Court Staff Attorney III - (Merced, CA)

DEFINITION: Under general direction, this professional level position coordinates the work activities of the other staff attorneys and performs difficult and complex legal research activities on behalf of the court by examining, analyzing, and interpreting available info and submitting recommendations for resolving issues before the court. The incumbent will conduct ex parte hearings and related matters, status review conferences, and serve, as directed, as a temporary judge. EMPLOYMENT AT-WILL: The Court Staff Attorney III classification is established as an "at-will" position and, as such, the incumbent serves at the direction of the Court Executive Officer. The Court Executive Officer has the right to terminate the employment of any incumbent in the position of Court Staff Attorney III at any time, with or without advance notice or cause. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: This is the advanced journey/lead worker level of the Attorney series.