Careers

Overview Associate Justice Mark Hanasono of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for an appellate attorney.  The attorney will work collaboratively in writing proposed opinions for appeals from cases decided by the Los Angeles Superior Court. The types of cases reviewed include the following areas of law: civil, criminal, probate, family, juvenile justice, and juvenile dependency. Candidates must have exceptional writing, analytical, and research skills.

Overview Presiding Justice Lee Edmon of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for an appellate attorney.  The Second District resolves important questions of California civil, criminal, and juvenile law. The attorney will work collaboratively with the justice in the preparation of opinions in an environment providing significant responsibility and challenge.

Overview   The State of California, Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District in downtown Los Angeles, is accepting applications for a Custodian. The ideal applicants will possess a high degree of personal integrity. The incumbent will be assigned to the evening shift, from 4:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Overview The State of California, Court of Appeal, Division Two of the Fourth Appellate District located in Riverside, is accepting applications for a Law Librarian. This is a sole librarian position. Under the supervision of the Assistant Clerk/Executive Officer of the Court, the Law Librarian is solely responsible for directing library programs and personnel within organizational and policy confines and ensures the accomplishment of the library’s goals and objectives.

Overview California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Deputy Clerk. Our mission at the Second District Court of Appeal is to provide fair and equal access to justice for all Californians.

Overview The Court of Appeal for the Fifth Appellate District in Fresno is accepting applications for an Assistant Deputy Clerk I, II, or III. The individual selected will be hired at a level commensurate with their qualifications. The Clerk’s Office is looking for a team player who is interested in working in a legal environment that requires a high degree of accuracy, initiative, multi-tasking, and independent judgment within established guidelines. The ideal applicant will possess integrity, excellent interpersonal skills, personal adaptability, and be able to meet established deadlines.

Overview The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, located in Riverside, decides cases at the forefront of California’s civil and criminal jurisprudence. The court is currently recruiting talented lawyers with a love for the law and writing, a strong work ethic and a dedication to excellence to serve. The court values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Working as an appellate court attorney offers a unique opportunity to think and write about developing issues in the law.

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.

Overview Associate Justice John L. Segal of Division Seven of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for a half-time judicial chambers attorney. The attorney will work collaboratively with the justice and other judicial attorneys to prepare opinions in a wide variety of cases.

Overview Associate Justice Matthew A. Scherb of Division Eight of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in downtown Los Angeles, is accepting applications for a Judicial Assistant (JA) to an Appellate Justice.

Overview The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for an appellate attorney position with its central staff.This position allows you to contribute directly to the Court's work across civil, criminal, and dependency matters. Central staff attorneys support multiple justices, providing assistance where additional research and drafting are needed.