Jobs

The California Department of Justice is seeking to fill numerous attorney positions throughout the State of California. Below is a list of the most current Deputy Attorney General (DAG) series vacancies. You can review the job announcements for each vacancy by clicking on the hyperlink under the “LINK” column.

If you are interested in applying, please complete your application on or before the deadline.

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Recruiters are also available to speak with potential candidates and answer questions.

DOJ Legal Recruitment Unit
 
Office of Human Resources
Office of the Attorney General
California Department of Justice
LegalRecruiters@doj.ca.gov 

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office is seeking to hire experienced Deputy District Attorneys (DDAs) to join our team. Our mission at the District Attorney’s Office is to pursue equal and fair justice for all and to build safe neighborhoods in partnership with the communities we serve, by ethically prosecuting those who commit crime, protecting victims and preventing future harm. With more than 330 attorneys and approximately 1,100 total employees, we serve a population of 3.3 million people in San Diego County.

Interested candidates must apply on the County of San Diego’s public job website by Tuesday, April 8, 2025: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty

The direct links to the DDA recruitments and their respective applications are below:

Deputy District Attorney II:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/jobs/4859047/deputy-district-attorney-ii-25392802

Deputy District Attorney III:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/jobs/4859052/deputy-district-attorney-iii-25392702

Candidates must complete a separate application for each position of interest.

The California Appellate Project-Los Angeles is seeking a new Executive Director. The Executive Director's main responsibility is to provide leadership and direction for the attorneys and support staff employed by CAP/LA, particularly in the requisite high quality of legal practice, in the tone and manner of dealing with panel attorneys, and in the way that all office personnel work together. This leadership must also be directed to the attorneys in private practice who take appointments from the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District. The ED must be able to function comfortably and effectively working with supreme and intermediate appellate court justices, with the clerks of the court, with Judicial Counsel personnel, and with colleagues on state-wide Judicial Council committees and task forces. The Assistant Director (AD) should be a resource and partner in handling these many responsibilities.

Download the PDF for full details. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2025.

Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate in its Los Angeles office to join its busy Litigation practice. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with interest in developing their knowledge and skills in environmental toxic tort and commercial litigation while working closely with experienced partners.
Salary Range: $145,000 - $170,000 annual base salary

Interested individuals may find the full description and details on how to apply on our website: https://www.kutakrock.com/general-content/careers-attorney

Automobile Club of Southern California (Auto Club) is looking for an experienced transactional attorney to provide a broad range of legal support to the product, marketing, ebusiness, sales, and procurement units of the Auto Club.  Auto Club Enterprises is the largest federation of AAA clubs in the nation. We have 14,000 employees in 21 states helping 17 million members. Position will be in Costa Mesa, CA
Major Responsibilities
•    Review, negotiate and draft a wide variety of complex commercial contracts in support of membership, travel, and insurance operations
•    Conduct research regarding legal and compliance issues across motor club, membership, insurance, travel and a range of products and services
•    Translate complex laws and regulations into practical business solutions to help internal stakeholders drive the completion of business initiatives
Basic Qualifications
•    5+ years of law firm or in-house experience
•    Knowledge of the insurance industry preferred (but not required)

For more information and to apply:  https://careers.ace.aaa.com/us/en/job/JR202526958/Corporate-Counsel-Transactional

The Office of the Campus Counsel (OCC) serves as the in-house legal office for UCLA, including its professional schools. OCC attorneys provide counsel and legal advice to university leaders while also serving as a liaison between UCLA, the Office of the General Counsel for the University of California in Oakland, and outside counsel engaged on behalf of the University.

The Principal Campus Counsel provides advice and counsel on complex legal matters in labor and employment law including matters of access, constitutional rights, immigration, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, disability, accommodation and policy and procedure review. The Principal Campus Counsel works closely with leadership and management across UCLA's clinical enterprise. That enterprise includes, but is not limited to, multiple hospitals and healthcare clinics providing services and located throughout Southern California. The position is located at the UCLA campus in Westwood, CA.

Learn more/apply: https://jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/6669

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, located in downtown San Diego, decides cases at the forefront of California’s civil and criminal jurisprudence. The court is currently recruiting talented lawyers with a love for the law and writing, a strong work ethic and a dedication to excellence to serve in an Associate Justice’s chambers or in the court’s central staff.

LEVEL D: $10,234 - $13,659 per month
SENIOR: $11,584 - $15,461 per month
Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5:00 p.m. on February 26, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

For more information and to apply, visit [the court website] and search for job #6355.

The Oakland City Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified individual to join our office’s labor & employment advisory unit. The incumbent will be exposed to a wide range of personnel matters across a variety of City’s departments, with an emphasis on police personnel matters including accountability and public-safety reform.

Payrange $161,500.68 to 198,299.88 annually

For more information and to apply, [view the attached document].

This position requires substantial expertise in the labor and employment practice area, with an emphasis advising on traditional labor matters. All members of the labor and employment practice area provide advice to a diverse client base for the University's 230,000 person workforce, including systemwide and campus human resources, academic personnel, compliance, and risk management staff.

The position will be open until filled.

Payscale: $225,000 - $260,000, commensurate with experience

For more information and to apply, [click here] and search for 75838.

The Office of the City Attorney seeks an attorney to join our General Government & Finance Team. The attorney will work closely with various City leaders, departments, and bodies, including the Department of Finance, City Administrator and City Council, on a wide range of municipal government and finance matters.

Salary Range: Deputy City Attorney II: $146,480.16 to 179,864.52 annually
Deputy City Attorney III: $161,500.68 to $198,299.88 annually

For more information and to apply, [view the attached document].