CHAMBERS ATTORNEY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Active membership in the State Bar of California and relevant experience in the practice of law; excellent research, analytical and writing skills; broad and practical knowledge of the law (both criminal and civil); familiarity with appellate practice; maturity, sound judgment, and discretion; ability to work cooperatively with other members of the staff and court; and ability to discuss issues thoroughly and to work independently while welcoming substantial supervision and editing of one’s work product.
Level A: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
Salary: $6,675 per month
Level B: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of two years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company. OR
Equivalent to two years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting as described above, including one year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level A, with the judicial branch.
Salary: $8,077 - $10,264 per month
Level C: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of three years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company. OR
One year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level B, with the judicial branch.
Salary: $8,882 - $11,286 per month
Level D: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of four years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company. OR
One year of experience as an appellate attorney, Level C, with the judicial branch.
Salary: $10,225 - $13,643 per month
Level E: Active membership in the State Bar of California and the equivalent of six years of post-bar legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, or legal publishing company. OR
Two years of experience as an appellate attorney, Level D, with the judicial branch.
Salary: $11,571 - $15,444 per month
Level F: Active membership in the State Bar of California and two years of experience as a Supreme Court Chambers Attorney, Level E, or two years of experience as a senior appellate attorney with the judicial branch.
Salary: $13,394 - $15,830 per month
Notes: Work experience as a law clerk to a federal judge after passing a state bar but prior to formal state bar admission will be considered equivalent to post-bar legal experience. There is no external-only qualifying experience for Level F in this class.
CHAMBERS LAW CLERK MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Level A: Graduation from an accredited law school with a record of academic excellence.
Salary: $8,077 per month
Level B: Graduation from an accredited law school with a record of academic excellence and one year of post-graduation legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, legal publishing company, or clerkship in state or federal court.
Salary: $9,173 per month
Level C: Graduation from an accredited law school with a record of academic excellence and two years of post-graduation legal experience in a legal setting such as a private law practice, corporation, government agency, law school, court, legal publishing company, or clerkship in state or federal court.
Salary: $10,264 per month
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
For all levels, exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills. Knowledge of both criminal and civil law and procedure. Strong interpersonal skills suited to working under pressure and graciously accepting constructive criticism. Prior clerkship experience is preferred.