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Research Attorney

United States, Ventura 65.00 - 80.00 USD / Hour · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Robert Half Legal is working with a County Superior Court to identify a Research Attorney for a full-time contract opportunity supporting judicial officers in California. This fully remote position offers the chance to contribute to sophisticated legal matters while partnering closely with judges on substantive casework. The court is seeking an attorney with outstanding research and writing abilities who can deliver polished, analytical work product in a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Perform substantive legal research across a variety of civil and procedural issues
  • Prepare well-written legal memoranda, draft rulings, and other judicial work product
  • Assist with the drafting of motions that may resolve claims or narrow issues for the court's consideration
  • Support the preparation of responses to contested filings and related written analyses
  • Develop tentative rulings for judicial review
  • Work directly with judges on complex and high-level matters before the court.

Requirements

  • Active membership in the California State Bar
  • Must currently reside in California
  • Exceptional legal writing, editing, and research skills
  • Ability to analyze intricate legal issues and communicate conclusions clearly and persuasively
  • Prior experience in litigation, judicial clerkship, court research attorney work, or comparable substantive writing-intensive practice is highly valued.

Nice to have

Prior experience in litigation, judicial clerkship, court research attorney work, or comparable substantive writing-intensive practice is highly valued.

What we offer

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • Enrollment in company 401(k) plan.

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