Jobs/Opportunities

Founded in 1981, the Public Law Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free legal services to low-income residents and nonprofits in Orange County. Last year, its staff and volunteers provided more than 65,000 hours of free legal services across 4,500+ cases, benefiting children, adults, and seniors. Services include legal counseling, representation, community education, policy advocacy, and impact litigation to address societal injustices.

PLC’s Immigration Unit provides fearless direct legal representation to, in addition to coordinating and supervising pro bono representation for, survivors of domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, persecution and other crimes (U Visas, T Visas, VAWA, asylum, and adjustment of status); children who have been abused, abandoned, or neglected (Special Immigrant Juvenile Status); young people who arrived as children (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals); lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. Citizenship (naturalization); and for immigrants in Immigration Court proceedings (both detained and non-detained removal defense).

Responsibilities: 

• Full-time, in-office (5 days/week). Subject to 6-month probation. Reports to co-supervising attorney and lead paralegal.
• Provide administrative support to the Immigration Unit, including filing, scanning, mail processing, client appointments, phone screenings, conflict checks, eligibility determinations, document collection, interpretation/translation, and support for legal clinics, workshops, and community events (occasional evenings/weekends).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required. 1–3 years’ experience in a non-profit or law office preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and willingness to learn other software.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and oral/written communication skills. Demonstrated commitment to immigrant or marginalized communities. Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Salary dependent on experience; range of $25.00/hour to $27.00/hour.

Go HERE to view the complete job description and to apply.

Founded in 1981, the Public Law Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free legal services to low-income residents and nonprofits in Orange County. Last year, its staff and volunteers provided more than 65,000 hours of free legal services across 4,500+ cases, benefiting children, adults, and seniors. Services include legal counseling, representation, community education, policy advocacy, and impact litigation to address societal injustices.

The Public Law Center’s Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit seeks a passionate advocate to fight for low-income tenants and self-represented litigants in Orange County through innovative, community-centered legal services.

The Unit provides direct and pro bono representation in unlawful detainer, discrimination, harassment, housing voucher disputes, affordable housing advocacy, and other housing matters. It also supports community education, legal clinics, and local and statewide advocacy.

This position offers an opportunity to transition to a Staff Attorney role after one year, contingent upon bar admission.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a diverse caseload representing low-income tenants in eviction, discrimination, habitability, subsidized housing, and landlord/tenant matters.
• Coordinate referrals to other PLC units for comprehensive legal services.
• Investigate cases through housing inspections and review of agency records and documents.
• Represent PLC at networking and community outreach events.
• Full-time position with occasional evening and weekend work.
• Attend remote and in-person meetings and travel throughout Orange County and, as needed, neighboring counties. Must be based in Southern California and able to work from PLC’s Santa Ana office.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• California Bar membership, pending admission, or eligibility under the State Bar Multijurisdictional Practice Program.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese preferred.
• Housing law and/or eviction defense experience preferred.
• Commitment to serving low-income communities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and collaboratively.
• Reliable transportation required.

The annual salary is $70,000 while licensure is pending; $79,000 once admitted to the CA Bar.

Go HERE to view the complete job description and to apply.

Kutak Rock LLP seeks an Associate to join their Litigation practice in their Irvine office. This dynamic role is ideal for an attorney with experience in civil litigation and interest in developing their knowledge and skills in complex litigation, taking a substantive and leading role in a variety of matters including real estate, commercial, employment, and consumer finance litigation while working closely with experienced partners and clients. 

Kutak Rock, a U.S. News and World Report rated "Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms", provides associates the opportunity to grow their legal career in a collegial and collaborative environment. 

Salary Range: $175,000-$200,000 base salary, commensurate with education and experience, plus discretionary bonus.

 Go HERE to view the complete job description and to apply.

The California Department of Justice is seeking to fill numerous attorney positions throughout the State of California. Below is a list of the most current Deputy Attorney General (DAG) series vacancies. You can review the job announcements for each vacancy by clicking on the hyperlink under the “LINK” column.  

If you are interested in applying, please complete your application on or before the deadline.

View the current job opening HERE.

The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office is seeking to hire both entry-level and experienced Deputy District Attorneys (DDAs) to join their team.

Candidates with criminal law or civil litigation experience are encouraged to apply. The mission at the District Attorney’s Office is to pursue equal and fair justice for all and to build safe neighborhoods in partnership with the communities served, by ethically prosecuting those who commit crime, protecting victims and preventing future harm. With more than 345 attorneys and approximately 1,100 total employees, a population of 3.3 million people in San Diego County are served.

Interested candidates must apply on the County of San Diego’s public job website by Wednesday, August 26, 2026: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty.

The direct links to the DDA recruitments and their respective applications are below:

Deputy District Attorney I: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/jobs/5435407/deputy-district-attorney-i-26392907

Deputy District Attorney II: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/jobs/5397319/deputy-district-attorney-ii-26392806

Deputy District Attorney III: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/jobs/5397375/deputy-district-attorney-iii-26392706

Candidates must complete a separate application for each position of interest. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, August 26, 2026.

Founded in 1981, The Public Law Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing free legal services to low-income residents in Orange County. Services include counseling, individual representation, community education, and strategic policy advocacy and impact litigation to challenge societal injustices.

The Public Law Center (PLC)’s Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit seeks an energetic, passionate advocate to join the team in fighting for justice for low- income tenants and self-represented litigants in Orange County through innovative, collaborative, community-centered lawyering to address inequities and pursue access to affordable housing. 

PLC’s Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit provides high quality direct representation, in addition to coordinating and supervising pro bono representation, of tenants in cases involving unlawful detainer, discrimination, harassment, housing voucher disputes, affordable housing advocacy and other issues related to housing. 

The Unit also participates in community education, community-based clinics, and local and statewide advocacy. 

 Responsibilities:

• Handle a diverse caseload on behalf of low-income tenants, including eviction defense, discrimination, habitability, subsidized housing cases, and other issues arising in landlord/tenant relationships

• Coordinate referrals to other PLC units to provide comprehensive legal services

• Investigate clients’ cases, including inspection of housing units and obtaining and reviewing documents and records from government agencies

• Represent PLC at networking and community outreach events

• Full time position with occasional evening and weekend work required

• This position requires attendance at meetings, both remote and in person, in and outside the Public Law Center’s offices, and requires being located in Southern California. Must have ability to work at the organization’s offices in Santa Ana, CA, and travel to work sites located throughout Orange County, CA. In addition, travel to Los Angeles County and other neighboring counties may be required

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar or eligibility to practice under State Bar Multijurisdictional Practice Program preferred

• If no bar membership, JD and planning to take the July 2026 California Bar required

• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese preferred

• Eviction defense and/or housing law experience preferred

• Demonstrated commitment to working with low-income communities

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, and work independently and as part of a team

• Must have reliable transportation

Go HERE to view the complete job description and submit your application.

Auto Club Enterprises (17,000 employees in 24 states) is seeking a junior Corporate Counsel to join its Privacy, Technology & Data Security Practice Group. This role focuses primarily on technology transactions supporting Auto Club Enterprises insurance, motor club, roadside assistance, automotive, travel, financial services, identity protection, and other consumer-facing businesses across multiple states.

The Corporate Counsel will work with junior and senior technology transaction attorneys to review, draft, negotiate, and close agreements involving technology vendors, software and SaaS providers, data providers, consultants, service providers, and other strategic partners. The role will also provide opportunities to support related matters involving privacy, data security and incidents, intellectual property, and financial regulatory compliance.

Location:  Costa Mesa, CA.  Deadline to apply:  8/31/2026

Hybrid Schedule:  2 days work from home per week.

The annual starting pay range for this position is:  $160,500. - $214,100.

Go HERE to view the complete job description and to apply.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce they are now hiring for the position of Paid Post-Bar Law Clerks.

This opportunity is for persons who have taken the July California Bar examination and are awaiting results.

The annual salary for a Senior Law Clerk is $67,566.24.

The filing period for Senior Law Clerk will begin at 8:00 a.m. PST tomorrow, Thursday, July 30, 2026, and will remain open until 5:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Go HERE to view the complete job description and to apply for this position. 

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 170 attorneys across eight offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

The Premises Liability Team is seeking an attorney to support and manage its Discovery Docket including the diverse range of cases. The cases involve the defense of restaurants, retail stores, sports clubs, attractions, theaters, and other businesses. The Discovery Litigation Attorney works closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery —focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Draft, propound, and respond to written discovery and subpoenas.
• Assist with depositions, EUOs, and other discovery proceedings.
• Prepare discovery memoranda, meet-and-confer correspondence, and related filings.
• Review pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Develop cost-effective strategies to achieve favorable case outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience, with demonstrated experience managing written discovery, discovery disputes, and document review.
• Exceptional research and writing abilities, with strong analytical skills.
• Strong critical thinking, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.

Locations (California): Los Angeles, Costa Mesa and San Diego.

Annual salary range with benefits: $125,000 - $175,000.

Go HERE to view the full job description and submit your application. 

The California Offices of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco are seeking an associate with 3 – 5 years of complex litigation experience.  The ideal candidate will have skills critical to the defense of complex mass tort litigation. 

This position will provide opportunities to examine fact and expert witnesses, draft complex motions, attend depositions, and participate in hearings and trial teams.  Candidates must be admitted to practice in California and bring the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment. This position is not open to recruitment agencies or third-party recruiters.

Annual salary range with benefits: $200,000 - $300,000.

Go HERE to view the full job description and submit your application.