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Networking & Community Outreach Events The OCBA often hosts complimentary events for its members—a great way for attorneys in transition to stay connected to the legal community.
MCLE Programs OCBA Section members are able to earn free CLE credits during monthly meetings. For more information on the various OCBA Sections, please click here.
Social Media Make the most of your professional network through virtual networking. The OCBA offers a variety of ways for you to join the conversation and make your voice heard:
Is your firm recruiting new talent? As a service to our members, the OCBA posts attorney job openings on our website. Simply send your job announcement including details on how to apply to the OCBA at info@ocbar.org.
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY - Updated 8/01/2025
The City of Thousand Oaks is seeking an Assistant City Attorney with experience in code enforcement, human resources-related matters, Public Records Act, Public Contracts Code, and Political Reform Act. Some assignments may include providing legal services and counsel on a wide range of legal issues for City departments, City Council, City Planning Commission, and other boards, commissions, and committees.
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Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and comprehensive resume to apply@ralphandersen.com.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - Updated 7/30/2025
The Moore Law Group is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney licensed in California to join our creditors' rights law firm. The ideal candidate will manage a high-volume caseload, appear in court, and provide legal support in civil litigation matters. Strong organizational skills, a commitment to compliance, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment are essential. Prior experience in creditors’ rights or civil litigation is preferred but not required.
To apply, please submit your resume to HR@collectmoore.com.
SENIOR TRUSTS, ESTATES, & PROBATE ATTORNEY - Updated 7/30/2025
The Law Office of Susan Katzen is seeking an experienced Senior Associate Attorney who is passionate about client service, professional growth, and contributing to a supportive team environment. Some responsibilities include managing Trust Administration, Probate, and Conservatorship cases from start to finish, drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents, and conducting client consultations.
Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter BMGT@atticusadvantage.com.
ASSISTANT CHIEF COUNSEL - Updated 7/21/2025
The Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) is seeking an Assistant Chief Counsel with varied duties including representing the U.S. Government in administrative removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the Board of Immigration Appeals. Additional duties include providing legal advice and support to other agency components on employment, criminal, customs, and information disclosure related issues, as well as giving litigation support to the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Immigration Litigation and to U.S. Attorney’s Offices on immigration and customs matters.
Interested candidates should send a resume, cover letter and writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages) to opla-los-recruitment@ice.dhs.gov.
STAFF ATTORNEY/FELLOW POSITION - Updated 7/14/2025
Western State's Immigration and Deportation Defense Clinic is seeking applicants for a staff attorney/fellow position within its Legal Empowerment Project, an initiative dedicated to supporting self-represented immigrants and families in removal proceedings, particularly in Orange County. The staff attorney/fellow will be housed within the law school’s clinical program and will lead a training and technical assistance initiative for self-represented immigrants and the community organizations that serve them.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis but should be submitted electronically no later than August 30, 2025, to Sabrina Rivera, at srivera@wsulaw.edu. Applications should include a letter describing relevant experience, a resume, a writing sample, and three references.
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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - Updated 7/08/2025
The Angelo & White Newport Beach Law Office is seeking an Associate Attorney in business and tort law with 3 to 7 years of experience. Candidates must be prepared to take and defend depositions, make court appearances (e.g. Case Management Conference, Law and Motion, Settlement Conference, etc.) and appear at and conduct trials (depending on experience).
Interested candidates should submit their resume and writing sample to admin@angelowhitelaw.com.
SENIOR DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY (CIVIL LITIGATION) - Updated 7/03/2025
The City of Huntington Beach is seeking a Senior Deputy City Attorney to join their Civil Litigation Division. The ideal candidate has been practicing law in California for at least five years, with civil trial experience in defending or initiating civil litigation. They must also have experience preparing written discovery, dispositive motions, and preparing trial documents and briefs, have represented other government or public agencies at trial and experience with state laws involving housing, planning and zoning, and state environmental laws is desirable, as is appellate and writ litigation.
Apply here.
DEPUTY DISTRICT COUNSEL I, II - Updated 6/26/2025
South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is seeking exceptional attorneys to join the Legal Division as Deputy District Counsel I or II. South Coast AQMD's attorneys play a critical role in enforcing air quality laws, supporting the development of regulations, and representing the agency in administrative hearings and civil litigation. Key responsibilities include: representing South Coast AQMD in administrative and court proceedings, drafting legal documents, regulations, and formal legal opinions, providing legal counsel to staff and management on environmental and regulatory matters, assisting in the development and enforcement of air quality rules and policies, and working collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.
Deadline: July 16, 2025
ATTORNEY I, II, AND III - Updated 6/17/2025
Child Support Services is looking for attorneys who are committed to serving the community. The Child Support Services Attorney Team consists of dedicated attorneys whose primary responsibilities include establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support orders. The attorney's role is to provide support to all activities of the Department including, but not limited to, providing legal analyses on policies and making recommendations. Additionally, attorneys are required to meet with parents, review motions to establish, modify and enforce reasonable child support orders, prepare responses, appear in court in a fast-paced and high-volume environment, draft and review stipulations and provide case follow-up.
Click here to view the Minimum Qualifications for Attorney I classification.
Click here to view the Minimum Qualifications for Attorney II classification.
Click here to view the Minimum Qualifications for Attorney III classification..
Deadline: July 2nd, 2025, at 11:59 P.M.
TRIAL ATTORNEY - Updated 6/16/2025
The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for full-time attorney positions in its Trial Unit, with positions available in its offices located in downtown Los Angeles, Riverside, and Santa Ana, California. The Trial Unit represents individuals charged with federal crimes occurring throughout the Central District of California. Core job duties include litigating criminal cases in federal court; appearing on behalf of clients in court hearings and other related proceedings; visiting clients in jail; drafting motions, briefs, and legal memoranda; developing persuasive mitigation strategies for negotiations and sentencing; and collaborating with investigators, paralegals, and support staff.
Interested candidates can apply by submitting a letter of interest, résumé, two representative writing samples (limited to 15 pages each), and three references here.
CAPITAL HABEAS ATTORNEY - Updated 6/16/2025
The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for full-time attorney positions in its Capital Habeas Unit (CHU), stationed in Los Angeles or Santa Ana, California. The CHU advocates for the constitutional rights and inherent dignity of indigent persons sentenced to death. Attorneys in the CHU are expected to work on all stages of capital habeas cases, from pre-petition investigation through Supreme Court proceedings and clemency.
SENIOR DEPUTY DISTRICT COUNSEL - Updated 6/03/2025
The South Coast Air Quality Management District is seeking a Senior Deputy District Counsel with two years of experience in the class of Deputy District Counsel II OR two years representing individuals, organizations, or government in hearings and court proceedings involving governmental regulations, environmental or administrative law. Some duties include representing South Coast AQMD in difficult and complex administrative proceedings, supervising Deputy District Counsels and support personnel, and assisting in the drafting of leases, contracts and other legal instruments.
CIVIL DEFENSE LITIGATION ATTORNEY- Updated 6/03/2025
Wolfe & Wyman LLP is seeking a highly motivated litigator in the areas of mortgage banking, real property and related subject matters. Successful candidates need not have these direct subject matter skills provided the candidate is knowledgeable and skillful in civil procedure and be hard-working, self-motivated, disciplined, and affable.
About the Firm: Wolfe & Wyman LLP is a 31-year-old, AV-rated regional law firm, based in Orange County. The firm has 5 Offices in 3 states and represents Fortune 500 clients in defense of civil actions. The firm is diverse and inclusive, and collaborative.
Interested candidates should send CVs and inquiries to HiringPartner@ww.law
BUSINESS LITIGATION SENIOR ATTORNEY - Updated 6/02/2025
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.
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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - Updated 5/23/2025
Gokal Law Group, Inc. is seeking a highly-motivated Associate Attorney with at least 4 years of litigation experience. The successful candidate will handle a variety of litigation matters, work closely with partners and senior associates, and play a key role in client relations and case management. The candidate should have a working knowledge of the code of civil procedure and experience in law and motion work. STRONG LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING SKILLS ARE A MUST.
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For more details on salary and/or where to send resumes to, please email Mary Calamba at mary@gokallaw.com.
CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER/GENERAL COUNSEL - Updated 5/12/2025
Ralph Andersen & Associates is seeking a Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel with 10 years of progressively responsible experience in law practice (5 of which must have been in a management capacity). This role is a member of the Senior Executive Team and is responsible for providing advice and counsel to the CEO, Presiding Judge, Assistant Presiding Judge, and the associated departments.
If you are interested please send your resume to apply@ralphandersen.com.