Job Opportunities - West

Impact Fund | Law Fellowship (Berkeley, CA) [$77,000]

Impact Fund seeks to sponsor a candidate for a 2027 public interest law fellowship. Impact Fund works with applicants who intend to apply for outside funding, including law school-funded fellowships. As part of the Law Fellow selection process, Impact Fund will assist in developing fellowship project ideas related to improving access to justice, public benefits, civil rights, or another social justice issue through impact litigation, and will help prepare fellowship applications as needed. During their fellowship, the Law Fellow will be a fully integrated member of the legal team, working on our current docket of cases, legal projects, and amicus briefs. They will have the opportunity to participate in all aspects of our legal work, including case investigation, strategy, discovery, and drafting case and amicus briefs. They will attend our Class Action Training Institute and Class Action Conference. The Law Fellow will report to the Litigation Director and will also work closely with the Executive Director. Our small legal team ensures daily interaction with key decisionmakers, significant responsibility, and meaningful litigation experience. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis starting on June 10, 2026.

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.

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Advocates for the West | Staff Attorney (Boise, ID) [$90,000 - $110,000]

The Staff Attorney will initially support our existing cases but over the longer term, the Staff Attorney will be expected to develop a portfolio of new cases in conjunction with our legal team and key clients/partners. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by August 5, 2026. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis as needed. Flexible start date during Fall 2026.

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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 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.

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Asian Law Caucus | Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers’ Rights Program (San Francisco, CA) [The Staff Attorney's salary range is $87,550 - $137,620. The Senior Staff Attorney’s salary range is $113,912 - $148,629]

‍Asian Law Caucus (ALC) seeks a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney (depending on years of relevant experience) at a crucial time for immigrant and low-wage workers. Immigrant workers face governmental attacks and employer retaliation and intimidation. Employers use new technologies and old tactics to exploit workers, in industries ranging from restaurants to care work to transportation. Amid these challenges, our team works to strengthen worker power and protect Asian and Pacific Islander communities from wage theft, discrimination, and unsafe work environments. The attorney will advocate for immigrant workers through a combination of strategic litigation, community-centered legal and policy advocacy, direct legal services, and support for worker organizing. The attorney will work closely with worker centers and community partners to build lasting power for low-income, immigrant workers. The position reflects our commitment to integrating legal advocacy with movement building to create systemic change. The attorney will work within a supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and community partnership, under the guidance of our Workers’ Rights Program Director. Apply by August 11, 2026.

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Bay Area Legal Aid | Health Consumer Center Staff Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$80,719 - $132,815]

The Health Consumer Center (HCC) team comprises attorneys focused on eliminating barriers to healthcare access across nine counties in the Bay Area: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo (in collaboration with the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County), Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma. The HCC is part of a network of ten community-based legal service nonprofit organizations throughout California, all dedicated to protecting consumers' healthcare rights and ensuring a stable healthcare delivery system for all individuals through advocacy and direct representation. 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. Additionally, 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. OUF.

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Bet Tzedek Legal Services|Elder Justice Law Fellow(Los Angeles, CA) [$70,304.00 (Unbarred) - $82,400.00 (Barred)]

For over 50 years, Bet Tzedek Legal Services has provided high-quality, free legal services to Los Angeles’ most vulnerable residents. Key among Bet Tzedek’s initiatives is its elder justice work to provide legal advocacy on matters that improve the economic and housing stability of low-income community members. Bet Tzedek seeks an Elder Law Fellow to join the agency’s Seniors, Dependent and Caregiver Direct Services team. The law fellowship will be a two-year program. Bet Tzedek’s Senior, Dependent and Caregiver Services team has, for years, served as the only team of attorneys in Los Angeles County dedicated to the protection of dependent adults and seniors through the use of legal processes such as advance planning, probate, elder abuse prevention and intervention tools, Medi-Cal/IHSS benefits, defending against unnecessary probate conservatorship, and seeking probate conservatorship when necessary to prevent abuse and neglect. This ground-breaking team has pioneered efforts such as establishing and modeling a legal services estate planning practice, developing and launching an Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Order Clinic, collaborating with special education schools, providing wrap-around services to parents of older adult children living with developmental disabilities, assisting caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer's, dementia and traumatic brain injury, and the development of the award-winning and nationally recognized Self-Help Conservatorship Clinic. Bet Tzedek seeks an elder law fellow to support the team’s direct services, elder law advocacy, and outreach. This position is eligible for Bet Tzedek Legal Services’ hybrid/remote workplace designation. While the primary workplace is Bet Tzedek’s offices, at the discretion of the immediate supervisor, the employee may be permitted to work remotely or may be required to work in other locations depending on workload/business obligations. Candidates must be located in the Southern California region and able to commute if needed.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services| Program Referrals Coordinator – Preventing and Ending Homelessness (Los Angeles, CA) [$82,718.17 - $86,496.61 (DOE/DOQ]

For over 50 years, Bet Tzedek Legal Services has provided high-quality, free legal services to Los Angeles’ most vulnerable residents. Bet Tzedek seeks a program referrals coordinator to join our Preventing and Ending Homelessness Project (PEHP). The programs referral coordinator will connect housed and unhoused clients receiving legal representation with appropriate social services and community resources, while providing administrative and program support to track and strengthen client outcomes. This position requires an individual with exceptional communication skills and sensitivity to the needs of community members who are vulnerable and often overlooked by our society. This position is eligible for Bet Tzedek Legal Services’ hybrid/remote workplace designation. While the primary workplace is Bet Tzedek’s offices, at the discretion of the immediate supervisor, the employee may be permitted to work remotely or may be required to work in other locations depending on workload/business obligations. Candidates must be in the Southern California region and able to commute if needed. OUF.

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Bet Tzedek Legal Services| Staff Attorney I, Homeowner Protection Team (Los Angeles, CA) [$75,395.03 - $86,902.80 (DOE/DOQ)]

Bet Tzedek seeks a passionate and resourceful attorney to join our team to protect home ownership and equity through a combination of direct representation, policy advocacy, and education and outreach efforts. The Homeowner Protection Staff Attorney will engage in direct client services and litigation under the supervision of the Directing Attorney related to real estate fraud, foreclosure, the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program, predatory lending, disaster recovery, contractor fraud, and other homeowner protection issues, with a particular focus on the financial stability of older adults and homeowners of color. In addition, the attorney will coordinate and conduct outreach presentations and clinics for community groups and stakeholders. OUF.

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Bet Tzedek Legal Services| Staff Attorney I or II – Elder Justice (Lose Angeles, CA) [Attorney I: $75,395.03 - $85,281.96, Attorney II: $88,717.53 - $98,673.74]

For over 50 years, Bet Tzedek Legal Services has provided high-quality, free legal services to Los Angeles’ most vulnerable residents. Key among Bet Tzedek’s initiatives is its elder justice work to provide legal advocacy on matters that improve the economic and housing stability of low-income community members. Bet Tzedek seeks an Elder Law Staff Attorney to join the agency’s Seniors, Dependent and Caregiver Direct Services team. Bet Tzedek’s Senior, Dependent and Caregiver Services team has, for years, served as the only team of attorneys in Los Angeles County dedicated to the protection of dependent adults and seniors through the use of legal processes such as Advance Planning, Elder Abuse prevention and intervention tool, Medi-Cal/IHSS Benefits, and Probate Conservatorship. This ground-breaking team has pioneered efforts such as establishing and modeling a legal services estate planning practice, developing and launching an Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Order Clinic, collaborating with special education schools, providing wrap-around services to parents of older adult children living with developmental disabilities, assisting caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer's, dementia, and traumatic brain injury, and the development of the award-winning and nationally recognized Self-Help Conservatorship Clinic. Bet Tzedek seeks an elder law attorney to support the team’s direct services, elder law advocacy and outreach. This position is eligible for Bet Tzedek Legal Services’ hybrid/remote workplace designation. While the primary workplace is Bet Tzedek’s offices, at the discretion of the immediate supervisor, the employee may be permitted to work remotely or may be required to work in other locations depending on workload/business obligations. Candidates must be located in the Southern California region and able to commute if needed. OUF.

Bryan Schwartz Law P.C. | 2026 – 2027 Joseph V. Kaplan Workers Rights Fellowship (Oakland, CA) [$85,000]

Bryan Schwartz Law is one of the top plaintiffs’-side employment law firms in California dedicated to helping employees protect their rights in the workplace. Mr. Schwartz and his firm have fought to prohibit wage theft, discrimination, retaliation, and harassment. We are looking for a detail oriented, dedicated candidate with a strong commitment to social justice to join our growing firm for this exciting learning opportunity. Our firm is a small, tight-knit team, and Fellows will work closely with other attorneys on their ongoing cases and will be responsible for their own caseload as well. Job duties include conducting all phases of representation to workers in discrimination, whistleblower, wage/hour, and other individual, collective, and class litigation, from intake through complaint filing, discovery, trial, appeal, and resolution. The Fellowship is a full-time, one-year position beginning after the California Bar exam in 2026. Fellows who perform well at Bryan Schwartz Law during their fellowship may be eligible to transition to working as an Associate Attorney after their fellowship period ends. OUF.

Bryan Schwartz Law P.C. | Employment Law Fellow (Oakland, CA) [$80,000]

‍We are looking for a detail oriented, dedicated candidate with a strong commitment to social justice to join our growing firm for this exciting learning opportunity. Our firm is a small, tight-knit team, and Fellows will work closely with other attorneys on their ongoing cases and will be responsible for their own caseload as well. Job duties include conducting all phases of representation to workers in discrimination, whistleblower, wage/hour, and other individual, collective, and class litigation, from intake through complaint filing, discovery, trial, appeal, and resolution. The Fellowship is a full-time, one-year position beginning after the California Bar exam in 2026. OUF.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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California Department of Justice | Worker Rights & Fair Labor Attorney (CA) [$11,993.00 - $16,096.00 per month]

The mission of the Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section is to utilize the broad legal powers of the Office of the Attorney General to conduct investigations, litigation, and policy advocacy in order to combat systemic business practices that undermine the economic security, health and safety, and dignity of California workers, and to maintain a level playing field for legitimate businesses operating in the State. The Section is particularly focused on addressing systemic business practices that undermine the working conditions of California’s most vulnerable low-wage workers. The Section conducts investigations and litigation to combat unlawful employment practices including, but not limited to, wage theft, independent contractor misclassification, unsafe working conditions, payroll tax evasion, and workers’ compensation insurance fraud. The Section also engages in legal advocacy to support legal and policy developments to advance worker protections and encourage employer accountability. Apply by July 27, 2026.

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.

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. | Agricultural Worker Justice Program Directing Attorney (Fresno, CA) [$103,500 - $142,000]

The Agricultural Worker Justice Program focuses on addressing community-identified systemic issues that affect agricultural workers. The Directing Attorney is a unique leadership opportunity for an attorney committed to community-centered advocacy to lead a team providing services to marginalized rural communities. The Directing Attorney is responsible for developing the office's advocacy vision and tone and leading their team of Staff Attorneys, Community Workers, and legal support team members in delivering high-quality legal services commensurate with that vision. The Directing Attorney has substantive command of at least one of CRLA's Priority Advocacy areas and is responsible for maintaining their caseload in addition to their leadership role. OUF.

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. | Fellow – CRLA Agricultural Worker Justice Program (Stockton or Fresno, CA) [$78,000 - $104,000]

Reporting to the Directing Attorney, the Staff Attorney provides comprehensive legal services to eligible clients in CRLA priority areas in accordance with CRLA program guidelines, the ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services, and the Code of Professional Responsibility. The Agricultural Worker Justice Program utilizes a community lawyering model to address the specific, discrete, and systemic issues facing agricultural workers statewide. The model calls for creative, innovative advocacy that uses a multipronged approach to address the issues and their systemic roots. Approaches such as community leadership development and advocacy around policies are as important to the work as traditional legal advocacy. The Agricultural Worker Justice Program covers a wide array of legal areas ranging from wage and hour violations to unsafe industry-wide working conditions. AWJP’s clients are low-wage agricultural workers, including farmworkers and people who work in: dairies, packing houses, plant and flower nurseries, and meat and animal product processing operations such as meat and egg packing. OUF.

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

California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation | Director of Development (Hybrid/ 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 | Labor and Employment Attorney (San Jose, CA) [$165,633 - $211,395]

California School Employees Association (CSEA) is hiring a Labor and Employment Attorney in San Jose, CA. This confidential management role has delegated management responsibility for labor and employment issues and supervisory authority within Human Resources as assigned. The position handles investigations, contract interpretation, employee relations, policy drafting, and compliance matters. The ideal candidate has a JD, 3–5 years of labor and employment experience, strong writing and research skills, and knowledge of California and federal employment law. Experience in a unionized environment or in-house labor practice is preferred. OUF.

Catholic Charities Diocese of Monterey | Immigration Staff Attorney (San Luis Obispo or Salinas, CA) [$80,000 - $95,000]

Under the Supervision of the Immigration Program Director, the Immigration Staff Attorney will provide robust direct legal representation to low-income individuals and families in the counties of Santa Cruz, Monterey and San Benito and San Luis Obispo in affirmative and defensive immigration matters. The services include, among others, giving general consultations representing clients before EOIR, USCIS, and California Superior Courts, networking with other community-based legal service providers in the area in advocacy efforts, and administrative duties, including data entry, client intakes, fee reconciliation, and answering phones. This position is based in San Luis Obispo but serves clients from all four counties and requires travel between the different offices. This position is also responsible for promoting agency mission, vision and values, contributing to agency planning, and representing Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Monterey in the community. OUF.

ChangeLab Solutions | Policy Analyst (Sacramento or Los Angeles, CA or GA) [$80,000 - $85,000]

Are you interested in using the tools of law and policy to advance health equity? Do you have experience using evidence-based analysis to enact real-world policy change? We are seeking a Policy Analyst to join our interdisciplinary team as we create practical, impactful, and equitable policy solutions. The Policy Analyst works on collaborative interdisciplinary project teams, providing evidence-based policy analysis; produces high-quality written products; develops customized, interactive trainings (presented both in person and virtually); and provides technical assistance to our partners and clients, including government agencies, community-based organizations, policymakers, and public officials across the nation. The preferred application deadline is May 17, 2026. After that date, we will continue to review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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Coalition of California Welfare Rights Organization, Inc. | Executive Director (Sacramento, CA) [$140,000]

Coalition of California Welfare Rights Organization, Inc. (CCWRO) seeks an Executive Director to advance racial and economic justice across California. The organization litigates, educates, and advocates to secure public benefits for low-income communities. With a small, statewide team and a $1.5M budget, CCWRO is a trusted voice amplifying marginalized perspectives. The Executive Director will lead strategy, strengthen partnerships, manage operations, and support staff and board engagement. This role builds on a strong legacy of equity-centered advocacy and offers an opportunity to expand impact and visibility. Ideal candidates bring leadership experience, knowledge of poverty law and public policy, strong communication skills, and a commitment to social justice. A J.D. and multilingual ability are preferred. Email cover letter and resume to search.committee@ccwro.org. OUF.

Colorado Legal Services, Inc. | Managing Attorney – Farm Worker Rights Division (Denver, CO) [$97,890 - $138,930]

‍The Managing Attorney for the Farm Worker Rights Division (FWRD) leads legal advocacy for migrant and seasonal agricultural workers, focusing on employment and civil rights law. FWRD also sometimes represents agricultural workers who have endured labor trafficking and other severe crimes in obtaining humanitarian visas for themselves and their derivatives. The Managing Attorney oversees a team conducting both litigation and outreach work. The role requires litigation expertise, community partnership, and management skills to ensure the program provides impactful and excellent advocacy for Colorado’s most exploited and vulnerable agricultural workers. All of our managers have the responsibility of working with staff to meet CLS’ statewide organizational, professional, and community goals, which emphasize providing high-quality civil legal services to low-income Coloradans and achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. To apply, please use the "Apply for This Job" link on our careers page and submit your resume, cover letter, and legal writing sample no later than May 15. Please note that we will review applications on a rolling basis and begin our interview process in early May.

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.

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.

Disability Rights California | Staff Attorney/ Clients’ Right Advocate 1 or 2 (Chico, CA) [$72,318 – $91,242 annually (CRA 1-Band 8)/$70,858 – $98,816 annually (CRA 2-Band 9)]

People with disabilities, people of color, people in all protected classes, and formerly incarcerated people are encouraged to apply. Make a difference! We fight for the rights of people who have disabilities.... JOIN US! The CRA advocates for people with developmental disabilities who are regional center clients, including people who reside in state developmental centers and community facilities. The CRA is a generalist who provides information, advice, and representation on a wide range of legal topics impacting people who receive regional center services. Examples are special education, Social Security, IHSS, healthcare and insurance, and living in the community. The CRA works under the direct supervision of a supervising attorney and in collaboration with other OCRA advocates and attorneys in their advocacy and outreach efforts. OUF.

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund | 2027-2029 Public Interest Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunity (Berkeley, CA) [$87,061]

Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF), located in Berkeley, California, invites candidates to apply for sponsorship for Skadden, Equal Justice Works, and/or other public interest fellowship applications for the one- to two-year period beginning Fall 2027.DREDF works intensively with prospective fellows to develop projects that address critical disability civil rights law issues. We are interested in candidates who will collaborate on simultaneous applications to more than one funder. We have been successful in obtaining past fellowship awards. We are committed to supporting and advising candidates during the application process to ensure that a high quality and well-informed application is submitted. Fellowship projects should connect to DREDF’s areas of engagement and expertise. Our advocacy priorities include defending and advancing the rights of disabled people in: education; access to government programs and services; housing; health care including long-term services and supports; transportation; technology; parenting and the dependency system; and self-determination and decision-making. By July 15, 2026, submit the following materials to info@dredf.org. Please write “ATTN: 2027 – 2029 Fellowship Application [LAST NAME]” in the subject line.

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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.

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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+]

East Bay Children’s Law Offices | Dependency Staff Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$85,169-$124,345]

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.

East Bay Children’s Law Offices | Education Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$85,169 - $124,345]

East Bay Children’s Law Offices (EBCLO) seeks a strong advocate to enforce the myriad educational rights held by youth in foster care including special education advocacy and school discipline defense. This is a full-time position on a dynamic team committed to serving children and families in marginalized communities in a fast-paced client driven environment. The Education Attorney will be responsible for identifying and advocating for EBCLO’s child clients’ educational needs at their Individualized Education Plan (IEP), other special education meetings and other meetings related to promoting school stability and achievement. The advocate will represent youth in school disciplinary hearings. The position requires regular client contact, travel to school sites and home placements and advocacy at school meetings. The advocate will also participate in frequent trainings to develop a deeper understanding of relevant issues, as well as participate in EBCLO’s internal meetings. The Education Attorney may also be responsible for providing trainings to other EBCLO staff, and other community and government agency partners, as well as representing EBCLO in county and statewide policy making groups related to education issues. The Education Attorney is also responsible for tracking data related to educational interventions and outcomes. OUF.

Energy and Policy Institute | Public Records Counsel (El Verano, CA) [$75,000 - $100,000]

The Energy and Policy Institute (“EPI”) seeks to hire a Public Records Counsel to provide legal analysis and legal representation, primarily on matters involving state and federal public records law, to EPI researchers and other reporters and advocates focused on issues including climate change, environmental justice, democracy, and corruption. EPI is a watchdog organization that exposes the harms posed by fossil-fuel and monopoly utility interests to ratepayers, democracy, and the climate. We work to shine a light on the ways that fossil-fuel companies and utilities are harming customers and slowing the transition to clean energy. Our findings inform community leaders, consumer advocates, environmentalists and others so that they have the insight they need to hold corporations and politicians accountable, and to create a cleaner and fairer energy system. Apply by May 1, 2026.

Gibbs Mura, A Law Group | 2L Summer Associate (2027) (Oakland, CA) [$160,000]

Gibbs Mura seeks exceptional 2L law students to join us in Oakland, CA for a paid, 10-week summer program in 2027. During your time at the firm, you will join our litigation teams to work on class and mass action matters in areas that include consumer protection, digital privacy, products liability, personal injury, environmental litigation, and employment law in federal courts, state courts, and arbitration. Our prior summer associates have drafted portions of legal briefs, conducted in-depth research assignments, assisted attorneys in preparing for depositions, and participated in client intake work. We also seek to provide every summer associate with opportunities to observe court hearings, depositions, and arbitrations, as cases permit. In addition to your casework, Gibbs Mura provides weekly trainings on substantive areas of the law, practical skills, and insights into building a career as a plaintiffs’ attorney. We want to provide our summer associates with a solid foundation to begin their careers as advocates for consumers and workers harmed by corporate misconduct. The application web portal for Summer 2027 positions will open on June 15, 2026 and close on June 22, 2026.

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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 LLP | Appellate Attorney – Supreme Court, Appellate & Complex Litigation (Washington DC, or San Francisco, CA) [$180,000 - $230,000]

Gupta Wessler seeks an appellate attorney with at least five years of experience to join our plaintiff-side practice. We’re looking for star appellate advocates who have demonstrated exceptional writing and editing skills, the capacity to think rigorously and creatively about the law, strong advocacy instincts, a collaborative spirit, and a genuine passion for public interest work. Judicial clerkship experience is strongly preferred and at least five years of post-law school experience (including clerkships) is preferred. The position can be located in either our Washington, DC or San Francisco office. OUF.

Gupta Wessler LLP | 2027 – 2028 Fellowship in Appellate Litigation (Washington, DC or San Francisco, CA) [$115,000]

Gupta Wessler LLP specializes in Supreme Court, appellate, and complex litigation on behalf of plaintiffs and public interest clients. Their cases span a wide range of issues, including consumers’ and workers’ rights, class actions, civil rights, and constitutional and administrative law. Each year, the firm seeks out at least one new attorney with exceptional writing ability, the capacity to think creatively about the law, strong advocacy instincts, and a passion for public interest work. Judicial clerkship and experience in both public interest and appellate litigation are preferred. The fellowship is ideally suited for a current or recent judicial law clerk interested in embarking on a career as a public interest litigator. Fellows are fully integrated into all aspects of the firm’s work and receive significant responsibility for cutting-edge appellate, constitutional, and complex litigation. They are expected to hit the ground running by researching and drafting briefs under close supervision and mentorship by the firm’s attorneys. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning on July 15. Applicants should apply before September 1, 2026 to ensure full consideration.

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Hunter Pyle Law, PC | Associate Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$100,000 - $150,000]

Hunter Pyle Law, PC is an Oakland, California employment law firm dedicated to providing high-quality representation to employees. Our attorneys specialize in wage and hour, whistleblower and retaliation, discrimination, and meal and rest break claims across litigation, mediation, and arbitration. We seek an Associate Attorney with an excellent academic record, clerkship or fellowship experience, and superior writing skills to join our small team and work on cutting-edge impact litigation in state and federal courts and administrative agencies throughout California. Our office is conveniently located in downtown Oakland. We offer a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and LTD coverage, a 401(k) with profit sharing, and eligibility for a performance bonus. OUF.

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.

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Law Offices of the Public Defender - New Mexico | Criminal Defense Attorney (3299 & 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.

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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 | Criminal Defense Attorney (3360, 40348, & 80365)(Santa Fe, 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.

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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.

Law Offices of the Public Defender - New Mexico | Limited Practitioner (NM) [$53,206.40 - $79,830.40]

This position allows the LOPD to extend an offer to applicants prior to graduation from law school, which provides a law student the guarantee of employment after graduation and the LOPD the guarantee of an employee dedicated to indigent defense. The purpose of the limited practitioner position is to bridge the time from when a student graduates law school and is sworn in as a practicing attorney. Since the LOPD is a government agency, it is unable to hire an individual as an attorney unless they are sworn and licensed by a state bar. Individuals extended an offer are expected to join the LOPD team soon after taking the bar exam for extensive training on criminal defense, local rules and practices, and the LOPD's approach to providing holistic representation. Once the limited practitioner is sworn in and performing at the expected level of practice, the limited practitioners will be moved into a public defender attorney position based on demonstrated performance and availability of positions. Apply by April 26, 2026.

Lawyer's Committee For Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area | 2027 Post Graduate Legal Fellowship

(San Francisco, CA) [$75,000]

The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area welcomes interest from law students or recent law graduates who would like to pursue fellowships with LCCRSF. We are now accepting applications for Equal Justice Works (EJW), Skadden, Justice Catalyst, and other external fellowship candidates for placements beginning in Fall 2027. The following program teams may be available to host fellows: Economic Justice, Racial Justice (Impact Litigation), Immigrant Justice (Direct Services) and Immigrant Justice (Impact Litigation). OUF.

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Lawyer's Committee For Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area | Senior Staff Attorney, Economic Justice (San Francisco, CA) [$105,000 - $115,000]

The Senior Staff Attorney will support the Economic Justice Program’s Legal Services for Entrepreneurs (LSE) Project designed to build community wealth by providing free legal services to low-income entrepreneurs serving marginalized and historically oppressed communities and the Protecting Racial Equity (PRE) Initiative, which advises California nonprofits and organizations with racial equity programming. The Senior Staff Attorney will serve as a critical member of LCCRSF’s legal team and play a leading role in LSE’s response to meeting the commercial leasing needs of a high volume of marginalized commercial tenants who are otherwise unable to access paid legal services. 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.

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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 | Grants & Contract Coordinator – Development/Administration Workgroup (Los Angeles, CA) [$70,500k - $90,000k/ annually DOE, with excellent benefits]

Are you interested in joining an organization dedicated to increasing access to justice while addressing systemic inequities among the most vulnerable members of the Greater Los Angeles area? If yes, LAFLA is the place for you! This team member will join a driven development department. This position works closely with program, finance and executive staff to strategically develop and manage a portfolio of government and private grants. LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Grants & Contracts Coordinator. OUF.

Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Grants & Contracts Manager – Development/Administration Workgroup (Los Angeles, CA) [$90,000 - $115,000]

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.

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Receptionist (Stay Housed L.A. Coalition) – Client Intake Workgroup (Los Angeles, CA) [$52,500 - $61,417.52]

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. LAFLA is currently accepting applications for the position of Receptionist. OUF.

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Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles | Receptionist – Client Intake Workgroup (Los Angeles, CA) [$52,500 - $61,417.57]

Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County | Housing Attorney (Redwood City, CA) [$86,000 - $135,000]

The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County’s Housing Team is seeking an attorney to join us on the front lines of the housing crisis. This role focuses on defending low-income tenants facing eviction, enforcing tenant protections through advocacy and impact litigation, and advancing equitable housing policies alongside impacted communities. The attorney will manage an active eviction defense caseload, represent clients in unlawful detainer matters, conduct settlement negotiations and court appearances, and advocate on issues involving discrimination, reasonable accommodations, retaliation, habitability, harassment, subsidized housing, and rent increases. The position also includes direct client consultation, tenant education workshops, community outreach, and collaboration with regional partners and community organizations to support local and state policy efforts that protect housing stability for low-income tenants. OUF

Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County | Immigrant Rights Attorney (Redwood City, CA) [$86,000 - $113,000]

The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County is seeking an Immigrants' Rights Attorney to join our LIBRE team. This position focuses on helping survivors of child abuse, domestic violence, and other crimes apply for humanitarian relief with USCIS and before EOIR, including SIJS, U visas, DACA, and VAWA. The role involves preparing and filing applications, representing clients before immigration courts and agencies, and guiding individuals and families through complex legal processes. The position also supports community-centered work through know-your-rights presentations, outreach, and collaboration with community-based organizations and public agencies, while contributing to broader advocacy efforts that advance immigrant rights and expand access to justice for low-income communities. 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) [$102,000 - $143,000]

‍Leonard Carder, LLP, located in Oakland, is looking for attorneys with experience or interest in union labor, employment and employee benefits law, and with a demonstrated commitment to the goals of workers’ rights and the labor movement. Ideal candidates should have strong research, writing and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with unions, employee benefit trust funds, and workers. Candidates with three or more years of relevant experience are strongly encouraged to apply. Leonard Carder has aided unions and workers involved in some of the most memorable labor struggles on the West Coast and has championed workers’ rights in precedent-setting litigation. We represent local and international labor unions and employee benefit plans, as well as employees in class actions, individual workers’ rights cases, and law reform litigation. Associate attorneys typically handle arbitrations and administrative hearings beginning in their first year at the firm and also tackle litigation, research, writing, collective bargaining and advice work as needed in a fast-paced environment. OUF.

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Lowrey Parady Lebsack DeFazio, LLC | Attorney (Denver, CO) [$70,000 - $110,000]

‍Lowrey Parady Lebsack DeFazio, LLC, is looking for an attorney to join our team. We are a small law firm in Denver, Colorado that specializes in representing employees. If you are a licensed attorney, are interested in working with us, and care about the work we do, please apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation during any part of the hiring process, please let us know. Apply by July 10, 2026.

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.

Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund | Regional Counsel (Seattle, WA) [$105,000 - $131,300]

‍MALDEF is the nation’s leading non-profit Latino civil rights law firm. Founded in 1968, MALDEF works to safeguard the civil rights of Latinos and to increase the community’s ability to participate fully in American society. We are currently seeking a dynamic Regional Counsel to serve as the first leader of our new Seattle office, to pursue civil rights litigation, to act as day-to-day supervisor of the regional staff, to represent MALDEF in the region, and to help to determine the litigation and advocacy needs of the region in order to develop plans and strategies to advance and protect the civil rights of Latinos. Job Responsibilities: The Regional Counsel is responsible for the daily operations and overall management of the regional office. Within MALDEF's designated program areas, works with the President and General Counsel, Director of Litigation, staff attorneys, and other Regional Counsels to determine the litigation and public policy advocacy priorities for the Northwest regional office. Initiates and conducts litigation and provides regular guidance on legal issues, strategies, and points of law to regional office staff. Maintains docket of active litigation and directly participates in complex civil rights cases in multiple program areas. Provides general supervision, guidance and training to the regional office staff to ensure that appropriate investigations are initiated and conducted; that litigation is warranted, well thought-out, and effectively conducted; that advocacy positions and papers are well researched and effectively written and/or delivered; and that community education programs are successfully implemented. Supervises and manages the performance of the regional office staff including: attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff. Acts as a MALDEF spokesperson for the region to the media and at special events or forums; develops and maintains a network of ties to other organizations and coalitions in order to further ongoing litigation and public policy advocacy. The Regional Counsel assists Development staff and the President and General Counsel in coordinating fundraising activities for the Seattle office. 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.

National Housing Law Project | Senior Attorney (San Francisco, CA) [$118,000 - $145,000]

The National Housing Law Project (NHLP) seeks a Senior Attorney to lead our work on housing justice issues with a focus on NHLP’s role as a California legal and advocacy support center. NHLP is actively involved in advocacy, training and litigation related to tenants’ rights and affordable housing preservation in California with a particular focus on the federally assisted housing programs. This is a dynamic position that will allow the attorney to work with advocates across California, the Housing Justice Network, and a tremendous team at NHLP. The attorney can be located anywhere in California. This position will remain open until filled, but an initial review of applications will begin on May 19, 2026.

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) | Executive Director(Los Angeles, CA) [$220,000 - $270,000]

The Executive Director is the organization’s chief executive and public leader, responsible for strategic leadership, program excellence, financial sustainability, fundraising, compliance, and community and political relations. The Executive Director leads a seasoned senior management team and works closely with the Board of Directors, whose members include local attorneys, individuals eligible for NLSLA’s services, and community representatives. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To receive full consideration, candidates are urged to submit their applications by May 1.

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.

New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty | Public Benefits Team Director or Supervising Attorney (Albuquerque, NM) [$92,000-$115,000 for Team Director and $86,000-$110,000 for Supervising Attorney, dependent on experience] ‍

New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty (NMCLP) seeks a Team Director or Supervising Attorney to address hunger and strengthen public assistance programs for children and families in New Mexico, including SNAP, TANF, childcare assistance, and Medicaid. This position will lead the Public Benefits Team’s work with community and family leaders to increase access to income, food, and other basic needs for New Mexicans. This includes improving program awareness and outreach, simplifying rules and application systems, removing barriers impacting immigrant, tribal and other communities, and responding to federal policy changes. This position will provide legislative and administrative advocacy, community outreach, know your rights education, and coalition-building; and legal representation and impact litigation. While the team’s primary focus is public benefits, there is opportunity to advocate on a broad variety of legal and policy issues that are priorities for our communities. The role can be tailored to applicants with more management experience (Team Director) or provide opportunities for professional development to grow your management skills (Supervising Attorney). Required: Law degree and 5 years experience for Team Director; law degree and 3 years experience for a Supervising Attorney; Demonstrated ability to lead teams, facilitate productive discussions and decision-making processes, and collaborate effectively with colleagues and partners to advance priorities. Apply in confidence by emailing your resume and a cover letter describing what interests you about NMCLP’s mission to contact@nmpovertylaw.org. Posting will remain active until the position is filled, with first consideration given to applications received by COB, Monday, June, 29, 2026.

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New Mexico Environmental Law Center | Environmental Justice Staff Attorney (Albuquerque, NM) [$65,000 - $90,000 DOE]

Staff Attorneys engage in legal, policy, and administrative advocacy, as well as coalition-building, communications/media, and other organizational tasks. You will be part of NMELC’s Legal Team and will work closely with clients and communities to achieve shared goals and priorities. You will also be responsible, in collaboration with the Legal Team, Executive Director and staff, for identifying, managing and advancing new campaign and litigation opportunities. Staff Attorneys are involved in policy development, advocacy, outreach, events, and larger development/fundraising initiatives that help to support and expand NMELC’s legal services and work. Apply by Friday, August 7, 2026

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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.

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Northwest Justice Project | Staff Attorney – Eviction Prevention Unit – Yakima & Longview (Yakima and Longview, 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). NJP is interested in qualified candidates with professional, personal and/or service experience that allows them to contribute to and support the legal aid community’s commitment to race equity. Candidates must be willing to be engaged with the community to be served. OUF.

Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety | Attorney IV (Sacramento, CA) [$11,993 - $16,096/ month]

Under general direction of the Chief Counsel, an Attorney IV is among the most experienced attorneys who are experts in a broad or specialized area of law and have demonstrated the ability to independently perform assignments consisting of the more complex and sensitive legal work of the Office of Energy Infrastructure Safety (Energy Safety). OUF.

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 III or IV (Oakland, CA) [$181,634.88 - $222,994.32]

The Office of the City Attorney is seeking a Deputy City Attorney to spearhead the City’s response to the changing federal landscape. Duties may include, but will not be limited to, handling the City’s ongoing litigations against the federal government to protect the City’s federal grants, tracking developments in federal-local government relations, and collaborating with City departments to help them navigate relationships with the federal government. This is a limited-duration role with a 30-month tenure and a possibility of extension at the end of that period. We expect this role to be dynamic and rewarding, giving an attorney opportunities both to make strategic litigation decisions to protect Oakland’s resources and values as well as to provide advice to many of the City’s departments and elected officials as they work to best serve Oakland’s diverse community in complex times. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with Administrative Procedure Act (“APA”) litigation and with federal grant awards. Additionally, experience advising either government departments or political leaders would also be valuable prior experience for this Deputy. OUF.

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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| Senior Neighborhood Law Corps Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$181,634.88 - $222,994.32]

The Office of the City Attorney seeks a highly skilled, community-oriented Senior Neighborhood Law Corps (NLC) Attorney with extensive litigation experience to lead and support major enforcement efforts addressing quality-of-life issues in Oakland. The Neighborhood Law Corps (NLC) is a unique, innovative, and award-winning community law program that focuses on proactive, neighborhood-based, and communitydirected 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 Senior NLC Attorney will independently manage a significant caseload and lead complex and high-impact civil litigation to address nuisance conditions, blight, and other public safety and quality-of-live problems affecting Oakland’s diverse neighborhoods. The attorney will also mentor junior attorneys and help shape strategic enforcement priorities. The position involves representing the City in state and federal courts and partnering closely with neighborhood groups, community stakeholders, and other governmental agencies. OUF.

Oakland City Attorney’s Office| Strategic Local Government Response Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$181,634.88 - $222,994.32]

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.

OneAmerica | Development Director (Seattle, Yakima, or Vancouver, WA) [$110,000 - $135,000]

‍The Development Director will grow and steward a broad donor portfolio, lead OneAmerica's 25th anniversary campaign, oversee strategy for $3+ million in foundation funding, and help build a community-rooted fundraising program. This is a hands-on, relationship-centered role for an experienced fundraiser with a track record in major gifts and individual giving, along with a genuine personal stake in immigrant and refugee rights. All applications will be acknowledged via an email receipt. Consideration will be given to applications as soon as they are received; phone and inperson interviewing is anticipated to begin at the end of March. Early applications are strongly encouraged

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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 | Legislative and Policy Advocate (Salem, OR) [$84,000 - $127,000]

‍Oregon Law Center (OLC) seeks a full-time state Legislative and Policy Advocate. This position provides an exciting opportunity for an experienced advocate to work as part of a team dedicated to improving the lives of low-income Oregonians. Legislative and administrative advocacy at OLC focuses on issues related to poverty, including family law, employment, farmworker justice, civil rights, human services and public benefits, consumer law, landlord-tenant, affordable housing and homelessness, healthcare, and domestic and sexual violence survivor advocacy. The Legislative and Policy Advocate will be responsible for moving forward a portion of OLC’s legislative and policy priorities. OLC’s agenda is non-partisan and established through a priority setting process approved by OLC’s Board. This process incorporates input from our clients and client communities, the eleven OLC offices, OLC’s litigation support unit, community partners, and the legal community. Advocacy issues and responsibilities are shared, with each member of the legislative team playing a role with subject-matter specialization and focus. The position is a full-time, exempt position that reports to and is supervised by the Director of Public Affairs and Legislative Advocacy. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting May 8th, 2026 with first round of interviews to be scheduled in late May.

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.

Pangea Legal Services | Removal Defense Attorney (San Jose, CA) [$85,000]

We are hiring an immigration attorney to represent immigrants in removal proceedings. This position may be based in either the San Francisco or San Jose office, with a preference for candidates based in San Jose. The start date of this position is flexible. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We will start evaluating applications on May 18, 2026.

Public Counsel | Staff Attorney – Consumer Rights & Economic Justice (Los Angeles, CA) [$84,800 - $124,384]

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 advances 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. Our diverse team provides direct services to low-income people in Los Angeles and surrounding counties, engages in impact litigation on consumer and civil rights issues, and advocates for laws and policies to protect consumers and the economically vulnerable at the local, state and national levels. In addition to a core group of attorneys and staff dedicated to consumer and economic justice issues, CREJ encompasses access to justice clinics for state appellate and federal self-represented litigants. CREJ also runs Cancer Justice, a national program focused on the legal and financial impacts of cancer, particularly issues affecting economic stability and health equity. OUF.

Public Counsel | Staff Attorney – Consumer Rights & Economic Justice (Los Angeles, CA) [$78,000 - $82,100]

Consumer Rights and Economic Justice (CREJ) advances 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. Our diverse team provides direct services to low-income people in Los Angeles and surrounding counties, engages in impact litigation on consumer and civil rights issues, and advocates for laws and policies to protect consumers and the economically vulnerable at the local, state and national levels. In addition to a core group of attorneys and staff dedicated to consumer and economic justice issues, CREJ also encompasses access to justice clinics for state appellate and federal self-represented litigants. CREJ also runs Cancer Justice, a national program focused on the legal and financial impacts of cancer, particularly issues affecting economic stability and health equity.

Public Counsel | Supervising Attorney – Consumer Rights & Economic Justice (Los Angeles, CA) [$97,280 - $112,380] CREJ advances 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. Our diverse team provides direct services to low-income people in Los Angeles and surrounding counties, engages in impact litigation on consumer and civil rights issues, and advocates for laws and policies to protect consumers and the economically vulnerable at the local, state and national levels. In addition to a core group of attorneys and staff dedicated to consumer and economic justice issues, CREJ also encompasses access to justice clinics for state appellate and federal self-represented litigants. CREJ also runs Cancer Justice, a national program focused on the legal and financial impacts of cancer, particularly issues affecting economic stability and health equity. OUF.

Public Interest Law Project (PILP) | Director of Litigation and Advocacy (Oakland, CA) [$130,000 - $145,000]

The Public Interest Law Project (PILP) is seeking a Director of Litigation & Advocacy to drive statewide impact litigation and strategic advocacy across California. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop and lead high-impact cases, mentor a talented team of experienced advocates and litigators, and strengthen the capacity of legal services organizations serving Californians experiencing poverty PILP advances affordable and fair housing, access to public benefits, homelessness prevention, and civil rights in partnership with low-income communities, communities of color, and legal services organizations throughout California. The ideal candidate is an accomplished advocate and litigator, as well as a visionary and collaborative leader committed to fostering an inclusive, empowering, and high-performing work environment. OUF.

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.

San Francisco Baykeeper | Legal Fellow (Bay Area, CA) [$80,000 - $85,000]

Baykeeper defends San Francisco Bay and the health of the watershed from the biggest environmental threats and holds polluters accountable. For 37 years, we’ve used science, advocacy, and law to achieve hundreds of legal and policy victories that have reduced industrial pollution, sewage spills, fossil fuel contamination, and toxic pollutants to protect the Bay’s wildlife and community health. The Legal Fellow is a two-year position beginning in Fall 2026 and will join Baykeeper’s legal team of four lawyers supporting the organization’s litigation, legislative, and advocacy work. Baykeeper maintains an active docket of 10–15 high-impact cases and conducts local, regional, and state-wide advocacy, advancing justice for Bay communities and wildlife. Working with Baykeeper attorneys, scientists, and local partners, the Legal Fellow will advance the organization’s mission through research, advocacy, and litigation. The Fellow will investigate and develop resources to support smart development, address toxic sites, and build climate-resilient communities around the Bay. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will be scheduled starting April 15, 2026.

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.

Seattle Foundation | Senior Brand Manager (Seattle, WA) [$115,000 - $130,000]

The Senior Brand Manager is the primary steward and architect of Seattle Foundation's brand—responsible for shaping, evolving and activating a cohesive brand strategy, narratives and experiences that build long-term brand loyalty, deepen trust and advances the Foundation's mission and impact. This role owns the day-to-day health of the brand, including leading a brand refresh. The position will serve as both the visionary and project owner from strategy through rollout, ensuring the brand is not only compelling but deeply rooted across the organization, across channels, campaigns, experiences and touchpoints. OUF.

Senior Advocacy Network | Staff Attorney (Modesto, CA) [$77,000 - $105,000]

Since 2011, Senior Advocacy Network has helped older adults in our community remain safe, supported, and independent. Our work focuses on preventing homelessness, addressing and ending elder abuse, and connecting older adults with essential community resources. We are committed to treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of background, income, or life experience. In recognition of this commitment, our organization was awarded the California State Bar’s DEI Leadership Bronze Seal in 2024. Newly licensed or experienced attorney able to assist as needed in various legal programs (tenant rights, eviction defense, elder abuse restraining orders, preparation of Estate planning documents, consumer issues); may report to a more senior attorney or Executive Director. Provides comprehensive legal services to eligible older adults in Stanislaus County in accordance with the ABA Standards for Providers of Civil Legal Services and the Code of Professional Responsibility. OUF.

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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.

State Bar of California Office of Access & Inclusion | Director of Grants (Program Director I) (San Francisco, or Los Angeles, CA) [$163,351 - $217,803]

The Director of Grants oversees the administration of the legal aid grant portfolio of the largest state bar in the country—approximately $300 million distributed annually across multiple grant programs to more than 110 legal aid nonprofit organizations statewide. The Director leads a grants team of more than 20 staff and is accountable for the integrity, compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement of the State Bar’s grantmaking operations. The Director serves as a key staff partner to the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission (LSTFC), helping advance the LSTFC’s 2024–2028 strategic plan, the State Bar’s 2022-2027 strategic plan, and ensures that every grant program is administered responsibly, equitably, and in alignment with the State Bar’s mission to close the justice gap in California. This is a senior leadership role that blends program strategy, fiscal and compliance oversight, stakeholder engagement, and people management. This role reports directly to the OA&I Program Director II and functions as a core member of the OA&I executive leadership team, contributing to strategic direction and organizational leadership. This is, above all, a hands-on leadership role grounded in day-to-day grants management and staff supervision, combined with fiscal and compliance oversight, stakeholder engagement, and program strategy. OUF.

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Terrell Marshall Law Group PLLC | Senior Associate or Junior Partner Attorney (Seattle, WA) [$140,000 - $170,000]

Terrell Marshall Law Group is a Seattle-based firm looking for a highly motivated and skilled senior associate or junior partner attorney with five to ten years of experience to join our nationwide practice representing workers, consumers, and other individuals whose rights have been violated in individual, class action, and complex litigation. Our practice includes wage and hour, consumer protection, and civil rights class actions, but we often take cases outside those areas that offer an opportunity to challenge wrongful conduct. Our senior associates and junior partners manage cases and do meaningful work, often on cutting-edge legal issues, in state and federal courts throughout the country. They enjoy the challenge of delving into new areas of law and participating in all aspects of civil litigation, including managing client relationships, investigating and developing new cases, motion practice, discovery and depositions, mediation, and trials. OUF.

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Teukolsky Law, APC | Associate Attorney (Pasadena, CA) [$85,000 - $120,000]

Associate attorney position at plaintiff-side employment law firm. The firm represents employees in individual FEHA cases and wage-and-hour class actions. We co-counsel many of our cases with non-profits and labor unions. OUF.

Trial Impact Project | Senior Attorney (Los Angeles, CA) [$130,000 - $155,000]

Trial Impact Project 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. OUF.

Valerian Law | Associate Attorney (Berkeley, CA) [$130,000 - $148,000]

One opening for a California attorney with 3+ years of relevant post-JD experience to join Valerian Law, a minority woman-owned law firm with an exciting docket focused on achieving social justice through employment law. Represent clients and assist with cases in a hands-on, substantive manner with increasing case management responsibility and/or case complexity depending on experience. Drive cases from intake through case closing. Lead discovery and investigation. Assist with trial preparation, and mediations with superior legal research and writing. Manage and support clients and diverse case teams. California-barred associates will have opportunity to run their own cases, get deep experience with both individual and class action representations, appear in court, take depositions, and author briefs on cutting-edge issues. OUF.

Watsonvillle Law Center | Immigration Managing Attorney (Watsonville, CA) [$95,000 - $105,000]

The Watsonville Law Center (WLC) is a nonprofit legal aid organization providing free legal services to low-income households in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. WLC works closely with community and health care partners to address legal and social determinants of health including access to housing, health, employment, immigration justice, and economic equity. Managing Attorney will provide legal services and programs for a community-based nonprofit legal aid office serving a diverse community. This position reports to the Watsonville Law Center Legal Director. The ideal candidate has experience in immigration. This position has shown dedication and experience working with immigrants, women, children, schools, healthcare systems, and the broader community. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to address equal access to justice and build expertise in working in the legal sector. To apply, please submit a brief cover letter and resume to info@wlc.law. Please add “Immigration Attorney Application” to subject line. OUF.

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Watsonvillle Law Center | Trilingual Admin Staff (Mixteco-English-Spanish) (Watsonville, CA) [$23 - $25/hr]

The Watsonville Law Center (WLC) is a nonprofit legal aid organization providing free legal services to low income households in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties. WLC works closely with community and health care partners to address legal and social determinants of health including access to housing, health, employment, immigration justice, and economic equity. This position supports the direct services for Watsonville Law Center (WLC), which are provided under the legal supervision of WLC staff attorneys and pro bono attorneys. The successful candidate has shown dedication and experience working with immigrants, women, children, schools, healthcare systems, and the broader community. Special training will be provided upon hiring. This position shows commitment to the mission, values and goals of equal access to justice. OUF.

Western Center on Law and Poverty | Housing Senior Attorney (Los Angeles, Oakland, or Sacramento, CA) [$110,000 - $158,000]

Western Center offers an opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic litigator to join our successful and dedicated team to protect and expand the housing rights of Californians experiencing deep poverty and homelessness, tackle discrimination existing in housing systems and programs, and monitor the implementation of state-level programs. Among the projects intended for this position, the successful candidate will work to mitigate and reduce barriers imposed by illegal land use policies; support implementation of policies that protect the rights of vulnerable and chronically homeless neighbors through impact litigation and administrative advocacy; and support legal services and other advocates’ responses to governmental attempts to criminalize poverty and homelessness or otherwise target the unhoused. We seek a team member who has experience practicing in diverse forums, thrives in a collegial and dynamic team environment, can initiate complex projects and work independently as well as on a team, and is committed to addressing racial and economic inequities. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record of fighting for the rights of low-income people and demonstrate that they are prepared to advocate for statewide tenant protections and just land use policies that further fair housing and combat segregation. Accordingly, the ideal candidate will have at least nine years’ experience in at least one of the following areas: landlord-tenant, fair housing, land use, federal and state housing programs, tax policies that effect housing production, homelessness, health and safety, building codes and enforcement, and/or mobile home advocacy. Applications are preferred by Monday August 17, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Western Center on Law and Poverty | Senior Policy Advocate – Housing (Sacramento, CA) [$105,000 - $125,000]

Western Center offers a unique opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic policy advocate to join our successful and dedicated housing team. WCLP seeks an advocate who will work in the state legislature to sponsor, and pass legislation that benefits our client communities, oppose legislation that does not, and work more broadly to influence housing and land use policy and regulations. As the state continues to experience a crisis-level shortage of affordable housing, this position provides a unique opportunity for an individual who is passionate about the rights of low-income households to push for statewide tenant protections and equitable land use policies. We seek a team member who has at least 8 years or more of lobbying experience, thrives in a collegial and dynamic team environment, and is committed to addressing race-based inequities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of multiple areas of housing law and policy or commitment to developing such understanding. These include landlord-tenant, fair housing, redevelopment, and antidisplacement policies, land use, housing finance, federal and state housing programs, tax policy, foreclosures and low-income homeowner issues, homelessness, health and safety, building codes and enforcement, and mobile homes, and the intersection of these issue areas with racial justice. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Applications preferred by July 15, 2026.

Working Washington | Development Director (Seattle, WA) [$110,000 - $130,000]

Working Washington seeks a strategic, collaborative, and values-driven Development Director to power the next chapter of worker organizing and movement building across Washington State. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced fundraising leader who is energized by building organizations through growth, and motivated by the opportunity to fuel a growing multiracial workers movement where everyone shares in the prosperity we create together. The Development Director will be a key member of the senior leadership team during a pivotal moment of organizational evolution. You will leverage this opportunity for growth, developing fundraising strategy across the organization's integrated 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Partnering closely with a visionary Executive Director and overseeing experienced development and operations staff, you'll lead strategy to diversify revenue, grow individual and major giving, and build the systems and organizational capacity to realize greater impact. This is an exceptional moment to join the organization. After more than a decade of transformative organizing victories, Working Washington is intentionally evolving as a leader in building sustained worker power. Now the organization is investing in the fundraising leadership needed to match its ambitions. For a leader who enjoys cultivating meaningful relationships, building sustainable fundraising programs, and helping shape an organization's next chapter of growth and impact, this is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to the future of worker power in Washington State. OUF.

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