NEOGOV · 21 hours ago
Research Attorney - Complex Civil
County of Monterey, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$130K/yr - $166K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Research Attorney for the Monterey County Superior Court, responsible for performing high-quality legal research and writing for judicial officers. The role involves analyzing legal issues, providing advice, and drafting legal documents in various areas of law including civil and family matters.
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Responsibilities
Provides written memoranda that reviews and summarizes evidence and procedural history, sets forth legal contentions, identifies and analyzes factual and legal issues, presents legal authorities, and makes recommendations to judicial officers
Briefs judges on research and analysis pertaining to matters before the court, identifies and discusses unresolved issues necessary for disposition, and recommends dispositions
Confers with and responds to judges' inquiries on procedural and substantive issues arising during trial and hearings
Reviews pleadings, written legal reports, opinions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents in connection with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings
Drafts proposed decisions and orders for matters reviewed and/or taken under submission
Reviews and analyzes court procedures and rules, prepares reports and recommendations regarding the impact of statutory changes
May assist with planning, organizing and reviewing the work of legal interns
Prepares memoranda, archives work products and performs online research
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Completion of all coursework and obtaining a Juris Doctorate or Bachelor of Law degree from an accredited law school
Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing, including maintaining compliance with mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) requirements
Two or more years' experience as a licensed attorney or other equivalent experience which demonstrates strong legal research and writing skills (e.g. law review, moot court, internships, clerkships, etc.)
Thorough Knowledge of legal principles and their application
Thorough Knowledge of legal research methods and techniques, both online (Westlaw and/or LexisNexis) and manual
Thorough Knowledge of using legal reference works including case law, statutory law and treatises
Thorough Knowledge of rules of evidence, court procedures and the conduct of court proceedings
Working knowledge of one or more of the following areas: Civil, Family, Probate, Delinquency, Dependency, Writs and Appeals
Skill and ability to analyze difficult and complex legal problems and apply legal principles
Skill and ability to use excellent judgment, logic, and analytical skills in the review and analysis of legal documents and other legal research, and in the identification of central or secondary issues
Skill and ability to clearly and logically present arguments, statements of facts and points of law, both orally and in writing
Skill and ability to prepare clear and comprehensive correspondence, reports and memoranda, and conform case workups to individual judicial preferences
Skill and ability to adapt to a changing schedule while adhering to court deadlines
Skill and ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
Skill and ability to coordinate assigned work with judicial officers, support and administrative staff
Skill and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Skill and ability to learn new areas of law
Skill and ability to analyze and plan projects
Skill and ability to use a computer and case management programs
Successfully pass a background investigation
Possess a valid current California class C license, or provide suitable transportation approved by the hiring authority
Have a reputation for honesty, integrity and trustworthiness
Not make false statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history
Preferred
Knowledge and experience in land use, water rights and CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act)
Benefits
Retirement: Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS)
Holidays: 13 days per year
Annual Leave: Accrues at the rate of 23 days per year. The accrual rate increases after 2, 6, 10, 15, 18, 20 and 25 years of service.
Medical, Dental & Vision Care: dependent coverage is offered.
Long Term Disability: Court paid.
Life Insurance: The Court pays the premium for a $50,000 term life insurance policy.
Educational Assistance: Up to $2,000 per year.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation program is available.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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