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Organization Name: Supreme Court of California

Link to job announcement: Job opening #5934 at https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm

Location (City and State) : Los Angeles, CA

Closing date: June 25, 2023

Organization Name: California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District

Link to job announcement: Job opening #5947 at https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm

Location (City and State) : San Jose, CA

Closing date: Open until filled

Organization Name: California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District

Link to job announcement: Job opening #5939 at https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm

Location (City and State) : Santa Ana, CA

Closing date: June 22, 2023

VERVE LAW

Looking for an Associate Attorney who is fluent in English and Korean for Civil Litigation and Corporate/Business Transactional matters.  Civil Litigation duties will include drafting motions and pleadings, discovery, performing legal research, and attending hearings in a range of business cases.  Transactional matters are primarily corporate, mergers & acquisitions, real estate, contracts, and employment law.  

We are a boutique law firm representing clients ranging from individuals to large domestic and international corporations/businesses.  We have three offices in Buena Park, Los Angeles, and Riverside and we are looking for an Associate Attorney to join us at our Buena Park office (main office).

You will be working with partners who are dedicated to serving our clients. attended top tier law schools. and started their careers at big firms.  We believe in the value of mentoring attorneys to support their growth.  We will consider new Attorneys with limited or no legal experience as well.  Applicants must be able to speak English and Korean fluently.  The ability to read and write in Korean as well is strongly preferred.  Compensation will be based on the level of experience

Please submit a cover letter and resume to info@vervelaw.com. Attn: Associate Attorney.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

· Health insurance

· Dental insurance

· Paid time off

Experience:

· Litigation and/or Transactional: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

· Korean (Required)

License/Certification:

· California State Bar (Required)

The following link allows prospective candidates to apply directly on paylocity.

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1260016/Community-Legal-Aid-SoCal/Staff-Attorney-Housing

Location:

725 West Rosecrans Avenue, Compton, CA 90222

Job Description:

CLA SoCal seeks an enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and compassionate individual who will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced public interest law firm. The  Housing  Staff Attorney will work as a member of the housing team to serve and represent low-income and senior tenants who are facing eviction. This full-time exempt position reports to the Supervising Attorney. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Maintain a caseload of housing-related matters, including, but not limited to matters involving eviction defense, federally subsidized housing, and administrative hearing representation. 

·         Handle negotiations, settlements, trials and appeals of cases in both State and Federal Courts with primary emphasis on landlord-tenant and legal issues involving access to housing. 

·         Engage in policy advocacy to improve access to and preservation of affordable housing opportunities for low-income residents. 

·         Actively participate in community groups and coalitions on issues impacting service-eligible populations. 

·         Represent clients, counsel, and advise clients in legal matters. Maintain detailed and accurate case notes and timekeeping in case management system (LegalServer).

·         Interview clients. Effectively and efficiently communicate with clients. 

·         Engage in case investigation, witness interviews, factual and legal research.

·         Research and write pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents.

·         Engage in negotiation and settlement discussions with adverse parties and their legal representatives.

·         Engage in policy advocacy, coordinate, and collaborate in policy campaigns with partner community-based organizations to improve systemic issues.

·         Work with community groups, conduct outreach, and provide community education presentations and materials.

·         Direct and supervise the legal work of paralegal and law students, interns, and volunteers.

·         Identify wrap-around legal services and work collaboratively with CLA SoCal’s various legal units.

·         Work with a multi-cultural perspective of inclusion and diversity. 

·         Follow all organizational and grant compliance policies and procedures. 

·         Perform other duties as required to meet the needs of the organization.

Job Requirements:

·         Juris Doctor degree and an active member in good standing of the California Bar or member to another state bar and ability to register as a legal services provider.

·         Strong personal work ethic, initiative, and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.

·         Ability to spot legal issues and comfort with providing real-time counsel & advice.

·         Strong interpersonal skill, client communication skills and comfort working with indigent clients.

·         Articulate, creative, and passionate advocate with excellent written and oral communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

·         Strong personal work ethic, initiative, and ability to organize time, manage diverse activities, and meet critical deadlines with minimal supervision.

·         Strong technical skills; including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) and document preparation software.

·         Reliable team player.

·         Great organizational skills with keen attention to detail.

·         Desire to learn as well as share knowledge with other team members.

·         Ability to interact with a wide range of clients utilizing client-centered lawyering and trauma-informed frameworks.

·         Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, active insurance policy or other ability to travel frequently in and around the service area for representation and to engage with clients and community partners. 

·         Prior legal services advocacy experience – Preferred

·         Bilingual proficiency – Preferred

What We Offer

Our staff members work 35-hour week, and we offer a flexible and hybrid work schedule. Some positions may work beyond a 35-hour week, including evening and weekend meetings and events, when caseload or other obligations so necessitate. We also offer an outstanding benefit package which includes medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution; life insurance with an optional employee buy-in; and short-term and long-term disability. Our employees have access to paid holidays, vacation, personal time, and sick time on their first day. Employee Assistance Program available. Employees who can prove bilingual proficiency are eligible for a monetary bonus.

Working Conditions

The position requires working with individuals during moments of extreme stress and instability. The position also requires the provision of culturally sensitive and empathetic services. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment before date of hire. Reasonable accommodations will be considered. 

About Community Legal Aid

Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) is a diverse non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the legal needs of low-income residents and seniors throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We focus on removing barriers to equitable access and provide compassionate, high-quality legal aid. Employees are offered professional development and growth opportunities, a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative team spirit.

CLA SoCal is a welcoming, hopeful, anti-racist, anti-sexist, and anti-oppressive organization that celebrates diversity, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. CLA SoCal seeks to fill all positions with people who share our values, including our organizational commitment to diversity. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply including people of different abilities, religions, identities,

orientations, nationalities, and ethnicities.   

The Newport Beach office of Lee Hong Degerman Kang & Waimey is looking for graduates of accredited law schools with 1-4 years of legal experience who are interested in developing expertise in the automotive industry and its litigation and regulatory 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. Interest or experience in product liability and class action litigation are a plus. We offer a competitive salary, medical benefits, and a 401k. Please email resumes and recent writing samples recruit2@lhlaw.com.

 

The Newport Beach office of Lee Hong Degerman Kang & Waimey is looking for graduates of accredited law schools with 4-5 years of legal experience to join its commercial litigation and automotive practice groups. Substantial general litigation experience is required. Interest or experience in product liability and class action litigation is a plus. Great opportunity for those who are interested in developing expertise in the automotive industry and its litigation and regulatory challenges. LHDKW is a minority owned international law firm offering a unique opportunity for detail-oriented and driven individuals to work with auto manufacturers and other large, multi-national companies in a variety of industries. We offer a competitive salary, medical benefits, and a 401k. Please email resumes and recent writing samples recruit2@lhlaw.com.

 

LA based law firm with multinational practice seeks a Patent Prosecution / IP attorney. 2+ years of Patent Prosecution experience is required. USPTO registration is required. Electrical engineering or computer science background is preferred. We offer competitive salary & benefits commensurate with experience. Email resume, and recent writing sample to recruit1@lhlaw.com, Attn: Hiring Partner.

This position provides substantial expertise in the Educational Affairs and Governance practice area. Reporting to the Managing Counsel - Education Affairs & Governance, this position independently handles a full range of legal matters and projects in the Education Affairs and Governance practice areas, to include the most complex and that of substantial importance and impact. The Principal Counsel interprets complex facts and the law in areas of high ambiguity. The Principal Counsel also provides functional advice, training and/or guidance to clients and to less-experienced attorneys, and may act as a liaison with outside counsel, and/or represent the University in governmental enforcement and administrative matters.

Responsibilities require substantial knowledge of laws, regulations and policies applicable to a broad range of governance and education affairs issues including, but not limited to, free speech, academic freedom, admissions, financial aid, student conduct, FERPA, Title IX, Clery Act, public records, privacy, conflict of interest, and Regents bylaws and policies. Drafts, reviews and revises a variety of instruments involving the University's interest such as policies and contracts.

All team members are expected to actively participate in initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and/or inclusion, whether at UC or in the community.

Link for more information and to apply: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucop/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&JobOpeningId=37598&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=19&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant

Reporting to the Managing Counsel, Litigation, the Principal Counsel, Litigation is a litigator who primarily oversees outside counsel in employment practices liability litigation. Responsibilities require substantial expertise in litigation strategy, trial work, civil procedure, and federal and state labor and employment laws (including relevant whistleblower statutes, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act, and National Labor Relations Act), as well as privacy and First Amendment issues.

The position works closely with outside counsel in developing case strategy consistent with University policy and protocols; Manages a full range of legal matters and projects, including the most complex and those of substantial importance and impact to the University; interprets complex facts and the law in areas of high ambiguity; provides functional advice to senior managers, stakeholders, and leadership concerning risk assessment, liability, and damages; acting as a liaison among outside counsel, campus counsel, campus risk managers, and other campus constituents; and drafting, reviewing, and revising discovery documents, pleadings, and briefs.

The University is a consensus-based organization, and the Principal Counsel, Litigation plays a key role in helping the relevant decision makers to reach consensus regarding litigation-related decisions.

All team members are expected to actively participate in initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and/or inclusion, whether at UC or in the community.

Link for more information and to apply: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucop/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&JobOpeningId=38310&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=19&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant