The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is accepting applications for the position of Attorney, Self-Help and Family Law Facilitator Program. Under the general direction of the Managing Attorney, the Attorney performs a variety of complex professional legal work, including research and consultation for Court judicial officers, court staff and litigants; provides legal and administrative support related to self-help legal services and programs within the Superior Court of Alameda County; and performs other related duties as assigned.
This is a journey level attorney position that is assigned to Self-Help and Family Law Facilitator Program and reports to the Managing Attorney. Incumbents are expected to perform more complex professional legal work and research with minimal guidance and supervision. This class is distinguished from the higher-level class of Managing Attorney who has responsibility for direct program management and supervision of this court-wide specialized program whereas the Attorney (Self-Help and Family Law Facilitator Program) has the responsibility for providing day-to-day administrative support to the Managing Attorney and has lead responsibilities to ensure efficient delivery of program services.
The current job vacancy is assigned to the Family Law Division - Self-Help Center/ Family Law Facilitator Program and Dispute Resolution Services at the Hayward Hall of Justice.
Proficiency with Spanish language is highly desirable.
Apply by April 29, 2024: https://alamedacourts.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/alamedacourts/details/AttorneySelf-Help-ServicesR953
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a law degree.
And
Experience:
The equivalent to two years of full-time experience as a practicing attorney with an emphasis in family law, including probate and general civil. Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable.
LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Current active membership and good standing with the State Bar of California.
HIRING PROCESS
The hiring process will include the following components:
-An initial screening of all application materials received including a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. A resume does not substitute for completing the application. An incomplete or partial application or supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification.
-A review of the completed application and supplemental questionnaire to select the best-qualified candidates for the oral panel interview process.
-An oral interview that will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
The Court reserves the right to change the components of the examination process and may limit the number of candidates invited to the oral interview process to include only the best-qualified candidates should there be a large applicant pool.
The application and supplemental questionnaire are used to evaluate the candidate's qualifications. If you are interested in the opportunity, it is recommended that you submit your application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible since this recruitment may be closed at any time should the Court receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
If you require accommodation in the examination process because of disability, please call (510) 891-6021 to discuss.