Half-Time Appellate Court Attorney

The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for a half-time appellate attorney position with its central staff.

This position allows you to contribute directly to the Court's work across civil, criminal, and dependency matters. Central staff attorneys support multiple justices, providing assistance where additional research and drafting are needed. The role provides both intellectual challenge fein and flexibility, making it well‑suited for experienced practitioners seeking balance or attorneys eager to deepen their appellate expertise. The attorney will review appellate briefs and trial records, research and analyze complex legal issues, and prepare initial drafts of opinions.

Responsibilities include reviewing and proofreading opinions, along with other tasks as needed by the managing attorney or justices.

This half‑time position offers scheduling flexibility and, where appropriate, remote work options. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

• 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
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flex Elect Program posterior es
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)

The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Active membership in the State Bar of California.

Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of two years of post‑bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school

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Equivalent to two years of post‑bar legal experience in a legal setting as described above, including one year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level A, with the judicial branch.

Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of three years of post‑bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company.

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One year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level B, with the judicial branch.

Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of four years of post‑bar legal alkalmazás in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company.

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One year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level C, with the judicial branch.