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
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
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
The Office of the County Counsel, County of Alameda, has a new job opening for the position of Senior Deputy County Counsel. Application Deadline: November 14, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. 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.
Manning Kass:
- Complex Litigation Attorney – Career Details – Manning Kass
- Premises Liability Associate – Career Details – Manning Kass
- Litigation Associate – Career Details – Manning Kass
- Law Enforcement Liability Associate – Career Details – Manning Kass
Frassetto Law LLP – Litigation Attorney: Frassetto Law LLP is a nationally recognized litigation defense firm seeking a contract attorney with a minimum of eight years of civil litigation experience. We defend Fortune 100 and 500 companies, retailers, professional sports organizations, municipalities and other public entities, universities, and business organizations in the greater Bay Area and throughout California. Learn more
NON-PROFIT
Centro Legal is hiring. The link to our careers page is: https://www.centrolegal.org/careers/
National Consumer Law Center – California Project Director: The National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) is seeking a talented attorney to work as our first California Project Director. This important role will increase the reach and impact of NCLC’s advocacy work in California by providing legal technical assistance, training, and other support to California advocates. Learn more
The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility – Senior Policy Counsel: The Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) is seeking a Senior Policy Counsel, who will work with ICCR senior leadership to provide the organization and its members with legal advice, and will coordinate the organization’s legal strategies related to policy and corporate accountability. Learn more
LAW SCHOOL
UC Law SF (University of California College of the Law, San Francisco): Position: C. Keith Wingate Visiting Assistant Professor, Center for Racial and Economic Justice. Position Description: CREJ VAP 2026–2028 Hiring Notice
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
Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa – LAW STUDENT INTERN, SUMMER 2026. JUDICIAL INTERNSHIP FOR FIRST-YEAR LAW STUDENTS (1L, rising 2L): Law students must apply directly to this posting for consideration. Placement Locations: Contra Costa County – Martinez, Pittsburg, Walnut Creek, and Richmond. Learn more
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