Careers

Overview Presiding Justice Helen Zukin 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 Zukin and her staff.

Overview The State of California, Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District located in San Jose is accepting applications for the position of Judicial Assistant. This position provides complex paralegal, legal secretarial and office administrative support to appellate court justices and attorneys. The Judicial Assistant serves the entire division and is assigned as needed to substitute during illnesses, vacations, and other absences as well as to assist with added workload assignments and special projects. Remote and flexible work options are available.

Overview Associate Justice Audrey Collins 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.

Department Overview The California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District, located in San Francisco, is accepting attorney applications to work in the chambers of Presiding Justice Alison Tucher. This full-time position will be staffed at Level B, Level C, Level D, or Senior commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individual as set forth below. Applicants advancing to the final phase in the selection process will be required to complete a timed, in-house writing exercise. A hybrid work schedule may be available.

Overview Division Two 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 justices 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.

Overview The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, located in Sacramento, decides consequential cases impacting the development of California’s criminal and civil jurisprudence. The court is currently recruiting talented lawyers who exhibit a commitment to excellence and who enjoy thinking and writing about legal issues to serve on the court’s central staff.

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 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.