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Clients’ Rights Advocate - Regional Center of the East Bay
Posting Date: June 16, 2008

Location: Oakland, CA

MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Join a progressive state-wide non-profit disability advocacy agency that is committed to the fight for the legal and human rights of people with disabilities. Protection & Advocacy, Inc. is in partnership with the Office of Client's Rights Advocacy to provide services to Regional Center clients. This position is located in Oakland and serves the Regional Center of the East Bay clients. This is an excellent opportunity to do legal work that truly makes a difference. PAI offers excellent benefits and great work environment!

For more information, please see attached flyer.

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Three Experienced Attorney Positions Open with Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PAI) in Northern & Southern California
Posting Date: June 16, 2008

Location: Northern & Southern California

PAI, soon to be Disability Rights California, has been a leader in California disability rights advocacy for 30 years. We seek three strong lawyers to lead and mentor our excellent, energetic, creative and diverse teams of advocates, lawyers and staff. Open positions are: (1) Managing Attorney for our Sacramento Regional Office; (2) Senior Attorney for our Sacramento Regional Office; & (3) Senior Attorney for our Los Angeles or San Diego Regional Office.

PAI is the largest disability advocacy agency in the nation, with 220 staff. We serve people with all types of disabilities through ground breaking class actions, individual litigation, and innovative advocacy strategies including investigations of abuse and neglect, peer/self advocacy services, community partnerships, legislative and regulatory advocacy, education, and outreach.

For more information, please see attached flyer.

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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: June 10, 2008

Location: Sacramento, California

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Defense Litigation Unit.

The mission of the Defense Litigation Unit is to represent the United States and its agencies and employees in a wide variety of trial and appellate cases. The case load includes defense of employment discrimination cases; medical malpractice, premises liability and other tort litigation; statutory and constitutional challenges to government programs; land management decisions challenged under NEPA and other environmental statutes; Administrative Procedure Act cases; and Bivens civil rights suits.

For more information, please see attached flyer.

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Admin Law Judge I, Admin Law Judge II
Posting Date: June 5, 2008

Location: Sacramento, California

Under the direction of the Presiding Administrative Law Judge, the Administrative Law Judge I presides over a full range of quazi-judicial hearings, following the procedural rules of the Administrative Procedure Act or other similar procedural laws and rules. The Administrative Law Judge travels extensively to conduct hearings through California for state and local agencies, special districts, and school districts.

For more information, please see attached flyer.

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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: June 5, 2008

Location: Fresno, California

This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Fresno Office and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be responsible for handling prosecutions related to child exploitation and child pornography under the Project Safe Childhood Initiative.

For more information, please see attached flyer.

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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: June 5, 2008

Location: Fresno, California

This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Fresno Office and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be responsible for handling criminal immigration cases for the office.

For more information, please see attached flyer.

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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: June 5, 2008

Location: Sacramento, California

This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento Office and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be responsible for handling a variety of criminal cases for the district with an emphasis on narcotics and violent crime.

For more information, please see attached flyer.

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General Counsel position
Posting Date: May 4, 2008

Please be advised that the General Counsel position for a public institution in Los Angeles is available. Minimum of 10 years practice and membership in the California State Bar are required. Candidate must have experience managing a legal team or department and capable of handling public and media scrutiny in a very visible position. Must be adept at handling media inquiries and public relations. Prior in-house experience is a plus but not mandatory. Full benefits and competitive salary.

For further information, contact Ms. Maricar Tinio, Esq. at Lateral Link Group LLC at (866) 374-5829, ext. 108 or maricar@LateralLink.com.



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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Posting Date: April 10, 2008

Justice Matters (JM) seeks an executive leader strong in fundraising and operations to join and support a talented, visionary and action-oriented team working for education justice.

The Justice Matters Executive Director (ED) is a leader, fundraiser, advocate and spokesperson holding overall responsibility for the success and long-term sustainability of JM. The ED’s primary role is to move the current strategic plan forward through securing the resources necessary. This position is also ultimately responsible for effective internal management and day-to-day operations.

For more information, please see attached flyer.

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Attorney Position
Posting Date: April 10, 2008

Location: Sacramento, California

The Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission (Commission) is seeking a full-time licensed attorney with at least two years experience to provide legal support for the Commission’s contract cities. Duties include investigating housing discrimination complaints, conducting mediations, providing legal information to the public regarding fair housing and tenant/landlord laws, conducting educational presentations, legal research, and monitoring contract compliance. Position involves interacting with the public and local elected officials and their staff. Position may also require travel to various satellite offices within Sacramento County and the City of West Sacramento. Mediation, public interest, fair housing, and employment experience desired. Please send cover letter, resume, and references. Rate of pay is $19.00/hr plus benefits.

Location:
Sacramento Regional Human Rights/Fair Housing Commission
1112 I Street, Suite 250
Sacramento, CA 95814
Ph: (916) 444-6903
Fax: (916) 444-6630

Contact:
Barbara Lehman
Executive Director

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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: March 25, 2008

Location: Sacramento, California

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Affirmative Litigation Unit, specializing in recoveries following forest fires on federal land.

The mission of the Affirmative Litigation Unit is to enforce federal laws in civil proceedings and to recover civil fines and damages for the United States, and includes tort actions for destruction of federal forest land by fire. The cases seek to recover the amounts expended by the government to suppress the fires, and for the damages to the precious natural resources.

For more information, please see attached flyer.

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Managing Attorney
Posting Date: March 21, 2008

Location: Sacramento, California

Join the Sacramento Office of Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PAI) as a Managing Attorney!

The Managing Attorney provides leadership, vision, direction and management of the 27 staff in the Sacramento regional office and the 3 staff in our new Fresno Satellite Office. The position is located in the Sacramento Office on Howe Avenue near Sacramento State University. PAI offers excellent salaries, benefits and working conditions.

For more information, please see attached flyer.

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American Red Cross National Headquarters - Chief Diversity Officer
Posting Date: February 15, 2008

Job Description/Qualifications:

The American National Red Cross ("ARC") operates under Congressional Charter and in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement. It helps Americans prepare for and respond to emergencies. The ARC is also the nation’s largest collector, processor and distributor of blood products.

The ARC diversity department facilitates the achievement of ARC business objectives by serving as the enterprise-wide resource for all diversity-related matters, both internally and externally, to enhance (1) organizational competency and outreach to diverse and under-served segments of the population, (2) the ability of ARC to attract and retain diverse volunteers, employees and donors representative of the communities we serve, and (3) the achievement of business goals and objectives at all levels across the organization by leveraging diversity and inclusion.

Job Summary:

The National Headquarters of the American Red Cross is currently seeking a Chief Diversity Officer. Reporting to the President & Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), the Chief Diversity Officer provides executive-level leadership and planning expertise to ARC to align with business strategy, promote and monitor diversity initiatives related to Red Cross donors, clients, and people. The Chief Diversity Officer is responsible for reporting to the CEO on progress that departments and lines of business make toward integrating diversity initiatives and promoting inclusion through their business plans.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Partner with other departments to design and develop workforce diversity programs, education, training, resources and materials to build core competencies in diversity management, multicultural marketing and community outreach consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, strategic direction, and business goals.

Working with senior leadership, create strategic business plans for diversity management, service delivery outreach, and attracting diverse blood donors and financial contributors. This includes diversity assessment, planning, implementation, and measurement.

Perform evaluation of departmental progress toward achieving business goals and strategies related to diversity initiatives. Serve as center of expertise resource to departments who need assistance to operationalize their goals and strategies by providing tools and human capital resources. Build and maintain relationships with national organizations serving specific diverse groups to foster joint collaborations and partnerships in mutual goals and interests.

Build and maintain strategic networks in the field of diversity in order to provide organizational access to best practices and expert consultation including overseeing and coordinating the Diversity Advisory Council.

Seek new diversity-related funding through private, local, state and federal government.

Hire, direct, and supervise a small team of professional and administrative staff.

Develop, manage, track, and report on the department budget.

Interested individuals should forward their Letter of Interest and Resume to:

Juliet K. Choi
Officer, Diversity Partnerships
Corporate Diversity Dept. (revised NW4-106a)
American Red Cross, National Headquarters
2025 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006
Email: choijk@usa.redcross.org


The American Red Cross National Headquarters is
an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: February 15, 2008

Location: Fresno, California

This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Fresno Office. The Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be dedicated to handling civil and criminal forfeiture matters and working closely with criminal prosecutors to ensure that forfeiture is an integral part of every appropriate criminal case.

For more information, please see attached flyer.

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Special Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: February 15, 2008

Location: Sacramento, California

This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento Office. The Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) will be responsible for handling the civil and criminal forfeiture aspects of criminal cases in which the government intends to remit or restore forfeited assets to victims of the underlying criminal activity.

For more information, please see attached flyer.


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LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE
Posting Date: January 31, 2008

The Asian Americans for Civil Rights and Equality (AACRE) seeks a Legislative Advocate.

Send resume, cover letter, and relevant writing sample to Vivian Huang, CAA, 17 Walter U. Lum Place, San Francisco, CA 94108 or e-mail to employment@caasf.org.

For more information, please see attached flyer or visit www.caasf.org.

Position open until filled. All applications will be treated as confidential.

CAA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace.


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Legislative Advocate for Asian Americans for Civil Rights & Equality(AACRE)
Posting Date: January 27, 2008

Location: Sacramento, California

The Legislative Advocate works under the supervision of the Executive Director of CAA, and in concert with APALC and ALC, located in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The main office of the AACRE project is located in Sacramento.

For more information download Legislative Advocate announcement..


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Assistant Circuit Executive for Legal Affairs
Posting Date: January 20, 2008

Location: San Francisco, California

The Office of the Circuit Executive provides policy development, administrative and staff support to: (1) the Ninth Circuit Judicial Council, a governing board of federal judges with jurisdiction over the federal courts of nine western states; (2) the Chief Circuit Judge; (3) the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; and (4) as requested, to the federal courts within the Ninth Circuit, headquartered in San Francisco, is the largest federal circuit in the United States with jurisdiction over nine western states, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Major Duties and Responsibilities: The incumbent provides legal staff support to the activities of the Ninth Circuit Judicial Council, the Chief Circuit Judge, and the Office of the Circuit Executive. (See 28 U.S.C. &332.) www.ce9.uscourts.gov/

For more information download Office of the Circuit Executive announcement..


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Special Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: January 17, 2008

Location: Sacramento, California

This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento Office and the Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA) will be responsible for handling a variety of civil and criminal cases with an emphasis on asset forfeiture, money laundering and violations of the Bank Secrecy Act.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). Ideal qualifications include at least 3-5 years of post-J.D. litigation experience.

For more information download Special Assistant United States Attorney job announcement.


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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: January 17, 2008

Location: Sacramento, California

This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento Office and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be responsible for handling a variety of criminal cases for the district with an emphasis on narcotics and violent crime.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). Ideal qualifications include at least 3-5 years of post-J.D. litigation experience.

For more information download Assistant United States Attorney job announcement.


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Associate Managing Attorney Positions with Protection and Advocacy, Inc. (PAI)
Posting Date: January 15, 2008

Location: Sacramento & Fresno, California

PAI has been a leader in California disability rights advocacy for over 25 years. We strive to create a barrier free, inclusive society that values diversity and each individual. We seek two strong lawyers in Sacramento and Fresno to lead and mentor our excellent, energetic, creative and diverse teams of advocates, lawyers and staff in advancing the human and legal rights of Californians with disabilities.

The Associate Managing Attorney shares responsibility with other legal and advocacy staff for providing information, technical assistance, outreach and training and representation in administrative and judicial proceedings to clients with disabilities. The AMA works under the direct supervision of the Managing Attorney in the Sacramento Regional Office and in collaboration with other PAI attorneys and advocates in their legal, advocacy, and outreach efforts.

The Associate Managing Attorney provides law reform leadership and mentoring in one or more substantive issue areas and participates in and/or leads impact litigation. The AMA directly supervises and mentors two to four regional office attorneys or advocacy staff and serves as a member of the regional office management team assisting in regional office planning, staff development and day to day office management.

For more information download Associate Managing Attorney Positions job announcement.


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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: December 10, 2007

Location: Sacramento, California

The United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of California is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as the Chief, Appeals and Training Unit, Criminal Division in Sacramento. The Chief, Appeals and Training Unit oversees all appellate work in the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of California, as well as the training of newly hired Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) in the Criminal Division, Sacramento. The Chief also supervises one paralegal specialist assigned to the unit. The successful candidate will be hired as an AUSA and will serve as a Supervisory AUSA under a temporary promotion at the discretion of the United States Attorney.

For more information download Assistant United States Attorney job announcement.


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Two Managing Attorney Positions Available
Posting Date: November 29, 2007

Location: Los Angeles and San Diego, CA

Managing Attorneys provide leadership, vision, direction and management of their staff to provide direct legal assistance, impact litigation, policy advocacy, and community outreach. The Managing Attorney directly supervises and mentors the Associate Managing Attorneys, the Office Manager, and other attorney and advocacy staff as appropriate, under the supervision of the Director of Litigation. If you are dedicated to social justice and the rights of people with disabilities, you may be the person we are seeking.

For more information download Managing Attorney Positions job announcement.


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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: September 15, 2007

Location: Sacramento, CA

This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento Office and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be responsible for handling a variety of criminal cases for the district with an emphasis on narcotics.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or the District of Columbia, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). Ideal qualifications include at least 3-5 years of post-J.D. litigation experience.

For more information download United States Attorney job annoucement.


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Deputy District Attorney I
Posting Date: September 7, 2007

Location: San Diego, CA

Deputy District Attorney I is the first working-level of the five-level Deputy District Attorney class series. Incumbents prepare and prosecute cases in Superior Court as training progresses; review evidence and advise law enforcement officers and complainants on law and criminal proceedings; interview complainants and witnesses to obtain case information; prepare motions, orders, and other legal documents; and assist higher level prosecutors in preparing and prosecuting Superior Court criminal cases.

Qualified applicants must be an active member in good standing with the State Bar of California. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of Federal and California criminal statutory and case law; Superior Court procedures; criminal and civil law principles and procedures and their application; rules of evidence; and principles and techniques of legal research. The ideal candidate will also have the skills and abilities to analyze and apply legal principles and practices; prepare, organize, and prosecute criminal and civil cases; interview witnesses and complainants; advocate a wide range of criminal and/or civil cases; prepare motions, orders, pleadings and other legal documents; present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with County staff and representatives from outside agencies.

For more information download Recruitement No. 07392908 annoucement.


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Office of the Regional Counsel. Department of Health and Human Services (SF)
Posting Date: August 6, 2007

Location: San Francisco, CA

The Office of the Regional Counsel, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in San Francisco is soliciting résumés from current members of the bar. It is anticipated that the attorney will work primarily on matters involving the Indian Health Service, especially the Navajo Area.

The Office of the Regional Counsel handles matters arising within DHHS Region IX (principally Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada) for all of the agencies in the Department. The Office handles a myriad of programs and issues, including health law, employment law, and welfare law. The office’s attorneys conduct administrative litigation, which typically involves lengthy evidentiary hearings, and work with the Department of Justice on complex Federal district court and appellate cases. The attorneys also provide written and oral legal advice to DHHS officials concerning the Department’s programs, which have a profound effect on the lives of virtually all individuals in the United States. A description of the Office of the General Counsel, including the Regional Offices such as the San Francisco office, can be found at www.hhs.gov/ogc.

For more information download The Office of the Regional Counsel, Department of Health and Human Services posting.


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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: August 6, 2007

Location: Sacramento, CA

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Defensive Litigation Unit.

The mission of the Defensive Litigation Unit is to represent the United States and its agencies and employees in a wide variety of trial and appellate cases. The case load includes defense of land management decisions challenged under NEPA and other environmental statutes; employment discrimination cases; medical malpractice, premises liability and other tort litigation; statutory and constitutional challenges to government programs; Administrative Procedure Act cases; and Bivens civil rights suits.

For more information download Assistant United States Attorney position announcement.


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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: August 1, 2007

Location: Fresno, CA

This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Fresno Branch Office and the Assistant United States Attorney will be responsible for handling a variety of criminal cases for the Branch Office.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school, be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of a State, territory, or District of Columbia, and have at least one year of post-J.D. experience. Applicants must be active members in good standing of the bar (any jurisdiction). Ideal qualifications include at least 3-5 years of post-J.D. litigation experience.

For more information download Assistant United States Attorney position announcement.


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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: July 8, 2007

Location: Sacramento, CA

The United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of California is based in Sacramento. The District includes the Central Valley and Sierra Nevada Mountains and encompasses most of the land mass of California -- from the Coastal Mountain Range to the Nevada border, and from Bakersfield in the south to the Oregon border. The Sacramento office serves the northern counties of the district: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sutter, Trinity, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba.

This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento Office and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be responsible for handling criminal immigration cases for the district.

For more information download Assistant United States Attorney position announcement.


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Supreme Court Chambers Attorney (Part-Time)
Posting Date: July 2, 2007

Location: San Francisco, CA

The California Supreme Court, located in San Francisco, is accepting applications for a Supreme Court Chambers Attorney position on the personal staff of Justice Joyce Kennard.

For more information download Supreme Court Chambers Attorney position announcement.


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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: July 2, 2007

The Fresno Branch Office of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California serves the counties of Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Inyo, and Kern.

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Fresno Branch Office, Civil Division, Defensive Litigation Unit.

The mission of the Defensive Litigation Unit is to represent the United States and its agencies and employees in a wide variety of trial and appellate cases. The case load includes defense of land management decisions challenged under NEPA and other environmental statutes; employment discrimination cases; medical malpractice, premises liability and other tort litigation; statutory and constitutional challenges to government programs; Administrative Procedure Act cases; and Bivens civil rights suits.

For more information download Assistant United States Attorney position announcement.


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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: July 2, 2007

The Fresno Branch Office of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California serves the counties of Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Inyo, and Kern.

This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Fresno Branch Office and the Assistant United States Attorney will be responsible for handling a variety of criminal cases for the Branch Office.

For more information download Assistant United States Attorney position announcement.


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Assistant Federal Defender, Capital Habeas Unit
Posting Date: June 19, 2007

The Office of the Federal Defender for the Eastern District of California is now accepting applications for two positions for Assistant Federal Defender for its Capital Habeas Unit. The Capital Habeas Unit represents California death row inmates in habeas corpus proceedings at the federal level. Responsibilities include managing an extensive caseload with cases at varying stages of litigation; preparing pleadings, briefs, and motions; conducting evidentiary hearings; reviewing various factual and legal documents; developing litigation strategies; meeting with experts, witnesses, family members, and other relevant parties; and supervising a litigation team of investigators, paralegals, and secretaries.
For more information download Assistant Federal Defender announcement.


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Policy Director
Posting Date: June 15, 2007

The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) seeks a talented individual to serve full-time as its Policy Director in Washington, D.C. The Policy Director is responsible for coordinating policy and legislative initiatives for the organization and will work under the supervision of NAPABA’s Executive Director. The position provides an extraordinary opportunity for the right individual to develop and hone “senior management” skills in a results-oriented small not-for-profit office. Excellent DC location four blocks from the White House.

Washington, DC
For more information download Policy Director announcement.


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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: May 24, 2007

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Fresno Branch Office, Civil Division, Defensive Litigation Unit.

The mission of the Defensive Litigation Unit is to represent the United States and its agencies and employees in a wide variety of trial and appellate cases. The case load includes defense of land management decisions challenged under NEPA and other environmental statutes; employment discrimination cases; medical malpractice, premises liability and other tort litigation; statutory and constitutional challenges to government programs; Administrative Procedure Act cases; and Bivens civil rights suits.
Fresno, CA
For more information download Position announcement.


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Deputy Attorney General (2 positions)
Posting Date: April 26, 2007

HEW attorneys represent more than 30 state agencies that administer a multitude of health, education, and welfare programs. The agencies represented include the State Superintendent of Public Instruction; the State Board of Education; the Departments of Education, Health Services, Social Services, Mental Health, and Developmental Services; the Commission on Teacher Credentialing; the Public Employees Retirement System; and the State Teacher's Retirement System. HEW attorneys handle litigation relating to policies and practices of these state agencies including cases regarding statewide educational programs and tests, the state mental hospitals and developmental centers, nursing home citations, Medi-Cal rates and eligibility. Temporary Aid to Needy Families, Food Stamps, and the conditions of confinement of sexually violent predators. HEW attorneys practice in administrative, state, and the federal courts, conducting writs, trials, and appeals.
Sacramento, CA
For more information download Position announcement.


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Attorney for Immigration Law Clinic
Posting Date: April 12, 2007

The Immigration Law Clinic of the School of Law at the University of California, Davis, announces a full time clinical supervisor position beginning July 1, 2007. The Law School has four "live client" clinics that provide direct legal services to the community: civil rights, immigration, family and prison law. The mission of these in-house clinics is to provide a well-structured clinical legal education program for the law students and community service.
Davis, CA
For more information download Position announcement.


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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: March 23, 2007
07-EDCA-05A

This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento Office and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be responsible for handling a variety of criminal cases for the district with an emphasis on white collar crime.
Sacramento, CA
For more information download Position flyer.


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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: March 20, 2007
07-EDCA-03A

The United States Attorney is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Affirmative Litigation Unit.
Sacramento, CA
For more information download Position flyer.


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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: March 20, 2007
07-EDCA-04A

This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Fresno Branch Office and the Assistant United States Attorney will be responsible for handling a variety of criminal cases for the Branch Office.
Fresno, CA
For more information download Position flyer.


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Transactional Associate, Senior Commercial Litigation Associate, Construction Associate & Commercial Litigation Associate
Posting Date: March 14, 2007

4 Associate positions available
Sacramento, CA
For more information download Associate announcment and/or Commercial Litigation Associate.


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Assistant United States Attorney
Posting Date: March 14, 2007

Civil Division, Fresno Branch Office
Announcement closes on April 9, 2007

For more information download vacancy announcement.


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Associate General Counsel, Square Enix, Inc.
Posting Date: March 14, 2007

Square Enix, a leading developer, publisher, and distributor of video games and digital entertainment content, is seeking a Corporate Counsel or Associate General Counsel (AGC) for its Los Angeles office.

For more information download flyer.


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PAI (Protection & Advocacy Inc.) is hiring!
We currently have several attorney positions available throughout the State of California.
Posting Date: March 01, 2007

PAI has been a leader in California disability rights advocacy for almost 30 years. At PAI you will be part of a statewide team of dedicated disability rights experts who apply a multi-faceted approach to advocacy. PAI has a separate legislative unit and reasonable litigation budgets and support.

Download flyer for more information.


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Assistant United States Attorney
Fresno Branch Office of the United States Attorney’s Office
Posting Date: March 01, 2007

The Fresno Branch Office of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of California serves the counties of Calaveras, Tuolumne, Stanislaus, Mariposa, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Inyo, and Kern.

This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Fresno Branch Office and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be responsible for handling criminal immigration cases for the District.

Download Assistant United States Attorney Announcement for more information.


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Position Available - Staff Counsel
The Office of Enforcement of the Department of Managed Health Care
Posting Date: March 01, 2007

The Office of Enforcement of the Department of Managed Health Care is looking for a staff counsel. The ideal candidate will have 4 to 7 years experience; a solid background in litigation, healthcare, or both; and the ability to handle complex legal work against formidable adversaries. The Office promotes and protects the rights of HMO enrollees, penalizes plans for violations of the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act, Health & Safety Code sections 1340 et seq., and negotiates corrective action plans. For further information about the position, contact Patricia Sturdevant at (916) 327-7312; see also the DMHC website, www.dmhc.ca.gov.



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Emilia Lechuga-Bass Civil Rights Intership
Sponsored by Litt, Estuar, Harrison & Kitson, LLP
Posting Date: March 1, 2007
Litt, Estuar, Harrison & Kitson, LLP, a private civil rights law firm, announces its first annual civil rights internship for recent college graduates. The internship is intended to provide one year of experience working in a civil rights/ public interest law firm before attending law school.
Download Internship Announcement and Internship Application for more information.


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Senior Corporate Counsel - Real Estate
Posting Date: January 25, 2007
T-Mobile USA
T-Mobile USA Inc. has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Corporate Counsel - Real Estate in its Concord, CA location.
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Carolyn R. Terpstra - Sr. Corporate Recruiter

Download document for more information.


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Staff Counsel
Posting Date: January 19, 2007
Office of Legal Services, Department of General Services
707 Third Street, Suite 7-330
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Attn: Patricia Whitfield

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Managing Director Legal Services Trust Fund Program
Posting Date: December 18, 2006
The State Bar of California - Office of Legal Services, Access & Fairness Programs

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Golden Gate University School of Law - Tenure Track Positions
Posting Date: September 12, 2006
Director of First-Year Legal Research & Writing; Law Librarian

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United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of California
Posting Date: September 11, 2006
This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento Office and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be responsible for handling a variety of criminal cases for the district with an emphasis on narcotics.

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Assistant United States Attorneys, Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Defensive Litigation Unit; Sacramento CA
The United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of California, Sacramento Office, is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Civil Division, Defensive Litigation Unit.

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Assistant United States Attorneys, Criminal Division; Sacramento CA
This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento Office and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be responsible for handling Computer Crime, High Tech and Intellectual Property (CHIPs) cases for the District. The incumbent of this position will work closely with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and other agencies. The purpose of the CHIPs program is to establish a relationship with the high tech community, to encourage victims of high tech crimes to refer cases to law enforcement, and to develop the necessary special skills, training and knowledge among prosecutors and investigators.

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Assistant United States Attorneys, Criminal Division; Sacramento CA
This position is located in the Criminal Division of the Sacramento Office and the Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) will be responsible for handling criminal immigration cases for the District.

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Deputy Chief, Civil Division
Supervisory Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) for the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of California, Sacramento

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U.S. Magistrate Judge position now open in the Eastern District of California
Location: Sacramento CA

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MCAA's Hot Jobs for March 2006

Asian/Pacific Bar Association of Sacramento
P.O. Box 2215
Metro Station
Sacramento, CA 95812-2215