Careers

Overview Associate Justice Gail Ruderman Feuer of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, is accepting applications for an appellate attorney to start in August 2025.  The attorney will work collaboratively with Justice Feuer in preparing opinions in a broad range of appeals, including civil and criminal cases.

Overview The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, is accepting applications for a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Justice.

Overview Presiding Justice Brian M. Hoffstadt of Division Five of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, is accepting applications for a Law Clerk. The Law Clerk’s primary duties will be finalizing judicial opinions and performing clerical tasks, but with the opportunity to function as a research attorney as time permits by conducting research and analysis, drafting opinions, and providing legal recommendations. The Law Clerk is expected to begin on or around September 2, 2025, and will serve the position for at least two years.

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Overview The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, located in downtown San Diego, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Deputy Clerk I. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated professional and a reliable individual who is interested in working in a team environment where personal initiative, high attention to detail, and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are highly valued.The Court strives for employee work-life balance and includes substantial vacation and holiday time.

Overview The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in downtown Los Angeles, is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Custodian. This position is assigned to the evening shift (4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.) and plays a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly work environment for judicial officers and staff.

Overview The Fourth Appellate District, Division Three located in Santa Ana is now accepting applications for central staff attorney positions. The positions are being recruited at levels C to Senior and will be staffed at a level commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individuals.Duties of the attorneys include assisting in the drafting of bench memoranda and opinions in assigned cases and reviewing memoranda and proposed opinions.