ACBA Job Board
ACBA members get first crack at our job board postings in the ACBA Bi-Weekly e-Newsletter.
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
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
Judicial Council – Attorney II: The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Attorney II for the Center for Families, Children & the Courts. The Attorney II provides legal support to the judicial branch, including the Tribal Court-State Court Forum and other advisory committees of the Judicial Council, individual judges, and other justice partners on matters related to the Indian Child Welfare ACT (ICWA), tribal issues related to the Violence Against Women Education Project (VAWEP), and other aspects of state and federal Indian law. Learn more
Judicial Council – Attorney II – Construction/Real Estate: Overview The Legal Services office of the Judicial Council of California provides quality, timely, and ethical legal advice and services to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, trial courts, Judicial Council, and its advisory bodies and staff. Learn more
Job Title: Attorney II (JO#6531)
- Organization Name: Judicial Council of California
- Location: San Francisco or Sacramento, CA
- Closing Date: Open Until Filled. Please apply by October 24th
- Website: https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm
Job Title: Attorney II (JO#6529)
- Organization Name: Judicial Council of California
- Location: San Francisco or Sacramento, CA
- Closing Date: Please apply by October 16th
- Website: https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm
Port of Oakland – Deputy Port Attorney III: Under direction, the Deputy Port Attorney III provides expert legal counsel for the Port on a wide variety of complex legal matters; the Deputy Port Attorney III may function as project leader on selected legal projects. Learn more
CIVIL
Poniatowski Leding Parikh PC is looking to add a litigation attorney on a contract basis. Must be detail-oriented, have strong research and writing skills and be able to work independently. Primarily business, creditor and real estate litigation. Prefer at least 2 years of experience. We are looking to establish a long-term relationship and will train the right candidate. Please e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample of at least 5 pages in length and salary requirements to ponlaw@ponlaw.com. No phone calls please.
CRIMINAL
Senior Criminal Trial Attorney – Mirador Law: Mirador Law is seeking a seasoned criminal trial attorney who wants to continue doing high-stakes work with the support and resources to pursue justice, while managing a reasonable caseload that ensures you get balance. Learn more
NON-PROFIT
Centro Legal is hiring. The link to our careers page is: https://www.centrolegal.org/careers/
NON-LAWYER
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CENTER – LAW CLERK & EXTERN PROGRAM: EDC hires law students for summer clerkships as well as externships during the regular school year. Law clerks and externs are involved in substantive activities such as conducting legal research; drafting memos and pleadings; participating in client meetings, strategy discussions and negotiations; appearing before public agencies; and observing court arguments. EDC attorneys involve students in every aspect of actual cases. Preferred deadline for 2L applicants is Friday, November 28; applications may be submitted earlier and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Preferred deadline for 1L applicants is Friday, January 30; applications may be submitted earlier and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications for semester-length externships are accepted at any time and will be evaluated on a rolling basis. More info here
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