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
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
City of Vacaville – Senior Assistant City Attorney: The City of Vacaville is seeking a dynamic, collaborative public attorney with a proactive, service-oriented approach to municipal practice to join the City Attorney’s Office as the Senior Assistant City Attorney. Reporting to the City Attorney, this at-will executive management position serves as a trusted legal advisor, tackles complex and high-profile legal issues, and partners closely with departments to advance City priorities while mitigating legal risk. It is an excellent fit for someone who excels at problem-solving, confidently navigates complex legal concepts, and delivers clear, strategic guidance and leadership in a fast-paced environment. Learn more
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals located in San Francisco, CA is recruiting for a Staff Attorney. Staff Attorney at U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
NON-PROFIT
Centro Legal is hiring. The link to our careers page is: https://www.centrolegal.org/careers/
Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights, SF Bay Area (LCCRSF) – Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice: As Staff Attorney, you will provide essential support to LCCRSF’s Pro Bono Asylum Program and LCCRSF’s in-house removal defense cases. You will work in partnership with the Senior Staff Attorney and Staff Attorney, under the supervision of the Immigrant Justice Program Director, and in collaboration with all Immigrant Justice team members. Learn more
CIVIL
Manning Kass:
- Career Details – Manning Kass – Transportation Litigation Associate
- Career Details – Manning Kass – Senior Qui Tam Litigation Attorney
- Career Details – Manning Kass – Law and Motion Associate
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
The City of Oakland, Office of the City Attorney is now accepting applications from current law students for Summer 2026 Law Clerk positions and from Class of 2026 law school graduates for Fall 2026 Bridge Fellow positions. We also accept applications on a rolling basis for Fall and Spring Law Clerks prior to the commencement of the term for which they seek to volunteer. Learn more
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