Sacramento- Employment Litigation Associate
The Sacramento office of Fisher Phillips seeks an employment litigation associate with 2-4 years of experience. Ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting motions and drafting agency position statements. Prior experience in labor and employment law is preferred, but candidates with general litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in labor and employment law will be considered. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Must be admitted in California.
Fisher Phillips is not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Please submit a cover letter, resume and transcript using the following link:
Overview of the Position
The OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates seeks a full-time Policy and Advocacy Manager to lead our national policy, advocacy, and campaign work. The key role of this position is to identify opportunities to advance the organization’s national issue priorities and develop appropriate strategies for engagement. He/she/they must have experience in policy analysis and issue advocacy.
The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to engage diverse stakeholders ranging from local community members to policy makers and corporate partners. He/she/they will be an exceptionally quick learner, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be able to work both independently and as a team member. The candidate should have experience in education, immigration, and/or technology and telecommunications policy. Additionally, this individual should be familiar with the diverse needs of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. The individual reports to the Deputy Director and serves as the organization’s primary advocacy lead. This opportunity is not an entry level position.
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates is dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Founded in 1973, OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates is a national non-profit, membership-driven civil rights organization based in Washington, D.C. with over 50 chapters and affiliates around the country. Touching hundreds of thousands of AAPIs each year, OCA works with its organizational partners, members, chapters, and supporters to empower the next generation of leaders. The organization’s primary policy priorities include, but are not limited to, equitable education, immigration reform, and technology and telecommunications justice.
Job Responsibilities:
Advocacy Development, Policy Analysis, and Strategy Management
- Monitor and analyze relevant activity in both the Administration and Congress and develop appropriate strategies to advance or counter such activities
- Engage and develop relationships with key policymakers
- Analyze relevant legislation, rule-making, or general administrative actions through a broad AAPI and/or immigrant rights framework
- Provide recommendations for engagement on issues/incidents that impact Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
- Develop and national campaigns as necessary to advance organizational issue priorities
- In collaboration with the Vice President of Public Affairs, Chief Executive Officer, and Deputy Director, develop policy platforms for each Congressional cycle
Strategic Partnerships and Coalition Management
- Identify opportunities for engagement and collaboration with national partners
- Serve as the organization’s primary issue advocate on national coalitions
- Cultivate new relationships as necessary to advance the organization’s mission
Policy and Advocacy Communications
- Serve as the organization’s media spokesperson by request
- Work closely with the organization’s communications staff and executive team to develop press releases, organizational statements, and other communications materials as it relates to OCA’s policy priorities
- Identify opportunities to advance the organization’s advocacy agenda through strategic media engagement in collaboration communications staff
Membership/Chapter Education and Training
- Create policy and advocacy toolkits and resources for OCA chapters and members as needed to advance the organization’s priorities
- Engage with OCA chapters on local and national issue based campaigns
- Serve as the primary staff liaison on all advocacy matters to OCA chapters and members
- Act as a thought partner for OCA chapter presidents as necessary for their advocacy work
Program Management and Staff Supervision
- Manage and direct the OCA Civil Rights Fellowship program, overseeing
- In collaboration with the Civil Rights Fellow, oversee the JACL/OCA Leadership Summit, including its program development, logistics, and implementation
- Supervise interns as assigned according to existing organizational policies and procedures as well as human resource best-practices.
Other Responsibilities
- Assist in program development and support such as development of workshops and other programming for annual events including but not limited to: OCA National Convention, Corporate Achievement Awards, quarterly national board meetings when necessary
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer or Deputy Director
Experience and Skills Required
- 3 – 5 years of experience with legislative advocacy, community organizing, issue campaigns, or other relevant experience.
- Legislative advocacy and policy analysis, including familiarity with the federal legislative process, experience communicating with policy makers, and ability to communicate complex policy issues in a comprehensible way.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Thorough understanding of the broader AAPI political landscape
- Ability to form relationships and work with relevant stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and self-identify projects and opportunities
Preferred Experience/Skills
- Knowledge of education, immigration, technology/telecommunications, census, or voting rights policy issues as they relate to AAPIs
- Fluency in an AAPI language
- Familiarity with OCA and/or its chapters
- Experience working in nonprofit, social justice, or civil rights environments
- Mainstream and ethnic media familiarity
- Ability to be a strong team player
Education
B.A. or equivalent four-year degree required. Advanced degree in public policy, law, social sciences, ethnic studies, or other relevant fields is a plus. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
Compensation
Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, telework, health care, vision, employer subsidized dental and transit, and employer matching Simple IRA.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and two references to Deputy Director Kendall T Kosai at kkosai@ocanational.org by Monday, November 19, 2018.
OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Individuals from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The University of California Immigrant Legal Services Center is hiring a Post-Bar Immigration Legal Fellow based in Davis, CA. This Fellow will work closely with UC Immigrant Legal Services Center staff to directly provide legal services to UC students and their immediate family members.
Please see the flyer for more information.
The California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLA Foundation), in collaboration with the Northern California Rapid Response and Immigrant Defense Network (NCRRIDN), is hiring an Emergency Attorney Legal Responder (EALR) based in Sacramento, CA. This attorney will be focused on responding to ICE arrests and enforcement in the region, and will work closely with NCRRIDN EALRs based in San Francisco and Fresno.
Please visit the job posting for more information.
This job posting closes on November 9, 2018 at 11:59pm. Please visit this website for more information.
Senior Counsel – Educational Affairs & Governance (20180437)
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) delivers ethical, timely, efficient and high quality legal services to the University of California’s ten campuses, five medical centers, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, as well as to the Board of Regents, the President, the Chancellors and other officers of the University.
Reporting to the Managing Counsel – Education Affairs & Governance, this position independently handles a full range of legal matters and projects in the Education Affairs and Governance practice areas, to include the most complex and that of substantial importance and impact. The Senior Counsel interprets complex facts and the law in areas of high ambiguity. The Senior Counsel also provides functional advice, training and/or guidance to clients and to less-experienced attorneys, and may act as a liaison with outside counsel, and/or represent the University in governmental enforcement and administrative matters.
Responsibilities require knowledge of laws, regulations and policies applicable to a broad range of governance and education affairs issues including, but not limited to, free speech, academic freedom, admissions, financial aid, student conduct, FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, public records, privacy, conflict of interest, and Regents bylaws and policies. Drafts, reviews and revises a variety of instruments involving the University’s interest such as policies and contracts. Requires J.D. from an accredited law school and a member, in good standing, of the California Bar Association.
Quick link for more information and to apply: https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=61358
Please visit the State Bar website for more information.
Please see the flyer for more information.
Fisher Phillips LLP has an opening in our Sacramento office for a junior employment litigation associate. The job description can be found below. Applicants should submit their resume, transcript and cover letter to ftennant@fisherphillips.com or submit an application at the following link: Fisher Phillips Career Opportunities.
Description:
The Sacramento office of Fisher Phillips seeks a junior associate with 0-2 years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting motions, and drafting agency position statements. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Must be admitted in California.
We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Now the 40th largest law firm in the United States according to Law360, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani (“GRSM”) continues to be one of the fastest-growing firms in the country. The Sacramento office is seeking a litigation associate (as well as lateral partner candidates with a portable book of business).
Candidates should have 3–7 years of employment and/or commercial litigation experience. Candidates must be able to work independently on pleadings, discovery, case management, research and trial preparation. Trial and/or arbitration experience is a plus. Attention to detail and excellent writing skills is required.
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is actively growing its newly-relocated Sacramento office and you can be part of an exciting time in the office and at the firm. We offer a friendly, business casual environment with the salary and benefit packages of a large national law firm. Please submit cover letter and resume by email to Mark Posard at mposard@grsm.com
No Recruiter or phone calls please.
Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani is an equal opportunity employer.
Wilke Fleury is growing by leaps and bounds with two exciting opportunities for bright, energetic mid-level associates to join our Healthcare Transactional team and Litigation team. The ideal candidate is motivated and has a desire to help the practice grow. Candidates must be admitted to the California bar or in the process of taking the California bar examination in July 2018. Litigation candidates should have experience in both state and federal courts, have excellent research and writing skills and work well as part of a professional team. The Healthcare team is seeking an attorney with demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Knox-Keene licensed healthcare entities and the regulations that govern them. Knowledge and understanding of health plans, HMOs, health insurance companies, and healthcare entity regulations is strongly desired. Wilke Fleury’s Healthcare team enjoys a busy and growing practice.
If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to Neal Lutterman, Hiring Partner, at nlutterman@wilkefleury.com
UC Davis School of Law is offering a mandatory skills course for 1Ls starting in Spring 2019. It will include segments on negotiation and client interviewing. If you are in northern California, or plan to be January through March 2019, I hope you will consider applying for one of the six adjunct positions relating to this exciting new course.
Information here: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/ap
The U.S. District Court is seeking to fill one or more full-time temporary law clerk positions. The positions begin in or after August 2018 and end September 30, 2019, subject to funding. Law clerks may be assigned to work in any division within the district based on Court needs. Duties include, but are not limited to, drafting legal memoranda, opinions, and orders and analyzing statutes, regulations, and substantive issues in all areas of civil and criminal law. The positions also require case management and other administrative duties. Meticulous attention to detail is required.
Please see the flyer for more information.
The United States District Court, Central District of California, invites applications for the position of Term Law clerk to the Honorable Gail Standish, United States Magistrate Judge. The Law Clerk appointment shall begin on or about October 2018. Although this position is a two year term, upon mutual agreement between the law clerk and judge, the position may be extended.
Please see the flyer for more information.
The Sacramento office of Fisher Phillips seeks a junior associate with 1-2 years of litigation experience. The ideal candidate will be comfortable drafting and responding to discovery and initial pleadings, drafting motions, and drafting agency position statements. Candidate must have excellent academic credentials, strong writing and analytical skills, and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Must be admitted in Pennsylvania.
Link to apply:
THE COUNTY COUNSEL’S OFFICE
The County Counsel’s Office is the general counsel for the County of San Mateo and all of its departments, as well as for many school districts and special districts. As a large company might utilize its in-house counsel, our clients rely on our office for the full range of legal services, covering a broad spectrum of practice areas. The office’s 30 attorneys handle nearly all of the County’s civil litigation, including employment, contract, personal injury, probate matters, civil rights, taxation, and environmental law matters. In addition, our attorneys provide the kind of day-to-day legal services expected from any in-house attorney, ranging from advice and counsel regarding how to navigate emerging areas of law to the negotiation and drafting of legal agreements. We also provide legal counsel to all 24 school districts in the county, as well as the County Office of Education, with respect to both general education and special education issues. As public law attorneys, our work covers a wide array of policy matters that impact the 760,000 residents of San Mateo County, allowing our clients to further the public interest.
THE POSITION
We’re hiring for two attorney positions. The positions will be a Deputy County Counsel II, III or IV, depending on the selected candidates’ experience and qualifications. The starting salary ranges from $125,985 to $221,665 depending upon the level of each position, but the job description and duties remain the same. One position is a “regular” position and the second position is a “limited term” position that has been specially funded for up to three years.
Please visit the County’s job website for more information about this opportunity.
The Office of the City Attorney seeks a top level attorney for the position of Deputy City Attorney V with expertise in municipal law. The attorney likely will supervise attorneys currently in the General Government & Finance Unit and possibly other practice areas. Relevant expertise includes general municipal law practice areas including municipal finance (bonds, taxation, fees, and assessments), public ethics, conflicts of interest, elections, open meetings, public records, parliamentary procedure, public contracting and city charter and constitutional law. Experience in supervising employees, labor/employment, and serving as counsel to City Council committees, boards and commissions is a plus.
Deputy City Attorney V is the highest classification in the Deputy City Attorney series and is a management level position. The incumbent may perform and supervise a wide range of duties involving municipal law, public contracting, municipal finance, taxes and fees, formation of special assessment and other districts, public ethics, conflicts of interest, elections law, redistricting, campaign and lobbyist regulations, parliamentary procedure, open meetings, public records, constitutional law, charter interpretations, and other practice areas outlined above. The incumbent may also supervise assigned staff attorneys that handle a wide range of practice areas.
Please see the Job Opportunities website for more information on this opportunity with the City of Oakland.
Please see the Job Posting for more information on this CEA B opportunity with the Dept. of Managed Health Care.
Corporate Associate. Boutin Jones has an opening for a bright, motivated and enthusiastic individual interested in joining our corporate and securities group. We offer an excellent work environment and the opportunity to work closely with shareholders of the firm in a team environment on interesting and complex transactions that include corporate formations, debt and equity financings and mergers and acquisitions. We have been named one of the best places to work by The Sacramento Business Journal. If you currently reside outside the Sacramento area, we think you will find that Sacramento is an affordable and great place to live. If you have the qualifications listed below, we’d like to hear from you.
- Admitted to the California Bar
- Strong academic performances
- 0-5 years of law firm experience
- Excellent writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Team oriented
- Well spoken
- Finance or accounting background a plus
To apply, please email your resume to recruiting@boutinjones.com
The Oakland City Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified and highly motivated individual to serve as Deputy City Attorney V for Code Enforcement, General Public Safety and Rent-Related matters.
The ideal candidate for this position will have expertise in municipal law, particularly in the areas of code enforcement, blight and nuisance enforcement, housing, rent regulation, landlord/tenant law (including evictions, renting and remedies), public safety (including police, fire and emergency services), advice to Boards, Commissions and/or City Councils, drafting of ordinances, policies and legal opinions, administrative procedures, administrative hearing/appeals and litigation (including writs, appeals and affirmative litigation).
Deputy City Attorney V is the highest level classification in the Deputy City Attorney series and may be assigned to supervise other attorneys/staff. The position is currently in the City Attorney’s Affirmative Litigation, Innovation & Enforcement Division.
Incumbents may receive general supervision from a 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.
Attorneys in this diverse and exciting Office frequently work collaboratively with other attorneys and other City Departments on a wide variety of issues.
Please visit the City of Oakland’s website for more information.
United States Senior District Judge Claudia Wilken has several law clerk openings. Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis starting in June. The positions will be open until filled. One position may be open as early as July 2018, others in August and September 2018. Openings may be for a one-year “Term Law Clerk-Chambers” or for a “Career Law ClerkChambers” position. Some positions may include administrative responsibilities in addition to traditional law clerk duties. Candidates should specify their interests when they apply. Candidates who previously applied for a term clerkship with Judge Wilken in 2018 will be considered for these openings and should not re-apply
Please visit this link for more information.
County of Santa Clara is now accepting applications for the following position(s):
Attorney IV – County Counsel – General Government
Attorney IV – County Counsel – Labor and Employment
To view the full job posting for any opening at County of Santa Clara, click here.
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County of San Mateo is now accepting applications for the following position(s):
Court Staff Attorney I/II – Superior Court of California (Open & Promotional)
To view the full job posting for any opening at County of San Mateo, click here.
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Legal Services of Northern California, civil legal aid organization for 23 Northern California counties seeks Managing Attorney for Butte Regional office in Chico, serving Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Plumas and Tehama counties. Litigation experience, 4 years practice, legal supervision experience and desire to work on behalf of low income people and other underrepresented groups.
Please visit this link for more information.
The United States District Court, Central District of California, invites applications for the position of Law Clerk to the Honorable Alicia G. Rosenberg, United States Magistrate Judge. This position is for a two year term and may be extended to a Career Law Clerk position.
Principal duties of the position include:
- Research substantive issues of federal and state law;
- Draft legal memoranda, opinions and orders;
- Prepare the Judge for hearings, trials, or mediations;
- Assist the Judge and Courtroom Deputy Clerk with docket and case management;
- Generally provide legal counsel and support to the Judge; and
- Exhibit the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
Please visit this link for more information.
The San Francisco office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, a full service law firm, is seeking for its growing national energy law practice, a senior associate or counsel. The candidate should have at least seven years of regulatory and/or transactional experience; some litigation experience preferred.
The senior associate or counsel will work on cutting-edge energy matters, including in the renewable energy and clean tech spaces, and encompassing financing, commercial, and mergers and acquisitions. The energy group represents clients in a wide variety of regulatory proceedings, corporate transactions, commercial disputes, and administrative proceedings. He or she will interact directly with clients, have first chair responsibilities, and be given the training and resources to begin developing their own clients.
Candidates must have a J.D. and be a current, in good standing, or pending member of the California State Bar. They also should have relevant experience or deep interest in the energy, or technology industries, as well as an understanding of the general technical and commercial challenges that our energy clients face, particularly with respect to the California Public Utilities Commission. Prior law firm experience is not required, but would be very beneficial.
To apply, please go to this page and upload a cover letter addressed to Shumi Brody, Lawyer Recruiting Manager; resume; and law school transcript.
California Supreme Court Associate Justice Leondra Kruger is now accepting applications to fill an opening on her staff for a permanent judicial attorney starting on September 1, 2018. Please see the job announcement for more information — applications should be received by June 11, 2018.
Additional details about this job are available here.
Davis Wright Tremaine is seeking a senior level associate with a minimum of five years of law firm experience in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and other significant business transactions. The ideal candidate will be able to lead smaller transactions and to second-chair larger and more complex transactions. Experience working on M&A in healthcare services and healthcare technology is highly preferred.
We seek candidates who will fit well with our Healthcare M&A team, each of whom has a combination of experience in M&A, the healthcare industry and regulatory issues. Candidates should have that experience or be willing to commit to develop it with the team.
Candidates must have excellent academic credentials and transactional skills. We prefer candidates with law firm experience, an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong client-service ethic and outstanding interpersonal skills. Active membership in the California State Bar or Washington State Bar is preferred. All replies confidential.
To apply, please visit the Davis Wright Tremaine LLP job posting.
For any questions, please contact Hiroko Peraza, Diversity Outreach Recruitment Manager, Davis Write Tremaine LLP.
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
Deputy City Attorney II: $112,249.68 to $137,832.60 annually; or
Deputy City Attorney III: $123,760.20 to $151,959.84 annually;
The Office of the City Attorney seeks a well-qualified individual for a Deputy City Attorney II or III position in the Litigation Division of the Office. Significant litigation experience including writ and appellate experience is desirable for the position of Deputy City Attorney II or III with placement depending on experience.
The City Attorney may assign the selected attorney to new, additional or different duties or practice areas in either the Litigation or Advisory Division, including but not limited to administrative proceedings and/or transactional work.
The City Attorney’s Office represents the City in legal matters pertaining to the City of Oakland. These matters include, but are not limited to, providing advice to clients, handling all manner of writ proceedings and handling litigation and appellate matters. This position is represented by IFPTE Local 21. Incumbents may receive general supervision from a Deputy City Attorney V, Special Counsel, Chief Assistant City Attorney or the City Attorney.
To view the full job posting for any City of Oakland postings, please click here.
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking to fill attorney positions throughout the State of California. Below is a list of the most current Deputy Attorney General series vacancies.
If you are interested in applying, please postmark your application on or before the deadline. You can review the job announcements by visiting the https://jobs.ca.gov website and searching “Deputy Attorney General” job postings.
For Deputy Attorney General III positions, please ensure you complete the online training and experience questionnaire in order to establish eligibility before applying. You can access the questionnaire here. For Deputy Attorney General positions, you can access the exam bulletin here.
Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP is looking for an experienced attorney to join our contract-oriented construction law group.
The successful candidate will practice in a collaborative environment and will be given substantial responsibility. We seek a candidate who shares our goals and has a talent and passion for zealous advocacy in our clients’ interests. This includes strong persuasive writing skills and the ability to speak on their feet, both when fully prepared and also when the unexpected occurs. Murphy Austin offers a competitive salary and benefit package as well as an associate bonus program. Qualified candidates should send a resume and writing sample to Joelle Stone at jstone@murphyaustin.com or to 555 Capitol Mall, Suite 850, Sacramento, CA 95814.
Please visit the Bay Area Legal Aid website for more information.