Attorney- Litigation Management JO#6670

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide in-house counsel services for the trial and appellate courts and the Judicial Council.

Serve as an in-house counsel for the courts and the Judicial Council on a diverse range of litigation matters covering all legal disciplines.

Evaluate, investigate, and respond to government claims.

Analyze and evaluate lawsuits, writs, and other litigation related matters.

Retain and actively manage outside counsel in all stages of litigation and determine legal strategy. Attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials as appropriate.

Review and revise pleadings and court filings as necessary.

Assist in resolving cases and prepare and present settlement recommendations.

Communicate with judicial officers, court executives, court employees, and judicial branch executives about claims, litigation, and risk management.

Conduct legal research and analysis and provide legal advice and opinions.

Provide risk management advice as appropriate.

Prepare reports regarding litigation, government claims, and Litigation Management Program as appropriate.

Perform additional responsibilities, depending on background and experience that may be of direct service to the courts and the Judicial Council. Attorneys may be called upon to assist other Legal Services units in areas of labor and employment, legal opinions, transactions, and real estate.

The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including 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. The San Francisco office is only a 7-minute walk from the downtown 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 Councils San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leaders direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Councils Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employees primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.