Job Opportunities - West

ACLU of Arizona | Legal Director (Phoenix, AZ) [$102,000 - $130,000]

The ACLU of Arizona seeks a Legal Director at a critical time for civil rights and liberties in our state and country. The Legal Director provides strategic leadership on litigation and legal advocacy to advance the ACLU of Arizona’s mission and goals. They oversee the management and coordination of our docket, legal staff, and network of cooperating attorneys. The ideal candidate possesses a strong commitment to advancing civil rights and liberties, exceptional litigation skills, and management and supervisory experience to lead our proactive, high-impact legal program and continue to build our in-house litigation capacity. Apply by September 30, 2025. We will review applications on a rolling basis.

ACLU Foundation of San Diego & Imperial Counties (ACLUF – SDIC) | External Affairs Project Manager (San Deigo, CA) [$88,000 - $98,000]

The External Affairs Project Manager drives the planning, coordination, and execution of projects across the External Affairs department, ensuring strong operational infrastructure, clear workflows, and consistent follow-through on priorities. This role leads project management and internal systems, partners closely with departmental leadership, and serves as a central point of coordination to keep cross-departmental initiatives moving forward. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive, with a demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, bring structure to complex work, and ensure projects are completed on time and with care. OUF.

ACLU Foundation of Southern California | Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney (Southern California) [$106,352 - $136,990]

We are looking for a Senior Staff Attorney or Staff Attorney to work full-time on our Immigrants’ Rights team, with a focus on Kern County. The ideal candidate will have between 8-15 years of experience in immigrants’ rights or constitutional rights litigation, some familiarity with immigration law or immigration court practice, experience litigating cases through various stages in federal and/or state court (class actions a plus!), and – most critically – a demonstrated passion for constitutional/civil rights work, or immigrants’ rights work specifically. The attorney’s work will focus on, in part, Kern County in central California (and require a willingness to travel to the region), where three of the state’s immigration detention centers are located. Because ACLU SoCal uses an integrated advocacy model, the attorney will work on impact litigation, legislation, policy advocacy, and community organizing, depending on the problem at hand. We have a fantastic team and hope you will consider applying. Please do share widely with your networks! OUF.

ACLU Foundation of Southern California | Staff Attorney – Criminal Police Practices (Los Angeles, CA) [$86,474 - $106,352]

ACLU SoCal’s Advocacy Department seeks a Staff Attorney for the Criminal Justice and Police Practices project. The Staff Attorney will develop and litigate state and federal cases and engage in legislative and policy advocacy on criminal legal reform and policing issues, with an emphasis on Orange County-based advocacy. This includes representing ACLU SoCal in statewide and local advocacy on criminal legal system and policing issues that promote decarceration, law enforcement agency transparency, officer accountability, the development of alternatives to policing and incarceration, and that challenge bias, discrimination and systemic injustice. OUF.

ACLU of Maine | Staff Attorney (Spring 2026 – Spring 2029) (Portland, Maine) [$86,861 - $131,385]

The ACLU of Maine seeks applicants for a full-time, granted-funded three-year position for an experienced Staff Attorney. This is a hybrid role that has in-office requirements of two (2) days per week. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. It is represented by MSEA, SEIU Local 1989.
Under the supervision of the Legal Director, the Staff Attorney will litigate a wide variety of civil rights and civil liberties cases in both state and federal courts, acting as lead or co-counsel, and often in partnership with volunteer attorneys, coalition partners, and lawyers from the national ACLU. They will collaborate with staff in other departments to set goals and implement strategies that advance ACLU priorities, act as a spokesperson for the organization, and support policy advocacy efforts to defend the civil rights and civil liberties of people across Maine. Apply by March 16, 2026. This position will ideally begin in April or May.

Advocates for the West | Executive Director (Boise, ID) [$215,000 - $250,000]

Advocates for the West is seeking its next Executive Director to lead the organization through a thoughtful and well-planned transition following more than twenty years of founder leadership. This is an opportunity to steward a highly respected conservation litigation organization with a strong culture, experienced legal team, and clear strategic direction. The Executive Director will focus on organizational leadership, fundraising, external relationships, and long-term sustainability, while trusting and empowering senior legal leaders to guide litigation strategy. The role is based in the American West, with Boise, Idaho preferred. OUF.

Altshuler Berzon LLP | Associate Attorney (San Francisco, CA and Pasadena, CA) [$102,000 - $130,180 DOE]

Altshuler Berzon LLP is a California law firm dedicated to providing the highest quality representation in the service of economic justice and the public interest. Our two-dozen attorneys specialize in labor and employment, constitutional, environmental, civil rights, class action, campaign and election, and impact litigation, at both the trial and appellate levels. We have openings for associate attorneys with excellent academic and clerkship/fellowship record and superior writing skills to work with us on cutting-edge impact litigation in state and federal courts and administrative agencies throughout the country. We have offices in San Francisco and in Pasadena. The two offices are fully integrated and associates work closely with attorneys throughout the firm. OUF.

Arizona Justice Project | Supervising Litigation Attorney (Phoenix, AZ) [$95,000 - $110,000 DOE]

We are currently seeking a full-time Supervising Litigation Attorney to manage AJP’s litigation practice, including supervising pro bono and staff attorneys in investigation and direct representation in AJP cases, and leading and coordinating case review, investigation, and post-conviction litigation. OUF.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California | Removal Defense Staff Attorney (Los Angeles, CA) [$68,640 - $125,500]

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Removal Defense Staff Attorney is responsible for providing high quality, client-centered representation to individuals facing removal proceedings. This position determines eligibility for immigration relief and advises clients, conducts legal research and writing, drafts motions and briefs, prepares court forms, prepares immigration applications, and performs other related legal duties. This position will be expected to represent clients in bond hearings, detention, removal proceedings, appeals, writs of habeas corpus, as well as ancillary affirmative relief for survivors (VAWA, U & T Visas), Asylum (Affirmative & Defensive), Adjustment of Status, Family Based Petitions, TPS and DACA. This position will also represent clients before USCIS, ICE ISAP (Intensive Supervision Program) check-ins, and the Executive Office for Immigration Review. OUF.

Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California | Removal Defense Supervising Attorney (Los Angeles, CA) [$94,500 - $135,000]

The Supervising Attorney is responsible for the oversight and supervision of removal defense (and ancillary) cases handled by staff and pro bono attorneys. The Supervising Attorney will carry a caseload of primarily removal defense cases and provide high quality, client-centered representation to individuals facing removal proceedings. The Supervising Attorney will supervise staff who represent clients in bond hearings, detention, removal proceedings, appeals, writs of habeas corpus, as well as ancillary affirmative relief for survivors (VAWA, U & T Visas), Asylum (Affirmative & Defensive), Adjustment of Status, Family Based Petitions, TPS and DACA. The Supervising Attorney will also supervise and guide staff who are representing clients before USCIS, ICE ISAP (Intensive Supervision Program) check-ins, and the Executive Office for Immigration Review. OUF.

Asian Law Caucus | Digital Strategy Manager (San Francisco, CA) [$78,000 - $104,825]

The Digital Strategy Manager is a new manager-level communications and digital leadership role responsible for shaping and executing ALC’s digital strategies that grow our audience, deepen public understanding of our work, mobilize supporters, and drive online fundraising. This position leads the development of integrated digital campaigns that translate complex legal and policy work into compelling, accessible stories that move people to action. The Digital Strategy Manager sits at the intersection of storytelling, digital organizing, and fundraising, partnering closely with development and program teams to advance the organization’s mission. The Digital Strategy Manager will supervise a Senior Communications Associate. The ideal candidate brings strong editorial judgment, deep experience in digital advocacy and fundraising, a data-driven approach to building sustainable donor and supporter engagement, and people management experience. OUF.

Asian Law Caucus | Program Director, Housing Rights (San Francisco, CA) [$130,000 - $174,709]

Asian Law Caucus seeks a full-time Program Director for its Housing Rights Program. This integral position is responsible for directing the Housing Rights program; providing direct legal services, engaging in impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community outreach, collaborating with community partners, including tenant unions and associations, with an opportunity for expansion. Deep experience and a strong commitment to advancing tenants’ rights, housing affordability, community development, and/or economic justice are highly desired. The Housing Rights team adopts a multi-pronged approach to housing security and anti-displacement, which includes providing holistic, community legal services to low-income residents in gateway communities for new immigrants, where tenants face displacement due to gentrification and other economic pressures, discrimination and harassment, and other intimidation tactics. Through its housing clinics, serving California tenants, with a focus on San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Sacramento counties, Asian Law Caucus provides legal advice, brief representation, and full-scope representation to individuals and families who face eviction and other issues that threaten their housing. The program also outreaches to community groups to provide know-your-rights education and support local, grassroots efforts to implement just and equitable housing policy. The staff works closely with tenants and grassroots advocates to use impact litigation, narrative change, and policy advocacy to effect systemic changes in buildings, neighborhoods, and communities and advance the rights of low-income, immigrant communities. Applications are due by March 6, 2026.

Asian Law Caucus | Senior Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice Program (San Francisco, CA) [$113,912 - $148,629]

The Asian Law Caucus (ALC) seeks a Senior Staff Attorney to join its Immigrant Justice Program at a critical moment for immigrant communities. As we confront increased enforcement and policy changes targeting immigrants, we are strengthening our legal team to protect populations under attack and defend civil rights. Join our dynamic team in advocating for immigrants’ rights through a combination of impact litigation, community-centered legal advocacy, and representation of individual clients in habeas petitions, and bond and removal proceedings. The position reflects our commitment to integrating legal advocacy with movement building to create systemic change. You’ll work within a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and community partnership, under the supervision and mentorship of our Immigrant Justice Program Director. Apply by March 6, 2026.

Asian Law Caucus | Summer Law Clerk (San Francisco, CA) [$113,912 - $148,629]

Asian Law Caucus is committed to the pursuit of justice across society, with a specific focus on serving low-income, immigrant, and underserved individuals of Asian descent, including Arab, Middle Eastern, Pacific Islander and South Asian communities. We bring together legal services, community empowerment, and policy advocacy to fight for immigrant justice, economic security, and a stronger, multiracial democracy. Founded in 1972, our work is rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area and California and expands to states across the country. ALC seeks summer law clerks to join our dynamic team. Under the supervision of our attorneys, summer law clerks may interview clients, perform legal research and analysis, conduct fact-gathering and investigation in support of litigation and advocacy initiatives, draft court filings and memoranda, prepare community training and briefing materials, and attend clinics, hearings and policy meetings. Law clerks will navigate a range of interconnected social justice issues, and responsibilities will vary based on team and need. Applicants are invited to learn more about our issues on our website. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until filled, and those submitted by January 5, 2026 will fall under priority review. The application period closes on February 13, 2026.

Bay Area Legal Aid | Health Consumer Center Staff Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$72,518 - $135,815]

Bay Area Legal Aid is seeking an attorney who demonstrates a strong commitment to public interest and social justice, with a particular focus on healthcare access. The Health Care Center (HCC) attorneys actively participate in various stakeholder workgroups alongside state agencies and health advocacy organizations. The team also engages in advocacy by pursuing affirmative lawsuits to challenge unlawful administrative procedures and collaborating with government stakeholders to address coverage and enrollment issues affecting Californians. The HCC engages in a wide range of advocacy efforts designed to assist low-income individuals and families to enhance healthcare accessibility. Its model is an innovative telephone hotline that provides immediate legal assistance to address callers’ legal inquiries related to healthcare services and coverage. OUF.

Bay Area Legal Aid | Housing Staff Attorney (San Francisco, CA) [$80,719 - $132,815]

Bay Area Legal Aid seeks an attorney with a strong commitment to public interest and social justice to join our Housing Law practice group in San Francisco. San Francisco Housing Practice Team focuses on preserving housing for low-income tenants in San Francisco. As part of San Francisco's Tenant Right to Counsel Initiative, the team provides full-scope legal representation to tenants in unlawful detainer proceedings, and advocates for tenants living in federally subsidized housing on a range of housing-related issues. OUF.

Bay Area Legal Aid | Housing Supervising Attorney (San Francisco, CA) [$105,000 - $135,000]

Bay Area Legal Aid’s San Francisco Housing Practice Team focuses on preserving housing for tenants who are low-income in San Francisco. As part of San Francisco's Tenant Right to Counsel Initiative, the team provides full-scope legal representation to tenants in Unlawful Detainer eviction proceedings, and advocates for tenants living in federally subsidized housing on a range of housing-related issues. Bay Area Legal Aid (BayLegal) seeks an attorney with significant housing law experience and a strong commitment to public interest and social justice to join our Housing Law practice group in San Francisco as a Supervisor. This position is based in our San Francisco office and involves traveling throughout the county and potentially the Bay Area as necessary to best serve our low-income clients. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Bay Area Legal Aid | Payroll Accounting Manager (Oakland, CA) [$123,000 - $145,000]

This position is a managerial position within BayLegal’s Finance department and is primarily responsible for payroll and related accounting. This position is responsible for the daily operations of BayLegal’s payroll to ensure it is completed efficiently, timely, and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and requirements. This position is responsible for identifying, recommending and implementing opportunities for increased efficiency, including automation and integration of BayLegal’s payroll, HR management and timekeeping. With increased automation and efficiency, this position will remain responsible for day-to-day payroll operations and any necessary updates and modifications to ensure ongoing compliance, integration, and efficiency. As capacity allows, this role will increasingly participate and be responsible for pieces of BayLegal’s financial forecasting and budgeting processes. Finance positions are not unionized. OUF.

Bay Area Legal Aid | SSI Social Worker (San Francisco, CA) [$65,860 - $106,724]

BayLegal seeks a passionate, self-reflective, and empathic social worker to work with unhoused or recently housed San Franciscans with disabilities who are being represented by BayLegal in their claims for Social Security disability benefits. Social workers and attorneys at BayLegal work collaboratively in case assessment and strategy, forming an interdisciplinary team to support clients. The primary role of the social worker is to engage clients through ongoing outreach, including home visits, and support clients, as they are ready, to connect to and maintain health care. The social worker also helps clients navigate the homelessness response system, connects clients to resources including income and health benefits, and supports clients to attend critical appointments related to their legal case. Social Security cases can last months to years, providing the opportunity for building strong rapport with clients and helping them work towards their goals. OUF.

Bay Area Legal Aid | Temporary Economic Justice Attorney - SSI (San Francisco, CA) [$80,719 - $132,815]

BayLegal’s San Francisco Economic Justice / Social Security Disability Advocacy Practice Team seeks an attorney with a strong commitment to the public interest to join our team. Based in our San Francisco office, this position represents unhoused San Franciscans with claims for Social Security disability benefits, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). The position requires regular outreach at city shelters, as well as travel in the city/county to best serve our clients. As a member of BayLegal’s regional practice, there may also be travel within BayLegal’s broader service area for purposes of training and advocacy. This is a temporary position lasting approximately 6 months. OUF.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services | Directing Attorney – Workers' Rights & Economic Justice (Los Angeles, CA) [$130,000 - $150,000 (DOE/DOQ)]

Bet Tzedek seeks a Directing Attorney to lead and manage a key pillar of the agency’s economic justice strategy, its Employment Rights Project (ERP). This project addresses cases of extreme wage theft and exploitation through direct representation, impact litigation, and policy advocacy efforts. The ideal candidate will be a skilled and experienced manager with a proven track record for successfully managing people, projects, and grants, and with expertise in representing vulnerable populations. The Directing Attorney will manage a diverse staff of 8-10 advocates (attorneys, paralegals, fellows, and support staff) in support of their advocacy efforts and professional development. OUF.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services | Staff Attorney II – Immigration Youth Team (Los Angeles, CA) [$82,221.99 - $102,331.38 (DOE/DOQ)]

For over 50 years, Bet Tzedek has been committed to providing free legal services to those who need them most. In that tradition, Bet Tzedek, the House of Justice offers free legal services to undocumented youth in need of assistance securing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and adjusting to lawful permanent resident status. Bet Tzedek assists unaccompanied minors under California Probate Court jurisdiction as well as DCFS-supervised children. Bet Tzedek is seeking a determined, organized, and zealous bilingual advocate to serve as counsel for these foster youth, representing unaccompanied children in Immigration Court, USCIS, and if necessary, Board of Immigration Appeals.

This position is eligible for Bet Tzedek Legal Services’ hybrid/remote workplace designation. At the discretion of the immediate supervisor, the employee may be required to work in the office or other locations to meet workload/business obligations. This requirement may be on a temporary or ongoing basis. OUF.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services | Staff Attorney II, Senior Outreach (Los Angeles, CA) [$86,902.60 - $98,662.71 (DOE/DOQ)]

Our multi-member Senior Outreach team meets with prospective clients at senior centers and other designated community partner sites across Los Angeles County. We also provide telephonic and “virtual” service to older individuals who are unable to leave their homes. Bet Tzedek seeks an empathetic, creative, organized, and zealous attorney to address a wide range of legal needs experienced by low-income older adults. In this position, you will have the opportunity to help clients overcome legal barriers that hamper their ability to age with dignity and provide wholistic advocacy to promote health, housing, and financial stability. Although this position is eligible for Bet Tzedek Legal Services’ hybrid/remote workplace designation, frequent travel to senior centers and other community locations is required. At the discretion of the immediate supervisor, the employee may be required to work in the office or other locations to meet workload/business obligations. This requirement may be on a temporary or ongoing basis. OUF.

Bush Gottlieb, APC | Associate Attorney (Glendale, CA) [$115,000 - $133,000]

Bush Gottlieb is seeking an attorney with at least three (3) years’ experience in labor, employment and/or administrative law, a demonstrated commitment to organized labor and the rights of working people to a fair wage and good standard of living, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Bush Gottlieb believes strongly in a diverse, family friendly workforce who are active in community service and civic engagement. OUF.

CAIR-LA | Civil Rights Senior Litigation/Staff Attorney (Anaheim, CA) [$90,000 - $117,000]

The Los Angeles office of CAIR (CAIR-LA) is looking for a candidate with extensive civil litigation experience to develop and litigate cases that will address systematic issues facing the American Muslim community. Anticipated litigation matters that this position will handle will vary and may include issues of: Student Free Speech, First Amendment Issues, Constitutional Violations, Employment Discrimination, Religious Accommodation, Federal and State Civil Rights Claims, National Security & Law Enforcement Practices, Prisoners' Rights, Grade School Bullying, Hate Crimes/Incidents, etc. The position will work closely with the Civil Rights Managing Attorney and Legal Director to identify, develop, and fulfill key litigation goals. This position will also participate in advocacy, campaigns, and public education. OUF.

CAIR-LA | IRC Managing Attorney (Anaheim, CA) [$90,000 - $117,000]

The Immigrants' Rights Managing Attorney, will report directly to the Immigration Rights' Managing Attorney and is primarily responsible for a wide variety of duties. The main responsibility is to maintain a full caseload and help the Immigration Rights' Managing Attorney as needed with grant obligations and supervise/train staff as needed. OUF.

CAIR-LA | Staff Attorney – Immigration (Anaheim, CA) [$90,000 - $117,000]

CAIR-CA provides legal immigration services to refugees, asylum seekers, and the diverse immigrant community in California. The Immigrants' Rights Attorney will report to the Senior Managing Immigrants' Rights Attorney and is primarily responsible for maintaining a full caseload, by providing immigration legal consultations and direct legal representation to clients before USCIS, EOIR, and other federal agencies. The Immigrants' Rights Attorney supports the Immigrants' Rights Center team by handling full-scope consultation and representation of various immigration cases, participating in community engagements, outreach and assisting with deliverable requirements for grants as needed. OUF.

CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area | Immigrants’ Rights Managing Attorney (Santa Clara, CA) [$104,000 - $128,000]

CAIR San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a seasoned and mission-driven Immigrants' Rights Managing Attorney to lead our immigration legal services across the Bay Area. This senior-level position is ideal for someone with deep expertise in immigration law and a strong commitment to community-centered advocacy. The role offers the opportunity to supervise a growing legal team, support high-impact cases, and shape the strategic direction of our immigrants' rights work. OUF.

CAIR – San Francisco Bay Area | Managing Director (Santa Clara, CA) [$128,000 - $140,000]

CAIR San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a strategic, values-driven candidate for its new full-time Managing Director position. This role is essential to scaling the organization's impact, strengthening internal coordination, and supporting a high-performing, mission-aligned team. The ideal candidate will bring significant senior management experience across program oversight, staff supervision, and operational systems-along with a deep commitment to justice, equity, and the empowerment of American Muslim communities. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned leader ready to help steer one of the nation's most impactful Muslim civil rights organizations through its next chapter of growth and transformation. OUF.

California Civil Rights Department | Assistant Chief Counsel (Oakland, Sacramento or Los Angeles, CA) [$14,513 - $17,742/per month]

The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) enforces the state’s robust civil rights laws, including the Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Unruh Civil Rights Act, the Disabled Persons Act, the Ralph Civil Rights act, and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. CRD has jurisdiction over complaints against public and private entities operating in California. With offices in six locations throughout California, CRD receives, investigates, and initiates individual and systemic discrimination complaints. CRD’s Legal Division provides strategic guidance in complex investigations; litigates individual and pattern-or-practice cases in state and federal courts throughout the state; and provides general counsel support to the Department. CRD’s Legal Division employs approximately seventy attorneys and staff throughout California. Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded. OUF.

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. | Senior Litigator (Modesto, CA) [$100,000 - $135,000]

The Senior Litigator will join a team of experienced litigators to support CRLA’s impact litigation and systemic advocacy. CRLA uses an array of advocacy tools to address systemic issues, including litigation, policy advocacy, community education, and media. The Senior Litigator will have the opportunity to demonstrate strategic and innovative thought leadership to address challenging and complex matters on behalf of rural Californians. The Senior Litigator will lead and support impact litigation and systemic advocacy, develop staff’s litigation skills through co-counseling and trainings, and help shape CRLA’s strategic advocacy goals. Advocacy will focus on CRLA’s priority areas including housing, labor and employment, education, health, public benefits, and civil rights. The ideal candidate will have experience using multiple advocacy tools, and a strong foundational understanding of the root causes of poverty. OUF.

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. | Staff Attorney – Labor & Employment Practice Area (Oxnard, San Luis Obispo, Coachella, Fresno or Stockton, CA) [$73,000 - $104,000]

Reporting to the Supervising Attorney for the Labor and Employment practice Area, the Staff Attorney provides comprehensive legal services to eligible clients in CRLA priority areas, with a focus on labor and employment issues, in accordance with CRLA program guidelines, the ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services, and the Code of Professional Responsibility. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated interest in advocating for the rights of low-income workers across rural California. OUF.

California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation | Development Associate (Sacramento, CA) [$75,000 - $90,000]

California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation | Director of Development (Sacramento, CA) [$75,000 - $90,000]

California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation (CRLAF) represents farmworkers and other low-wage workers in rural California, and is also a State Bar-funded legal services support center providing training, advocacy and technical assistance to California’s Qualified Legal Services Program. Our litigation and policy priority areas include labor, housing, civil rights, education equity, sustainable rural communities, health and immigrants’ rights. The Director of Development is a key member of the leadership team responsible for shaping and executing a comprehensive development plan to support the organization’s mission and long-term sustainability. The Director of Development will lead fundraising, donor relations, communications, private attorney involvement, and public engagement efforts, ensuring the organization has the resources and visibility to thrive. This leadership role requires both strategic vision and hands-on execution, as well as a passion for advancing justice. OUF.

California School Employees Association | Staff Attorney (San Jose, CA) [$116,388 - $169,307]

California School Employees Association (CSEA) is recruiting for a Staff Attorney. CSEA is proud to represent more than 250,000 classified employees in California public schools and community colleges. The Staff Attorney reports to the Deputy Chief Counsel; evaluates litigation requests made by staff to enforce the rights of CSEA and its members under the Education Code, PRA and other statutes; provide legal opinions to CSEA management and staff on laws that affect CSEA; provides training for staff on legal procedures, labor law and other subjects; investigates and advise member committees, officials and staff on internal disciplinary charges against members and internal appeals; act as main liaison to one or more field offices. OUF.

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United | Regulatory/ Policy Specialist (San Francisco, CA) [$118,635 - $128,327]

California Nurses Association/National Nurses United (CNA/NNU), the nation’s largest nurses’ union, seeks a committed professional who has successfully helped develop politically progressive policies for the position of Regulatory/Policy Specialist in the Oakland-based Health Policy Department. CNA/NNU is the premiere organization of registered nurses and one of the nation’s fastest growing labor and professional organizations in the U.S., and a strong, progressive voice for nurses, patients, and health care workers around the world. We are seeking a like-minded and experienced professional who believes in our mission and is personally dedicated to social justice issues to be a Regulatory/Policy Specialist. We will help the right person making a long-term commitment learn more about health care policy and nursing regulations.

Community Legal Aid SoCal | Senior Supervising Attorney (Hybrid) (Santa Ana, CA) [$95,000 - $130,000 (DOE)]

The Supervising Attorney of the Seniors Unit will supervise attorneys, support staff and volunteers who provide holistic legal services to Orange County seniors age 60 years and above regardless of their income or assets. Services for the Seniors Unit will involve a variety of legal issues facing the elderly population. This full-time exempt position reports to the Directing Attorney. This is a hybrid position. OUF.

Community Legal Aid SoCal | Staff Attorney Self-Help Tenant Hotline (Hybrid) (Santa Ana, CA) [$80,000 - $98,000 (DOE)]

The Bilingual Self-Help Tenant Hotline Staff Attorney works with staff paralegals, Justice Corp fellows and interns, law student and paralegal interns, and volunteers to provide legal information and education to self-represented litigants. The Staff Attorney will be working on a high-volume information phone line remotely that assists litigants with their cases in Los Angeles County. The attorney will also be assigned to work onsite at the Self-Help Center in the Compton Courthouse as needed. This full-time hybrid position reports to the Supervising Attorney. OUF.

Community Police Review Agency (CPRA) | Compliant Investigator II (Oakland, CA) [$106,175.16 - $130,362.24]

This is the journey level position in the professional Complaint Investigator series. Under supervision the incumbent is responsible for conducting thorough complex, sensitive, and diverse investigations of citizens' complaints alleging a broad range of misconduct by sworn police officers and park rangers. The incumbent is responsible for case intake, critically evaluating complaints, developing a comprehensive investigation plan, pursuing and gathering relative and probative factual information from a variety of sources, analyzing the facts, reviewing and applying appropriate policies and submitting comprehensive and objective written reports making recommendations on complaints in a timely manner, considering applicable statute of limitations and tolling provisions. Application deadline is July 13, 2025.

Contra Costa Senior Legal Services | Staff Attorney (Concord, CA) [$65,000 - $85,000]

We have an opening for a staff attorney. The position would provide staffing for a general practice with an initial emphasis on elder abuse cases. The Staff Attorney advocates for clients, provides legal advice and counsel, and represents clients in court. The Staff Attorney will give presentations to community groups, assist with grant compliance and reporting, and coordinate with other nonprofit and governmental agencies. The ideal candidate for the Staff Attorney position will have experience working with seniors or in legal services, a desire to pursue litigation that furthers the interests of our clients, and an ability to work cooperatively in a small office setting. OUF.

County of Sonoma | Legal Secretary I – Bilingual (English/Spanish) – Extra-Help (Santa Rosa, CA) [$28.84 - $35.05 hourly]

As a Legal Secretary I, you will utilize your bilingual skills and provide legal secretarial support to the Law Office of the Public Defender. You will be responsible for preparing and finalizing legal documents, transcribing various recordings into proper style and form, and providing legal secretarial services to law office staff. OUF.

Dependency Advocacy Center | Legal Director (Santa Clara County, CA) [$105,000 - $115,000 DOE]

Dependency Advocacy Center (DAC) is seeking a Legal Director to lead our family defense efforts in Santa Clara County, CA. The Legal Director is responsible for supervising attorneys who practice in juvenile dependency court, developing sample materials for court attorneys, organizing training and professional development opportunities, and directing litigation and appellate strategies that further the organization’s overall mission and goals. The Director reports to executive leadership (Chief Executive Officer, Chief Programs Officer, Chief Operations Officer) and works in close coordination with DAC’s management team. OUF.

D.Law | Associate Attorney (Class/PAGA Settlement Approval) (Glendale, CA) [$110,000 - $150,000+]

We are a distinguished employment law firm based in Los Angeles, California, seeking a full-time Associate Attorney in our Glendale office. We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp attorneys who are quick on-their-feet thinkers, aggressive and fair litigators in adversarial litigations. The area of practice is exclusively labor and employment matters, on behalf of employees in California, with focus on wage and hour class/PAGA actions and single-plaintiff employment lawsuits. OUF.

D.Law | Associate Attorney (Intake) (Glendale, CA) [$100,000 - $130,000+]

We are a distinguished employment law firm based in Los Angeles, California, seeking a full-time Associate Attorney for our Pre-Litigation Intake Team. We are looking for confident, energetic, and sharp attorneys who are quick on-their-feet thinkers. The area of practice is exclusively labor and employment matters, on behalf of employees in California, with focus on wage and hour class/PAGA actions and single-plaintiff employment lawsuits. OUF.

D.Law | Associate Attorney (Litigation – FEHA/ Single-Plaintiff) (Glendale, CA) [$120,000 - $180,000+]

D.Law | Associate Attorney (Litigation – Wage & Hour Class/ PAGA Actions) (Glendale, CA) [$120,000 - $180,000+]

Earthjustice | Associate Attorney, National Climate (San Francisco, CA, New York, NY) [$119,100 - $135,900]

Founded in 1971, Earthjustice has a distinguished track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections. We achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Our headquarters are in San Francisco with offices in Anchorage, Bozeman, Chicago, Denver, Honolulu, Houston, Juneau, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, Seattle, Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. The Associate Attorney position is a three-year position, with the potential for an extension, designed to help attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers to develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. As Associate Attorneys gain experience, they gradually take on more independent responsibility for their cases but work throughout their tenure under the supervision of Senior Attorneys, Directors, Deputy Managing Attorneys, or a Managing Attorney. Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice and with other public interest organizations. Preference will be given to applicants who apply by March 13, 2026. After that, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Earthjustice | Associate Attorney, Northwest Regional Office (Seattle, WA) [$105,000 - $129,100]

The Associate Attorney position is a three-year position with the potential for extension, designed to help attorneys who are in the early stages of their careers to develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of public interest litigation. As Associate Attorneys gain experience, they gradually take on more independent responsibility for their cases but work throughout their tenure under the supervision of Senior Attorneys, Deputy Managing Attorneys, or the Managing Attorney. Many Associates have gone on to other positions within Earthjustice and with other public interest organizations. Although the primary focus of the Northwest office is representing environmental and community groups in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and northern California, we often take cases with national scope. For example, the Northwest office leads nationwide litigation focused on compelling full and transparent environmental reviews for projects that harm environmental health and communities, ensuring protection of threatened and endangered species, and banning dangerous pesticides, like chlorpyrifos. We have a track record of achieving significant, lasting environmental protections, and we achieve this by hiring people who share a passion for justice and a healthy environment. Sound like you? For this position, we are looking to hire a candidate that is available to start in June or September 2026. Preference will be given to candidates who  apply by March 15, 2026. 

East Bay Children’s Law Offices | Staff Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$81,113 - $118,424]

We are looking for a full-time attorney committed to serving children and families in marginalized communities to join our dynamic team working in a fast-paced client driven environment. The staff attorney will represent children ages 0-21 at all stages of juvenile dependency proceedings in Alameda County Superior Court. EBCLO provides frequent trainings to build legal knowledge, strengthen courtroom skills and develop a deeper understanding of relevant issues affecting children and families and also provides an annual stipend for outside trainings. OUF.

Equal Rights Advocates, Inc. | Senior Counsel or Senior Staff Attorney, Litigation (Washington, DC, San Francisco, CA, New York) [$85,000 - $125,000]

Equal Rights Advocates, Inc. (ERA) is looking for an Attorney/Counsel with proven litigation experience in employment law and in the civil rights space. As a Senior Counsel or Senior Staff Attorney, you will be responsible for engaging in all aspects of impact and individual litigation, developing new cases for litigation, assisting in crafting litigation strategy, drafting and reviewing amicus briefs, and developing and maintaining litigation relationships to advance ERA’s mission. You may also be involved in defending against threats to the civil rights of workers and students. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop and engage in high-impact litigation on key civil rights, economic security, and gender justice issues in a thriving organization with creative and dedicated staff and a supportive work environment. OUF.

For The People | Communications Specialist (Oakland, CA) [$80,000 - $90,000]

For The People (FTP) is seeking a self-motivated, high-achieving Communications Specialist who is passionate about elevating mission-driven stories and thrives in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments. This role is ideal for someone who has worked in settings like PR, communications, or creative agencies, where pivoting is part of the work, feedback is welcome as a tool for growth, and excellence is critical to impact. OUF.

Girard Sharp LLP | Associate Attorney (San Francisco, CA) [$160,000 - $200,000]

Girard Sharp is seeking an entrepreneurial associate for our San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of litigation experience. The firm focuses on complex litigation matters in antitrust, consumer protection, and securities, and other areas of law. The candidate who will thrive in this position will have outstanding writing, legal research and problem-solving skills, keen attention to detail, strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, team environment, and outstanding academic credentials. Candidates must be admitted to the State Bar of California. OUF.

Gupta Wessler LLC | Legal Assistance/ Office Manager (San Francisco, CA) [$77,500 - $90,000]

We’re looking for a college graduate with a minimum of one year of professional, post-graduate experience, an interest in the work we do, and strong organizational, interpersonal, and communications skills. Previous paralegal experience in a litigation setting or office management experience is preferred but not required. You should care about good writing and enjoy editing. You will need to have extraordinary attention to detail, be a quick learner able to regularly familiarize yourself with new cases and rules of different court systems, be creative and flexible in triaging and prioritizing among multiple assignments, and be able to effectively solve problems while remaining calm in deadline-driven situations. OUF.

Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer | Experienced Plaintiff Lawyer (Oakland, CA) [$130,000 - $190,000]

Join our esteemed plaintiff-side law firm known for its excellence in trial work and dedication to social justice. We are looking for an Associate with over 3 years of experience in civil trial and litigation, focusing on personal injury, employment law, and civil rights. This is a rare opportunity to directly work with Gary Gwilliam Randall Strauss Rob Schwartz and Winston Moody on cases that make a real difference in our community and in the lives of our clients. To apply, please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Diane Rames at drames@giccb.com. OUF.

La Raza Centro Legal | Executive Director (San Francisco, CA) [$175,000 - $200,000]

La Raza Centro Legal is a non-profit organization located in the heart of San Francisco's Mission District. Born out of the civil rights and Chicano movements of the 1960’s and 1970’s, LRCL was founded in 1973 by Latino law students to fill a gap in the availability of economically and culturally accessible legal services for the Bay Area’s Latino population. LRCL’s mission is to provide high quality, free legal representation to the Latino community and low-income immigrant families. LRCL’s legal services are organized into four programs: (1) Affirmative Immigration, (2) Immigration Removal Defense, (3) Workers’ Rights, and (4) Elder & Disability Law. LRCL has a close-knit staff with lots of passion for serving the community. We are looking for an Executive Director to lead us through these unprecedented times and build upon our many successes in recent years. OUF.

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley | Housing Staff Attorney (San Jose, CA) [$81,000 - $109,000]

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley | Community Health Advocate (San Jose, CA) [$63,500 - $88,000]
We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Community Health Advocate to join the Health Program at Law Foundation. The Health Program is dedicated to providing free legal advice and representation to individuals in Santa Clara County who identify as living with mental health disabilities. We also provide free legal help to patients of Valley Homeless Health Program, SCVMC Valley Specialty Center Clinics, Valley Health Center Downtown Clinic, Gender Health Center, and to individuals experiencing homelessness in Santa Clara County. The Community Health Advocate works to incorporate community-driven advocacy and other race equity tools to provide a holistic approach to health services and advocacy. The team is responsible for screening potential clients requesting services from the Law Foundation. Community Health Advocates have significant contact with the community. Community Health Advocates investigate and document what is happening in the community, transmit legal knowledge to community members, and identify and initiate policy campaigns and impact litigation for the health program. They have a significant influence in directing the work of the Health team. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority review will be given to applications received by February 24th.

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley | Staff Attorney (San Jose, CA) [$81,000 - $109,000]

The Law Foundation of Silicon Valley (“Law Foundation”) is dedicated to advancing the rights of historically excluded individuals and families throughout Santa Clara County. Our Housing, Children & Youth, Health and Pro Bono Programs use legal advocacy as a catalyst for social change, creating innovative solutions to the legal challenges facing low-income communities in our region. We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Staff Attorney to join our Health Program at the Law Foundation. The Health Program provides free legal advice and representation to individuals living in Santa Clara County who identify as having mental health conditions, among other disabilities. We also provide free legal assistance to individuals experiencing economic instability and offer services through medical-legal partnerships. We approach our work with a deep commitment to addressing social determinants of health, mental health empowerment, and community-driven advocacy. We welcome new and experienced legal advocates to join our team of dedicated, passionate lawyers as we work together to support health equity for historically excluded residents in Santa Clara County. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority review will be given to applications received by January 30, 2026.

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley | Staff Attorney, Housing (San Jose, CA) [$81,000 - $109,000]

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Staff Attorney to join our Housing Program at Law Foundation. The Housing Program is dedicated to the prevention of displacement of low-income individuals and communities of color through both direct legal services, including unlawful detainer defense, and system change work, including impact litigation and policy advocacy. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Priority review will be given to applications received by 2/20/26.

Law Offices of the Public Defender - New Mexico | Criminal Defense Attorney (48976, 33233 & 10106307) (Albuquerque, NM) [$65,416.00 - $133,536.00]

To provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis.Law Offices of the Public Defender have multiple open positions, click here to view them all. OUF.

Law Offices of the Public Defender - New Mexico | Criminal Defense Attorney (10114907) (Carlsbad, NM) [$65,416.00 - $133,536.00]

The objective summary for this job classification is to provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis. OUF.

Law Offices of the Public Defender - New Mexico | Criminal Defense Attorney (10105190 & 10116274) (Gallup, NM) [$65,416.00- $133,536]

Law Offices of the Public Defender - New Mexico | Public Defender 4 (3313) (Santa Fe, NM) [$80,121.60 - $133,536.00]

To provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis. Law Offices of the Public Defender have multiple open positions, click here to view them all.

Law Offices of the Public Defender - New Mexico | Public Defender 3 (3401) (Ruidoso, NM) [$73,278.40 - $122,116.80]

To provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis. Law Offices of the Public Defender have multiple open positions, click here to view them all.

Law Offices of the Public Defender - New Mexico | Leadership Criminal Defense Attorney (10106076) (Gallup, NM) [$88,358.40 - $162,468.80]

The objective summary of this job classification is to direct and supervise a felony unit or an office of the Law Offices of the Public Defender in providing professional level services representing clients. OUF.

Lawyer's Committee For Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area | Staff Attorney, Immigrant Justice (San Francisco, CA) [$85,000 - $95,000]

As Staff Attorney, you will provide essential support to LCCRSF’s Pro Bono Asylum Program and LCCRSF’s in-house removal defense cases. You will work in partnership with the Senior Staff Attorney and Staff Attorney, under the supervision of the Immigrant Justice Program Director, and in collaboration with all Immigrant Justice team members. You will provide technical assistance to pro bono law firm attorneys who are representing clients in removal proceedings, pursuing asylum affirmatively through USCIS, pursuing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), filing asylum and SIJS-based adjustment of status applications, securing and renewing work authorization for their clients, filing asylee family petitions, and other topics relating to immigration relief and benefits. The ideal candidate will have experience representing asylum seekers in removal proceedings, filing state court petitions for youth who are eligible for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, seeking immigration relief and benefits before USCIS, and a strong commitment to working with immigrants and advancing the immigrant rights movement. OUF.

Legal Aid at Work | Community Legal Services Staff Attorney (San Francisco, CA) [$93,600 - $179,868]

Legal Aid at Work seeks a Staff Attorney in the Community Legal Services program, who will join a team of attorneys and legal advocates in supporting the overall work of the Workers’ Rights Clinics and language access phonelines. The Staff Attorney will play a pivotal role in CLS’ service delivery by providing advice, information, and referrals to monolingual Chinese speaking clients and conducting critical outreach to Chinese communities and supports the organization’s translation and interpretation needs. The Staff Attorney will also oversee CLS’ language access operations, which includes operating the Chinese Language Line, supervising the work of the CLS personnel who staff the Spanish Language Line, and providing legal advice and direct services for matters requiring extensive interpretation. OUF.

Legal Aid at Work | Language Access Coordinator (San Francisco, CA) [$82,742 - $108,484]

The Community Legal Services (CLS) Program operates 13 Workers’ Rights Clinics across the state of California. Through our clinics, we provide free comprehensive legal advice to approximately 2,000 low-income Californians each year about their workplace rights. The Clinic’s goal is to empower workers by helping them understand their rights, obtain their wages, keep their jobs, and otherwise assert their workplace rights. Our Clinic model gives LAAW a unique perspective on what workers are experiencing “on the ground”, which helps to inform LAAW’s overall efforts to create systemic change in response to the most pressing needs of low-wage workers, communities of color, and other historically marginalized groups of workers. The Language Access Coordinator will play a pivotal role in CLS’ service delivery by providing advice, information, and referrals to monolingual Chinese speaking clients. This position also conducts critical outreach to Chinese communities and supports the organization’s translation and interpretation needs. OUF.

Legal Aid at Work | VP of Development and Communications (San Francisco, CA) [$200,000 - $222,800]

LAAW seeks a Vice President of Development and Communications (VP) to join the organization’s Management team, leading the strategy and execution of the organization’s fundraising and external communications work, including partnership with the Board of Directors on fundraising and external engagement. Reporting to the President, this role is primarily accountable for strengthening and growing the organization’s revenue over time, while helping to build the systems, narratives, and relationships needed to support long-term sustainability. The VP will set and advance an integrated external relations strategy that aligns fundraising, communications, and Board engagement with LAAW’s organizational priorities. This leader will work closely with the President, Board leadership, and senior staff to clarify goals, establish priorities, and build greater consistency and focus across external-facing work. The role includes both strategic leadership and hands-on partnership with staff as the organization continues to strengthen its development and communications infrastructure. OUF.

Legal Aid at Work | Work & Family Program Director (San Francisco, CA) [$97,344 - $187,063]

Legal Aid at Work seeks a Program Director (PD) for our Work & Family Program. The Program empowers workers who are parents, pregnant, family caregivers, or caring for their own health to fight discrimination and access time off from work, paid leave, and other workplace accommodations to care for themselves and their families without risking their jobs and income. Through SURVIVE Project, the team also protects the rights of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking to keep their jobs and obtain accommodations and protected leave. The team aims to focus its work on the rights of Black birthing people, LGBTQ families, and immigrant workers. The Program has a long history of success in providing robust direct services through the Project SURVIVE and Work and Family helplines, securing landmark legislative wins, and defending workers’ rights in low-wage jobs and industries. The Team advocates for systems and policy change to advance the rights of working families by partnering with families, healthcare and social service providers, and government agencies. OUF.

Legal Aid at Work | Work & Family Staff/ Senior Staff Attorney (San Francisco, CA) [$97,344 - $187,063]

Legal Aid at Work seeks a Staff or Senior Staff Attorney for our Work & Family Program. The Program empowers workers who are parents, pregnant, family caregivers, or caring for their own health to fight discrimination and access time off from work, paid leave, and other workplace accommodations to care for themselves and their families without risking their jobs and income. Through SURVIVE Project, the team also protects the rights of survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking to keep their jobs and obtain accommodations and protected leave. The team aims to focus its work on the rights of Black birthing people, LGBTQ families, and immigrant workers. The Program has a long history of success in providing robust direct services through the Project SURVIVE and Work and Family helplines, securing landmark legislative wins, and defending workers’ rights in low-wage jobs and industries. The team advocates for systems and policy change to advance the rights of working families by partnering with families, healthcare and social service providers, and government agencies. OUF.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Attorney – Unhoused Persons Justice Project (Los Angeles, CA) [$88,400 - $107,552.12]

The Unhoused Persons Justice Project works alongside community organizations, unhoused residents, and tenants to fight against the criminalization of homelessness and poverty. The team brings systemic litigation in state and federal court to secure the civil rights of unhoused people; supports policy advocacy solutions that are driven by the needs of unhoused communities; and provides direct representation to unhoused residents in Los Angeles. The attorney will work along other UPJP team members, co-counsel, and community members to develop and advance movement-driven solutions to advance the goal of housing justice and the end of criminalization. OUF.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Case Manager – Eviction Defense Center Workgroup (Los Angeles, CA) [$54,080 - $71,165.88]

The Eviction Defense Center, created in 1983, is the first large-scale eviction defense program. Right to Counsel is a new project that brings much-needed eviction defense resources to tenants in Los Angeles County communities through the program Stay Housed Los Angeles, in coordination with other legal service providers and tenant organizers. The EDC team fights to preserve, defend, and protect tenancies, and advocates for a Right to Counsel for all tenants. The Stay Housed Los Angeles is a new project to bring much-needed eviction defense resources to tenants in Los Angeles County Communities and may be the first step towards a “Right to Counsel” for tenant eviction defense. The team will work in collaboration with other internal and external eviction defense projects as well as a multi-organizational coalition. LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Case Manager. OUF.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Executive Assistant (Los Angeles, CA) [$60,000 - $70,000]

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles (LAFLA) seeks a highly-organized and experienced Executive Assistant to provide outstanding administrative support to the Executive Director. The Executive Assistant will ensure the smooth operation of the Office of the Executive Director by planning and managing key operational activities including: coordinating and supporting the calendar and activities of the Executive Director and other senior leaders including calls, meetings, presentations, and other communications. The Executive Assistant must be a seasoned professional knowledgeable in working with Boards of Directors. OUF.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Managing Attorney – Veterans Justice Project Workgroup (Los Angeles, CA) [$109,000 - $140,000]

LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved—leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. The Veterans Justice Center advocates on behalf of Veterans to obtain life-sustaining income, health, and housing benefits; dismiss tickets and expunge convictions so Veterans can have a fresh start; upgrade unjust less-than-honorable military discharges; and prevent Veteran homelessness. OUF.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Paralegal (Stay Housed LA) – Eviction Defense Center Workgroup (Los Angeles, CA) [$54,080 - $71,165.59]

The Eviction Defense Center, created in 1983, is the first large-scale eviction defense program. Right to Counsel is a new project that brings much-needed eviction defense resources to tenants in Los Angeles County communities through the program Stay Housed Los Angeles, in coordination with other legal service providers and tenant organizers. The EDC team fights to preserve, defend, and protect tenancies, and advocates for a Right to Counsel for all tenants. LAFLA is part of the Stay Housed LA Coalition which is comprised of dozens of legal services organizations and tenant organizing community-based organizations. LAFLA is the lead contractor for eviction defense and prevention contracts with the County and City of Los Angeles. LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Paralegal. This position will focus on assisting the attorneys and Eviction Defense Center workgroup provide tenants with the assistance needed to fight, defend, and preserve their homes. OUF.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Senior Attorney – Housing and Communities Workgroup (Los Angeles, CA) [$122,836.55 - $133,500]

LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved—leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. The Housing and Communities Workgroup prevents unfair displacement and preserves and expands affordable housing. It also defends the rights of unhoused individuals and families and provides legal support to community-based organizations seeking to build healthy, economically vibrant communities. LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Attorney. OUF.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Stay Housed LA Intake Supervisor – Client Intake Workgroup (Los Angeles, CA) [$66,560 - $73,550]

Stay Housed LA is a multi-organizational coalition that brings much-needed tenants’ rights resources to renters in Los Angeles County communities and may be the first step towards a “Right to Counsel” for tenants facing evictions. LAFLA’s Client Intake Workgroup handles housing intake for the coalition. OUF.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Supervising Attorney – Client Intake Workgroup (Los Angeles, CA) [$88,400 - $105,000]

LAFLA is a nonprofit law firm that protects and advances the rights of the most underserved—leveling the playing field and ensuring that everyone can have access to the justice system. Celebrating 95 years of service to Los Angeles communities, LAFLA is the first and most experienced legal aid organization in Greater Los Angeles. LAFLA has more than 200 employees, including more than 100 attorneys, who provide free services and resources on a broad range of civil legal issues that impact healthy, safety, and self-sufficiency. Every year, LAFLA helps more than 100,000 people find their voice, regain control of their lives, and build a brighter future. Our unique combination of neighborhood offices, self-help centers at courthouses, and domestic violence clinics puts LAFLA on the frontlines in communities at the forefront of change. LAFLA also engages in impact litigation to help enact long-term systemic change—actively collaborating with a network of public and private partners to expand access to justice, identify needs in the communities we serve, and change laws and policies that adversely affect the underserved. LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Supervising Attorney. OUF.

Legal Assistance for Seniors | Staff Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$77,250]

This is a full time Staff Attorney position at Legal Assistance for Seniors. An LAS Staff Attorney provides counsel, advice, and representation to LAS clients. This position will be handling the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) cases as well as another area of law depending on experience. HCBS provides opportunities for Medi-Cal beneficiaries to receive services in their own home or community rather than institutions or other isolated settings. LAS will provide training for a qualified candidate unfamiliar with these HCBS programs. OUF.

Legal Impact for Chickens | Humane Officers (Sacramento, CA or Remote) [$13,000 - $18,000]

Legal Impact for Chickens is looking for a California-based cruelty investigator and community liaison. Legal Impact for Chickens (LIC) is a 501(c)(3) litigation nonprofit and a California society for the prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCA). We work to protect chickens and other farmed animals. You will investigate violations of California laws related to the treatment of animals as a Level 2 Humane Officer. You will respond to calls from citizens and fellow law enforcement agencies relating to agricultural animal abuse and neglect, and educate the public on animal care. You’ll prepare and maintain reports, cases, and complaints, and appear in court. You will work with animal owners to improve their treatment of poultry and other animals. And you will advise LIC’s attorneys on animal care and law enforcement issues. You will fulfill all legal requirements for a humane officer, including continuing education. OUF.

Leonard Carder, LLP | Associate Counsel for Labor Unions (Oakland, CA) [$92,000 - $141,000]

We are a union-side labor law firm that represents workers, unions, and employee benefit funds. We are privileged to help our clients change the world for the better and make a meaningful difference in workers' lives. We have openings for new and experienced attorneys with a demonstrated commitment to the goals of the labor movement. Join us! OUF.

Lichten & Liss-Riordan, P.C. | Fellowship Attorney (12 month term beginning September 2026, could be extended) (or Contract Attorney, to begin prior to fellowship and may continue as Fellowship Attorney)

Location: Boston, Chicago, D.C., New York, or San Francisco (3 days per week in office) [$110,000 - $140,000]

Lichten & Liss-Riordan is a nationally acclaimed plaintiff-side employment law firm, specializing in class action wage and hour litigation. We are particularly well known for our pioneering and high stakes work challenging independent contractor misclassification and innovative litigation and arbitration strategies to advance workers’ rights. We are pleased to announce an inaugural fellowship program, in which legal fellows will assist with a series of exciting trials and mass arbitrations and will receive in-depth and hand-on training with every stage of the trial and arbitration process. We are looking for attorneys with outstanding research, writing, and oral argument skills, and a dedication to creative and passionate advocacy on behalf of workers. Prior relevant experience, or proven commitment to pursuing a career in worker-side advocacy, is preferred. Please forward resume and cover letter to fellowship@llrlaw.com. Applicants who are being considered for the fellowship will also be asked to provide a writing sample and references. Please indicate your location preference in your cover letter. OUF.

Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Berstein LLP | eDiscovery Counsel (San Francisco, CA) [$175,000 - $225,000]

Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP is hiring eDiscovery Counsel to support high-stakes class action and mass tort litigation. The role involves advising the firm’s attorneys on complex discovery issues, including counseling on search methodologies, document and data preservation, collection, review and analytics, validation, and production; negotiating electronically stored information protocols, protective orders, and other discovery protocols; and drafting briefs related to discovery disputes in various litigation contexts. The role also involves helping drive the growth of the firm’s AI governance practice, including consulting with firm leadership on emerging AI regulatory frameworks and potential AI technological solutions for business needs. Applications should be submitted to Anne Shaver via email: ashaver@lchb.com. OUF.

McLane, Bednarski & Litt, LLP | Litigation Attorney (Pasadena, CA) [$135,000 - $150,000]

McLane, Bednarski & Litt, LLP is a civil rights and criminal defense firm known for litigating complex, high stakes matters at the intersection of constitutional law and criminal justice. We handle individual and class action civil rights cases involving police misconduct, wrongful conviction, excessive force, in-custody sexual abuse, unconstitutional conditions of confinement, and the denial of medical and mental health care. We also represent defendants in serious criminal matters, on both an appointed and retained basis, in state and federal court. We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join our team. This position requires 3-6 years of litigation experience. Clerkship experience or substantive civil rights litigation experience is a plus. OUF.

Mental Health Advocacy Services (MHAS) | Director of Development & Grants (Los Angeles, CA) [$115,000 - $125,000]

MHAS seeks to hire an energetic and results-driven fundraiser to be our first Director of Development & Grants. The Director will originate this position at MHAS, leading and growing MHAS’ philanthropic revenue and institutional funding, with responsibility for donor cultivation and stewardship, special events, and the full lifecycle of government and private grants. This position also supports campaign creation, communications alignment, and data‑driven fundraising operations. OUF.

National Center for Youth Law | Senior Paralegal (Bilingual) (Oakland, CA) [$77,000 - $85,000]

The National Center for Youth Law is seeking a bilingual Senior Paralegal to support our Immigration team's litigation on behalf of children in federal immigration custody. The Senior Paralegal will assist attorneys by providing clerical and research support services, including document preparation and review; data analysis; interviewing clients and witnesses; legal research, investigations, and fact checking; and assistance with grant reporting. Additionally, they will assist the team in other administrative tasks. This position requires fluency in English and Spanish. OUF.

National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) & National Institute for Workers’ Rights (NIWR) | Executive Director (Concord, CA, Washington, DC, or Remote) [$165,000 - $175,000]

National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) & National Institute for Workers’ Rights (NIWR) seek a creative, self-aware, and empathetic leader to guide the organizations in building on our strategic plan and goals, expanding our resources and membership, and championing a culture of equity, inclusion, and cultural and racial literacy. OUF.

National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) & National Institute for Workers’ Rights (NIWR) | Membership & Development Coordinator (Concord, CA) [$43,500 to $46,500 per year for 30 hours per week, fully remote, or $58,000 to $62,000 per year for 40 hours per week, hybrid]

NELA and NIWR seek an experienced, detail-oriented, and organized self-starter as our Membership & Development Coordinator. The Membership & Development Coordinator (MDC) is responsible for supporting administrative and programmatic activities of the Membership and Development programs, and for crucial database functions and report generation. As the first point of contact for NELA members and the public, this position regularly interacts with staff members and provides support to NELA members. OUF.

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) | Director of Housing & Homelessness Prevention (Los Angeles, CA) [$130,000 - $148,000]

The Director of Housing and Homelessness Prevention is responsible for helping create and execute NLSLA’s vision for how to secure, preserve, and obtain affordable housing for vulnerable Angelenos. The Director supervises the supervising attorneys of our Stay Housed and Lawyers Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project (PEHP) teams. The Director also collaborates with stakeholders (community partners, pro bono providers, governmental agencies, and other legal service providers), monitors housing grant compliance and deliverables, and provides opportunities to housing advocates for professional development. The Director is responsible for monitoring issues affecting low-income individuals and families with an eye toward identifying opportunities for systemic advocacy, including impact litigation and policy advocacy, and participates in those efforts as appropriate. The Director of Housing & Homelessness Prevention is a member of the Senior Management Team and reports to the Legal Director. This position is full-time and exempt. OUF.

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) | Litigation Associate Supervising Attorney – Stay Housed LA Program (Los Angeles, CA) [$98,000 - $135,000]

Stay Housed L.A is a collaborative initiative between Los Angeles County, the City of Los Angeles and local community-based organizations and legal service providers. The partnership aims implement a county-wide Right to Counsel program, ensuring that tenants across Los Angeles County have access to legal information, resources and, when appropriate (eligible), legal representation in court eviction proceedings. The Litigation Associate Supervising Attorney plays a key leadership role, overseeing a team of attorneys and legal fellows. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and dynamic litigator with a strong commitment to anti-poverty work, capable of leading legal advocacy across multiple practice areas and forums in a fast-paced and evolving environment. OUF.

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) | Staff Attorney – Stay Housed LA Program (Los Angeles, CA) [$78,000 - $86,000]

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) is currently seeking a licensed attorney to join our eviction defense team, which is tasked with addressing the housing crisis in Los Angeles through the implementation of a county-wide right to counsel program. The attorney will defend tenants against eviction in cases filed in the Stanley Mosk, Chatsworth, Van Nuys, Pasadena, West Covina and Antelope Valley courthouses. The attorney will work directly with clients and engage in all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, settlement, administrative hearings, and trial. In this role, you would report to the Associate Supervising Attorney. This position is exempt. OUF.

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) | Staff Attorney – Lawyers Preventing and ending Homelessness Project (PEHP) (Los Angeles, CA) [$78,000 - $86,000]

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) provides free assistance to over 160,000 individuals and families each year through innovative projects that expand access to justice. We see the law as a powerful tool for social change and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help us fight for justice. The attorney will be part of a dynamic holistic legal services team that focuses on removing legal barriers to housing. The team is made up of passionate advocates focused on serving the needs of people experiencing housing instability in conjunction with a collaborative of community partners. This project serves community members across Los Angeles County, with an emphasis on the Antelope Valley, San Fernando Valley, and San Gabriel Valley. The attorney will have the opportunity to support community members with a variety of legal needs, which can include for instance housing litigation, public benefits advocacy, and record clearing services. In this role, you would report to the Supervising Attorney. This position is exempt and temporary. OUF.

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) | Staff Attorney – Public Benefits (Los Angeles, CA) [$78,000 - $86,000]

NLSLA seeks a passionate public benefits Staff Attorney to join its Economic Security team. The ideal candidate will be a skilled advocate with a strong commitment to public interest law, capable of working independently in a fast-paced, anti-poverty practice. Prior experience serving low-income communities and strong research, writing, and analytical skills are preferred. The Economic Security team helps individuals with public benefits and workers’ rights issues. The public benefits issues include securing essential benefits such as CalFresh, CalWORKs, General Relief, CAPI, RCA, SSI, and SSDI, which provide food, housing, and medical support. Our work has a growing focus on immigrant access to benefits, including through the BAILA Network (www.bailanetwork.org).NLSLA is also a key advocate in Los Angeles fire disaster response, providing public benefits guidance and assistance with FEMA appeals. In this role, you would report to the Supervising Attorney. This position is exempt and temporary. OUF.

Neyhart, Anderson, Flynn & Grosboll | Associate Attorney (San Francisco, CA) [$110,000 - $160,000]

Neyhart, Anderson, Flynn & Grosboll is a San Francisco law firm with four attorneys representing labor unions, multiemployer employee benefit plans and training programs. We seek an attorney to work with labor unions (handling litigation, arbitrations and related issues) as well as litigating collection disputes (employers failing to contribute to the employee benefit plans). OUF.

Northwest Justice Project | Staff Attorney – Eviction Prevention Unit – Yakima (Yakima, WA) [$83,548 - $146,692]

NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission through the work of our statewide Eviction Prevention Unit (EPU). This full-time position is part of the statewide Eviction Prevention Unit (EPU) and reports to the EPU Central Region Managing Attorney. The EPU Staff Attorney will work out of NJP’s Yakima office and will primarily serve Yakima and Kittitas counties although coverage may be required in surrounding areas or statewide (through remote appearances or travel if necessary). OUF.

Northwest Justice Project | Staff Attorney – Yakima (Yakima, WA) [$83,548 - $146,692]

Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit law firm with a mission of combating injustice, strengthening communities, and protecting human dignity. NJP secures justice for people in or near poverty through high quality legal advocacy that promotes the long-term well-being of low-income individuals, families and communities through legal representation, community partnerships, education and other advocacy. NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission in Yakima and Kittitas counties working out of our Yakima office. This is a regular full-time position covered by NJP’s collective bargaining agreement. This position is funded for up to one year from the start date, or until December 31, 2026, whichever comes first.

Office of the Attorney General of Colorado | First Assistant Attorney General – Consumer Credit Enforcement (Denver, CO) [$143,664 - $192,151]

The Consumer Credit Enforcement Unit within the Consumer Protection Section represents the Attorney General and the Administrator of the Consumer Credit Unit, who regulates lenders, creditors, collection agencies, student loan servicers, private education creditors, nonbank mortgage servicers, rent-to-own providers, and debt-management companies. The attorneys in the unit provide general counsel advice for the Administrator and a staff of examiners; and enforce the consumer credit and consumer protection laws. This attorney will participate in investigations and handle his/her own independent caseload with minimal assistance from other assistant attorneys general or legal assistants. The First will participate in and lead multistate investigations in the consumer financial protection space. The First will supervise and leading rulemaking under the state’s consumer financial protection authorities. The First will also be responsible for analyzing legislative bills that amend Colorado’s consumer financial protection statutes. Applications will be reviewed beginning 9/8/25. This posting will remain open until the position is filled; however, applicants are encouraged to apply early, as interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis.

Office of General Counsel | Paralegal/ Program Analyst (San Francisco or Los Angeles, CA) [Paralegal: $74,786 - $99,640/Program Analyst: $92,960 - $123,943]

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is in-house counsel to the State Bar, providing a full range of services, including representation of the State Bar in all state and federal courts and before administrative agencies; advocacy of State Bar discipline and admission cases in the California Supreme Court; and providing legal advice to the State Bar Board of Trustees, and all State Bar entities, executives, and programmatic clients. The Office of General Counsel seeks a highly motivated, analytical, detail-oriented professional to join our team. This position will primarily focus on coordinating and responding to requests for records under the California Public Records Act (CPRA), under the supervision of an Assistant General Counsel.

Oakland City Attorney’s Office | Deputy Attorney II or III General Government and Finance (Oakland, CA) [Deputy City Attorney II: $149,409.84 - $183,461.88, Deputy City Attorney III: $164,730.72 - $202,265.88]

The Office of the City Attorney seeks an attorney to join our General Government & Finance Team. The attorney will work closely with various City leaders, departments, and bodies, including the City Administrator and City Council, on a wide range of municipal government and finance matters. Duties may include, but will not be limited to, providing legal advice and review related to: municipal finance, revenue, taxation, fees, contracting and procurement, elections and ballot measures, ethics and conflict of interest, public records, open meetings laws, and parliamentary procedure. An interest in these areas of law is a must, and experience is a plus. OUF

Oakland City Attorney’s Office | Deputy Attorney III Labor & Employment (Oakland, CA) [$164,730.72 - $202,265.88]

The Oakland City Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified individual to join our office’s labor & employment advisory unit. The incumbent will be exposed to a wide range of personnel matters across a variety of City’s departments, including police personnel matters. Duties will include, but will not be limited to: working collaboratively with other attorneys, City staff, and City leadership to analyze labor and employment issues and resolve disputes; advising City investigators and Department heads on employee-misconduct, due process, and related grievances, representing the City in administrative hearings to resolve labor and/or employment disputes; drafting and reviewing opinions, legislation, contracts and other legal documents which require the application of labor law and/or employment law; and, potentially, advising on police officer administrative investigations and discipline. OUF.

Oakland City Attorney’s Office | Deputy City Attorney IV (Oakland, CA) [$181,634.88 - $222,994.32]

The City Attorney’s Office represents the City in lawsuits filed against or on behalf of the City, its
officers, employees and agencies. The lawsuits, which are litigated in the state and federal court systems, include but are not limited to, inverse condemnation actions, complex civil rights actions, high-value personal injury actions, wrongful death actions, eminent domain actions, personnel disputes, collection of monies for the City, and employee disciplinary appeals before the Civil Service Board or hearing officers. This is an unclassified position in which incumbents serve at the will of the City Attorney. Incumbents may receive general supervision from a Deputy City Attorney V, Special Counsel, Chief Assistant City Attorney or the City Attorney. OUF.

Oakland City Attorney’s Office| Neighborhood Law Corps Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$62,292.00- $86,518.08]

The Office of the Oakland City Attorney seeks a highly qualified, innovative, and community-oriented attorney who is interested in public service for the position of Neighborhood Law Corps Attorney. California Bar required. The Neighborhood Law Corps (NLC) is a unique, innovative, and award-winning community law program that focuses on proactive, neighborhood-based, and community-directed lawyering. The program – described as a cross between Legal Aid and the Peace Corps – brings legal resources and remedies into Oakland's diverse neighborhoods to address issues affecting quality of life in those communities. The NLC attorney position is in the Affirmative Litigation, Enforcement and Innovation Division of the City Attorney’s Office. NLC attorneys focus on combating blight, human trafficking, public safety, tenant protection, and other important community concerns and quality of life issues by performing litigation, policy work, and other actions. The position is responsible for representing the City in state and federal courts and will provide significant litigation-related experience. OUF.

Oakland City Attorney’s Office| Special Counsel Labor & Employment (Oakland, CA) [$210,235 - $258,114]

The Oakland City Attorney’s Office seeks a seasoned and well-qualified attorney with significant expertise in labor and employment law to lead its Labor & Employment Advisory Unit by overseeing attorneys handling labor and employment matters across a wide range of City departments and by providing direct legal counsel to City officials as needed. The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas: labor and employment law matters; conducting and/or advising on workplace or misconduct investigations; police accountability and civilian oversight; employee due-process; and collective bargaining and labor-dispute resolution. OUF.

Oakland City Attorney’s Office| Worker Protection Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$164,730.72- $202,265.88]

The Office of the Oakland City Attorney seeks a well-qualified individual for a new Worker Protection Attorney position, focusing on wage theft in Oakland and helping to establish a Worker Protection Unit in the Affirmative Litigation, Innovation and Enforcement Division. The Worker Protection Attorney will work on existing wage theft cases, and develop new wage-theft litigation. The job duties may also include: communicating with, including as witnesses, City staff, community members, and stakeholders, in an intentional and trauma-informed manner, including across lines of difference; participating in or leading administrative hearings; working closely with City administrators, elected officials, and agency and department executives to develop or enforce City laws and policies; developing or assisting in the development of local legislation to further the Units’, Office’s, and City’s priorities; creating or developing constructive, collaborative relationships with civil society groups; working with other attorneys in the Office and in partner offices on various matters; and being a key player in cultivating a strong, thoughtful, cooperative, and dynamic team. OUF.

Oregon Law Center | Director of Litigation (OR) [$89,500 - $111,250]

Oregon Law Center (OLC) seeks an experienced attorney to manage the State Support Unit (SSU) and lead the program’s litigation efforts, focusing on increasing full representation for the low-income communities that the legal aid programs in Oregon serve. A significant part of the assignment is to ensure that less experienced advocates have an appropriate professional mentor and trainer to advise or co-counsel in their litigation. The Director of Litigation is responsible for generating enthusiasm and excitement for the program’s advocacy, helping advocates see themselves as leaders, and helping people gain confidence and excel in their work. The position can be based in any OLC office in the state. The Director of Litigation will lead and manage a team of six attorneys and a paralegal-- the State Support Unit (SSU)---that coordinates statewide advocacy by subject matter specialization. The members of SSU provide leadership on complex litigation, administrative, family, housing, and employment law. The SSU provides services to all OLC and LASO offices and programs throughout Oregon. The legal aid offices have a strong focus on systemic advocacy and serve diverse low-income communities with a high percentage of Spanish-speaking clients. Resume review to begin on March 20, 2026. Position open until filled.

Oregon Law Center | Staff Attorney-Woodburn Farmworker Office (Woodburn, OR) [$65,000 - $102,500]

Oregon Law Center (OLC) seeks a staff attorney in its statewide Farmworker Program to provide civil legal services to low-income individuals on employment and employment-related housing, health and safety, immigration (focused on U and T visas and SIJS), and civil rights matters. The Farmworker Program sets priorities according to client need: current priorities include employment, occupational safety, immigration, health, housing, and civil rights. Most of our clients speak Spanish or one of the indigenous languages native to Mexico and Central America, such as Mixteco, Triqui, Zapoteco, Mam, and Akateco. They experience a wide variety of legal problems, including unpaid wages, inadequate housing, unsafe work conditions including excessive heat, hazardous chemicals, violence, and sexual harassment. The most common form of discrimination they face is retaliation for asserting their legal protections. The staff attorney will handle all phases of litigation in state and federal courts including intake, investigation, filing complaints, engaging in discovery, making, and defending dispositive motions, alternative dispute resolution, and trial. OUF.

Outten & Golden | Associate (NY, Washington, DC, & CA) [$133,000 - $175,000]

The Firm enjoys a strong national reputation for representing employees, executives, and partners in all areas of employment law—from representing senior executives in contract negotiations, to protecting individuals’ civil rights in the workplace, to combating worker exploitation and systemic discrimination in class action and impact litigation. We take pride in our decision to represent employees as advocates for workplace fairness. More recently, the Firm has branched out into new cutting-edge consumer digital-discrimination litigation involving major social media platforms. Associates at O&G work on individual matters and class actions in all areas of employment law—including matters involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage theft, whistleblowing, leaves of absence, layoffs, and executive compensation—as well as on consumer and public accommodation class actions. Associates have extensive client contact and the opportunity to work on matters in a variety of contexts including federal and state courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative agencies (e.g., EEOC), as well as negotiations and client counseling. OUF.

Pangea Legal Services | Appellate Immigration Attorney – Staff (San Francisco, CA) [$85,000]

We are hiring an appellate immigration attorney to primarily represent immigrants in appellate and federal court proceedings. Depending on experience and availability, this role may be filled as either a staff attorney (employee) or an independent contractor. Pangea currently has offices in San Francisco and San Jose, California. This position is geographically flexible and remote applicants are encouraged to apply. The attorney will be able to work from San Francisco, from San Jose, and/or from home. The start date of this position is flexible. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We will start evaluating applications on February 5, 2026.

Public Advocates | Senior Policy Advocates, Education Equity (San Francisco or Sacramento, CA) (Hybrid w/ limited travel) [$84,800 - $124,450] The Senior Policy Advocate for the Education Equity team advances Public Advocates’ mission by leading state and local advocacy to promote educator diversity, preparation, quality, and support in California. In close collaboration with the Managing Attorney, program staff, and grassroots partners, the Senior Policy Advocate develops and executes legislative, administrative, coalition and community advocacy strategies that strengthen the educator workforce and promote equitable access to well-prepared and diverse teachers for all students at the state, regional and local levels. This position plays a key role in developing policy solutions, facilitating community collaboration, representing Public Advocates in statewide coalitions, and mentoring staff and interns in policy advocacy and coalition-building work. OUF.

Public Counsel | Director of Litigation (Los Angeles, CA) [$185,000 - $200,000] Reporting to the Interim Vice President, Chief Advocacy Officer, the Director of Litigation is charged with providing leadership and direction for Public Counsel’s impact litigation across its seven legal teams, while honoring, supporting, and amplifying the expertise within each team. The Director of Litigation will work closely with Public Counsel’s leadership team, Senior Special Counsel for Strategic Litigation, Directors of Social Work and Pro Bono, and eventually a Director of Policy & Coalition Building to promote and guide a cohesive and coordinated approach to high-quality impact litigation across the organization, including embedding system-change cohorts within each team. The Director will mentor and support attorneys at all levels of the organization. The Director will also serve as the leader of OUL. In this role, the Director will spearhead groundbreaking litigation arising in part from Public Counsel’s direct services work. The Director will provide management and strategic direction for OUL’s dynamic team of 11 advocates, including attorneys, fellows, paralegals, and a program manager. OUF.

Public Counsel | Managing Attorney (Los Angeles, CA) [$125,000 - $142,000] Reporting to the Director of Litigation, the Managing Attorney provides leadership and management for Public Counsel’s impact litigation team. In partnership with the Director of Litigation, the Managing Attorney helps oversee OUL’s litigation docket and ensures the effective staffing and execution of high-impact cases arising from Public Counsel’s direct services work and community-identified needs. The Managing Attorney supervises, mentors, and supports OUL attorneys, fellows, and interns, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented team culture and ensuring high-quality advocacy. The role includes responsibility for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, supervising, and performance management. The Managing Attorney may serve as lead counsel in select matters and works closely with Directing Attorneys and the Senior Special Counsel for Strategic Litigation to support coordinated cross-team litigation. The position involves OUL program administration, including budgeting, grant compliance, and pro bono engagement, as well as external communications and relationship-building to strengthen the reach and impact of OUL’s work. We strongly encourage interested candidates to apply no later than February 19, 2026. We plan to start interviewing candidates during the week of March 2, 2026.

Public Counsel | Paralegal – Homeless Prevention Law Project (Los Angeles, CA) [$55,000 - $62,529.69] Reporting to the Shriver Program Manager, the Shriver Paralegal is a full-time position, based primarily at Public Counsel’s main office at 610 S. Ardmore. The position may involve some off-site work in other parts of Los Angeles County for client home visits and assistance in court. The Paralegal will work in Public Counsel’s Shriver Housing Project team within the Homelessness Prevention Law Project. The Shriver Housing Project is a pilot project authorized under the Shriver Civil Counsel Act (AB 590) to demonstrate the benefits of providing counsel to litigants in high-stakes civil litigation such as the possible loss of housing. The Paralegal will support the work of the Shriver team attorneys in collaboration with the Shriver Program Manager, Supervising Staff Attorney, and other members of the team. OUF.

Public Counsel | Paralegal – Immigrants’ Rights (Los Angeles, CA) [$56,000 - $65,030.88] Reporting to the Program Manager, the Paralegal will provide administrative legal support for a new program under the Long Beach Justice Fund, in partnership with the Esperanza Immigrants’ Rights Project, to provide immigration legal services to individuals who have meaningful connections to the City of Long Beach. This is a one-year fixed-term position, with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon continued funding from the Long Beach Justice Fund. OUF.

Public Counsel | Staff Attorney – Consumer Rights & Economic Justice (Los Angeles, CA) [$82,100 - $99,900] Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice, as well as to amplifying the power of our clients through comprehensive legal advocacy. Founded on and strengthened by a pro bono legal service model, our staff and volunteers seek justice through direct legal services, promote healthy and resilient communities through education and outreach, and support community-led efforts to transform unjust systems through litigation and policy advocacy in and beyond Los Angeles. CREJ's mission is to advance racial and economic justice by representing and advocating for individuals who are low-income and their families to improve their financial futures, safeguard intergenerational wealth, address systemic inequalities, and oppose the institutions and companies that take advantage of the communities we serve. OUF.

Relay Resources | Labor and Employment Counsel (Portland, OR) [$160,000 - $180,000] Relay Resources is a leading disability social enterprise nonprofit in the Pacific Northwest, with a mission to transform workplaces and communities by championing disability inclusion. The Labor and Employment Counsel will serve as the primary legal advisor on all employment and labor matters for Relay Resources. This role will lead employee and union relations strategy and compliance with federal and state employment laws. The role will partner with Relay Resources HR leadership to foster a disability-centric, inclusive, and legally compliant workplace. The Counsel will act as a trusted advisor to executives and managers on labor negotiations, grievance handling, workforce policies, and internal investigations of employee complaints. OUF.

Rudy Exelrod Zieff & Lowe, LLP| Associate Attorney (San Francisco, CA) [$125,000 - $150,000]

We are interviewing candidates for an associate attorney position to work on a wide variety of cases, including those brought to enforce anti-discrimination laws, wage and hour and equal pay laws, and whistleblower protection and anti-retaliation laws. Associates can expect to work on cases of varied subject matter in state and federal courts and alternative dispute resolution forums. Associates work closely with partners, but they are afforded responsibility for their cases and significant opportunity to appear in court and before arbitrators. We value our collegial and collaborative work environment. Applications are rolling, please apply ASAP. To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to Erin Pulaski at emp@rezlaw.com.

Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP | Associate Attorney (Palo Alto, CA) [$130,000 - $180,000]

Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP, a national public interest law firm with offices in the District of Columbia, New York, California, Tennessee, and Maryland, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney for our Palo Alto, California office. Associates will focus on representing plaintiffs in individual and class action employment discrimination matters. In addition, Associates will assist the Firm’s world-class team of attorneys on a range of gender discrimination, Title IX sexual assault cases, qui tam and whistleblower matters, wage and hour actions, ERISA matters and consumer fraud cases. OUF.

Seattle Foundation | Director, Marketing & Communications (Seattle, WA) [$150,000 - $165,000]

Seattle Foundation is seeking a Director, Marketing & Communications (MarComm) to oversee the day-to-day leadership and management of our marketing and communications function and team. This position will leverage strategic and creative thinking to focus on the big picture while maintaining integrity in the details of the day-to-day operations of the marketing and communications team. As the owner of the strategic marketing plan, the Director of Marketing and Communications drives team performance and accountability, ensuring all initiatives deliver against established targets and advance the organization's marketing goals. We are seeking a strong thought partner for the CMO who brings critical thinking and who will independently build trust across the organization. OUF.

Social Justice Legal Foundation | Senior Attorney (Los Angeles, CA) [$130,000 - $155,000]

The Social Justice Legal Foundation seeks a creative and skilled litigator with excellent judgment for the role of Senior Attorney. This is a unique opportunity to help develop and lead a docket of trial-focused public interest cases during a period of great threat to civil rights and the rule of law. Our Senior Attorneys drive the impact litigation program by litigating complex trial-level cases, managing select cases in collaboration with pro bono counsel and co-counsel, and overseeing the legal work of our early-career fellows. This role requires strong collaboration across teams, strong litigation skills, and strong project management skills. We are seeking a candidate with 6+ years of legal experience who is able to start in April 2026. We will also consider a candidate with 4-6 years of legal experience for a Staff Attorney position with us. OUF.

State Bar of California Office of Access & Inclusion | Senior Program Analyst (Los Angeles or San Francisco, CA) [$104,308 - $139,079]

The State Bar of California seeks two full-time Senior Program Analysts to join its access to justice and diversity and inclusion team. The hiring team may consider applications for one or both positions. Candidates are welcome, though, to describe their interest in either or both roles in their materials. Position 1: Responsibilities may include researching and drafting policies about legal profession regulations and other legal innovations; developing an access to justice research and programming portfolio to support California legal aid amidst changes in funding and policy; supporting the development of coordinated intake systems; administrative rulemaking; developing and managing projects to advance access to the legal system and diversity, equity, and inclusion in California’s legal profession; and maintaining important relationships with volunteers, agencies, grantees, and other stakeholders. Position 2: Responsibilities will include administering grants for legal services to low-income Californians; researching and writing for memos to a public commission, council, and committees; coordinating, presenting to, and developing important relationships with commissioners, public agencies, nonprofit grantees, volunteers, and other partners; and crafting regulations and other policies to increase transparency, efficiency, and impact in administering grants. OUF.

Western Center on Law and Poverty | Director of Development (Los Angeles, CA) [$140,000 - $175,000]

Reporting to the Executive Director and based in the Los Angeles office, the Director of Development is the strategic force behind Western Center on Law & Poverty’s annual fundraising. In close partnership with the Executive Director, the Director of Development is responsible for raising philanthropic revenue to sustain the organization’s annual budget through individual giving, grants, special events, and institutional giving. An integral member of Western Center’s leadership team, the Director of Development will ensure clarity and collaboration between the development team, legal advocates, and the finance department. Under the Director of Development’s leadership, Western Center’s development department will integrate Community-Centric fundraising principles across all fundraising functions and stay informed about local and national trends in philanthropy. The Director will also ideate, plan, and organize fundraising activities to build a donor community that aligns with our organization’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and justice. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with priority given to those received prior to February 27, 2026.

Youth Law Center | Pathways to Higher Education Advocate (San Francisco, CA) [$76,000 - $103,000)

The Youth Law Center (YLC) is excited to announce that we’re hiring a new team member to support our higher education access work. The Pathways to Higher Education Advocate will advance the Youth Law Center’s California statewide technical assistance and field-building work to strengthen pathways into and through higher education for juvenile-justice-impacted students. This position directly supports implementation of YLC’s California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO) contract for the Juvenile Justice Rising Scholars Network and contributes to broader advocacy efforts on behalf of system-impacted young people. OUF.

Youth Law Center | Staff or Senior Attorney (San Francisco, CA) [ $76,000 - $103,000 (Staff Attorney) and $93,000 - $120,000 (Senior Attorney)]

The Youth Law Center is seeking a full-time, remote Attorney to help drive our advocacy on behalf of youth in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. This position will focus on contributing to YLC's efforts to build alternatives to congregate care, including increasing placement with and supports for kinship caregivers, especially in California. We are interested in considering both early career applicants as well as those with additional levels of experience in the field. Candidates for this position should have a current California bar license or willingness to obtain California licensure (including RLAA status). OUF.

Youth Law Center | Senior Manager, Communications (San Francisco, CA) [ $92,000 - $122,000]

The Youth Law Center (YLC) is excited to announce that we’re hiring a full-time, remote Senior Manager, Communications. The Senior Manager, Communications is responsible for managing content creation and strategic messaging targeting a variety of audiences and executed across multiple channels—both traditional and digital—to advance YLC’s legal advocacy and systems-change work on behalf of children and youth. Reporting to the Director of Communications, this role partners closely with attorneys, policy advocates, and program leaders to translate complex legal, policy, and practice reforms into clear, compelling communications that support both advocacy goals and development efforts. Communications produced in this role are designed to elevate youth-centered reform, influence policy, mobilize partners, and engage funders, donors, and stakeholders in supporting long-term systemic change. This position plays a key role in uplifting the voices, leadership, and expertise of system-impacted youth, families, and people with lived experience, ensuring that YLC’s communications are grounded in dignity, equity, and authentic partnership. Apply by February 13, 2026.

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