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THE OPPORTUNITY  Few city attorney opportunities offer the chance to build something that will shape an organization for years to come. As Campbell transitions from a longstanding outside counsel model to an in-house City Attorney’s Office, the next City Attorney will have the rare opportunity to establish the office’s vision, hire and develop its team, define its culture, and create a modern, responsive legal function for one of Silicon Valley’s most respected small cities.     ABOUT CAMPBELL  The City of Campbell is centrally located in the Santa Clara Valley, 50 miles south of San Francisco, and bordered by San Jose, Los Gatos, and Saratoga. Campbell was officially incorporated as a city in 1952 and has grown from a small agricultural community to a progressive community with a population of approximately 43,000.     The City is a safe, vibrant, and family-friendly community offering its residents amenities such as the...

The  County Counsel's Office   is recruiting for a   Litigation Attorney.  These positions provide legal advice, assistance and representation in civil legal matters to the County and its departments.  The assignment may include representation in a variety of areas including: civil rights; torts; personal injury; public entity liability; employment law; eminent domain; environmental/land use; workers’ compensation; and administrative law proceedings.  Duties include: meeting with and advising County Departments regarding litigation;  drafting pleadings, discovery, and motions; determining case strategy and representing the County in trials, depositions, mediations, and hearings; researching and writing legal opinions on risk mitigation and litigation outcomes; and advising boards, departments, special districts, school districts and commissions. Note:  The current vacancy is to provide legal services to County Departments with an emphasis on civil litigation in state and...

The   County Counsel's Office   is recruiting for a   Workers' Compensation Attorney.  The position will perform the following duties: Analyze complex legal and factual issues. Conduct extensive, well-reasoned legal research. Communicate, effectively work with, and provide guidance to Risk Management claim partners/adjusters. Prepare pleadings including applications, answers and responsive pleadings. Draft proposed compromise and release agreements, stipulations with request for awards, and AME/PQME letters. Prepare trial briefs and appeals including petitions for reconsideration and writs. Take depositions of applicants and cross-examinations of physicians. Prepare strategies for resolution with little or no supervision. Prepare for hearings including trial, cross-examination, trial exhibits and witnesses with little or no supervision. Communicate with the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board, witnesses and opposing counsel...

Oregon Law Center (OLC) seeks a qualified managing attorney to lead one of the largest legal aid offices in Oregon—a team of nine staff attorneys, five paralegals, and one supervising attorney. Office priorities are set according to client need; current priorities are housing, family, public benefits, seniors, civil and immigrant rights.  The office serves clients living in Clatsop, Columbia, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill Counties, with locations in three communities (Hillsboro, McMinnville, and St. Helens). ABOUT US: OLC is a legal services program committed to achieving justice for the low-income communities of Oregon by providing a full range of the highest quality civil legal services.  OLC operates eleven offices around the state.  In addition to local offices, OLC maintains specialty teams including a litigation support unit, legislative advocacy unit, a statewide eviction defense program, and a statewide farmworker program.  OLC seeks to create positive...

CLDP is looking for an attorney to join our LAC team, working directly with partner governments in the Latin America & the Caribbean region to develop the legal solutions needed to unlock the region’s economic potential while also increasing bilateral trade and investment opportunities. In this position, the Attorney-Advisor will be expected to converse on a technical level with a variety of stakeholders on the legal and regulatory frameworks governing infrastructure projects, including investment and project finance, arbitration, and government contracting. Prior legal experience with the administration, drafting or interpretation of legal, regulatory, and/or transactional documents in the infrastructure or technology sectors is preferred. Prior experience working with foreign governments, international organizations and/or development finance institutions is strongly preferred. Regular international travel will be required, averaging around 8-10 trips per year to...

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is seeking an accomplished and motivated Associate to join our intellectual property litigation team in Seattle, New York, or Washington, DC. You will support high-stakes disputes in federal courts and before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). This is a rare opportunity to work closely with some of the country’s most recognized IP litigators, contributing to cutting-edge cases in sectors such as semiconductors, telecommunications, medical devices, software, fin tech and biotechnology.   Key Responsibilities Collaborate closely with partners to handle complex intellectual property disputes in district court, before the ITC, and in PTAB proceedings, for high-profile clients, including market-leading technology companies and startups. Conduct legal research, analyze case law, and contribute to the development of litigation strategy for issues related to patent validity and...

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a midlevel associate with four to six years of experience to join its robust Labor, Employment & Immigration practice in Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Anchorage. The associate will work closely with a collaborative team of attorneys representing employers in a broad range of traditional labor matters and workplace disputes. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney looking to build a sophisticated labor practice with significant client contact and hands-on responsibility. Responsibilities Advise and represent employers in labor relations matters, including union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration proceedings, unfair labor practice charges, and labor-management disputes Support clients in proceedings before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, motions, briefs, and other advocacy materials Participate in client...

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP seeks a midlevel associate attorney to join its Financial Services Litigation team in New York or San Francisco. This role is ideal for a candidate with at least 3 years of experience handling complex securities and/or financial services litigation matters.   The associate will work closely with DWT partners on sophisticated litigation and arbitration, matters for financial institution and fintech clients. The position offers substantial responsibility, direct client exposure, and immediate integration into active matters. Responsibilities Manage substantive aspects of complex litigation matters in federal and state courts, arbitrations, and regulatory proceedings Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation filings Handle discovery, including document review, written discovery, and witness preparation Support deposition preparation, hearings, and trial strategy Participate in case management, factual...

County Counsel  is recruiting for a  Juvenile Dependency Attorney*  to represent the Department of Children and Family Services in Juvenile Court. Attorneys in this unit appear in statutorily-required hearings, special interim reviews, settlement conferences, bench trials and specialty court hearings. Initial Appointment   Your application will be reviewed for eligibility for all levels within the Deputy County Counsel Series. Job offers for the initial appointment may be made at any level based on qualifications and department needs. Candidates advance within the series in accordance with criteria established in the   Exempt Compensation Ordinance . Juvenile Dependency Attorney  II $114,712.00-$152,339.20 Annually   Juvenile Dependency Attorney III $135,345.60-$180,128.00  Annually Juvenile Dependency Attorney  IV $156,166.40-$227,843.20   Annually Minimum Requirements: License:  Active membership and...

County of Sonoma Santa Rosa, CA Deputy District Attorney Salary:   $140,024.88 - $238,850.01 Annually The Sonoma County District Attorney's Office is seeking experienced and passionate attorneys to join their team! This position is being recruited at the I through IV levels. Candidates interested in consideration at multiple levels must apply to each of the separate, concurrent recruitments. •   Deputy District Attorney I https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/5419530/deputy-district-attorney-i •   Deputy District Attorney II https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/5425746/deputy-district-attorney-ii •   Deputy District Attorney III https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/5425757/deputy-district-attorney-iii •   Deputy District Attorney IV https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sonoma/jobs/5425777/deputy-district-attorney-iv Please note : As a part of the...

Loyola Law School's Center for Juvenile Law & Policy seeks a supervising attorney for the Juvenile Justice Clinic. The incumbent will be expected to supervise and direct certified law students representing youth in Los Angeles County juvenile delinquency courts. The Center for Juvenile Law and Policy (CJLP) houses four live-client in-house clinics providing direct representation. As part of the CJLP, the Juvenile Justice Clinic provides free legal services to children and young people in Los Angeles County delinquency courts while providing law students with a vital skill set and the opportunity to practice in the public interest. The JJC works collaboratively with community-based organization, all CJLP clinics, the Loyola Immigrant Justice Clinic, and other Juvenile Justice stakeholders throughout the country. We utilize a holistic model, rooted in participatory defense to reduce recidivism and reach stability for each client and their support systems. Position...

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for a tenured/tenure-track position to teach first year Legal Analysis, Research and Writing , beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.  Washburn Law’s nationally ranked legal writing program follows the typical structure for legal writing courses: objective or predictive writing in the first semester and persuasive writing and advocacy in the second semester. Both courses are three credit hours. Washburn Law has a unitary tenure track with scholarship support including summer writing grants, year-round research assistants, and funding for travel to conferences. This nine-month tenured/tenure-track position is one of three open tenured/tenure-track positions in the School of Law.    We seek engaging candidates whose performance to date has demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, scholarship, and service or the potential for achievement in each of these job functions.  The...

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for a tenured/tenure-track position to teach in the Washburn Law Clinic and to teach complementary doctrinal courses, beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. Washburn Law has a unitary tenure track with scholarship support including summer writing grants, year-round research assistants, and funding for travel to conferences. This nine-month tenured/tenure-track position is one of three open tenured/tenure-track positions in the School of Law.    We are particularly interested in applicants qualified to teach the Small Business & Nonprofit Transactional Law Clinic. We seek engaging candidates whose performance to date has demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, scholarship, and service or the potential for achievement in each of these job functions.  The selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that...

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for a tenured/tenure-track position, beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year. We are especially interested in candidates who would teach constitutional law, administrative law, legislation, property, evidence, professional responsibility, or remedies . Washburn Law has a unitary tenure track with scholarship support including summer writing grants, year-round research assistants, and funding for travel to conferences.  This nine-month tenured/tenure-track position is one of three open tenured/tenure-track positions in the School of Law.    We seek engaging candidates whose performance to date has demonstrated effectiveness in teaching, scholarship, and service or the potential for achievement in each of these job functions.  The selected candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices...

Company Description By working at Harvard University, you join a vibrant community that advances Harvard's world-changing mission in meaningful ways, inspires innovation and collaboration, and builds skills and expertise. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and welcoming environment where everyone can thrive. Why join Harvard Law School? Join a community that combines excellence in legal education and scholarship with a deep commitment to justice. Here at Harvard Law School (HLS), youll find an environment that values who you are and encourages you to grow, inspire others, and make a meaningful impact. Wherever you are in your career journey, HLS is a place where you can thrive, contribute, and be part of something bigger. Job Description The Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School   seeks to hire a director to lead the LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic. Launched in 2020, the Clinic provides students with opportunities to develop lawyering and advocacy skills...

The State Public Defender is responsible for the executive leadership, administration, and oversight of Minnesota's public defense system. This position directs statewide operations; develops and implements policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives; and ensures compliance with standards adopted by the State Board of Public Defense. The State Public Defender serves at the direction of the State Board of Public Defense and performs additional duties as assigned by the Board and prescribed by the Minnesota Legislature. The State Board of Public Defense is an independent Minnesota Judicial Branch agency responsible for providing constitutionally required legal representation to indigent clients in district and appellate courts statewide. The Board's mission is to protect individual liberty and advance meaningful criminal justice reform through client-centered, culturally responsive, and high-quality legal representation. The agency operates with an annual budget of...

ABOUT THE JOB The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of the District of Columbia (ACLU-DC) seeks applicants for the full-time position of   Deputy Legal Director.   This hybrid role is based in Washington, DC. ACLU-DC protects, promotes, and advances a broad range of constitutional values and individual rights through an integrated advocacy framework, using the tools of litigation, legislative advocacy, communication strategies and public education. ACLU-DC’s legal department engages in impact litigation and litigates a broad range of constitutional cases through direct representation, filing amicus briefs, and submitting administrative complaints. ACLU-DC’s current legal docket includes litigation against local authorities on systemic police reform, discrimination, the First Amendment, and more. The docket also includes eighteen cases against policies and practices of the second Trump administration including on immigration, trans rights, voting...

About the University  Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System , Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world. Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational,...

Overview Assistant Federal Public Defenders fight systemic injustice by advocating for qualified defendants in federal criminal cases and other covered matters for individuals who are financially unable to obtain adequate representation. Primary Job Duties ·   Represent qualifying individuals charged with violating federal criminal statutes by handling all stages of federal criminal trial matters in the district court. ·    Frequently appear in court before both magistrate judges and district court judges. Court appearances include: initial appearances, pretrial release hearings, motion hearings, trials, sentencings, appeals, and probation violation proceedings. ·    Advocate for clients from diverse backgrounds, including those with histories of trauma, mental health, and substance abuse issues. ·    Work in teams with co-counsel, investigators, paralegals, legal assistants, social workers, and contracted experts. ·    Support...

The Supervising Staff Attorney will work with students to investigate, evaluate and litigate claims of wrongful conviction and/or innocence. This is a full-time staff position. The Supervising Staff Attorney will be responsible for case investigation and litigation, student supervision and mentorship, assisting with legislative advocacy and strategy, and public and professional education. The position involves investigating and litigating both new and existing Loyola Project for the Innocent cases. Counsel will be responsible for developing and implementing investigation plans and litigation strategies, which often includes compiling case records, evaluating police reports and other crucial case documents, locating and interviewing witnesses, and drafting witness statements. Position Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities Investigate and litigate cases on behalf of the clinic. The Supervising Staff Attorney will be responsible for developing, implementing,...