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Form of workRESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide legal advice and support in connection with the management of a REAL ESTATE portfolio of approximately 20 million square feet (450+ buildings) including issues connected with on-going building maintenance, facility modifications, and changing court space needs.
• Draft and negotiate leases, licenses, and renewals thereof, as well as provide legal advice concerning lease disputes and terminations.
• Provide legal advice and support for courthouse capital construction projects including construction-
related contract procurement, contract administration, contract close-out, warranty enforcement, claims, and litigation. • Provide legal guidance regarding facilities maintenance procurement and contract administration.
• Draft and assist in negotiating site acquisition agreements including related environmental (i.e. CEQA) compliance.
• Handle issues connected with the transfers of responsibility for trial court facilities from the 58 counties to the Judicial Council under SB 1732 including issues that arise with respect to shared-use facilities.
• Provide legal support for dispositions of closed court facilities including drafting authorizing legislation.
• Research and draft legal memoranda, opinions, and policies related to facilities' issues.
• Provide facilities-related advice to support the work of other Judicial Council offices.
• Supervise work of outside counsel on REAL ESTATE and construction matters or litigation.
• Provide legal support for the Judicial Council's facilities-related advisory committees and working groups.
• Depending upon background and experience that may be of direct service to the courts and the Judicial Council, the attorney may be called upon to perform additional duties or assist other Legal Services units in areas of labor and employment law, litigation management, ethics, transactions and business operations, as well as draft rules of court and legislation, prepare written legal opinions, and support Judicial Council advisory bodies focused on civil law and procedure and court operations.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Juris doctor, and three (3) years of relevant post-bar legal experience as a practicing attorney. After passing a state bar, work experience as a Law Clerk to a federal or state judge prior to formal bar
admission will be considered qualifying experience.
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS
Current active membership with the State Bar of California prior to hire.
Working Conditions
The Judicial Council strives for work life balance and includes substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, and retirement savings plans. Primary work location will be in San Francisco or Sacramento. Legal Services works in a hybrid work environment where remote work options may continue to be available throughout 2024.
Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
- ATTORNEY II
- Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-409598
Position #(s):
156-100-3055-XXX
Working Title:
ATTORNEY II - REAL ESTATE / CONSTRUCTION
Classification:
ATTORNEY II $12,615.00 - $15,136.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Francisco County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
OVERVIEW
The Legal Services office of the Judicial Council of California provides quality, timely, and ethical legal advice and services to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, trial courts, Judicial Council, and its advisory bodies and staff. Legal Services is currently searching for an attorney to join its dynamic law office made up of a highly skilled workforce that provides effective legal support to judicial branch clients on challenging, varied, and significant legal issues.
The Attorney will work in the Real Estate Unit that provides in-house legal support for all aspects of the California judicial branch's real property portfolio consisting of 450 existing courthouse facilities as well as the new courthouse capital construction program. The work includes providing direct legal support for the operation, renovation, maintenance, acquisition, construction, financing, and disposition of court facilities for the trial courts, appellate courts, and the California Supreme Court. In addition, the Attorney will conduct research and draft legal memoranda and opinions related to facilities issues, provide facilities-related advice to support the work of other Legal Services units and other Judicial Council offices, and provide legal support for the Judicial Council's facilities-related advisory committees and working groups. The attorney will independently manage a workload in a collegial and collaborative environment.
Attorneys within the Legal Services office often support the work of units other than their primary assignment. Depending upon experience, the REU Attorney may be called upon to work with other Legal Services units and may also be called upon to write legal opinions, staff advisory bodies, and draft rules of court and legislation.
Department Website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/6/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Completed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. A completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included, when submitting your application in hard copy.
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Judicial Council of California
Attn: Please Use Link below in How to Apply section
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco , CA 94102-3688
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Desirable Qualifications
• Experience in REAL ESTATE matters, including drafting REAL ESTATE agreements, leases, property acquisitions, and environmental laws.
• Experience with large scale construction projects, including drafting complex construction contracts, procurement, and resolution of construction disputes; and
• Knowledge and experience with public entity law, including procurement, public records, and advisory roles.
SKILLS
• Excellent critical thinking, problem solving capabilities, and judgment;
• Ability to present issues and advocate positions in writing and orally in a manner that is clear, concise, and logical;
• Superior contract and document drafting skills;
• Ability to manage workloads, coordinate deadlines, and prioritize competing demands;
• Ability to work autonomously while being a team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude;
• Ability to listen to and consider different points of view;
• Ability to building consensus and resolve conflicts; and
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Utilizing a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned;
• Effectively communicating; and
• Maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, clients, and the public.
KNOWLEDGE OF
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and/or ordinances;
• Principles and methods of legal writing;
• Principles and methods of legal research and analysis;
• Principles and practice of court administration, as assigned;
• California legislative process, as assigned; and
• Applicable business equipment and desktop applications.
Benefits
HOW TO APPLY
This position is Open Until Filled and requires the submission of our official application, cover letter, writing sample, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by January 05, 2024.
To complete an online application, go to job opening # 6128 at https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm
The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (415) 865-4272.
PAY & BENEFITS
Monthly Salary Range:
$12,248 - $14,695 per month
[Starting Salary: $12,248 per month]
Some highlights of our benefits package include:
• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• Pre-Tax Parking Savings Program
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Long Term Care Disability (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers
Human Resources Contact:
Guillermo Gonzalez
(415) 865-4346
Guillermo.Gonzalez@jud.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Sandra Grace
(415) 865-8944
Sandra.Grace@jud.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Supplemental Questionnaire
The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Supplemental Questions
To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, please provide a response to the following questions:
1. Please explain why you are interested in this position and what skills you will bring to it.
2. Are you an active member of the California State Bar?
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
