NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Staff Attorney (Legal Research) - Criminal Law
San Diego Superior Court, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$130K/yr - $165K/yrSan Diego Superior Court is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Staff Attorney (Legal Research) - Criminal Law. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in Criminal Law and will be responsible for analyzing motions, preparing memoranda, and assisting the court with implementing legal procedures and policies.
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Responsibilities
Analyzing motions, pleadings, writs and other documents submitted to the court
Preparing comprehensive memoranda detailing relevant legal issues and recommending judicial action
Preparing draft orders
Responding to substantive and procedural questions from the judicial officers, court management and operations
Assisting the court with implementing and modifying court procedures and policies to conform with the law
Qualification
Required
Current active member in good standing with the State Bar of California
Your résumé (attached as a Word or PDF file) describing your education and experience pertinent to the position
Two writing samples
References
A copy of your current California State Bar card (attached as a JPEG or PDF file) showing active status
Preferred
Ability to analyze difficult and complex legal problems and to quickly identify key issues
Ability to perform complex legal research
Ability to draft clear and concise memoranda and/or legal opinions and orders
Knowledge of law affecting Criminal court proceedings and the ability to use online resources to perform legal research
Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines, including the ability to prioritize and allocate resources to meet the needs of the Court in an efficient and timely manner
Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment
Effective communication skills, including the ability to discuss complex legal issues
Ability to work as a team member on projects with colleagues, judicial officers and court staff
Benefits
Holidays – Fourteen (14) paid holidays plus one (1) Birthday Holiday
New employees in this classification accrue vacation at an initial rate of seventeen (17) days per year.
Employees in this classification accrue thirteen (13) days of sick leave per year.
A robust benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance.
Participation in San Diego County’s Employee Retirement Association.
Optional deferred compensation plans.
Annual salary step increases until the top of the salary range has been attained.
Eligible employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Deferred compensation (401a, 457b, 457 Roth); tuition reimbursement program; suggestion award program; minimal sick leave usage award; credit union services.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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