ACBA Job Board
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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
The Office of the City Attorney seeks a well-qualified individual with significant writs, appeals and critical motion and appellate experience for the position of Deputy City Attorney IV. Learn more
The Oakland City Attorney’s Office seeks a seasoned and well-qualified attorney with significant expertise in labor and employment law to lead its Labor & Employment Advisory Unit by overseeing attorneys handling labor and employment matters across a wide range of City departments and by providing direct legal counsel to City officials as needed. Learn more
Alameda County Public Defender’s Office is hiring for Associate Deputy Public Defender, an entry level position. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the state of California. This is a full-time salaried position ($63.23 – $95.46/hour; $131,518.40 – $198,556.80/year) with a full benefits package. Please see the attached job description detailing the position and hiring requirements. Interested candidates can apply for this position here: Our office is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The application deadline is December 12, 2025. To apply, please visit Job Announcement: Associate Deputy Public Defender – County of Alameda
CIVIL
Manning Kass:
- Career Details – Manning Kass– Law and Motion Associate
- Career Details – Manning Kass– Corporate Civil Defense Litigation Attorney
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/
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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