Closing Date: 22nd March, 2026

Description:

Position Description:
This position may close at any time based on the needs of the Court.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the Superior Court of Los Angeles County operation scales one of the nation's largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving over 10 million residents.

The Court's justice-oriented mission, dynamic workforce and the ever-evolving needs of the community at large offer bold and rewarding opportunities for talented, public-sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. Find out more about your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today.

About the Position:
We are seeking experienced and strategic Managing Research Attorneys to lead the Court's Research Attorney and Law Clerk Unit. This position provides overall direction and oversight of staff, programs, and operations to ensure judicial officers receive timely, high-quality legal research and analysis. The Managing Research Attorneys manage the performance of Supervising Research Attorneys, and the Research Attorneys and Law Clerks to ensure they are efficient, effective and responsive in meeting judicial needs for well-reasoned and timely legal research. Managing Research Attorneys are also responsible for helping set the strategic direction of the Unit. This role also focuses on developing and supporting a high-performing, service-oriented team while ensuring compliance with applicable laws, court rules, and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Direct and oversee the administrative and operational functions of the Research Attorney and Law Clerk Unit, including budgeting and resource allocation.
Manage, coach, and evaluate supervising research attorneys, research attorneys, and law clerks to ensure effective and responsive service delivery.
Develop and implement unit goals, policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives aligned with Court objectives.
Serve as a key advisor to Court leadership and judicial officers on operational, legal research, and staffing issues.
Oversee recruitment, training, and employee relations, including participation in labor and policy discussions.

The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.

This is an at-will managerial position. The Trial Court Employment Protection and Governance Act (SB 2140) authorizes the Court to exclude managerial employees from the employment protection provisions of the Act subject to meet and confer.

This Is a Telework Eligible Opportunity
This Position May Be Eligible for Partial Telework Following an Initial Training Period and Contingent upon The Needs of The Court.

Selection Requirements
To Qualify, You Must Meet One of The Following Options at The Final Filing Date of This Bulletin:
Option I: Graduation from An Accredited School of Law with A Juris Doctor*, Active License to Practice Law in The State of California, Active Member in Good Standing of The State Bar of California – and – Two (2) Years of Experience Supervising the Activities and Administrative Functions of Assigned Research Attorneys and Law Clerks at The Level of Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Supervising Research Attorney.

Option Ii: Graduation from An Accredited School of Law with A Juris Doctor*, Active License to Practice Law in The State of California, Active Member in Good Standing of The State Bar of California with Five (5) Years of Experience, of Which Also Includes at Least Three (3) Years of Demonstrated Management Experience Overseeing the Activities of A Legal Professional Staff of Attorneys.

To Qualify for Options that Require Educational Credentials, You Must Attach the Required Documentation to Your Application. for More Information, Please Visit Our Applicant Support Page.

Note: Credit for Experience Is Given Based on A 40-Hour Workweek. Part-Time Experience Is Credited on A Part-Time Ratio (e.G., Working 20 Hours per Week for Two Months Equals One Month of Experience). Overtime Does Not Count Toward Additional Credit.

Application Requirements

To Be Considered for This Role, the Following Documents Must Be Attached to Your Application at The Time of Application:

Cover Letter
Resume

Desirable Qualifications:

Extensive Experience in Legal Research and Analysis Including, but Not Limited To, Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile, and Probate Law.
Demonstrated Leadership and Management Experience Within a Court, Public Sector, or Complex Legal Organization.
Strong Knowledge of Court Operations, Applicable Laws, Rules of Court, and Public Administration Practices.
Proven Ability to Manage Budgets, Programs, and Staff Performance in A Highly Professional Environment.
Excellent Communication, Judgment, and Interpersonal Skills, with The Ability to Handle Sensitive and Confidential Matters.

Applicant Support & Information
Applications Must Be Submitted Online. Before Submitting Your Application, Carefully Review All the Information Detailed on Our Applicant Support Page Linked Here.

Applicants with Disabilities Who Require Reasonable Accommodation to Participate in The Recruitment Process May Submit a Request for Accommodation to The Email Provided Below. for Additional Employment Information, Please Click Here (download Pdf Reader).

What to Expect After Applying
This Recruitment Process Will Take up To 4-6 Weeks to Complete. We Will Notify You of The Outcome After Each Step of The Recruitment Process, Detailed Below:
Evaluation: Qualifying Evaluation of Education, Training and Experience Based upon Submitted Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

Assessment: Applicants Who Best Meet Job-Related Qualifications Will Be Invited to Participate in The Assessment Process that May Consist of Any Combination of Written, Performance, or Oral Appraisal to Evaluate Further Job-Related Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.

Eligibility: Applicants Who Successfully Pass Each (and All) Recruitment Steps Will Be Placed on An Eligible List Which Will Remain Active for Approximately Six (6) Months and May Be Invited to Participate in A Selection Interview. Other Vacancies May Be Filled Using This List.