Jobs

Please see the PDF for this week’s list of current legal job opportunities at the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB), Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), and Employment Development Department (EDD).

If you are interested in applying, please complete your application on or before the deadline. You can review the job announcements for each vacancy by clicking on “Apply Now” under the Link column. 

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The Department of Labor is hiring a Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (Clerk of the Appellate Boards) (GS-15) based in Washington, DC to support the work of the Appellate Adjudicatory Boards, (Administrative Review Board, Benefits Review Board, and Employees’ Compensation Appeals Board). The Boards each have nationwide jurisdiction, and the performance of their adjudicatory functions impacts almost every segment of the American workplace. Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested.

The Clerk of the Appellate Boards oversees all activities and procedures involving appeals and associated legal filings submitted to the Boards. They participate with the Boards' Chief Judges, Judges, and leadership team and staff to develop short- and long-term vision, mission, and strategic goals to achieve organizational efficiencies. This requires them to conduct legal research and assess emerging legal trends to inform strategic decisions and policy development.

We encourage interested individuals to review the announcement including the required Qualifying Specialized Experience on USAJOBS! Individuals should make sure to update their resume based on the announcement before applying with these tips on writing a federal resume and review the required documents.

Open to: The Public: EX-25-PHIL-BRB-12568732-NG https://www.usajobs.gov/job/813290300

Location: Washington, DC

Salary range: $163,964 - $191,900 per year

Application Closes: Wednesday October 23, at 11:59 p.m. ET

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 Superior Court of California, County of Calaveras seeks a Court Executive Officer for the San Andreas, CA location.
Salary between $143,788.00-$155,588.33

Closing Date: Open Until Filled.  Please apply by October 31st

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The Office of the City Attorney seeks a well-qualified individual for a Deputy City Attorney IV position in the General and Complex Litigation Division of the Office of the City Attorney. Significant litigation experience including writ and appellate experience is desirable for this position.

The majority of lawsuits filed against the City involve tort cases and this position will handle a significant menu of such cases as well as other cases, including but not limited to breach of contract, inverse condemnation, and civil rights. The City Attorney has sole and absolute discretion to assign the selected attorney to new, additional or different duties or practice areas in litigation, administrative proceedings or transactional work.

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The City of Huntington Beach offers a truly unique opportunity for experienced California municipal attorneys, as it is one of the few cities with an elected City Attorney. The Chief Litigation Counsel leads the City’s trial and litigation efforts in all civil lawsuits, either for prosecution of or in the defense, on behalf of the City of Huntington Beach, and works with other attorneys who are litigating cases on behalf of the City.

Minimum of five (5) years increasingly responsible experience in the litigation and trying of cases in the State of California with a minimum of taking lead role in five (5) jury and three (3) bench trials to verdict in Superior Court. Learn more

Van Dermyden Makus Law Corp. is seeking a dynamic full-time Workplace and Campus Investigations Attorney. This is a full-time, exempt position with the ability to work in a remote or hybrid arrangement. A successful candidate must have at least three years of experience practicing law in California, preferably with a background in employment and labor law for at least two of those three years. While employment law experience is desirable, it is not required. VM is more interested in candidates who demonstrate the interpersonal and analytical skills necessary to conduct effective investigations. Strong writing and analytical skills are essential to this position. Compensation will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Excellent benefits provided including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer contribution, and paid Winter Break vacation. The Firm’s annual billable requirement for all Attorneys is 1600 hours. The Firm sends all new Attorneys to the Associate of Workplace Investigators Institute within the first 12-18 months of employment. For information on our unique practice, please visit www.vmlawcorp.com.  

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The California Supreme Court is accepting applications for a Supreme Court Chambers Attorney or Law Clerk on the personal staff of Justice Martin J. Jenkins. The successful candidate may be located in either San Francisco or Los Angeles, California. The position will be staffed at a level commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individual. Chambers Law Clerk, Level A – C, would be staffed as a one-year, limited term position.

To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by Friday, September 20, 2024. However, the job will remain open until filled. This position requires the submission of the Supreme Court’s online application, supplemental questionnaire, resume, law school transcripts, list of references, and a writing sample. Only those applicants invited to attend interviews will be contacted. 

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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is excited to let you know that our federal government agency currently has many job openings, and we are seeking talented individuals to fill positions for our Honors Attorney Program.  Moreover, we are looking for candidates who are interested in pursuing careers in the fields of employment and labor law.  The NLRB Honors Attorney Program also allows the selected candidates to work directly beside practicing employment/labor lawyers and technical professionals in its Washington, D.C. Headquarters and Field Offices.

Currently hiring for the following Honors Program positions:

Field Offices - Hiring in Multiple Locations

• Law Clerk (Trainee), GS-11

• Law Clerk (Trainee), GS-12

• General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney), GS-12

 

General Counsel Headquarters - Hiring in Washington D.C.

• Law Clerk (Trainee), GS-11

• Law Clerk (Trainee), GS-12

• General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney), GS-12

   

Board-side - Hiring in Washington D.C.

• Law Clerk (Trainee), GS-11

• Law Clerk (Trainee), GS-12

• General Attorney (Labor) (Honors Attorney), GS-12

The Orange County Office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking a senior attorney with 7-10 years of litigation experience to work on a broad range of complex litigation including product liability, class action, and commercial litigation matters.  California state court litigation experience is necessary and federal court experience is desired.  Candidates should have excellent writing and research skills and thrive in a collaborative environment.  We do complex, cutting-edge work in jurisdictions across the country and locally and have a deep commitment to providing opportunities for associates to gain significant case management and courtroom experience.  Please, no third party submissions.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://www.shb.com/careers/legal-recruiting.  Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

In accordance with applicable law, the annualized salary range for this position is $190,000 - $350,000, depending on the candidate’s overall experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.  Discretionary bonuses may also be awarded annually.  Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for attorneys which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability income protection, transportation allowance, retirement plan, and paid leave programs.