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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.
PARALEGAL, ESTATE PLANNING - Updated 06/25/2024
Morgan Law Group is a boutique estate planning firm located in Newport Beach. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to provide exceptional service to our clients in a friendly and supportive environment. We value professionalism, teamwork, and dedication to serving our clients with love and care. Join us and be part of a team that encourages professional growth and work-life balance.
We are seeking a paralegal with a minimum of two years of experience in a trust/estate planning law office. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting various estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and deeds. Additionally, experience interfacing with clients or conducting client signing meetings is highly desirable.
All applications should be directed to Bob Zamarra at bobz@atticusadvantage.com. Please click here for full details on this position.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - Updated 06/18/2024
Kring & Chung, LLP, an AV rated law firm, seeks an associate attorney for our Irvine location with 2-5 years of experience in employment law, including litigation, mediation, arbitration, and employment-related transactions. The candidate must be licensed to practice law in California.
Qualifications and experience include wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, harassment and discrimination litigation, FEHA, EEOC, ADA, wage orders, and leaves of absence. The candidate must have skills in client interaction, research and analyzing information, drafting employment documents including employee handbooks and employment agreements, preparation of written correspondence, pleadings, discovery, law and motion, pre-trial motion/submittals and taking and defending depositions. Professional marketing and presentation skills experience and/or interest in business development, marketing, speaking engagements and writing articles are a significant plus.
We are a full-service law firm dedicated to providing quality legal services for businesses and individuals throughout California and Nevada. We are comprised of accomplished and experienced attorneys with diverse backgrounds in both litigation and transactional matters. We offer a friendly atmosphere and competitive compensation package including excellent benefits. Please email your resume in a Microsoft Word or PDF format, along with salary requirements to Michelle Bennett at mbennett@kringandchung.com. Please click here for full details on this position.
PRINCIPAL COUNSEL, LITIGATION - Updated 06/14/2024
At the University of California (UC), your contributions make a difference. A world leader producing Nobel and Pulitzer prize recipients with over 150 years of groundbreaking research transforming the world. Choose a career where you can leverage your knowledge, skills and aspirations to inspire and support some of the greatest minds in the world, and those who will follow in their footsteps.
The position deploys substantial civil litigation expertise managing a wide variety of litigation within the general liability program; working closely with outside counsel in developing case strategy consistent with University policy and protocols; independently handling a full range of legal matters and projects, including matters based on tort, contract and statutory principles. The program includes matters that are complex and involve matters of substantial importance and impact to the University. The position requires interpretation of complex facts, application of the law in areas of high ambiguity; providing functional advice to senior managers and campus stakeholders concerning risk assessment, liability, and damages; acting as a liaison among outside counsel, campus counsel, campus risk managers, and other campus constituents; and drafting, reviewing, and revising discovery documents, pleadings, and briefs.
Please click here for full details on this position. Please click here to apply.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - Updated 06/05/2024
Gokal Law Group, Inc. is seeking for a highly-motivated Associate Attorney with at least 5 years of civil 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. While experience of trusts and estates litigation is preferred, 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 is a must.
Qualifications:
Please click here for full details on this position.
For more details and/or to submit your resume, contact Mary Calamba at mary@gokallaw.com
STAFF COUNSEL - Updated 05/29/2024
The Governor’s Office of Planning & Research (OPR) seeks to fill a Limited Term/Full Time Attorney position in the Legal & Legislative Affairs Program. The position may be filled at an Attorney I level for newer attorneys, or at the Attorney III level, for attorneys with five years of experience or more. Staff Counsel (Attorney I) Under the supervision of OPR’s Chief Counsel, the Staff Counsel is responsible for providing research and analytical legal services needed to advise OPR executives, management and staff on a variety of legal issues, including rulemaking processes pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act. Staff Counsel will provide written and oral advice, draft and review legal correspondence and perform a variety of legal tasks. The Staff Counsel shall, as needed, provide legal support where OPR is engaged in litigation in coordination with the Attorney General and OPR’s Chief Counsel.
Please click here for full details on this position and to apply.
Senior Staff Counsel (Attorney III) Under the general direction of OPR’s Chief Counsel, the Senior Staff Counsel demonstrates expertise in the performance of difficult, complex, sensitive, and specialized legal work in all areas of responsibility of OPR. The Senior Staff Counsel is responsible for providing research and analytical legal services needed to advise OPR leadership in the legal implications of their activities, particularly on rulemaking processes pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act. Senior Staff Counsel works independently on assignments. Senior Staff Counsel is assigned the more difficult, sensitive, and complex litigation/legal work of OPR and works on these matters with broad discretion and independence. The Senior Staff Counsel may function as a lead attorney when working with lower-level attorneys or legal interns on large, complex matters. Senior Staff Counsel will support, review, and coordinate OPR’s agreements with agency partners and contractors, and, as needed, engage in litigation in coordination with the Attorney General and OPR’s Chief Counsel.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, June 5th, 2024.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY, CITY OF PASADENA - OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY/CITY PROSECUTOR - Updated 05/29/2024
The City of Pasadena is seeking capable, energetic and strategic attorneys with sound independent judgment to join our team of dynamic legal professionals. There are currently three Deputy City Attorney vacancies in the Civil Division of the City Attorney/City Prosecutor's Department.
For two of the vacancies, the ideal candidate will have experience in general municipal civil litigation, which is preferred. Tort litigation, law enforcement, employment and/or civil rights, is helpful. Experience in advisory and transactional municipal legal services, such as drafting contracts, ordinances, resolutions, and legal opinions is also desirable, as well as experience in the areas of land use, state housing and environmental laws, open meeting laws, conflicts of interest, personnel matters, and/or public contracting.
For the third vacancy, the position will be dedicated to providing legal services to the Rental Housing Board and the Rent Stabilization Department, which were formed through a Charter amendment passed by Pasadena voters in November 2022. The ideal candidate will have experience in serving as a legal advisor and counsel to rental housing boards or other similar public bodies holding administrative hearings, which is strongly preferred. Experience in advisory and transactional municipal legal service, such as drafting transactional documents is helpful, as well as experience in the areas of rent stabilization, landlord-tenant, housing, open meeting, conflicts of interest, and judicial and administrative procedure and rules of evidence.
Please click here for full details on the positions.
Interested applicants may click here to apply online.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - Updated 05/28/2024
McGonigle & Hunsaker, LLP, an Elder Law and Special Needs Law office located in the City of Santa Ana, is seeking to hire an Associate Attorney. The position would offer a flexible schedule, ideal for work-life balance, depending on firm caseload. Successful candidates will champion our mission to provide high quality, ethical and client responsive legal services to the elderly, the disabled and their families.
Duties include: drafting legal documents, including estate plans, pleadings, and research briefs; assisting with probate litigation; court appearances; communicating with clients; and other tasks as requested.
How to apply: Interested applicants may email cover letter, resume and letters of recommendation to cmcgonigle@elderlawca.org. Please include compensation requirements.
LEGAL ASSISTANT/PARALEGAL - ESTATE PLANNING - Updated 05/24/2024
Morgan Law Group in Newport Beach is seeking a legal assistant or paralegal with a minimum of one year of experience in a trust/estate planning law office. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting various estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and deeds. Additionally, experience interfacing with clients or conducting client signing meetings is highly desirable.
Application Process: To be considered for this opportunity, please submit the following to Bob Zamarra at bobz@atticusadantage.com:
LITIGATION ATTORNEY - Updated 05/23/2024
Phelps Law is seeking an in-office part-time and/or full-time litigation Attorney. Responsibilities include conducting research, drafting pleadings and motions, and drafting and responding to discovery requests. The primary focus will be on preparing case files for trial, with some required video court appearances. While trial appearance is not part of this role, attention to detail, writing skills, and self-reliance will be essential to navigate through our cases.
Requirements:
How to Apply: To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a detailed resume along with a compelling cover letter expressing your interest in the position. All applications should be directed to Bob Zamarra at bobz@atticusadvantage.com.
CONTRACT LITIGATOR – THE GREEN FIRM, P.C. - Updated 05/22/2024
Growing business litigation firm in Irvine is seeking a veteran litigator willing to take on a caseload of about 30 matters under the supervision of the managing partner. Compensation is $150/hour billed. Potential to convert to a full-time position.
QUALIFICATIONS At least five years of civil litigation experience required and a California law license in good standing. Business litigation experience a plus. Ability to manage cases independently and aggressively.
HOW TO APPLY Send your resume to noah@gspattorneys.com
LITIGATION SPECIALIST – CITY ATTORNEY DEPARTMENT - Updated 05/14/2024
The City of Anaheim, Attorney’s Office, is seeking a highly motivated and organized Litigation Specialist to join our team. In this critical role, the Litigation Specialist will provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to the Civil Division of the department.
QUALIFICATIONS Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities are as follows: Experience in: Performing responsible legal secretarial, clerical work in direct support of civil or criminal litigation attorneys.
Knowledge of: Modern office equipment and procedures; civil and/or criminal procedures advanced statutes and court rules; civil and/or criminal litigation forms and formats; word processing methods; English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; business math; legal terminology; basic organization and use of a law library; procedures of a civil and/or criminal law office related to preparing and filing of legal documents.
HOW TO APPLY For full details on this position please click here.
Interested applicants may click here to apply. The deadline for the first review of applications is Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 5:00PM.
SENIOR HEARING OFFICER - RENT STABILIZATION DEPARTMENT - Updated 04/30/2024
The City of Pasadena seeks a seasoned and impartial Senior Hearing Officer to lead the Hearings Division within the newly established Rent Stabilization Department.
The key responsibilities for this role include:
The ideal candidate is a legal professional with extensive experience presiding over complex hearings, possess strong leadership qualities to guide a team, exceptional level of analytical and decision-making skills, and impartiality to ensure fair and balanced outcomes. As this is a newly established division in a Department that was created in December 2023, the ideal candidate will be responsible for establishing the role of the Hearing Officer and implementing processes and procedures to fulfill the obligations of the rent stabilization program.
Please click here for full detains on this position and to apply.
Application Deadline: May 16, 2024
LITIGATION ATTORNEY - Updated 04/25/2024
Prominent law firm located in Agoura Hills and Laguna Hills, CA is seeking a litigation attorney (transactional experience a plus) with 3 to 5 years of corporate or business law related experience to assist with HOA and real estate matters in either of our office locations.
For more than 40 years, Beaumont Tashjian has provided common interest developments with the legal expertise and tools necessary to effectively safeguard and serve their communities and members. We take pride in providing premium, cost-effective legal services in all aspects of community association governance.
REQUIREMENTS
Interested applicants may email resume to sdugandzic@hoaattorneys.com
SENIOR ASSOCIATE/SENIOR COUNSEL - Updated 04/23/2024
Keystone Law Group has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Associate/Senior Counsel to join this growing law practice. This position can be hybrid or fully remote. Senior attorneys are responsible for acting as the handling attorney and primary point of contact for clients on estate and trust litigation matters. The ideal candidate will be able to independently handle various matters related to trust and estate law, such as drafting legal documents, attending hearings, mediations, and trials, advising clients, and managing cases. For candidates with 8-10 years of civil or family litigation experience but no background in probate, the firm will provide extensive training during the onboarding process.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
HOW TO APPLY Please click here for full details on this position or visit the career page. To apply, interested individuals can send their resumes to careers@keystone-law.com
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY – PUBLIC UTILITIES - Updated 04/17/2024
The City of Anaheim, California, seeks an Assistant City Attorney to act as General Counsel for its Public Utilities Department, which serves the water and power needs of the Anaheim community. This Attorney will serve as the primary legal advisor for the Department, offering legal expertise on a wide range of utility issues, including policy discussions, transactional matters, and utilities litigation.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
HOW TO APPLY For first consideration, apply by May 16th. Please click here to apply.
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY I/ II/ SENIOR - Updated 04/16/2024
The City of Huntington Beach is seeking talented Civil Litigators to join our team at the City Attorney’s Office.
The Ideal Candidate has been practicing law in California for at least 2 years, with civil trial experience, either in prosecuting or defending lawsuits. The Ideal Candidate also has very strong legal research and writing experience, with experience researching and writing Writs, researching and writing Appeals, and preparing written discovery, dispositive motions, and preparing trial documents and briefs. Having represented other government or public agencies at trial is a significant plus and experience with State laws involving housing, planning and zoning, and State environmental laws is desirable.
TO APPLY: Please complete and submit an online application here. Attach a cover letter and updated resume to your online application.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. Please submit your application ASAP for earliest consideration.
INVESTIGATING ATTORNEY (SENIOR ATTORNEY III) - Updated 04/09/2024
The Commission on Judicial Performance is seeking an Investigating Attorney (Senior Attorney III). This attorney position is responsible for investigating allegations of judicial misconduct and preparing substantive reports to the commission.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS California State Bar membership and a minimum of four years of post-bar experience; outstanding analytical, writing, and research skills.
TO APPLY Our official application must be completed thoroughly in order to be considered. In addition, this position requires submission of a resume, a letter expressing your interest in, and highlighting any experience that you deem particularly relevant to this position, and a writing sample of 1,000 words or fewer.
To complete the online application, please visit our website and search for Job ID# 6212.
This position will remain open until filled; however, for earliest consideration, please apply by May 14, 2024.
MIDLEVEL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW & REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE - Updated 04/02/2024
Miller Nash is a full-service law firm hiring for our Long Beach, California office. Our firm has a strong commitment to providing comprehensive legal solutions to our clients. We pride ourselves on our expertise, integrity, teamwork, and dedication to achieving successful outcomes.
We are seeking a motivated midlevel associate to join our dynamic team and support our Environmental Law and Real Estate practice groups. The successful candidate will participate in environmental investigations and litigation matters, advise on compliance and land use issues, and provide regulatory representation, particularly focusing on contaminated properties, due diligence for transactions, and related areas.
Necessary experience includes knowledge of real estate law, environmental law and/or litigation and have in-depth knowledge and some work experience with statutes, regulations, and common law related to soil and groundwater contamination, water quality, air quality, and/or climate change. Only candidates who have received their Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school with a California bar license should apply.
To apply, please upload your cover letter, resume, writing sample, and law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable) here.
MIDLEVEL LITIGATION & ENVIRONMENTAL LAW ASSOCIATE - Updated 04/02/2024
We are seeking a motivated midlevel associate to join our dynamic team and support our Litigation and Environmental Law practice groups. The successful candidate will assist in pre-litigation investigations, environmental and business litigation matters from inception through trial, and litigation management, particularly focusing on contaminated properties, product liabilities, contractual and other business disputes, and related areas.
Necessary experience includes knowledge of multi-party or complex litigation matters and/or environmental law and a willingness and ability to learn and work with complex fact sets, scientific and technical disciplines, and our clients’ businesses. Only candidates who have received their Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school with a California bar license should apply.
To apply, please upload your cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable) here.
MIDLEVEL BANKRUPTCY AND CREDITORS' RIGHTS ATTORNEY - Updated 04/02/2024
Miller Nash is seeking an attorney with 5+ years of experience to join its bankruptcy and creditors’ rights team in our Long Beach office or remotely in California. Experience with bankruptcy, receivership, and related insolvency proceedings is required, as well as strong academic credentials and analytical ability. The ideal candidate will possess a dedicated commitment to providing exceptional client service and an enthusiasm for working collaboratively.
Some portable business and a proven ability to develop and manage a book of business required. Only candidates with a current California bar license should apply. An Oregon State Bar and/or Washington State Bar license is a plus. Flexible hybrid work arrangements are available to all Miller Nash attorneys.
To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume here.