Jobs/Opportunities

The San Diego City Attorney's Office protects the people of San Diego by serving as chief legal counsel to the City of San Diego’s elected officials and operational departments; prosecuting and defending civil cases involving the City; and as the City’s prosecutor on behalf of the People of the State of California, by holding accountable those who commit crimes against the public health and safety and violate other local and state laws.

Our municipal law firm employs over 180 lawyers and approximately 230 support staff, dedicated to providing legal services to the City of San Diego.
The Criminal and Community Justice Division of the San Diego City Attorney’s Office is conducting a recruitment to fill a Deputy City Attorney position. Our deputies prepare and prosecute misdemeanor criminal cases in the City of San Diego by handling a variety of motions, misdemeanor jury trials, and conducting legal research.

Strong preference will be given to applicants with some courtroom experience who have tried cases to jury verdict. These are entry-level positions (Deputy City Attorney I & II) and positions for applicants with experience prosecuting criminal cases and/or handling complex civil litigation matters (Deputy City Attorney III, IV, and V). Those hired will be assigned initially as prosecutors in our General Trial Unit, the Domestic Violence & Sex Crimes Unit, or assigned as needed to strengthen our
diverse units within the Criminal and Community Justice Division.

Deadline to apply is March 22, 2026, 11:59 pm.

Location: San Diego, CA.

Annual salary with benefits: $97,254 - $266,864.

Go HERE to apply and view the complete job description. 

The Judicial Council of California seeks a Supervising Attorney for CFCC’s Court Assistance, Resources, and Education unit to lead juvenile law projects.

This role oversees staff, contractors, and high-profile initiatives; manages project deliverables; and directs legal analysis, policy implementation, and development of rules and forms related to juvenile law. Working with leadership, the Supervising Attorney ensures timely project execution, supports courts through legal guidance and education, and collaborates with stakeholders at the state and federal level.

Responsibilities include overseeing responses to legislative and Judicial Council actions affecting juvenile court rules and forms; directing development and review of related legal and policy issues; supervising attorneys’ analysis and reports; managing 7–15 rule and form proposals annually; supporting the Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee; and providing legal oversight of juvenile law grant projects.

Qualifications: Juris Doctor and four (4) years of post-bar experience as a practicing attorney, including at least one (1) year in a supervisory role and active membership in the State Bar of California required prior to hire.

Deadline to apply is April 20, 2026, 5:00 pm.

Location: San Francisco or Sacramento, CA.

Salary with benefits: $14,421 - $17,306 per month.

Go HERE to apply and view the complete job description. 

This position will perform varied and complex paralegal, legal secretarial, and office administrative duties for Justice Zukin and her staff.

This role provides complex paralegal, legal secretarial, and administrative support for Justice Zukin and staff. Responsibilities include managing writ petitions and case calendars; drafting, editing, and proofreading opinions and court orders; verifying legal citations and preparing final opinions; coordinating with the Reporter of Decisions; maintaining chambers resources; organizing workflow and priorities; collaborating with court staff; and handling correspondence and additional administrative tasks as needed.

Knowledge of: Administrative and legal office practices; complex legal concepts and procedures; advanced legal research methods; California court practices; relevant computer applications; proper legal writing, citation, and style; organizational policies; and basic supervision.

Ability to: Maintain confidentiality; apply legal principles; conduct research; exercise independent judgment; manage multiple priorities and deadlines; train staff; use standard software; communicate effectively; build working relationships; and plan, direct, and review work.

The deadline to apply is  April 13, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

Location: Los Angeles, CA.

Salary Range: $6,826 to $8,304 per month (Starting salary will be between $6,826 and $7,509).

Go HERE to apply and view the complete job description. 

The Judicial Assistant provides high-level paralegal, legal secretarial, and administrative support to appellate court justices and attorneys. Serving the entire division, this role helps ensure the smooth operation of court functions by assisting with workload needs, special projects, and coverage during staff absences. Remote and flexible work options are available.

Key responsibilities include editing and proofreading court opinions and orders for accuracy and compliance with the California Rules of Court and the California Style Manual, preparing final opinions by verifying facts and legal citations, and coordinating with the Reporter of Decisions on publication requirements. The Judicial Assistant also manages scheduling for oral arguments, maintains reports, supports document management workflows, and may draft correspondence or train new staff. This role plays a vital part in maintaining the accuracy, efficiency, and organization of the appellate court’s work.

Salary: $8,541 - $6,693 per month.

Location: San Jose, CA

The deadline to apply is March 24, 2026, 5:00 pm.

Go HERE to view the complete job description and apply.

The Civil Litigation Division of the San Diego City Attorney's Office is seeking applications from attorneys who are interested in a position as a Deputy City Attorney in the General Litigation Unit.

This position reports directly to a Chief Deputy City Attorney and is responsible for a broad range of duties including prosecuting or defending civil lawsuits in which the City is a party.

Annual salary:$113,767 - $266,864

Location: San Diego, CA

Closing date: March 20, 2026, 11:59 pm.

View the job description HERE.

The Civil Advisory Division of the San Diego City Attorney’s Office is recruiting to fill a Deputy City Attorney position in the Council and Government Services Unit. The deputy will primarily work with the Public Records Act and Communications team but will also have the opportunity to handle other types of work, as time permits. The deputy will report directly to the Chief Deputy City Attorney of this Unit.

The Council and Government Services Unit provides legal advice and support to the City Council, Council staff, and Council Administration. The group works closely with the Council President’s Office and provides legal support during open and closed session Council meetings.

Annual salary: $105,281 - $165,247

Location: San Diego, CA

Closing date: March 20, 2026, 11:59 pm.

View the job description HERE.

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.