ACBA Job Board
ACBA members get first crack at our job board postings in the ACBA Bi-Weekly e-Newsletter.
Have a job you’d like to include in our free Job Board? Please send job descriptions to Valerie Lescroart at valerie@acbanet.org.
GOVERNMENT OPENINGS
Department of Justice: multiple openings: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers
State Bar of California – Attorney and other positions: https://www.calbar.ca.gov/About-Us/Careers
County of Santa Clara – Attorney I/II/III/IV – District Attorney. Learn more
Staff Attorney at U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
The California Office of the State Public Defender seeks law students, recent graduates, and attorneys interested in public service careers. Public defense offices across California are hiring for both trial and appellate positions, with opportunities available for new and experienced attorneys alike. Learn more
The Office of the City Attorney (“OCA”) seeks a well-qualified individual for a new Worker Protection Attorney position, focusing on wage theft in Oakland and helping to establish a Worker Protection Unit in the Affirmative Litigation, Innovation and Enforcement Division. Employment, labor, and/or plaintiff-side litigation experience is preferred for this position. California Bar admission is required. Learn more
California State Association of Counties – Assistant General Counsel: California State Association of Counties (“CSAC”) is seeking a legal professional who is eager to serve in the dual role as the Assistant General Counsel of CSAC and the Associate Director of the County Counsels’ Association of California (“CCAC”), the statewide membership group of county counsels. CSAC, governed by elected county supervisors, is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to meeting the specific needs of counties, including advocacy as a primary responsibility, client services, and public-private partnerships. Learn more
California Department of Insurance, Legal Branch – Attorney III specializing in Workers’ Compensation, available in Oakland or Sacramento, CA.
The incumbent will perform a wide variety of complex legal work related to the regulation of workers’ compensation insurance. Key responsibilities include preparing for rate hearings, drafting proposed decisions for the Insurance Commissioner, coordinating rulemaking activities, and analyzing proposed legislation. This California state position offers the opportunity to work on matters concerning the health and safety of Californians and the overall health of the workers’ compensation market. Learn more
Bay Area Air District:
- Assistant Counsel I/II | Job Details tab | Career Pages
- Staff Attorney (Grants & Contracts) | Job Details tab | Career Pages
Job Title: Judicial Assistant to Appellate Justice – Division Two (JO#6502)
Organization Name: California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District
- Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA
- Closing Date: September 8th.
- Website: https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm
Job Title: Judicial Assistant to Appellate Justice – Division Eight (JO#6503)
Organization Name: California Court of Appeal
- Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA
- Closing Date: September 19th
- Website: https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm
Job Title: Law Clerk (JO#6498)
Organization Name: California Court of Appeal
- Location: Los Angeles, CA
- Closing Date: Open Until Filled.
- Website: https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm
Job Title: Attorney II – Public Access (JO#6495)
Organization Name: Judicial Council of California
- Location: San Francisco or Sacramento, CA
- Closing Date: Open Until Filled. Please apply by August 29th.
- Website: https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm
Job Title: Judicial Assistant to Appellate Justice – Division Four
Organization Name: California Court of Appeal
- Location: Downtown Los Angeles
- Closing Date: Please apply by August 29th.
- Website: https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm
CIVIL
Manning Kass – Litigation Attorney: Manning | Kass is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join one of our California offices with at least 3+ years of experience in General Civil Litigation. This role offers the chance to thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment while benefiting from industry recognition and top-tier mentorship. Learn more
Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer – Experienced Plaintiff Lawyer: Join our esteemed plaintiff-side law firm known for its excellence in trial work and dedication to social justice. We are looking for an Associate with over 3 years of experience in civil trial and litigation, focusing on personal injury, employment law, and civil rights. Learn more
NON-PROFIT
Centro Legal is hiring. The link to our careers page is: https://www.centrolegal.org/careers/
Staff Attorney at EBCLO – https://www.ebclo.org/careers/
Partners for Justice – West Region Program Manager: PFJ works closely with public defender offices to help them adopt more collaborative and holistic defense practice. Our flagship program embeds trained Client Advocates in a host public defender, immediately expanding their ability to provide clients with wraparound support and navigate the enmeshed civil penalties of arrest. The Program Manager will have responsibility for a selection of public defender partnerships in the West Region. The Program Manager will help recruit and train Client Advocates, build relationships within the respective site offices, provide resources and support to the Advocates’ on-site supervisors, build a network of local partner organizations (including civil legal providers), and provide coaching and support to Advocates.
Have a job you’d like to include in our free Job Board? Please send job descriptions to Valerie Lescroart at valerie@acbanet.org.