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The Position Appointed by the Mayor and City Council, the City Attorney is responsible and held accountable for the City of Cottonwood’s legal department. As the primary legal counsel, the City Attorney advises the Council, City Manager, Boards and Commissions, and City staff on legal matters and represents the City as necessary and appropriate. The position provides sound legal advice on significant policy, project, and financial matters, attends all regular City Council meetings, and drafts or reviews ordinances, orders, and resolutions that come before the City Council. The City Attorney has substantial local government law experience and leverages that knowledge to anticipate issues and proactively mitigate risk. The ideal candidate is thoughtful with a proven track record in developing strategies for legally sound positions. The City Attorney is an integral part of the City’s management team and works closely with the City Manager and collaborates with key staff...

Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System Sacramento, California General Counsel Annual salary range: $160,275 to $254,298 The salary is supplemented by an extensive benefit package. Final filing date: Monday, February 6, 2023. Located in California’s beautiful capital city, the Sacramento County Employees’ Retirement System is a public employee retirement system including the County of Sacramento, Superior Court of California in Sacramento, and eleven special districts. The ideal candidate possesses knowledge and experience specific to the operation of a public retirement system, including advising a multimember governing body, and will have the ability to establish an effective working relationship with a diverse group of customers. The General Counsel is a key member of the executive team and plays a significant role in policymaking and leadership of the organization. Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal – are essential to the...

Job Description:  The USTP is seeking an attorney experienced in litigation practice and bankruptcy law to oversee bankruptcy cases filed in the federal judicial districts covered by the Region and/or field office, litigate enforcement matters on behalf of the Program, oversee private trustees, handle appellate matters, and refer criminal conduct identified in connection with bankruptcy case oversight. The Program seeks to hire and cultivate talented trial attorneys and provides them with frequent and meaningful court experience on a variety of issues arising in bankruptcy cases. As a Trial Attorney in a field office, the typical duties include the following: Oversee the administration of bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial districts served by the Region and the field office; Litigate issues arising in chapter 11 proceedings, including those involving corporate governance, and issues arising in employment applications, fee applications, disclosure statements, and...

Job Description:  The Program is seeking experienced attorney applicants for the position of Assistant United States Trustee to lead and manage the Chattanooga field office that oversees bankruptcy cases filed in the Chattanooga and Winchester Divisions of the Eastern District of Tennessee. Chattanooga also has primary responsibility for the Knoxville and Greeneville Divisions of the Eastern District of Tennessee, although a satellite unit based in Knoxville, TN, services the cases in those Divisions on a daily basis. As the Assistant United States Trustee, the typical duties include the following: Manage and oversee the administration of the field office, including all bankruptcy cases filed in the judicial district served by the office; Advise and partner with the Executive Office and the United States Trustee on policy questions, legal issues of national importance arising in cases, and other significant matters to enhance the Program’s mission locally, and help...

Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area (“LCCRSF”) is pleased to invite nominations and applications for its next Executive Director . As one of the oldest civil rights institutions on the West Coast, LCCRSF works to dismantle systems of oppression and racism and to build an equitable and just society. Formed in 1968 to bridge the legal community and the Civil Rights Movement, we’re known for advancing the rights of people of color, immigrants, refugees, and low-income individuals. We also invest in legal fellows and support a network of over 1,000 active pro bono attorneys who work in solidarity with us. The Executive Director (ED)--with the support of a high impact staff, engaged Board of Directors, and a dynamic network of skilled pro bono legal professionals and community partners--works on many of the most compelling civil rights issues of our time, with issues and campaigns squarely focused on historically marginalized communities. LCCRSF’s...

About BuzzFeed, Inc. BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. We'll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like Complex Networks and HuffPost to come. Business Area: Administrative  Job Category: Legal Salary: 160,000-178,000 USD Union Status: Non Union The Role This role will provide a full range of attorney functions relating to the negotiation, drafting, and execution of commercial agreements, and the related advice and counsel provided...

Position Announcement 23-11 ASSISTANT FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER – CAPITAL HABEAS UNIT Office of the Federal Public Defender Western District of Texas (Austin) THE FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER for the Western District of Texas is now accepting applications for the position of Assistant Federal Public Defender for the Capital Habeas Unit in Austin, Texas. The Capital Habeas Unit (CHU) represents indigent, death-sentenced Texas prisoners in federal habeas corpus proceedings in the four United States District Courts in Texas, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court. Requirements . An Assistant Federal Public Defender must be (1) a graduate of an accredited law school; (2) licensed to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas at the time of employment; and (3) admitted to practice before the Texas state bar within one year after employment begins. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background...

Criminal Immigration Attorney II & III - Bilingual (English/Spanish) - Regular & Extra-Help $10,167 - $14,121/Monthly*   Are you an experienced bilingual criminal defense attorney specializing in immigration law? The County of Sonoma Public Defender's office is looking for an energetic, professional Criminal Immigration Attorney to join their team! Regular & Extra-Help positions available. Starting Salary up to $71.05/hourly ($148,289/year), plus an additional $1.15/hour bilingual premium for bilingual assignments, and a competitive total compensation package!*   NOTE: The Deputy Public Defender's office is currently recruiting to fill a bilingual Criminal Immigration Attorney position at either the II or III level, as well as Extra-Help positions. If you are interested in applying at both levels of this opportunity, you must submit a separate application to the recruitment currently being conducted for that level....

JOB TITLE: Appellate Court Attorney, Level A-D or Senior Appellate Court Attorney LOCATION: Sacramento, CA JOB REQUISITION: 5777 OVERVIEW The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, located in Sacramento, is accepting applications for an appellate court attorney.  The individual(s) selected will be appointed at a level commensurate with their qualifications. Appellate court attorneys conduct research and prepare case material relating to civil, criminal and juvenile law appeals.  Responsibilities may differ depending upon the experience and qualifications of the individual(s) selected.  All levels of appellate court attorney perform legal duties and read, review and analyze case records; conduct research of legal issues; draft memoranda and proposed opinions; edit and revise memoranda and proposed opinions; and perform other related work as required.  The justice to whom an appeal is assigned directs, reviews and edits staff work product. RESPONSIBILITIES:...

Attorney III - Law Enforcement Review $10,992 - $13,361/Monthly* Expand your legal career in public service. Join a team driven to improve our Sonoma County communities. Join the Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) in the commitment to accountability and transparency in law enforcement. Starting salary up to $76.82/hour ($160,332/year), a cash allowance of $600/month, and a competitive total compensation package!* IOLERO's staff work diligently to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. With IOLERO’s high-profile focus on promoting greater transparency of law enforcement operations, this position plays a key role in assessing and auditing public complaints and conducting investigations. The ideal attorney for this position will have three or more years of experience in the practice areas of civil rights and/or criminal law cases, which included working with individuals of diverse...