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Pro Bono Institute is seeking a Director of its Law Firm Pro Bono Project Founded in 1996, Pro Bono Institute (PBI) explores and identifies new approaches to, and resources for, the provision of legal services to the poor, disadvantaged, and other individuals or groups unable to secure legal assistance to address critical problems. PBI supports, enhances, and transforms the pro bono efforts of major law firms, in-house legal departments, and public interest organizations in the U.S. and around the world. Rather than providing direct legal services, PBI is a catalyst, administering projects that support, guide, and inspire legal institutions to enhance access to justice.  Building on 30 years of experience, the Law Firm Pro Bono Project® initiative serves as counselor, resource, strategic advisor, trainer, and catalyst, offering expert guidance on law firm pro bono, while exploring new ideas to improve services, promoting experimentation, encouraging self-evaluation, dialogue,...

JOB TITLE:                            Appellate Court Attorney, Level A-D or Senior Appellate Court Attorney  LOCATION:                            Sacramento, CA  JOB REQUISITION:             6595   OVERVIEW The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, located in Sacramento, decides consequential cases impacting the development of California’s criminal and civil jurisprudence. The court is currently recruiting talented lawyers who exhibit a commitment to excellence and who enjoy thinking and writing about legal issues to serve on the court’s central staff. The daily work of appellate court attorneys includes reviewing briefs and records in civil, criminal, and juvenile matters; working collaboratively with other attorneys and jurists to resolve varied legal questions; thoroughly researching and analyzing the law; drafting clear, concise, and well-written memoranda and proposed opinions; reviewing and proofreading opinions; and performing other...