims and conservatorships. This position also recommends, develops, implements and coordinates all aspects of the Court’s public access and outreach efforts. Duties: Develops, plans, implements, and administer a Family Law Program pursuant to Family Code § 10000 et seq; Responsible for the overall development, planning, implementation and administration of programs designed to provide support services to self represented litigants in various areas of family law; Develop, plan, implement and administer self-help grant programs; Researches, analyzes, and formulates recommended policies, procedures, and forms related to specified court proceedings and recurring issues at the request of judges, judicial committees, and court administration; Keeps abreast of legislative changes; current law; and procedures: as well as other knowledge and information necessary or advisable to perform duties; Supervises and directs the work of the Family Court Mediators and a Paralegal; Conducts or participates in personnel activities for supervised employees and service providers, including, but not limited to: recruitment efforts, interviews, hiring decisions, training, assignment of work, development, counseling, motivating, monitoring and evaluating performance, discipline or discharge events, and maintenance of work quality and quantity standards; Designs, evaluates, analyzes, and revises elements of the facilitator and service programs; Seeks funding for and assists in the development of innovative programs and community outreach that will assist self-represented and financially disadvantaged litigants in gaining meaningful access to the Court; Designs contents of, and conducts clinics for, self-represented litigants in many different areas of law as identified and needed in the community; Identifies and provides training to community organizations providing family services; Provides educational materials to parents concerning the process of establishing parentage and establishing, modifying, and enforcing child and spousal support; Prepares support schedules based upon statutory guidelines; Provides referrals to local child support agency, family court services, and other community agencies and resources that provide services for parents and children; Provides assistance on child support issues; Distributes necessary court forms, voluntary declarations of paternity, and provides assistance in completing forms; Identifies and provides referrals to community resources related to family program services; Performs informal mediation in family matters such as paternity, temporary, or permanent child or spousal support and parental proceedings, as well as providing and/or coordinating other at court services as necessary. Drafts stipulations to include all agreed upon issues related to family support and paternity issues; Attends and assists at trials and hearings, conducting a review of documents as requested by a judicial officer; Interprets, applies, prepares and provides statistics and reports as needed. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited school of law and a minimum of five years experience in the practice of law, which must include substantial family law practice including litigation and/or mediation. Salary: $5416 - $7416/month (2011).

MANAGING ATTORNEY: Office of Court Administration, Montgomery County. Conroe, TX. Summary: To provide legal services in support of a managed assisted counsel office that will provide representation in court for Montgomery County indigent defendants with documented mental illness. Duties: 1. The managing attorney will be responsible for hiring and supervising the following staff: A. An administrative assistant to assist in documenting the program and the managed assigned counsel wheel activities. 2. The Managing Attorney will be responsible for coordinating with tri-county services the contractual hiring and supervision of the following staff: A. A licensed clinician who will provide mental health assessments and in-jail eservices to indigent mentally ill defendants who are not eligible for bond, and B. A maximum of two caseworkers and a maximum of two field workers who will provide mental health case management services to indigent mentally ill defendants who are eligible for bond. 3. Collaborating with jail staff to insure access to clients, both for mental health in-jail services and for video conferencing with attorneys. 4. Collaborating with tri-county services concerning field case work and video conferencing from the psychiatric emergency treatment center. 5. Developing criteria and caseload standards for private attorneys to serve as attorneys of record for those individuals who qualify for services under the Fair Defense Act (caseload standards must use standards used by other states and nationally recognized standards.) 6. Managing a “wheel” for the selected attorneys (minimum of 12 attorneys). 7. Providing training to the selected attorneys and other interested attorneys. 8. Collaborate with tri-county services to develop a curriculum for training attorneys. 9. Developing a timeline for disposition by case type and monitoring attorneys’ time in accordance with the model timeline in order to approve compensation. 10. Monitoring job performance and conducting evaluations based upon developed criteria including caseload size for the selected attorney s and staff. 11. Reviewing billing from the selected attorneys to be paid by Montgomery County through established procedures and before being submitted to judges for payment. 12. Providing progress and expenditure reports to the oversight board appointed by the Commissioners Court, to the Board of Judges and the Task Force on Indigent Defense. 13. Insuring that client privileged communications are maintained. 14. Coordinating with Sam Houston State University to provide statistical information as required for research regarding recidivism and videoconferencing. 15. Creating a resource guide regarding mental health services available to Montgomery County residents for use by the courts, caseworkers and other mental health professionals. 16. Develop a budget including overhead costs. Qualifications: Member of, and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas; Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in the practice of criminal law; Must have a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. Salary: $84,091 - $90,000 (2011).

STAFF ATTORNEY 1: Family Law Facilitator, Self-Help Center Attorney, Superior Court of the State of California, County of Kings. Hanford, CA. Summary: This is a Family Law Facilitator / Self Help Center Attorney position under the general direction of the Presiding Judge or Court Executive Officer. This professional level position is responsible for the oversight and day-to-day operation of programs providing legal services to litigants not represented by counsel. The incumbent is responsible for all the work undertaken by the Family Law Facilitator’s Office and the Self Help Center. This is a Full-time position that prohibits private practice during the incumbent’s tenure due to the nature and responsibility of this specific assignment. As the Staff Attorney for the Self-Help Center, the incumbent facilitates and expedites proceedings related to dissolution, legal separation, nullity, parentage, child custody and visitation, property division, step-parent adoption, domestic violence restraining orders, probate guardianships, and answers to limited civil actions, unlawful detainers, small claims, and conservatorships. The incumbent also recommends, develops, implements and coordinates all aspects of the Court’s public access and outreach efforts. Duties: Develop, plan, implement and administer a Family Law Facilitator Program pursuant to Family Code Section 10000 et seq. Responsible for the overall development, planning, implementation and administration of programs designed to provide support services to self represented litigants in various areas of family law (including guardianship and step-parent adoption) and (to a lesser extent) in limited civil actions. Meet with Court officials, community-based legal service organizations, and others to assess the need for and identify services that will assist the Court in resolving all manner of family law disputes and improve Court access for financially disadvantaged litigants. Develop and provide direct services to clients referred by the Court or seeking assistance, including: Meet with litigants to mediate issues of child support, spousal support, and maintenance of health insurance. Prepare support schedules based on statutory child support guidelines and local rules governing the establishment of temporary spousal support. Draft stipulations and orders addressing issues agreed to by the self represented litigants, including marital status termination, paternity establishment, child support, spousal support, property division, and establishment of guardianship. Pre-hearing calendar file review; preparation of support schedules prior to and/or at hearings; and, preparation of recommendations to the court regarding whether matters are ready for hearing. Prepare formal orders and judgments consistent with the Court’s announced order in cases where both parties are unrepresented. Develop, plan, implement and administer self-help grant programs. Assist the Court with research, providing information and direction to litigants, and assisting the Court in being responsive to the litigants’ needs so that litigants are assured of obtaining meaningful access to Family Court. Develop programs for the Bar Association and community outreach. Develop, train, and oversee staff and volunteers as needed. Assists the Family Law Department as directed. Maintain records and prepare monthly and quarterly narrative and statistical reports to the Court Executive Officer and to the Administrative Office of the Courts, that shall include budget reports, a summary of project activity during the period covered, the number of clients served, the types of services rendered, and any other information required by the Court or the Administrative Office of the Courts. Seek funding for and assist in the development of innovative programs and community outreach that will assist self-represented and financially disadvantaged litigants in gaining meaningful access to the Court. Qualifications: Requires achievement of Juris Doctorate Degree and active membership in the California State Bar. Minimum of 5 years of post-Bar membership practice of law, including substantial family law litigation and/or mediation experience. Salary: $65,000 (2011).

DEPUTY PROSECUTION SENIOR ATTORNEY: Yakima County, Washington. Summary: This position offers unique and rewarding opportunities for professional growth. The successful candidate will be part of the inter-departmental County team currently working on a fresh approach to customer assistance and legal review. Duties: Felony Unit: Prepare a wide variety of criminal cases for prosecution. Evaluate each case assessing its factual and legal sufficiency under the law at each stage of a criminal proceeding by reviewing reports and analyzing all available information. Evaluate strengths, weaknesses and facts of each case for purposes of additional investigation, plea negotiations, development of case strategy and trial preparation. Coordinate or conduct case investigations for trial preparation. Arrange for tests of physical evidence, testimony of expert witnesses and interviews or directs interviews of witnesses as required. Conduct all trial actions as described above. Appellate Unit: Responds to appeals of felony convictions and personal restraint petitions filed by convicted felons. Serve as a resource for trial attorneys on specific issues in cases both at the time of charging and during trials and by providing ongoing training to fellow deputy prosecutors related to changes in the law. Extensive review of trial transcripts, in depth legal research and writing briefs to appellate courts. Present written and oral arguments to the Washington State Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Qualifications: The Senior Attorney classification requires at least three (3) years of law practice and progressively responsible relevant experience. Admission to the Washington State Bar is required. Requires at least three (3) years of law practice and progressively responsible relevant experience. Salary: $48,515 - $109,381 (2011).

LEGAL COUNSEL: Judiciary Commission of Louisiana. New Orleans, LA. Summary: The Judiciary Commission of Louisiana seeks an attorney to serve as counsel to the Commission. Qualifications: At least 8 years of broad and varied legal experience required. Experience in litigation is desirable; state judicial clerkship helpful.

LAW CLERK/STAFF ATTORNEY TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE: United States District Court, Central District of California. Los Angeles, CA. Duties: The position’s duties include, but are not limited to: drafting legal memoranda, opinions and orders; analyzing statutes, regulations and substantive issues in the areas of habeas corpus, civil rights, discovery, social security and other civil matters; and performing case management and other administrative duties. Meticulous attention to detail is required. The attorney must carefully and thoroughly review briefs and trial records and research and analyze existing law; draft clear, concise and well-organized memoranda and proposed decisions; and make thoughtful recommendations regarding the resolution of legal issues before the court. Qualifications: Candidates must have strong academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school; superior research, writing and analytical skills; and the ability to independently manage a large number of cases. Experience in a comparable position emphasizing legal writing and analysis preferred. Salary: $63,945 - $140,008 (2011).

LANDLORD AND TENANT ATTORNEY ADVISOR: Civil Division, District of Columbia Courts. Washington, D.C. Duties: Prepares daily legal memoranda for the Landlord and Tenant (L&T) Court Judge, describing each trial and complex motion, and providing legal analyses, including applicable case citations. Reviews every L&T complaint, petition and pleading, and makes appropriate notations. Performs legal research, prepares legal memoranda, orders and short-term projects for the L&T Judge. Handles certification of L&T cases to back-up Judges. Drafts and updates the L&T Bench Book. Prepares materials for, coordinates and participates in, judicial training on L&T issues. Reviews new decisions of the DC Court of Appeals, the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, and leading decisions reported in the Daily Washington Law Reporter and US Law Week, and maintains an index of recent judicial decisions affecting cases in the L&T Branch. Reviews proposed and recently-enacted legislation and prepares memoranda regarding the impact on the L&T Branch and the Courts. Assists the Advisory Subcommittee on Landlord-Tenant Rules by drafting proposed Rules for consideration, and conducting legal research associated with these Rules. Coordinates with the DC Bar L&T Resource Center and the DC Bar Pro Bono Program. Responds to requests from the Access to Justice Commission and the DC Bar for court statistics and other information. Performs other duties as assigned by the Division Director and the Presiding Judge of the Civil Division. Qualifications: A law degree, plus two years of experience applying Landlord and Tenant law and property law, both procedural and substantive, occurring prior to, during or after law school, including participation in clinical legal programs. Must be a member of the District of Columbia Bar, or a member of another bar with a pending application for admission to the District of Columbia Bar. Salary: $89,033 - $115,742 (2011).

SUPERVISORY ATTORNEY ADVISOR: Judicial Branch, Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Office of Defender Services, Defender Services Program. Washington, D.C. Summary: The incumbent will serve as chief of the ODS Program Operations and Assessment Branch (POAB). POAB’s central operations, and resource utilization of Federal defender organizations and panel attorney programs. Duties: Managing, leading, directing and overseeing POAB; supervising a staff of attorney advisors and management analysts; Leading a program of on-site operational and management assessments of Federal defender organizations (FDOs); Ensuring that POAB’s work products are well-written, insightful, and timely; Managing the Development and revision of written policies and procedures regarding the administrative operations of FDOs in the areas of personnel, travel, space and facilities, procurement, internal controls, and others; Overseeing written and oral guidance to Administrative Office personnel, FDOs, court officials, and Federal judges regarding administrative policies, procedures and other information applicable to FDOs, including preparation of materials for semi-annual meetings of a governing committee of Federal judges; Managing relationships with stakeholder committees and groups; Managing the development of training seminars and conferences on administrative operations, management, and leadership, including a comprehensive program for newly appointed Federal defenders and administrative officers and an annual federal defender administrative conference; and overseeing Federal Defenders operations Manual updates and revisions. Qualifications: Applicants must possess a law degree (J.D. or LL.B) from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association and be a member of the bar of a state, territory, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Federal Court of general jurisdiction. In addition, three years of post J.D. legal experience is required. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work in this position. Salary: $89,033 - $155,500 (2011).

ATTORNEY 2: Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, Administrative Office of the Courts. Ewing, NJ. Duties: The New Jersey Judiciary, Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, is seeking an attorney to act as Deputy Ethics Counsel to investigate and prosecute attorney disciplinary matters and coordinate all appellate activity of the office to insure optimum performance levels in all appellate presentations; presentation to the Disciplinary Review Board and the Supreme Court of all matters where attorneys have been convicted of criminal conduct or have been disciplined in other jurisdictions; coordination and execution of special projects as required by the Director including critical assistance in the preparation of the OAE Annual Report and monitoring of all attorneys who have been ordered by the Supreme Court to practice under supervision. Qualifications: Graduation from an America Bar Association-approved law school. Three years of experience as an attorney in the public or private practice of law, including professional research and analyzing and evaluating legal documents, rules, regulations, and legislation. Salary: $80,410 - $117,118 (2011).

ASSISTANT LEGAL COUNSEL: Oregon Judicial Department, Legal Counsel Division, Office of the State Court Administrator. Salem, OR. Summary: The incumbent in this position will provide general contractual expertise, statewide legal advice, policy development and analysis to top Judicial Branch officials and managers, including the State Court Administrator, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, appellate and trial court judges, OSCA division directors, trial court administrators, and other Judicial Branch committees and employees, and to direct implementation of OJD policies and programs. Duties: This position is under the direct supervision of Legal Counsel to the State Court Administrator. Typical job duties include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. Prepare, evaluate, negotiate, recommend, and coordinate a variety of contracts and intergovernmental agreements for trial courts, appellate courts, and the Office of the State Court Administrator. Perform legal research and writing involving questions of law arising from management and administration of the trial courts, appellate courts, and the Office of the State Court Administrator. Advise Legal Counsel and the State Court Administrator regarding interpretation and implementation of law and administrative policies. Communicate with judges, court staff, attorneys and the public on court related matters. Qualifications: The qualified candidate must have a minimum of three years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of law as a bar licensed attorney, significant experience with contract law, extensive knowledge of legal principles and their application, excellent writing and communication skills, and possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Active Membership in the Oregon State Bar is required. Salary: $5,727 - $9,324 (2011).

STAFF ATTORNEY: Administrative Office of the Courts, Family Administration. Annapolis, MD. Duties: Position will be responsible for writing/editing articles and other resource materials for litigants in domestic and juvenile case types. Position will maintain and develop forms for domestic and juvenile cases along with maintaining and improving readability and cultural competency of current forms. Position will develop, plan and organize continuing education for judges, masters, attorneys and others. Position will plan conferences, workshops and training on key topics regarding family law for wider audiences. Position will research and track changes in law, rules, and case law as well as work with other attorneys on staff to ensure all new forms, policies, and materials are in accordance with current changes. Position will develop Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) to aid both non-attorney staff in Family Administration and office staff in the clerk’s offices in responding to inquiries from the public in family matters along with responding to public emails. This position will also redesign and update the family website to enhance accuracy and ease of use for family justice system stakeholders including judges, attorneys, and the public. The employee will write technical assistance guides and develop information on legal advice. Staffs and supports various committees and workgroups. Qualification: Three years of experience in the field of Maryland family law. Juris Doctorate and admission to the Maryland Bar. Salary: $55,978 - $67,155 (2010).

LANDLORD AND TENANT ATTORNEY ADVISOR: Civil Division, District of Columbia Courts. Washington, D.C. Duties: Prepares daily legal memoranda for the Landlord and Tenant (L&T) Court Judge, describing each trial and complex motion, and providing legal analyses, including applicable case citations. Reviews every L&T complaint, petition and pleading, and makes appropriate notations. Performs legal research, prepares legal memoranda, orders and short-term projects for the L&T Judge. Handles certification of L&T cases to back-up Judges. Drafts and updates the L&T Bench Book. Prepares materials for, coordinates and participates in, judicial training on L&T issues. Reviews new decisions of the DC Court of Appeals, the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, and leading decisions reported in the Daily Washington Law Reporter and US Law Week, and maintains an index of recent judicial decisions affecting cases in the L&T Branch. Reviews proposed and recently-enacted legislation and prepares memoranda regarding the impact on the L&T Branch and the Courts. Assists the Advisory Subcommittee on Landlord-Tenant Rules by drafting proposed Rules for consideration, and conducting legal research associated with these Rules. Coordinates with the DC Bar L&T Resource Center and the DC Bar Pro Bono Program. Responds to requests from the Access to Justice Commission and the DC Bar for court statistics and other information. Performs other duties as assigned by the Division Director and the Presiding Judge of the Civil Division. Qualifications: A law degree, plus two years of experience applying Landlord and Tenant law and property law. Must be a member of the District of Columbia Bar or must be a member within six months of appointment. Salary: $89,033 - $115,742 (2010).

CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER: Public Defender’s Office. Harris County, TX. Duties: Administer the Public Defender’s Office as required by constitutional provision, statute, county policy, and local rules of court. Provide high quality legal representation to individuals found indigent for purposes of the appointment of counsel, or for whom the appointment of counsel is in the interests of justice as provided by article 1.051, Texas code of criminal procedure in the courts served by the Office. Appear as the attorney of record in all cases pursuant to the Fair Defense Act Alternative Plans in the courts served by the Office. Participate in the development of criminal and juvenile justice policy in Harris County, Texas. Coordinate the application, approval and assignment, of ad hoc counsel as provided in the alternative plans of the courts served by the Office. Coordinate the assignment of investigators and experts as provided in the alternative plans of the courts served by the Office. Create and manage a system for the approval of fee voucher and contract payments between the county auditor as provided in the alternative plans of the courts served by the Office. Provide resources and support including professional education to attorneys representing adults and juveniles accused of criminal and juvenile conduct in the courts served by the office. Qualifications: Member of the State Bar of Texas; practice law for at least ten (10) years with substantial experience in the practice of criminal law. Peer recognition of professional skills and legal knowledge as evidenced by a history of published articles and presentations at professional education seminars. As lead counsel, tried to verdict before a jury at least fifteen (15) felonies not lower than the highest degree of non-death offense. Tried at least two (2) capital murder cases in which the prosecutor sought the death penalty or have comparable complex trial experience as determined by the hiring committee. Authored at least 5 appellate briefs in a state and/or federal court system. History of effective communication with the funding source of the public defender’s office (county state or federal) the judicial branch, local bar associations, associations of lawyers who provide representation to persons charged with criminal and juvenile offenses, the media and the public. Averaged at least fifteen (15) hours a year over the last 5 years of accredited continuing legal education or training in criminal or juvenile law or both. Experience in fiscal planning and management of government budgets including grants. Public sector leadership experience including positions involving personnel management, public policy development, implementation, and review of performance measures to evaluate the effectiveness of services provided. Salary: $155,424 (2010).

CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Administrative Services, District of Columbia Courts. Washington, D.C. Duties: Incumbent under the supervision of the Contracts and Procurement Branch Manager is responsible for conducting market research, committing and obligating funding, assisting with a portion of past performance reviews, and assisting with budget preparation and reviews. Coordinates the routing of proposals or non-disclosure agreements for the source selection committee. Tabulates bids, assists in pre-bid conferences, and compares supplier pricing to obtain oral quotes. Gathers and reviews statistical data to prepare reports. Conducts analyses of data to support conclusions and recommendations. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, or a related field or three years of relevant experience utilizing written and oral communication skills. Experience working on a personal computer in a Windows environment required. Salary: $42,209 - $54,875 (2010).

CHIEF DISCIPLIANRY COUNSEL: Disciplinary Board, Supreme Court of the State of New Mexico. Albuquerque, NM. Summary: The position of Chief Disciplinary Counsel is a highly responsible litigation and management position. The work includes directing and supervising the day to day operations of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel which is responsible for the disciplinary system in New Mexico consistent with New Mexico Supreme Court rules and Disciplinary Board policy. Chief Counsel is responsible for the hiring and supervision of attorneys and other staff in the office and for preparing and implementing the budget of the Disciplinary Board. Chief Counsel reports to and works with the Disciplinary Board. Duties: Directs and supervises the receipt, evaluation, investigation and prosecution of attorney disciplinary complaints and related matters, in accordance with New Mexico Supreme Court rules and other authorities. Chief Disciplinary Counsel is also expected to maintain an appropriate caseload in addition to the administrative responsibilities described hereinafter. Hires, trains (or arranges for training) supervises, evaluates performance and disciplines attorneys and staff working within the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Supervises the work of all staff attorneys and staff within the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, monitors the caseload of staff attorneys and non-attorney staff members, reviews case progress to ensure high quality work. Holds regular staff meetings to review the progress on specific assignments and time lines. Also arranges, when necessary, for other attorneys to enter an appearance on behalf of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Supervises other attorneys appearing on behalf of Disciplinary Counsel during the investigation and prosecution of disciplinary complaints and oversees contractors, consultants and experts who are utilized in the course of administering the disciplinary system. Ensures that records are properly kept to compile statistical data regarding the investigation and prosecution of disciplinary complaints. Oversees the development and implementation of policies, procedures, strategic plans, and other initiatives consistent with Disciplinary Board policy, Supreme Court mandate and the public protection mission of the New Mexico disciplinary system. Oversees the formulation and implementation of short-term and long-term goals to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the disciplinary system. Reports to the Disciplinary Board and assists the Board on issues relating to the disciplinary system and helps prepare and administer the budget of the Disciplinary Board. Meets periodically with the Chief Justice or the Supreme Court’s liaison to the Disciplinary Board regarding matters unrelated to pending cases. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with colleagues within the New Mexico State Bar and professional relationships with judges. Is the chief spokesperson for the Office of Disciplinary Counsel and works to educate the public about the disciplinary system as well as encouraging other attorneys within the Office of Disciplinary Counsel to do the same. Assumes other duties as assigned by the Chairperson of the Disciplinary Board or the New Mexico Supreme Court. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school and active membership within the New Mexico State Bar. An out of state applicant qualifies if they successfully complete the New Mexico State Bar Exam within one year of the date of hire. A minimum of ten years of increasingly responsible legal experience, at least two of which shall be in private practice. Trial, appellate, governmental and disciplinary experience is preferred. At least five years experience in office management to include program planning, administration, budgeting and human resource experience. The experience shall demonstrate considerable knowledge of modern management and supervisory principles and practices. Extensive knowledge of the rules of professional responsibility and related case law, procedural rules and rules of evidence. Reputation for integrity and no history of disciplinary offenses as an attorney or in any other capacity. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including public speaking skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and conflict management skills. Ability to set priorities and work with various interest groups or individuals. Proficient in the use of office equipment, including standard computers and computer software. Ability to compile data for reporting purposes. Ability to travel within and outside of New Mexico. Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 (2010).

PARALEGAL: Office of Trial Court Services, Civil Practice Division, Office of Foreclosure, Administrative Office of the Courts. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The selected candidates 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 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 individuals 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. Salary: $22.30/hr (2010).

SENIOR CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Administrative Services, Career Service, District of Columbia Courts. Washington, D.C. Summary: Reviews contracts used for the procurement of supplies, services and equipment that are necessary to meet the overall internal and external operational functions of the D.C. Court system. Duties: Responsible for performing pre-award and post-award activities and a wide range of purchasing functions, contract evaluations and preparation of corrective actions including termination orders. Reviews requests for adequacy of descriptions and ensures compliance with the Court System’s Procurement Regulations and Policies. Analyzes bids and performs basic price analysis for determination of reasonableness. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, or a related field, plus five (5) years of experience in procurement and/or contracts management experience. Equivalent levels of education or experience may be substituted. Salary: $89,033 - $115,742 (2010).

ATTORNEY PROGRAMS/JURY SPECIALIST: United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa. Des Moines, IA. Summary: The Attorney Programs/Jury Specialist provides a wide variety of administrative support services and acts as a liaison between the bench and the bar for the Court’s attorney programs. Additionally, the incumbent assists with managing the overall jury system and ensuring its efficient operation. The incumbent performs a variety of duties related to the selection, qualification, summonsing, orientation, management, and payment of jurors. Duties: Processes applications for admission and renewal of admission to the bar of the federal court. Reviews all applications for completeness, compliance with local rules, and disciplinary problems. Prepares and distributes a variety of attorney related documents, such as admission applications, certificates of admission, certificates of good standing, and continuing legal education (CLE) reports. Maintains computer databases according to court standards which contain information on attorneys admitted to the bar of the federal court, address and/or name changes, and attorneys renewed for admission (CLE) to the bar of the federal court. Serves as liaison between attorneys and the Court, providing assistance to attorneys and answering inquiries concerning attorney admissions and attorney programs. Assists with the management of the District Court’s jury system and shares responsibility for ensuring its efficient Operation. Assists in the creation of the court’s jury wheels/lists (master, qualified, term, and panel), for both general and qualified jurors, through the following: Prepares, mails, receives responses, and processes qualification materials. Assists with decisions to grant or deny requests for deferral of services, along with following up on non-compliant jurors, including preparation of orders to show cause for the jury judge. Assists in the daily management of jury utilization by the following means: Monitors court calendars to determine the appropriate number of jurors needed for each grand jury term and petit jury trial day. Prepares and mails summonses and reporting letters to the calculated number of potential jurors. Prepares orientation materials. Conducts juror orientation and assists jurors with their logistical needs (parking, lodging, refreshments, reading materials, etc.). Prepares and sends jury panels to trials, coordinating with judges’ daily calendars/needs. Manages juror resources to minimize costs and service burdens by such means as pooling jurors. Monitors and records juror attendance for management of their service and payment of both petit and grand jurors. Answers inquiries from jurors, counsel, court staff, and judicial officers. Prepares vouchers for juror and vendor payments, including jury fees, mileage, lodging, and parking costs. Also prepares annual tax statements for juror compensation. Maintains jury system records in the automated database. Prepares statistical reports for the clerk, judges, and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Qualifications: The successful candidate must have at a minimum a high school diploma or the equivalent. Advanced education or training preferred. Salary: $37,941 - $61,704 (2010).

STAFF ATTORNEY: Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County. Summary: This position represents juveniles in Status Offender Court on a specialty calendar at each Juvenile Court Facility (one Commissioner assigned at each facility on different days). The Juvenile Court Status Offense Program provides representation for juveniles alleged to have committed status offenses during delinquency hearings, including the advisory (initial appearance), adjudication (trial), disposition (sentencing) and mental competency (assessment of ability of juvenile to understand the proceedings and participate in their own defense) hearings. Duties: Representation of clients in court against government attorneys will include file review and case preparation; client and witness interviews; legal research; probable outcomes of case analysis, using knowledge of laws and legal precedents; case presentation to judicial officers; evaluation of findings, defense strategies and arguments; arguing motions, meeting with judges and questioning witnesses during the course of the case; presenting evidence in court to defend clients; reviewing statutes, decisions, regulations and ordinances; and drafting legal documents. This position will supervise law students in their representation of juvenile clients in Status Offender Court and throughout the case, including before, during and after court. The position will maintain information on number of juvenile clients in court per week, the charged offenses and track the outcomes. Salary: $56,950 (2010).

STAFF ATTORNEY: D.C. Court of Appeals, Career Service, District of Columbia Courts. Washington, D.C. Summary: Incumbent is one of six attorneys assigned to the Legal Division of the Clerk’s Office. As directed by Staff Counsel, attorneys prepare legal memoranda on substantive and complex procedural motions, Bar discipline matters and other miscellaneous matters. Duties: Duties include: undertaking legal analysis and issue identification of assigned matters, drafting concise and well-reasoned memorandum that include an appropriate dispositional recommendation, responding to inquiries from judicial officers, and providing advice on legal matters to clients. Other duties include: peer review of colleagues’ work, legal research on disciplinary matters, screening of new appeals for any jurisdictional defects and other special projects including committee work, development and up-dating of training materials and informational materials for the public. Applicants must enjoy working independently, be internally motivated, enjoy research and writing, possess a love for learning, and be comfortable in a working environment with little public interaction. Qualifications: A law degree plus three (3) years of legal experience. Active D.C. Bar membership, or eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar. Documentation of education and Bar membership or eligibility must be included with the application. Applications will not be considered complete unless proof is attached. If not a member of the D.C. Bar, waiver into the D.C. Bar within six month after an offer of employment is a condition of employment. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recent employment review or, if unavailable, a letter of recommendation. Salary: $74,872 - $97,333 (2010).

STAFF ATTORNEY (PRO SE): United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Michigan. Detroit, MI. Summary: The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Court in overseeing the district’s pro se filers (debtor and creditor) and managing programs to inform them of required filing procedures. Duties: The staff attorney also assists the clerk’s office with the processing of applications received for the court’s pro bono program. Representative duties include: developing and presenting educational programs and instructional aids designed to assist pro se filers and petition preparers; developing a database to identify irregular actions and possible trends that may affect case flow or docket management; evaluating procedures to identify improvements in handling pro se cases; resolving procedural and case management issues related to pro se cases; working with pro se filers in reviewing petitions/pleadings to ensure procedural compliance with statutory and local rule requirements; responding to in-person, telephone or mail inquiries from pro se filers; maintaining pro se information on the court’s web site; coordinating educational efforts among various agencies, law schools, and professional associations to address pro se issues; processing applications received for the pro bono program; and, performing other duties as assigned. Travel, particularly within the district, is required. The staff attorney reports to the clerk of court. Qualifications: To qualify for this position, the applicant must be a licensed attorney AND have to have at least one-year off progressively responsible post-graduate experience in the practice of law (equivalent to the federal government grade level of GS 11 or CL27). Salary: $59,814 - $74,794 (2010).

COURT EXECUTIVE 2A: Supreme Court Clerk’s Office, Administrative Office of the Courts. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The incumbent must be an experienced attorney with excellent legal and interpersonal skills to supervise staff attorneys in the Supreme Court Clerk’s Office. Duties: This person will assign tasks and set priorities for staff attorneys and also will: assist in developing and implementing policies and procedures regarding the Supreme Court’s consideration and disposition of case-related and attorney and judicial disciplinary matters; and be responsible for the scheduling and processing of emergent applications to the Court. In addition, this person will develop and implement strategies to ensure accurate and timely responses to inquiries from attorneys and members of the public regarding the application of Court Rules on appellate practice and disciplinary matters. This person will oversee and review the legal content and coordinate the postings of Supreme Court activities on the Judiciary website and elsewhere, and will undertake such other assignments as directed by the Clerk and Deputy Clerk. Qualifications: Three years of professional administrative and/or program management experience, which shall have included responsibility for program development and/or implementation and the achievement program goals. Graduation from an American Bar Association approved law school. Salary: $75,022 - $110,162 (2010).

STAFF ATTORNEY (PART TIME): Administrative Office of the Courts, Twentieth Judicial Circuit. Naples, FL. Summary: The position of Trial Court Law Clerk/Staff Attorney to the judges of the Twentieth Judicial Circuit is a professional position that entails research for and writing of legal memoranda, draft opinions and orders in all types of circuit and county court matters, including appeals from county court (both civil and criminal), complex legal litigation, constitutional questions, complex family law cases and criminal matters, including post conviction motions and related civil matters such as petitions for extraordinary relief filed by or on behalf of sentenced inmates, pretrial detainees and other litigants. Duties: The core responsibilities of this position are: 1) Assist Criminal Division Judges, 2) Assist Civil Division Judges, 3) Assist the Appellate Banc with County-to-Circuit Appeals, 4) Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Juris doctorate degree from an accredited law school is required. Salary: $21,701 (2010).

ATTORNEY I: Office of Trial Court Services, Civil Practice Division, Administrative Office of the Courts. Trenton, NJ. Summary: An experience attorney to work with judges, attorneys and senior staff in the development of committee work products or group projects, such as committee reports, rule proposals, and legal forms. Duties: Conduct legal research on topics of concern to judges, committees, conferences and/or senior management; prepare committee reports and/or proposed rules or procedural changes; review proposed legislation and prepare memoranda analyzing those bills having a substantial impact on the civil justice system; prepare and update informational materials for unrepresented litigants; prepare and update training materials and conduct staff and new employee training on issues relevant to civil practice; review court opinions and identify those affecting the policies or procedures of civil practice; explain statues, court rules, and Judiciary policies in response to inquireies from management, staff, litigants, and the public. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school. One year of legal experience that has included 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. Salary: $59,570 - $92,839 (2010).

COURT ATTORNEY: The United States District Court, Southern District of Florida. Miami, FL. Summary: Conducts legal research and provides procedural and substantive advise to the Court Administrator on legal policy matters as applicable to day-to-day court activities or assigned project matters. Duties: Drafts Administrative Orders under the direction of the Court Administrator for review and consideration by the Chief Judge. Provides staff support for Court and bar committees as directed by the Court Administrator, such as Local Rules committee. Provides support, oversight, and legal analyses and direction to the Court’s CJA section concerning the review and processing of CJA vouchers. Provides support, oversight, and legal analysis regarding attorney discipline matters, under the direction of the Court Administrator and Chief Judge. Researches regulations and develops comprehensive reference bench books for judges on assigned topics. Conducts legal research in order to provide advice on various procedural issues affecting the Clerk’s Office. Similarly, conducts research on specific legal questions and reports on the results of such research. Analyzes and interprets federal statutes and regulations, Administrative Office directives, policies and procedures, court rules and orders affecting the work of the court and the Clerk’s Office. Prepares reports in areas including but not limited to mediator utilization, pro se prisoner litigation, the court’s Jury Plan, the court’s Internal Controls and the Local Rules. Assists in the development of guidelines by which the Federal Rules and local rules are applied in cases filed with the Court. Reviews and drafts changes to local rules, administrative orders of the court, forms and guidelines. Monitors and evaluates existing and proposed legislation, laws, rules and other regulations to determine impact on court procedures or to suggest changes to improve Clerk’s Office or Court policies or procedures. Drafts responses to inquiries from the Bar and the public regarding procedures or information requests for non-legal advice about the Court’s processes, inquiries from attorneys on procedural matters relating to the filing of pleadings, including pleadings of both of a usual and unusual nature or form. Prepares responses to requests for assistance from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, from other Clerk’s offices, or at the direction of the Court Administrator on special projects, including: review of proposed amendments to the Code, Rules and Official Forms; responding to surveys and requests for information relating to court procedures; and providing editorial review of manuals and other information produced by the U.S. Courts. Qualifications: Requires graduation with a Juris Doctorate degree from a law school that has been accredited by a recognized accrediting authority, or admission to practice before the highest court of a State, Territory, Commonwealth, or federal court of general jurisdiction of the United States. Salary: $48,595 - $94,678 (2010).

BAR COUNSEL: Attorney Grievance Commission. Crownsville, MD. Summary: The Bar Counsel is responsible for the investigation of complaints against attorneys and prosecutes cases of professional misconduct. Duties: Knowledge of Maryland Rules. Knowledge of budget and financial management. Demonstrated verifiable reputation for integrity and no history of disciplinary offenses as an attorney or in any other capacity. Ability to manage and supervise in a hierarchical setting, in the operation and administration of a large scale organization. Ability to investigate, analyze, draw valid conclusions and formulate recommendations based on the data. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply complex technically oriented laws, regulations, rules and policies. Possess innovative problem solving and technology skills, as well as a solution oriented commitment to continuous quality improvement and implementing enhanced technology efficiencies. Ability to communicate in a profession and poised manner in a variety of settings. Ability to operate personal computer, to include the use of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software applications. Ability to perform all essential functions of the position. Qualifications: A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible active experience in the practice of law, with such law practice in broad areas of the law to include: a minimum of two years, 5 years preferred, prosecutorial or similar legal experience in administrative agency proceedings or disciplinary agencies; and a minimum of two years, 5 years preferred, management/supervisory legal experience administering personnel and budget requirements. Salary: $115,000 - $130,000 (2010).

COURT EXECUTIVE 3B: Counsel’s Office, Office of the Administrative Director, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking an experienced attorney with excellent leadership, analytical, litigation and administrative skills to serve as Counsel to the Administrative Director of the Courts. Duties: This position directs the operations of the Litigation and Hearing Officer units within the Counsel’s Office, as well as renders advice to the Administrative Director on complex legal matters. Additionally, Counsel to the Administrative Director serves as liaison with the Attorney General’s Office, assisting Deputy Attorneys General in the discovery, settlement and/or trial of all Judiciary cases pending in the Superior Court, Appellate and Law Divisions, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Division of Civil Rights, Public Employment Relations Commission and other forums. The selected candidate will oversee the conducting of higher-level grievance and disciplinary hearings; oversee and handle pending cases at the Office of Administrative Law; present management’s case at arbitration hearings; provide advice on the legal impact of proposed or recently adopted legislation affecting the Judiciary; and advise the Administrative Director on pending litigation issues. Qualifications: Graduation from an American Bar Association-approved law school. Five years of managerial experience as a practicing attorney, 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. Broad legal knowledge and extensive legal research and writing experience are helpful. Salary: $93,062 - $127,550. (2008)

PARALEGAL: Office of Trial Court Services, Civil Practice Division – Office of Foreclosure, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is actively seeking a paralegal to assist in processing legal documents in the Office of Foreclosure. Duties: 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. 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. 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. This position is limited to a maximum of 944 hours in a given fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). The selected candidate will be expected to work up to 40 hours per week. Knowledge of mortgage foreclosure procedures is desired. Salary: $22.30 per hour. (2009)

FORECLOSURE MEDIATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR: Supreme Court of Nevada, Carson City, NV. Summary: This position manages the statewide activities of the Foreclosure Mediation Program within the Legal Division at the direction of the State Court Administrator. The Foreclosure Mediation Program provides services regarding the foreclosure of owner occupied residences in the state of Nevada. In addition to supervising the Program staff and activities, the work involves such management functions as developing policies and procedures, coordinating the training of mediators in association with the State Bar of Nevada, insuring orderly and timely mediation, administering the Program budget, and ensuring overall service effectiveness. Duties: Typical duties will include Developing and directing the implementation and operation of a statewide foreclosure mediation program. Types of disputes to be mediated will be foreclosure actions where owner occupied residences have received a Notice of Default; Planning, organizing, assigning, supervising, reviewing and evaluating the work of the Program staff; Recommending selection of Program staff; train staff and provide for their professional development; administers discipline as required; Recruiting, training, assigning, and evaluating contract mediators; Contributing to the overall quality of the Program’s services by developing goals, objectives, procedures and work standards; Transmitting foreclosure mediation petitions to the appropriate District Court; Building relationships/partnerships through community outreach in furtherance of the Program’s goals; Supporting efforts to attain financial sustainability of the Program which may include grant research, applications for additional funding, and administration; Developing collecting, analyzing, and publishing program performance measures concerning the operations of the program and, as appropriate, making recommendations for improvements; Serving as liaison between the state Supreme Court, District Courts and local courts in maintaining the Program; Performing confidential administrative functions, with attention to detail, such as preparing correspondence, reports, agreements and notices; Providing information to attorneys and litigants regarding the process of foreclosure and the Mediation Program; Preparing and administering the Foreclosure Mediation Program budget in collaboration with the AOC Administrative Division. Qualifications: Juris Doctorate or Master’s Degree in business, management, law, social work, or other behavior science, conflict management/resolution; at least two years of experience mediating disputes with sound knowledge of the mediation process, ethics, applicable state laws and standards of practice and six or more years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience including two years of lead or supervisory experience. Must have ability to maintain confidences, exercise sound judgment and discretion, work collaboratively and maintain effective working relationships with the Court, staff, district and local judges, community agencies, State Bar, lenders and the general public. Salary: $67,692.96 - $102,228.48. (2009)

UNPAID LEGAL INTERN: Counsel’s Office, AOC. Trenton, NJ. Summary: The New Jersey Judiciary is seeking a legal intern to join Counsel’s Office. Duties: Under the general direction of the Acting Counsel or designees, the selected candidate will conduct legal research, analyze legal data and draft legal memoranda. Qualifications: Current student or graduate of an accredited law school approved by the American Bar Association. Must be at least 21 years of age, agree to take an oath of confidentiality, possess excellent communication and legal writing skills, and strong interpersonal skills are essential. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is helpful. Salary: Unpaid. (2009)

ATTORNEY 2: Office of Attorney Ethics, Supreme Court of New Jersey, Administrative Office of the Courts. Summary: Seeking an attorney to act as Deputy Ethics Counsel and assist in the investigation, detection, analysis and litigation of attorney discipline cases involving violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct. Duties: The selected indivudiual will litigate matters before special masters and hearing panels, present appellate cases before the Disciplinary Review Board and the Supreme Court of New Jersey as well as render advice to the District Ethics Committees. 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. Admission to practice and current good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of New Jersey. Salary: $72,878 - $106,146. (2009)

ATTORNEY ADVISOR: Family Court, District of Columbia Courts. Duties: Reviews records for compliance with all statutory timelines outlined in federal and District of Columbia Adoption and Safe Families Act (D.C. ASFA). Participates in the preparation of summary findings and documentation of improvements required by the Family Court and related agencies to comply with the requirements of ASFA. Develops case specific plans for remedial improvements with specific goals and timetables. Provides to the Family Court monthly progress reports regarding the status of designated case groups as to compliance with ASFA timelines. Reviews all related cases and prepares summary of nature of cases and disposition. Monitors and tracks changes in legislation that impact abuse and neglect cases. Provides legal advice and impact analysis to Family Court Director regarding pending and/or newly enacted Family Law legislation. Conducts training on ASFA for Family Court judicial and non-judicial staff. Qualifications: A law degree. Must be a member of the District of Columbia Bar with a minimum of five (5) years of practice overall and a minimum of three (3) years recent experience devoted to the practice of Neglect and Abuse cases at all levels (Trial, Administrative and Appellate level) in the District of Columbia. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation with your application, if available. Active bar identification number must be attached at the time your application is submitted. Salary: $86,927 - $113,007. (2009)

ASSISTANT CITY PROSECUTOR III: Community Prosecution, Phoenix, AZ. Summary: The Community Prosecutor seeks to improve the quality of life in Phoenix and to solve community problems for the long term by developing and executing strategies with members of the community along with government and private entities. We are seeking to fill two temporary / full-time grant funded positions in the Law Department. It is anticipated that the length of the grant for these positions will be three years. Duties: The community prosecutor participates in specialized legal and administrative assignments, performs legal research, drafts legal memoranda, and handles appellate oral arguments in the highest courts in the state and federal systems. Incumbents are assigned to specific neighborhoods, each with a local office, so they are accessible to their neighborhoods and residents and work with them building community and solving problems for the long term. Each community prosecutor is also the liaison to a police precinct and Neighborhood Services area, working closely with police and inspectors to resolve blight and crime problems. Duties include prosecuting both civil and criminal cases and handling myriad courtroom responsibilities from the charging stage through trial and to appeal. Incumbents also serve as advocates and representatives for the City and its residents before the Arizona State Liquor Board. Qualifications: Graduated from an accredited school of law. Be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona. Have three years of experience as a practicing attorney in the area of criminal law. Have knowledge of federal and state constitutional and statutory provisions relating to municipalities and the rights of persons in the justice system. Salary: $76,211 - $120,078. (2009)

ATTORNEY – ASSISTANT FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR: Marin County Superior Court, California. Summary: The attorney will provide legal support to the Family Law Facilitator Office at the Marin Legal Self-Help Center. Duties: Under direction of the Family Law Facilitator, the position provides assistance to customers with family law issues; distributes and assists in the completion of court forms; provides educational and instructional materials to self-represented parents; prepares guideline support calculations; performs legal research; and prepares reports as required. Qualifications: Requires a JD Degree and two years experience as an attorney with an emphasis in family law. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the California State Bar. Bilingual skills in the Spanish language are highly desirable. Salary: $76, 814. (2009)

RESEARCH ATTORNEY: Superior Court of California, Marin County. Summary: Under direction, provides general legal support to the Judges and Commissioners of the Superior Court; analyzes civil motions and civil and criminal appeals, drafts detailed legal memoranda, makes recommendations to the Judges on motions and appeals, drafts proposed orders explaining the basis of the Court’s ruling, and performs related work as required. Duties: Analyzes motions involving all areas of civil law and analyzes appeals made to the Superior Court Appellate division for both civil and criminal law; identifies and analyzes factual and legal issues relevant to the disposition of matters before the court. Reads all relevant material pertaining to Court’s file and reviews cases cited by parties. Conducts research and advises judicial officers both in writing and orally on issues arising during trial or in other matters they are considering; indexes memos and legal research. Drafts proposed and final orders; drafts memoranda explaining law, analyzing law and facts, and makes appropriate recommendations. Reviews tentative rulings for errors before issuance and makes changes as needed; gives proposed tentative rulings to judges for review and records tentative rulings. Consults with other Research Attorneys, volunteers, and externs on issues arising in motions/appeals on which they are working. Brings errors in the filing of papers or scheduling of motions to the attention of appropriate Court staff. Reviews and monitors changes in State statutes and rules to ensure the compliance of local rules; considers, recommends, and drafts new local rules which would ensure better functioning of the Law and Motion and the Appellate Divisions. Meets and confers with other research attorneys from other Superior Courts, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. Participates in the selection process for new hires; may assist in the supervision of externs as required, and may perform some supervisory functions in the absence of Supervising Research Attorney. Qualifications: Juris Doctor Degree and current active membership in the State Bar of California required, and two years of professional work experience as a law clerk which included legal research. Salary: $83,345 - $101,004. (2009)

STAFF ATTORNEY: Supreme Court of Nevada, Criminal Division, AOC. Carson City, NV. Summary: The Criminal Division of the Nevada Supreme Court’s Central Legal Staff is accepting applications for a staff attorney position. Duties: Under the direction of the court and the Legal Counsel for the Criminal Division, staff attorneys in the Criminal Division assist the court in resolving motions and screening for jurisdiction in criminal appeals, advise the court regarding all types of criminal appeals and writ petitions through written memoranda or oral presentations, and prepare written dispositions for the court in criminal appeals and writ petitions. Staff attorneys must possess superior legal research, writing, and oral presentation skills, must be flexible, and must be capable of working independently. Qualifications: Applicants must have graduated from an ABA accredited law school and need not be licensed to practice law in Nevada, but should be willing and able to take the Nevada bar examination at the next available opportunity. No prior legal experience is necessary; however, 1 to 3 years of trial or appellate experience in criminal law or experience of a similar length with a court is desirable. Salary: $62,180 – $95,650. (2008)

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR: State Bar of Nevada. Summary: This senior management position with the State Bar of Nevada provides leadership to the statewide continuing legal education program. The program consists of over 40 live seminars offered annually, two conferences and a menu of self-study programs. As principal of the program the director provides vision and leadership to the education initiatives of the state bar. Duties: Responsibilities include directing the development, delivery and sales of innovative educational programs for attorneys. The director of the program proposes and implements CLE polices and projects, plans and executes the annual budget, supervises the staff and works with the CLE Committee (an all volunteer committee). Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree is required in business, legal or education related field. Ten years of adult education experience, with at least five years of senior level experience is required. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with the application of adult education principles and best practices in the development and delivery of curriculum and education programs (traditional and nontraditional formats). Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills required along with a demonstrated ability to plan coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Experience in working with a volunteer based management structure desired.

ADOPTION LEGAL ASSISTANT: Family Court, 500 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington D.C. Duties: The work of Adoption Legal Assistant involves the review of all filings relating to the relinquishments of parental rights and adoptions for compliance with legal requirements. The incumbent also assists in the case processing of adoptions and terminations of parental rights by preparing proposed orders, decrees and case status reports. The incumbent will also be responsible for overseeing the preparation of calendars, providing quality review and assurance in adoption and termination of parental rights matters, drafting orders of reference, show cause orders and other appropriate orders under the direction of the Judge in the adoption assignment. Coordinates with appropriate representatives of Child and Family Services Agency, Office of the Attorney General and attorneys assigned to cases. Provides technical assistance and makes recommendations to the Branch Chief and Family Court Director for the development and improvement of programs, practices and procedures that impact the section. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Criminal Justice or a related field and a paralegal certificate, plus three (3) years of experience in a court or law agency. Equivalent combinations of relevant education may be substituted for general experience on a year-to-year basis. If education is substituted for experience, proof of degree and paralegal certificate must be submitted with application. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $58,206 - $75,669 (2008)

ASSISTANT LEGAL COUNSEL: State of Oregon, Judicial Department, Office of the State Court Administrator, Court Programs and Services Division. Salem, Oregon. Summary: This position is under the direct supervision of Deputy State Court Administrator for Program Operations. Duties: Typical job duties include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate work load and organizational needs. Perform legal research and writing involving questions of law arising from management and administration of the trial courts, appellate courts, and the Office of the State Court Administrator. Advise the State Court Administrator regarding interpretation and implementation of law and administrative policies. Analyze existing, proposed, and new legislation for impact on Judicial Department operations. Attend legislative committee hearings, and testify and/or lobby for Judicial Department interests before the legislature as assigned or directed. Provide staff support to various committees for the purpose of reviewing committee recommendations for compliance with existing legal requirements or to assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Respond to inquiries from judges, trial court staff, attorneys, and the public on criminal court-related legal matters as required. Represent the interests of the OJD on numerous internal and external workgroups. Assist the trial courts in the implementation of best practices in the criminal law arena. Participate in Oregon eCourt projects as needed to ensure that criminal court and stakeholder needs are successfully integrated into new judicial department case management and data transfer programs. Provide assistance as needed for the Application/Contribution program. Supervise law clerks as needed. Qualifications: You must have graduated from an accredited law school, be an active member of the Oregon State Bar and have at least four years post-law degree experience in the practice of law. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Oregon State Bar, or who are inactive, must become an active member of the Oregon State Bar within one year from the date of hire. This position requires experience and knowledge of criminal law and criminal justice procedures. Knowledge of and experience in the legislative process is highly desirable. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Salary: $5727.00 - $8881.00 (monthly). (2008)

PARALEGAL FACILITATOR: Family Court, 500 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. Duties: Incumbent will provide administrative support to the Family Law Attorney Facilitator and assist the public by providing legal assistance and information to unrepresented individuals with questions or matters in any branch of the Family Court. These areas include divorce, separation, annulment, custody, visitation, child support, alimony, and marital property. In addition, incumbent will provide referral information on child abuse, guardianship, adoption, mental health and other Family Court actions. Assists litigants with preparation and filing of pro se pleadings and other materials used in the Family Court. Reviews litigant’s intake documents to determine financial eligibility for free or reduced fee legal services. Maintains database related to the services provided by the Self Help Center. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Criminal Justice or a related field and a paralegal certificate, plus two (2) years of experience in a court or law agency. Equivalent combinations of relevant education may be substituted for general experience on a year-to-year basis. If education is substituted for experience, proof of degree and paralegal certificate must be submitted with application. Please submit a copy of your most recent performance evaluation, if available, with your application. Salary: $52,979 - $68,875(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: $70,755 - $103,055. (2008)

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: $57,835 - $90,135 (2008)

ASSISTANT LEGAL COUNSEL: Staff Counsel, Criminal Law. State of Oregon, Judicial Department, Office of the State Court Administrator, Court Programs and Services Division, Salem, Oregon. Summary: Duties: This position is under the direct supervision of Deputy State Court Administrator for Program Operations. Typical job duties include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate work load and organizational needs. Perform legal research and writing involving questions of law arising from management and administration of the trial courts, appellate courts, and the Office of the State Court Administrator. Advise the State Court Administrator regarding interpretation and implementation of law and administrative policies. Analyze existing, proposed, and new legislation for impact on Judicial Department operations. Attend legislative committee hearings, and testify and/or lobby for Judicial Department interests before the legislature as assigned or directed. Provide staff support to various committees for the purpose of reviewing committee recommendations for compliance with existing legal requirements or to assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures. Respond to inquiries from judges, trial court staff, attorneys, and the public on criminal court-related legal matters as required. Represent the interests of the OJD on numerous internal and external workgroups. Assist the trial courts in the implementation of best practices in the criminal law arena. Participate in Oregon eCourt projects as needed to ensure that criminal court and stakeholder needs are successfully integrated into new judicial department case management and data transfer programs. Provide assistance as needed for the Application/Contribution program. Supervise law clerks as needed. Qualifications: You must have graduated from an accredited law school, be an active member of the Oregon State Bar and have at least four years post-law degree experience in the practice of law. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Oregon State Bar, or who are inactive, must become an active member of the Oregon State Bar within one year from the date of hire. This position requires experience and knowledge of criminal law and criminal justice procedures. Knowledge of and experience in the legislative process is highly desirable. Salary: $5555.00 - $8614.00/mth. (2008)

ASSISTANT COUNSEL TO THE CHIEF JUSTICE 1: Judicial Branch Building, Des Moines, Iowa. Duties: Under the direction of the counsel to the chief justice, assists with a wide range of duties related to supporting the court’s governance responsibilities, in particular responsibilities related to the promulgation of court rules, assists with a wide range of activities connected with the development of statewide judicial branch policies, and assists with other duties as assigned by the counsel to the chief justice. Assists with the preparation and distribution of the agendas and minutes of the judicial council. Monitors progress of action items for the council and assists with the implementation of council decisions and recommendations. Assists with the formulation and analysis of proposals for policies, legislation and rules relating to the administration of justice. Assists with a wide range of activities related to the judicial branch legislative program; reviews, analyzes and monitors proposed legislation that affects the court system or is of interest to the courts; prepares amendments and talking points; meets with legislators as needed to provide information about legislation affecting the courts; and prepares bill status summaries and a final report. Assists the court with the formulation, development and promulgation of court rules and administrative orders; writes summaries and articles to describe the meaning and impact of new and amended rules, forms and orders. Staffs and supports the court’s advisory committees as needed. Assists the judicial branch communications staff with responses to public inquiries and media requests and assists with the preparation of public information and public outreach materials. Handles other matters as may be assigned by the counsel to the chief justice. Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school; admitted to practice law in Iowa; a minimum of five years of practice while licensed to practice law in Iowa, another state or the District of Columbia. At least three years experience working for courts or government or in a government affairs capacity for an association, corporation or other organization, preferred. Salary: $71,864 - $102,294.40 (2008)

LEGAL COUNSEL TO THE STATE COURT ADMINISTRATOR 1: Judicial Branch Building, Des Moines, Iowa. Summary: Duties: Under general supervision provides legal counsel and advice to the State Court Administrator. Provides legal advice, research and analysis on legal questions involving court administration. Provides legal advice, research and analysis on legal questions and policy for the Iowa Court Information System (ICIS). Supervises and coordinates the review of procedures manuals, operational manuals, benchbooks, and other legal materials, including review and comment, research or redrafting and periodic updating. Assists State Court Administrator in implementation of new legislation, court rules and administrative directives. Provides guidance and support to clerks of court, juvenile court services, and district court administration to insure consistency statewide. Advises on policies and procedures that impact management and administration of state court administration and courts statewide. Responds to inquiries from judges, court administrators and other staff regarding matters affecting the district court. Advises judicial branch personnel on public records requests and answers questions regarding public records issues. Provide legal and policy analysis and advice to the State Court Administrator. Staffs SCA committees and prepares legal analysis as needed. Qualifications: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school; admitted to practice law in Iowa; a minimum of five years of practice while licensed to practice law in Iowa, another state or the District of Columbia. At least three years experience working for courts or government, preferred. Salary: $71,864 - $102,294.40 (2008)

DEPUTY LEGAL COUNSEL: Idaho Judicial Branch. Summary: Under the supervision of the Legal Counsel, the Deputy Legal Counsel performs highly responsible legal work for the Idaho Judiciary. Duties: Develop rules of procedure and practices in family law, domestic violence, child protection, and juvenile justice areas. Assist in the development of civil rules of procedure. Conduct or coordinate legal research at the request of Administrative Conference, magistrate judges, district judges, senior judges, and the Administrative Director of the Courts. Develop and maintain bench guides, handbooks, and curricula in coordination with the Judicial Education Committee. Assist in the planning and administration of district law clerk training. Assist the Legal Counsel with negotiation, review, and development of legal contracts. Serve as reporter to certain Court committees. Assist with policy development and analysis for the state court system. Provide legal advice, research, and analysis on legal issues involving court administration. Make presentations at judicial and non-judicial education programs. Assist Staff Attorney with motion practice and petitions for review, and Legal Counsel with special projects. Lead and/or Serve on policy or special project task forces and committees. Qualifications: Possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. Active member of the Idaho State Bar. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Idaho State Bar, or who are inactive, must become an active member of the Bar by October 7, 2009. Minimum of three years legal experience after law school. Salary: $55,000 - $85,000 DOE (2008)

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY: NCJFCJ, Reno Nevada. Summary: An Associate-level Attorney position is currently available in the Family Violence Department. The Attorney Associate must have an understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and experience working in the domestic violence field, experience working with the judiciary, and knowledge about protection orders, custody and visitation, and child protection services issues in domestic violence cases. Duties: Under supervision of department Assistant Director or Director, the successful candidate will undertake successful grant writing, project initiation and coordination, time management and organizational tasks in order to carry out various projects in the Family Violence Department (FVD) addressing the law and domestic violence as it pertains to protection orders, custody and visitation, and child protection interventions. The person in this position will provide legal perspective and legal research on domestic violence issues as requested and will be responsible for timely fulfillment of grant conditions as necessary. Heavy emphasis on effective research writing, facilitation, and speaking ability is required. Qualifications: a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school; excellent analytical, writing, and research skills; a superior knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence and the intersection with juvenile and family justice, including protection order issues, custody and visitation issues, and child protection issues; the ability to design, coordinate, and complete projects that improve the justice system’s response to the public; strong organizational skills, with an attention to detail; a familiarity with Westlaw and tracking legislative issues is strongly desired; the ability to work collaboratively with NCJFCJ staff, partner organizations, other domestic violence advocacy groups, the judiciary, project advisory committees and subcommittees, and volunteers; strong speaking and presenting skills; and proficiency with word processing software. Salary: $51,000 - $68,000 (2008)

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY: Summary: An Associate-level Attorney position is currently available in the Family Violence Department. The Attorney Associate must have an understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and experience working in the domestic violence field, experience working with the judiciary, and knowledge about protection orders, custody and visitation, and child protection services issues in domestic violence cases. Duties: Under supervision of department Assistant Director or Director, the successful candidate will undertake successful grant writing, project initiation and coordination, time management and organizational tasks in order to carry out various projects in the Family Violence Department (FVD) addressing the law and domestic violence as it pertains to protection orders, custody and visitation, and child protection interventions. The person in this position will provide legal perspective and legal research on domestic violence issues as requested and will be responsible for timely fulfillment of grant conditions as necessary. Heavy emphasis on effective research writing, facilitation, and speaking ability is required. Qualifications: a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school; excellent analytical, writing, and research skills; a superior knowledge of the dynamics of domestic violence and the intersection with juvenile and family justice, including protection order issues, custody and visitation issues, and child protection issues; the ability to design, coordinate, and complete projects that improve the justice system’s response to the public; strong organizational skills, with an attention to detail; a familiarity with Westlaw and tracking legislative issues is strongly desired; the ability to work collaboratively with NCJFCJ staff, partner organizations, other domestic violence advocacy groups, the judiciary, project advisory committees and subcommittees, and volunteers; strong speaking and presenting skills; and proficiency with word processing software. Salary: $51,000 - $68,000 (2008)

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL: Trenton, Newark and Voorhees, Department of Law and Public Safety. Summary: The Division of Law currently has openings for the position of Deputy Attorney General. The Division of Law is divided into 28 sections. Duties: There are opportunities available for beginning and seasoned attorneys. Comprehensive in-service training and supervision are offered. Deputy Attorneys General represent state interests in state and federal trial and appellate courts and may try cases, file appellate briefs and present oral arguments. If you are interested in an attorney position where you have the opportunity to appear in court and be responsible for your own cases, this may be a position that meets your needs. Qualifications: Juris Doctor degree. Applicants should be self-motivated, capable of sound legal analytical work and have an ability to write clearly and effectively. This is a full time position. Prior experience as a judicial clerk is an asset, but is not required. Salary: DOE. (2008)

ASSISTANT LEGAL COUNSEL: State of Oregon, Office of the State Court Administrator, Legal Counsel Division, Salem, Oregon Summary: Duties: This position is under the direct supervision of Legal Counsel to the State Court Administrator. Typical job duties include, but are not limited to, the tasks listed below. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. Prepare, evaluate, negotiate, recommend, and coordinate a variety of contracts and intergovernmental agreements for trial courts, appellate courts, and the Office of the State Court Administrator. Perform legal research and writing involving questions of law arising from management and administration of the trial courts, appellate courts, and the Office of the State Court Administrator. Advise Legal Counsel and the State Court Administrator regarding interpretation and implementation of law and administrative policies. Communicate with judges, court staff, attorneys and the public on court related matters. Qualifications: You must have a minimum of three years of increasingly responsible experience in the practice of law, significant experience with contract law, extensive knowledge of legal principles and their application, excellent writing and communication skills, and possess a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school. In addition to the experience described above, knowledge of any of the following areas of law is desirable: information technology, intellectual property, licensing, IT confidentiality and electronic security, public contract law and collections. Active Membership in the Oregon State Bar is required. However, applications will be accepted from attorneys licensed to practice law in another state or if on inactive status with the Oregon State Bar. If selected, such an applicant will be hired in the Executive Analyst classification and will be expected to take and pass the next available Oregon State Bar exam or be admitted to active practice at the earliest possible opportunity. The applicant will be reclassified to the Assistant Legal Counsel classification when active membership in the Oregon State Bar is obtained. Preference will be given to current members of the Oregon State Bar. Salary: $5555.00 - $8614.00/month (2008)

ASSISTANT FEDERAL DEFENDER: Office of the Federal Defender, District of Eastern Missouri. Duties: The Office of the Federal Defender for the District of Missouri Eastern has an opening for an Assistant Federal Defender in the St. Louis office. The office operates under authority of the Criminal Justice Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3006A, to provide services to indigent persons in federal criminal cases. Qualifications: Applicant must have the ability to immediately undertake the defense of major criminal cases in the United States District Court, as well as in the Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Applicant must be an active member in good standing of the bar in any state. Applicant must have substantial criminal trial experience, excellent research and writing skills and oral advocacy skills. Accounting and/or business background is a plus. Fluent Spanish is a plus. A reputation for integrity and a commitment to the representation of those unable to afford counsel are required qualities. An Assistant Federal Defender may not engage in the private practice of law. Salary: DOE (2008)

STAFF ATTORNEY: Supreme Court of Nevada, Carson City, NV. Duties: Under the direction of the court and the Legal Counsel for the Criminal Division, staff attorneys in the Criminal Division assist the court in resolving motions and screening for jurisdiction in criminal appeals, advise the court regarding all types of criminal appeals and writ petitions through written memoranda or oral presentations, and prepare written dispositions for the court in criminal appeals and writ petitions. Staff attorneys must possess superior legal research, writing, and oral presentation skills, must be flexible, and must be capable of working independently. Qualifications: Applicants must have graduated from an ABA accredited law school and need not be licensed to practice law in Nevada, but should be willing and able to take the Nevada bar examination at the next available opportunity. No prior legal experience is necessary; however, 1 to 3 years of trial or appellate experience in criminal law or experience of a similar length with a court is desirable. Salary: $59,800 – $91,970 DOE (2008)

APPELLATE COURT ATTORNEY: Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Los Angeles, California. Summary: Division Three of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for an attorney position. Duties: Duties of a chambers 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: $6,692 – $10,278 monthly (2008)

PARALEGAL: Criminal Division, Nevada Supreme Court, Carson City, Nevada. Summary: This position is with the Criminal Division of the Nevada Supreme Court’s Central Legal Staff and under the general supervision of the Legal Counsel of the Criminal Division. This position provides paralegal services for the staff attorneys working in the Criminal Division. Duties: This position requires the ability to: proofread legal documents for accuracy, proper grammar, and proper citation format; research, analyze, and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems; conduct legal research utilizing a variety of computerized databases; present statements of law and fact clearly, accurately, and logically in written and oral form; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and develop and maintain effective relationships with staff attorneys and other court employees. This position will be required to proofread and check citations in documents prepared by attorneys; research and analyze statutes, judicial decisions, legal articles, and other documents; prepare legal documents such as memos and orders for review and approval by attorneys; maintain staff library; maintain electronic databases; input data in electronic case management system; attend meetings and training as required. This position is located in Carson City, Nevada. Qualifications: Applicants must have graduated from an accredited college or university with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree AND have one year of paralegal experience. Must have a paralegal certificate obtained through a paralegal studies program approved by the American Bar Association or from an accredited college or university. Work experience in the legal services field which provided the same kind, amount, and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $40,298 — $65,082 (2008)

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)

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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