Careers

Overview The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District, located in the city of Fresno, is looking for an attorney with exceptional research, analytical, and writing skills to do meaningful legal work and contribute to our system of justice.The attorney’s duties include drafting motions, research memoranda, and proposed opinions in criminal and civil appeals, as well as original proceedings.

Overview Associate Justice Steve Goorvitch 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 with the justice in the preparation of opinions. The types of cases presented are varied, and the attorney will get civil and criminal law experience at the appellate level in an environment providing significant responsibility and challenge. Many attorneys work a hybrid schedule that includes working both remotely and in person. Attorneys may work remotely.

Overview Presiding Justice Gonzalo Martinez of Division Seven of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for an appellate chambers attorney.  The attorney will work collaboratively with the justice in the preparation of opinions.

Overview The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, located in downtown San Diego, 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 in an Associate Justice’s chamber or in the court’s central staff. The court values diversity and inclusion in our workplace.

Overview Associate Justice Audrey Collins of Division Four of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, is accepting applications for a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Justice position.  This position will perform varied and complex paralegal, legal secretarial, and office administrative duties for Justice Collins and her staff.

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 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.