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

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 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

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

CIVIL

Manning Kass – Several Openings in their San Francisco Office: 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

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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