Court Staff Attorney I/II - Superior Court of California (20645301)

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo, is seeking qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Court Staff Attorney I/II - Superior Court of California. The incumbent will perform a wide variety of legal research duties, primarily for the Civil Law and Motion Calendars.

Court Staff Attorney I ($101,192.00 - $126,152.00 Annually) is the entry-level attorney position for the court.

Court Staff Attorney II ($122,220.80 - $152,318.40 Annually) is the experienced-level attorney position for the court.

The ideal candidate will be a member of the California State Bar (required) and will possess extensive working knowledge of California civil law and procedure, as well the functions of a California Superior Court. In addition, the ideal candidate will possess:

• Proven experience performing legal research in civil matters.
• Superior analytical skills and writing ability.
• The ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• The ability to coordinate multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.
• A strong understanding of the importance of and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills.

Please visit https://www.sanmateocourt.org/ for more information on our organization.

Examples Of Duties

Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide independent legal research to the judges and commissioners of the County of San Mateo Superior Court bench.
• Research matters and provide written memoranda for those motions set on the Civil Direct Calendar Judges’ Law and Motion calendars.
• Review and make recommendations on any civil ex parte motions presented to the court on the daily ex parte calendar(s).
• Research, prepare memoranda, draft orders, and meet with the designated judge on specially set matters.
• Perform legal research; analyze and apply legal principles, facts, and precedents to legal problems.
• Prepare statements of fact, law, and argument.
• Prepare clear, concise, and accurate reports, documents, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying for Court Staff Attorney I.

Court Staff Attorney II: A typical way to qualify is three years as a Court Staff Attorney I.

Other Requirements: Membership in the California State Bar Association, County of San Mateo Bar Association, and specialty section memberships as determined by the Court Executive Officer.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE:

Final Filing Date: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 11:59 PM PST

Application Screening: August 4 - 8, 2025

Panel Interview: August 19 and/or 20, 2025