Jobs/Opportunities

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 City Administrator and City Council, on a wide range of municipal government and finance matters. 

Duties may include, but will not be limited to, providing legal advice and review related to: municipal finance, revenue, taxation, fees, contracting and procurement, elections and ballot measures, ethics and conflict of interest, public records, open meetings laws, and parliamentary procedure. An interest in these areas of law is a must, and experience is a plus. 

Submit a cover letter and resume by email to: jobs@oaklandcityattorney.org

Travieso Law Firm is a prestigious Law firm located in Costa Mesa, Orange County, California. Practicing Family Law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate Law, Criminal Defense and related disciplines.

We are currently seeking to add a full time associate attorney, 0-5 years of experience in civil litigation and/or family law preferred but willing to consider a highly motivated new admittee who's willing to commit to learning the practice and sticking around long-term. The associate attorney will primarily be reporting and working directly with the managing partner who primarily works in Civil Litigation, Family and Criminal Law.

The ideal candidate should ideally have experience drafting discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment and trial preparation. Admission to and familiarity with US District Court litigation is helpful. Excellent writing and research skills are required. Training and supervision are provided with room for growth for competitive candidates. This is a great mentoring opportunity.

Duties will include conducting legal research, preparing and responding to motions and pleadings, attending hearings or court appearances, reviewing and summarizing various records, meeting with clients, propounding/responding to written discovery, and taking and defending depositions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Active member of the State Bar of California (Will consider an applicant who is pending bar results)
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Essential Forms and Timeslips.
• Excellent writing and proofreading skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively and handle multiple priorities in a timely and professional manner.

Please contact the managing partner at atravieso@travieso.law with a resume writing sample and desired salary.  

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 Irvine office of Fisher Phillips is seeking employment litigation associates with 4-7 years of experience to join its sophisticated labor and employment practice. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys on complex wage and hour claims and employment discrimination and harassment matters for a wide range of clients, while taking on meaningful responsibility.

 Ideal candidates will have experience litigating wage and hour claims and employment discrimination and harassment matters, including class and collective actions and PAGA cases. Associates in this role will be actively involved in all phases of litigation and should be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, preparing and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions. Experience managing matters independently and interacting directly with clients is preferred. 

 Candidates must have strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment. We are seeking motivated self-starters who work well both independently and collaboratively and who value a team-oriented, high-quality practice.

We are accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

View the job description and apply HERE.

The Los Angeles office of Fisher Phillips seeks an associate with at least 4 years of employment litigation experience. The ideal candidate will also have experience defending employers in workplace safety-related enforcement actions brought by Cal/OSHA, Federal OSHA, or other state OSHA plans. Qualified candidates should be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting and arguing motions and other briefs, as well as taking and defending depositions. Must possess excellent academic credentials and strong writing, analytical, and communications skills. Must be admitted in California.

We are accepting resumes from search firms for this position.

View the job description and apply HERE.

The Los Angeles office of Fisher Phillips is seeking associates with 3+ years of employment litigation experience to join its established practice. This role offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility and work on sophisticated matters for a diverse client base.

Ideal candidates will have experience handling California wage-hour class action claims and PAGA cases and will be comfortable managing matters through all phases of litigation. Responsibilities include drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, writing and arguing motions, and taking and defending depositions. Strong academic credentials, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment are essential. We are seeking a motivated self-starter who works effectively both independently and collaboratively.

View the job description and apply HERE.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce that we are now hiring for the position of Paid Post-Bar Law Clerks (referred to as Law Clerks in the official bulletin). This opportunity will be for current 3L students who plan to graduate in May 2026 and take the July California Bar examination. The salary for a Law Clerk is $49,559.28 Annually. The filing period for the Law Clerk position will begin at 8:00 a.m. PST, Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and will remain open until the needs of the Office are met.

Please send an email to any current 3L students who plan to graduate in May 2026 and take the July California Bar examination of this opportunity. 

View the position details: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty/jobs/newprint/5196010

The Fourth Appellate District, Division Three located in Santa Ana is now accepting applications for central staff attorney positions. The positions are being recruited at levels C to Senior and will be staffed at a level commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individuals.

Duties of the attorneys include assisting in the drafting of bench memoranda and opinions in assigned cases and reviewing memoranda and proposed opinions. These responsibilities require that the attorney carefully and accurately review appellate briefs, trial records, and other documents; thoroughly research and analyze existing law; draft clear, concise, and well-organized memoranda and proposed opinions; and make recommendations regarding the resolution of legal issues before the court. Attorneys perform legal duties and read, review, and analyze case records; conduct research of legal issues; draft memoranda and opinion proposals; edit and revise memoranda and opinions; and perform other related work as required.

View the job description and apply HERE.

The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two, located in Riverside, 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. The court values diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Working as an appellate court attorney offers a unique opportunity to think and write about developing issues in the law. Your work at the court would include drafting proposed opinions in all areas of appellate law including criminal, civil, and juvenile. An appellate court attorney must have superior legal research and writing skills and the ability to present a statement of facts, law and argument clearly, concisely and logically in written form.

Litigation experience or a prior judicial clerkship are desirable, but a proven interest in legal writing and analysis, and a desire to contribute to the judicial branch are a must. The Court offers a generous compensation and benefits package, including opportunities for remote work and flexible scheduling, subject to the direction and approval of the justice or supervisor. 

View the job description and apply HERE.

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, including police personnel matters. Duties will include, but will not be limited to: working collaboratively with other attorneys, City staff, and City leadership to analyze labor and employment issues and resolve disputes; advising City investigators and Department heads on employee-misconduct, due process, and related grievances, representing the City in administrative hearings to resolve labor and/or employment disputes; drafting and reviewing opinions, legislation, contracts and other legal documents which require the application of labor law and/or employment law; and, potentially, advising on police officer administrative investigations and discipline.

This position is represented by International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local 21. The incumbent may receive general supervision from a Deputy City Attorney V, Special Counsel, Chief Assistant City Attorney or the City Attorney. The City Attorney may assign the selected attorney to new, additional, or different duties or practice areas in litigation, advice or transactional work.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Advising on administrative investigations of misconduct as well as the discipline process, including throughout the pendency of the grievance process.
• Advising on the investigation and resolution of labor and employment or personnel-related claims and complaints against the City or City management, including allegations involving harassment and discrimination and recommending actions to be taken.

• Advising clients, including the City Administrator, Employee Relations Director, Human Resources Director, Chief of Police and Office of the Inspector General, on personnel matters to help them comply with laws and policies and to help them identify various risks and manage them accordingly.
• Representing the City in administrative proceedings, including labor arbitration hearings, Civil Service Board hearings, and hearings before the Public Employee Relations Board.
• Advising the City Administrator, Employee Relations Director, and other designated labor negotiators in preparation for and during labor-contract bargaining and other labor negotiations.
• Developing training materials and providing training to staff, managers, and officials on relevant legal issues.
• Performing legal research; interpreting and applying laws and court decisions; preparing opinions for departments, programs, boards, commissions, and officials.
• Preparing, reviewing, and revising ordinances, resolutions, employment contracts, MOU's, settlements, and other legal documents; revising such documents as necessary to meet legal standards.

Submit a cover letter and resume by email to: jobs@oaklandcityattorney.org