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Under the general direction of LCI’s Chief Counsel the Attorney IV (Senior Staff Counsel for CEQA and Land Use) will independently perform work involving novel issues and emerging areas of law within the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Planning and Zoning Law, Administrative Procedure Act, California Public Records Act, and Bagley-Keene Open Meetings Law. The Senior Staff Counsel will be responsible for varied and complex legal, technical, and analytical assignments such as program development and implementation, evaluation, research, meeting preparation, report preparation, and strategic coordination. The incumbent will develop, communicate, review, and disseminate technical advisories and guidelines on topics including CEQA, planning and zoning law, General Plan law, and land use law generally. As part of this work, they will conduct highly sensitive outreach and complex outreach and negotiations with federal, state, and local governments and other stakeholders on these topics; coordinate with the other teams within State Planning and Policy Development on assignments related to planning and land use policy topics, including any work that occurs as part of interagency teams and the development of the General Plan Guidelines. The Senior Staff Counsel will participate in developing and managing a portfolio of assigned projects. The incumbent is expected to carry out responsibilities utilizing independent decision-making and judgment. 

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=474742 

 The final filing date is June 5, 2025. 

JOB TITLE: APPELLATE COURT ATTORNEY (LEVEL C - SENIOR)

LOCATION: SANTA ANA, CA

JOB #: 6406

OVERVIEW: The Fourth Appellate District, Division Three located in Santa Ana is now accepting applications for central staff attorney positions. The positions are being recruited at levels C to Senior and will be staffed at a level commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individuals. Duties of the attorneys include assisting in the drafting of bench memoranda and opinions in assigned cases and reviewing memoranda and proposed opinions. These responsibilities require that the attorney carefully and accurately review appellate briefs, trial records, and other documents; thoroughly research and analyze existing law; draft clear, concise, and well- organized memoranda and proposed opinions; and make recommendations regarding the resolution of legal issues before the court. Attorneys perform legal duties and read, review, and analyze case records; conduct research of legal issues; draft memoranda and opinion proposals; edit and revise memoranda and opinions; and perform other related work as required.

HOW TO APPLY: To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5:00PM on May 23, 2025. The position will remain open until filled.

The job can be found on the courts career website.

Position Base: Oakland
Location: UCOP - Franklin Building

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel, Health Affairs, Privacy & Data Protection and Systemwide Chief Health Counsel in UCOP, the Managing Counsel, Health Affairs, Privacy and Data Protection will supervise Oakland-based attorneys, paraprofessionals, and staff supporting healthcare, research, and technology operations throughout the UC system. The finalist will advise UC Health, Office of the President, and local leaders on a broad range of health law, privacy and data protection matters affecting the University's academic medical centers, health sciences schools, and other clinical, research, and education operations. Specifically, there will be a particular focus on health care reimbursement and regulatory (e.g., fraud and abuse) matters, complex transactions in healthcare, integration of community hospitals, strategic initiatives, and related fields ranging from precision medicine to technology and cybersecurity. 

The Managing Counsel will assist the Deputy General Counsel, Health Affairs, Privacy and Data Protection in the day-to-day operations of the practice group and the development of its strategic plans and budgets. This leader must be able to manage use of legal resources effectively, including oversight of outside counsel. The finalist will serve as a member of the OGC leadership team, co-lead recruitment and retention efforts for the Oakland group, and provide direct supervision over the lawyers and paraprofessionals working in the Oakland office.

HOW TO APPLY

Review of candidate materials will begin immediately and the ability to apply or nominate will continue until the position has been filled . Please contact Kristin Hebert at Caldwell Partners if interested:  <khebert@caldwell.com>. 

For UCOP internal applicants, please login to the internal candidate gateway at: Jobs at UCOP in addition to connecting directly to Caldwell Partners through the link noted above.

The University has retained Caldwell Partners, a national executive search firm, to assist with this search. Please email confidential inquiries, nominations, or referrals to: UCOPMCHA@caldwell.com.

APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

The first review date for this job is May 6, 2025. The position will be open until filled.

Job Title: LEGAL ADVISOR TO THE SUPREME COURT COMMITTEE ON JUDICIAL ETHICS OPINIONS (LEVEL I – IV) (JO#6401)

Organization Name: California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions

Location: California (Statewide)

Closing Date: Please apply by May 18^th

Website: https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm

Job Title: Administrative Specialist (JO#6395)

Organization Name: Judicial Council of California

Location: San Francisco or  Sacramento, CA

Closing Date: Please apply by April 27^th

Website: https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm

Job Title: Appellate Court Central Staff Attorney (JO#6390)

Organization Name: California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District

Location: San Diego, CA

Closing Date: Please apply by April 25^th

Website: https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm

Job Title: Appellate Court Central Staff Attorney (JO#6383)

Organization Name: California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District

Location: San Diego, CA

Closing Date: Please apply by April 25^th

Website: https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm

Position: Associate Attorney

Location: Newport Beach, CA

Description:

The Newport Beach office of Lee Hong Degerman Kang & Waimey is looking for graduates of accredited law schools with 2-4 years of legal experience who are interested in developing expertise in the automotive industry and its litigation challenges. LHDKW is a minority-owned international law firm offering a unique opportunity in an informal, multi-cultural environment for detail-oriented individuals to work directly with auto manufacturers and distributors. We are looking for attorneys with strong discovery experience and communication skills. Interest and experience in product liability litigation is a plus. We offer a competitive salary, medical benefits, and a 401k.

To Apply: Please email a resume and a recent writing sample to recruit@lhlaw.com.

Pay Range: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Supreme Court of the State of California, County of Mariposa

Position: Child Support (AB1058) / Family Law Court Commissioner

Description: Under general direction of the Presiding Judge and in accordance with State law, this professional level position performs various judicial functions as prescribed by law or conferred by Court. The power and authority of Child Support Commissioners is specified by statute. The Child Support Commissioner has the same jurisdiction and exercises the same powers and duties as the judges of the courts with respect to family law and child support. The Child Support Commissioner will primarily hear support, general family law, and contempt matters brought by the Department of Child Support Services- Mariposa County as part of the Title IV-D child support enforcement program, but may assist with other matters, as assigned by the Presiding Judge.

Salary: Negotiated

Applications can be obtained from the Mariposa Superior Court Website: https://www.mariposa.courts.ca.gov/general-information/employment 

Job Title: SUPREME COURT ATTORNEY, HABEAS UNIT (LEVEL A – C) JO#6377

Organization Name: Supreme Court of California

Location: San Francisco, CA

Closing Date: Open Until Filled. Please apply by April 6^th.

Website: https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm

Job Title: Judicial Assistant to a Supreme Court Justice (JO#6378)

Organization Name: Supreme Court of California

Location: San Francisco, CA

Closing Date: Open Until Filled. Please apply by April 4^th.

Website: https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm