RESPONSIBILITIES
• For 8-12 counties, perform site visits as a Judicial Resources and Technical Assistance (JRTA) liaison to analyze and evaluate local juvenile court (dependency and delinquency) practice and procedure, and thereafter prepare a memorandum with legal guidance to ensure that judicial officers and juvenile court professionals comply with current federal regulations and state law.
• Review and analyze court files to determine compliance with federal and state juvenile law and best practices. This involves examining documentation of findings and orders, written reports from the social services department and/or probation department, and any other relevant documentation in the court file. The attorney must determine whether the county is in compliance with title IV-E of the Social Security Act; and if not, to provide legal advice and counsel to judicial officers to avoid possible fiscal penalties.
• Act as a liaison between the Judicial Council Center for Families, Children & the Courts (CFCC) and the court and county.
• Provide training and/or technical assistance on federal and state legal requirements, juvenile court practice and procedure, county-specific areas in need of improvement, and/or areas of interest related to dependency or delinquency law. Technical assistance may include correspondence via phone or email to answer questions, or to review and advise juvenile court professionals on revising local minute orders and report templates.
• Develop legal informational materials for local distribution and updates.
• Develop and update legal informational materials for local distribution for the JRTA project. These materials include Information Sheets about legal areas, appropriate county recommendations, case law summaries and charts with legally accurate findings and orders.
• Provide legal guidance to the Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee of the Judicial Council through analyzing juvenile and family legal issues, determining how to present the legal issues for consideration, prepare drafts of a proposal (California Rules of Court and Judicial Council forms) for consideration, and preparing written reports and memorandum for consideration which frame the policy issues, provide analysis of legal issues, and assess the implementation and operational impact of the proposal on the courts.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to aid the committee in determining appropriate/recommended changes to rules, forms, and standards for family and juvenile cases.
• Perform special assignments, as requested by the supervising attorney, including legal research and analysis projects and the development of tools and resources for local courts and Judicial Council Center for Families, Children & the Courts' (CFCC) staff.
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, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.
The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council's San Francisco office at least two days per week, based on their office leader's direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council's Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee's primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.
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.
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-533893
Position #(s):
156-100-3055-XXX
Working Title:
Attorney II (Limited Term) JO# 6759
Classification:
ATTORNEY II $13,383.00 - $16,058.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Francisco County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information OVERVIEW
The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for a limited term Attorney II position with the Center for Families, Children & the Courts.
The Attorney II position is a temporary, full-time assignment for a duration of approximately three years, contingent on the availability of funds.
The Attorney II position is funded through the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) for the Judicial Resources and Technical Assistances (JRTA) grant program to support increased workload for the federal Children and Family Services Review (CFSR). The Judicial Resources and Technical Assistances (JRTA) Program provides legal assistance and materials to judicial officers working in a highly complex area of juvenile dependency and delinquency law. As an attorney on the JRTA team, the incumbent will conduct courtesy review of dependency and delinquency case files and review notes of other file review attorneys.
This position will provide guidance to courts including legal advice and counsel regarding legal compliance and mandated duties, as well as provide assistance through written analysis, with legal issues related to case law, documentation of reasonable efforts, and judicial determinations. This position requires substantial telephone and email communication with court partners including county counsel, social workers, and probation officers to discuss findings of file review and provide guidance on improving procedures. Duties will also include providing system partners with guidance on notice provision, adequate documentation of recommended findings in reports to the court, and timely provision of reports to the court. The incumbent will also create, modify and update bench cards and other documents on key hearings for judicial officers and stakeholders, giving judicial officers a succinct, updated and legally accurate summary of the key events and decisions required at each hearing, and provide direct legal assistance and trainings to individual courts or groups of courts, as appropriate.
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: 10/30/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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
Primary Cert Contact
Attn: Please Apply in the Benefits Below
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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
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:
MINIMUM 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.
OTHER INFORMATION
Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.
Benefits HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by October 9, 2026 . However, this position is Open Until Filled . This position requires the submission of our official application, a resume and response to the supplemental questions.
To complete an online application, please visit our careers page at www.courts.ca.gov/about/careers and search for Job ID# 6759 .
PAYMENTS & BENEFITS
Salary Range: $13,383 - $16,058 per month
Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this temporary reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.
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
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pretax Parking
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
Supplemental Questionnaire SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, please provide a response to the following questions:
1. Please state your date of admission to the Stat
