JOB
The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking an experienced and collaborative legal professional to serve as a Supervising Self-Help Attorney. In this leadership role, you will oversee court-based self-help legal services programs that support self-represented litigants while supervising a team of attorneys and paralegals dedicated to improving access to justice throughout Riverside County.This is an exciting opportunity for a mission-driven attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values public service, and is passionate about mentoring staff, improving legal service delivery, and creating meaningful community impact.The Court offers a hybrid-remote work environment for this position. The selected candidate will have a designated home court location in Indio, Palm Springs, or Banning, with a combination of remote and on-site work based on departmental needs and operational requirements.About the RoleUnder the direction of the Managing Attorney, the Supervising Self Help Attorney oversees the daily operations of the Court’s Self-Help Legal Services programs and supervises Self Help Attorneys and Paralegals. This position combines leadership, program administration, legal research, and direct legal service support for self-represented litigants. Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise, coach, and develop Self Help legal staffOversee daily operations and service delivery of self-help programsAnalyze workflows, statistics, and program outcomes to improve efficiency and effectivenessCoordinate program activities with court departments and external justice partnersProvide guidance to judicial officers and court staff regarding general legal issuesResearch and analyze legislation and recommend procedural or policy improvementsDevelop educational materials, workshops, presentations, and online self-help contentAssist litigants with forms, legal procedures, and referrals to community resourcesRespond to customer concerns and ensure quality service deliverySupport innovation through online tools, instructional resources, and multimedia contentMinimum QualificationsEducationJuris Doctor degree from an accredited law schoolLicense RequirementActive membership in good standing with the State Bar of CaliforniaExperienceFive (5) years of legal experience, including at least two (2) years providing legal services within a California legal aid, public interest, and/or self-help services organization The ideal candidate is: A strong and supportive leader who can motivate and mentor staffSkilled at balancing legal analysis with compassionate public serviceComfortable working with individuals from diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgroundsExperienced in program development, workflow improvement, and legal researchAn effective communicator with excellent interpersonal and organizational skillsPassionate about increasing access to justice and improving court user experienceFor a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside’s 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, “…in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States.”Why Join Us?At the Court, you’ll have the opportunity to: Lead programs that directly impact access to justice for thousands of court usersSupervise and mentor a dedicated team of legal professionalsCollaborate with judicial officers, justice partners, and court leadershipDrive innovation in legal education, online resources, and community outreachWork in a dynamic environment where your expertise and leadership matter
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE.Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all?current and previous?related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.Selection Procedures: All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those candidates deemed most qualified may be invited to an online or written assessment, if applicable.Candidates who take and successfully pass the assessment may be invited to an oral panel interview. Candidates who are successful in the interview may be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not a guarantee of employment.Additional steps for the selection process may include a comprehensive background check and drug test.Status NotificationsYou will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.com.Reasonable AccommodationsRiverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or
[email protected] if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.
