Attorney Advisor

Overview of Duties

The Attorney Advisor provides legal analysis and assistance on matters pending before the court. This position reports directly to the Chief Legal Advisor.

 Review correspondence, petitions, and pleadings that have been filed by pro se litigants to determine issues involved and basis for relief.
 Review motions, pleadings, briefs, and records and prepare draft orders, memoranda, or opinions regarding the request for relief or appropriate disposition.
 Respond orally and in writing to inquiries posed by pro se litigants, attorneys, other courts and government entities, and the public regarding the court’s rules and procedures, and Clerk’s Office operations.
 Evaluate present procedures to determine innovations for increasing the effectiveness in handling correspondence, petitions, and pleadings.
 Assist with attorney discipline matters, including analyzing state bar disciplinary orders, preparing recommendations, drafting disciplinary orders, and monitoring the status of disciplinary actions.
 Remain current with and provide advice and counsel to clerk’s office staff regarding legal developments and case law on pro se matters and court procedure.
 Analyze and interpret federal statutes and regulations, Administrative Office directives, policies and procedures, and local court rules and orders affecting the operation and work of the Clerk’s Office and the court.
 Review and draft changes to local rules, administrative orders, forms, appeal instructions and guidelines.
 Conduct complex research and analysis on legal and administrative questions.
 Provide courtroom support as needed.
 Perform other duties as assigned.