Jobs/Opportunities

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.

View the current job openings HERE.

The Staff Counsel will support United Domestic Workers of America, UDW/AFSCME Local 3930, in enforcing collective bargaining rights and collective bargaining agreements on behalf of home care and family child care providers across California. This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through labor advocacy, legal enforcement, collective bargaining, and support for workers, families, seniors, people with disabilities, and children in care.

Responsibilities:

• Provides legal support for collective bargaining in the IHSS and family child care sectors, including serving as chief negotiator when assigned. 
• Enforces bargaining rights and contract provisions through PERB proceedings, arbitrations, litigation, and other legal actions.
• Drafts contracts, settlements, and legal filings; represents UDW in hearings and enforcement matters; and provides strategic counsel on labor relations, negotiations, and member advocacy while collaborating with union leaders, staff, and stakeholders to advance workers' rights.

Education:

Juris Doctor degree and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of labor law or related legal experience.
• Knowledge of public-sector labor relations law; experience with PERB, NLRB, arbitration, administrative proceedings, or litigation preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to interpret laws, regulations, collective bargaining agreements, and contracts, manage cases, develop legal strategy, and advise clients.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a demonstrated commitment to labor rights, equity, and social justice.
• Proficiency with standard legal and office technology tools.

Location: San Diego, CA.

Annual salary range with benefits: $150,000 - $190,000.

Go HERE  to view the full job description and submit your application.

The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University of California Office of the President is the headquarters to the 10 campuses, six academic medical centers and three national laboratories and enrolls premier students from California, the nation and the world. 

The Principal Counsel serves as the University's lead advisor on governmental ethics and conflict-of-interest laws, including the California Political Reform Act, Government Code 1090, and the Public Contracting Code. This role advises Regents, senior leadership, and affiliated entities on matters such as Form 700 filings, gifts, travel, lobbying, outside activities, and governance issues. The Principal Counsel independently manages complex, high-impact legal matters, provides practical and compliant solutions to achieve University objectives, and supports additional areas including governance, public accountability, and Academic Senate faculty discipline matters.

Responsibilities:

Core Legal Services (90%)

• Advises University leadership, the Board of Regents, and affiliated entities on conflict-of-interest, ethics, and governance matters, including compliance with the Political Reform Act. 
• Serves as a strategic legal partner by providing practical solutions, handling complex and high-impact legal issues, negotiating on behalf of The Regents, and managing outside counsel as needed. 
• Develops policies and procedures, mentors attorneys, delivers training, builds key stakeholder relationships, and monitors legal and regulatory developments affecting University operations.

Leadership (10%)

Effectively delegates work, mentors legal support staff, ensures compliance with University spending authorities, and provides guidance to attorneys in the area of expertise.

Required Experience:

Minimum of 8 years of relevant practice experience in a government entity, law firm, or in-house counsel for an academic institution, corporation or other entity required.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to advise senior leaders on complex, high-impact legal and policy issues.
• Deep expertise in complex legal matters, with strong judgment in ambiguous situations.
• Advanced legal research, writing, and analysis skills, including monitoring legislative and regulatory changes.
• Strong project management, policy development, and change management abilities.
• Proven collaboration, strategic thinking, mentoring, and leadership skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with senior stakeholders.
• Ability to represent institutional interests effectively while maintaining confidentiality, discretion, and the highest ethical standards.
• Strong decision-making skills and the ability to earn credibility and trust across diverse audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience advising on conflict-of-interest laws and policies in a university or public-sector environment.
• Knowledge of the California Political Reform Act, related regulations, and FPPC guidance.
• Experience working with or interacting with government regulatory agencies, such as the FPPC.

Education:

• Advanced degree in a related area required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar or admitted within one year of employment. CURRENT ADMISSION IS STRONGLY PREFERRED.

Location: Oakland, CA. UCOP - Franklin Building.

Annual salary range with benefits: $235,000 - $272,000. 

Go HERE to view the full job description and submit your application. 

The Attorney will join the Consumer Defense Unit to help low-income individuals protect their rights in debt collection lawsuits, default judgments, and other consumer-related legal matters in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through direct representation, advocacy, and client-centered legal services for communities facing financial hardship.

This is a two-year, full-time, exempt position based in the Santa Ana office and reports to the Supervising Attorney. The position may become permanent, subject to funding availability. Applicants must be active members of the California Bar and within three years of post-law school graduation.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage consumer defense cases under attorney supervision, including motion practice, negotiations, settlements, trials, and client advocacy.

• Advise and represent clients in debt collection, credit reporting, and related consumer matters using trauma-informed approaches.

• Conduct client interviews, investigations, legal research, and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.

• Lead community outreach, legal education, and "Know Your Rights" workshops, and develop consumer awareness materials.

• Maintain accurate case records and timekeeping in LegalServer.

• Collaborate with community organizations and internal legal teams to provide comprehensive client services.

• Promote equitable, culturally responsive advocacy and perform other duties as needed.

Education:

• Juris Doctor and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California
• Graduated from law school within 3 years prior to hiring date.

Qualifications:

• Strong legal counseling, advocacy, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and provide practical legal advice with professionalism and attention to detail.

• Experience working with low-income clients using client-centered, trauma-informed approaches.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document preparation.

• Interest or experience in consumer law, debt defense, credit reporting, foreclosure, and homeowner advocacy preferred.

• Litigation experience, including discovery, depositions, and trial work, preferred.

• Bilingual proficiency preferred.

• Commitment to social justice and the organization's mission and values.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Annual salary range with benefits: $80,000. 

Go HERE to view the full job description and submit your application. 

The Public Benefits Staff Attorney will work as part of the Public Benefits Unit to represent and provide legal services to members of the community facing challenges related to their federal and state public benefits. This full-time, exempt, hybrid position reports to the Supervising Attorney. 

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in public benefits matters, including eligibility disputes, appeals, and administrative hearings.

• Handle all aspects of case management, including client counseling, investigation, legal research, and drafting pleadings.

• Litigate cases in state and federal court when appropriate.

• Maintain accurate case records and case management system data.

• Engage in policy advocacy, community outreach, legal education, workshops, and clinics.

• Supervise paralegals, law students, interns, and volunteers.

• Collaborate with legal teams and community partners to provide comprehensive client services.

• Support grant reporting and perform other duties as needed to advance the organization's mission.

Education:

• Juris Doctor degree and an active member in good-standing of the California Bar or member of another state bar and ability to register as a legal services provider.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel throughout the service area required.

• Knowledge of Social Security, public benefits, administrative law, and state/federal appeals preferred.

• Strong advocacy, communication, problem-solving, and client counseling skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• Experience identifying legal issues and providing practical legal advice.

• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to serving low-income and vulnerable populations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal technology tools.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Experience using client-centered, trauma-informed practices.

• Commitment to the organization's mission and values required.

• Prior legal services experience and bilingual proficiency preferred.

Annual salary range with benefits: $80,000 - $98,000. 

Go HERE to view the full job description and submit your application. 

The Supervising Attorney of the Systemic Impact Unit (SIU) will supervise the impact advocacy of CLA SoCal and their team of staff attorneys and paralegal. This full-time, hybrid, exempt position reports to the Director of Legal Services and can be based in any of their three  offices: Compton, Norwalk, or Santa Ana. SIU seeks to effect meaningful social and legal change that benefits vulnerable low-income and historically marginalized communities in southeast Los Angeles and Orange Counties. SIU uses an array of tools–writs, appeals, impact litigation, and policy advocacy–to achieve the best possible outcomes for their client communities.

Responsibilities:

• Identify systemic issues affecting client communities and lead impact litigation and policy advocacy efforts.
• Build and manage partnerships with community organizations, advocates, pro bono counsel, and co-counsel.
• Lead case reviews, develop legal strategies, and establish best practices for impact advocacy.
• Represent the organization through trainings, outreach, conferences, media, and community engagement.
• Collaborate on communications, policy initiatives, and advocacy campaigns.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor attorneys, fellows, law students, paralegals, and administrative staff.
• Oversee staff development, performance evaluations, and professional growth.
• Manage grant deliverables and reporting requirements to support funding objectives.
• Perform other duties as needed to advance the organization's mission.

Education:

• Juris Doctor and active license in good standing with the State Bar of California Bar or member of another state bar and ability to register as a legal services provider.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in complex, impact, appellate, and writ litigation.
• Extensive state and/or federal court litigation experience, including discovery, motion practice, remedies, and trial advocacy.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest law, policy advocacy, and civil rights-related practice areas.
• Experience collaborating with pro bono and community partners.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and case management skills.
• Proven experience supervising, mentoring, and developing staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal technology tools.
• Experience providing trauma-informed client services preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the service area.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Commitment to the organization's mission and values required.

The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University of California Office of the President is the headquarters to the 10 campuses, six academic medical centers and three national laboratories and enrolls premier students from California, the nation and the world. Learn more about the UC Office of the President

Reporting to the Systemwide Chief Health Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, this role advises UC Health, the Office of the President, Faculty Senate, and other stakeholders on federal civil rights issues, investigations, health law, privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory matters impacting the University’s health system. The Special Counsel serves as a key legal advisor to senior leadership, leads systemwide initiatives, represents UC Legal on working groups, and develops strategic solutions to complex legal and operational challenges. The position also supports the Deputy General Counsel in preparing legal guidance and briefings for The Regents of the University of California.

The University of California is a global leader in research and healthcare, with one of the nation's largest academic health systems, premier medical centers statewide, more than 14,000 health sciences students, and significant support from the National Institutes of Health and other federal research agencies.

Responsibilities:

Client Service & Legal Counsel (75%)

• Serve as a trusted advisor to University leadership on federal civil rights, investigations, health law, privacy, cybersecurity, and research compliance matters.
• Lead complex legal projects, identify risks and opportunities, and develop strategic solutions.
• Collaborate with campuses and medical centers to ensure compliance with evolving legal requirements.
• Represent The Regents in negotiations, regulatory matters, investigations, and litigation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and provide guidance to attorneys and legal teams.

Process Improvement & Compliance (15%)

• Enhance policies, practices, and business processes to improve compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Develop training, client alerts, and practical resources for leadership and stakeholders.

Resource Management (10%)

• Manage outside counsel and related budgets.
• Evaluate cost-effective use of internal and external legal resources.
• Ensure compliance with recordkeeping and financial authorization requirements.
• Delegate work effectively and mentor legal staff to support professional growth and high-quality service.

Required Experience:

10+ years of leadership experience providing strategic legal counsel on federal civil rights, investigations, health law, regulatory compliance, privacy, and cybersecurity matters. Experience may be gained in a law firm, federal government, healthcare organization, higher education institution, or in-house legal department.

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive experience advising clients on complex legal matters under tight timelines.
• Strong knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, industry practices, and enforcement trends affecting healthcare and higher education.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, collaboration, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify and assess legal risks, manage complex projects, and lead policy development.
• Strong research, writing, presentation, and decision-making abilities.
• Proven discretion, sound judgment, and commitment to the highest ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience mentoring and developing legal staff.
• Deep understanding of federal regulatory and investigative processes and established federal government relationships.

Education:

• Advanced degree in a related area required.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Member in good standing of D.C., Maryland, or Virginia Bar required.

Location: UC Washington Center in downtown D.C.

Annual salary range with benefits: $303,200 - $360,000. 

Go HERE to view the full job description and submit your application. 

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.

View the current job openings HERE.

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 170 attorneys across eight offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

This is an opportunity for Mid-level to Senior Associate, with at least 5+ years of experience, to join the Premises Liability Team in Southern California. 

The Premises Liability Team manages a diverse range of cases, including the defense of restaurants, retail stores, sports clubs, attractions, theaters, and other businesses. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to trial presentation—focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. Candidates need to be eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Attending court hearings, participating in site inspections, taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and request for admissions.
• Evaluating, analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in premises liability litigation, preferably within a law firm setting.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines

Locations (California): Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego.

Annual salary range with benefits: $135,000 - $185,000 and bonus.

Go HERE to view the full job description and submit your application. 

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.

View the current job openings HERE.