Job Opportunities - West

Impact Fund | 2025 Summer Grants Internship (Berkeley, CA) [$18.67 per hour]

The summer grants intern will support our ongoing grantmaking efforts, as well as assist with other long-term projects. The summer grants intern will attend grant-related meetings and discussions, including the quarterly meeting of our grantmaking committee. Our interns are also exposed to a multi-disciplinary curriculum that covers topics such as social justice, environmental justice, values-driven philanthropy, impact litigation, public interest litigation finance, and communications. OUF.

Impact Fund | Accounting Associate (Berkeley, CA) [$29 - $36.06 per hour]

The Accounting Associate supports the operations of a Berkeley-based legal nonprofit organization focused on using class and impact litigation to pursue economic, environmental, racial, and social justice. The responsibilities of this position are to maintain accounting records and assist with file management, financial reporting, and HR functions while upholding strict adherence to internal controls, accuracy, and confidentiality. This role is a part of a vibrant and collaborative hybrid workplace, reporting to the HR/Finance Director. The position is non-exempt and can be part time (50% minimum), full time, or part-to-full time. OUF.

ACLU of Southern California | Executive Director (Los Angeles, CA) [$250,000 - $300,000]

The ACLU of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of executive director. The person appointed to this career-defining role will lead one of the most influential and impactful organizations in the nation's most diverse and populous state. Reporting to and working closely with the boards of directors of ACLU SoCal's two corporate entities, the executive director is the chief executive officer of ACLU SoCal and provides overall strategic, financial, and operational leadership and oversight to achieve the organization's mission, strategies, goals, and objectives. ACLU SoCal seeks a visionary, energetic, and inspirational leader with extensive relevant experience. See the announcement for a complete description of the role, responsibilities, qualifications, and application instructions. This is a hybrid position based in Los Angeles; preferred start date is late May or early June 2025.

ACLU Foundation of Southern California | Legal Fellow (Riverside or Los Angeles, CA) [$78,000 - $90,040.70]

The ACLU Foundation of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) seeks a Legal Fellow to build, lead, and/or support litigation, policy advocacy, and community education to protect and advance civil rights, with a focus on racial discrimination and the death penalty. The Fellow will also provide technical assistance to community groups, support movement building, and develop advocacy campaigns to support the legal implementation of California Racial Justice Act protections. The fellow will work closely with the Capital Punishment Project, a legal project of the national ACLU. OUF.

Altshuler Berzon LLP | Associate Attorney (San Francisco, CA and Pasadena, CA) [$102,000 - $130,180 DOE]

Altshuler Berzon LLP is a California law firm dedicated to providing the highest quality representation in the service of economic justice and the public interest. Our two-dozen attorneys specialize in labor and employment, constitutional, environmental, civil rights, class action, campaign and election, and impact litigation, at both the trial and appellate levels. We have openings for associate attorneys with excellent academic and clerkship/fellowship record and superior writing skills to work with us on cutting-edge impact litigation in state and federal courts and administrative agencies throughout the country. The openings are in our San Francisco office and our soon-to-be-opened office in Pasadena. The two offices will be fully integrated and associates in the Pasadena office will work closely with attorneys throughout the firm. OUF.

Asian Law Caucus | Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, Workers’ Rights (San Francisco or Oakland, CA) [Staff Attorney: $87,550 - $137,620, Senior Staff Attorney: $113,912 - $148,629]

Asian Law Caucus (ALC) seeks a Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney at a crucial time for immigrant worker protections. As we anticipate rollbacks of federal workplace rights and increased vulnerabilities for immigrant workers, we are expanding our legal team to strengthen worker power and defend labor protections for Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Join our dynamic team in advocating for economic justice through a combination of community-centered legal advocacy, strategic litigation, and support for worker organizing. Our attorneys work closely with worker centers and community partners to build lasting power for low-income immigrant workers. OUF.

Asian Law Caucus | Supervising Attorney, Immigrant Rights (San Francisco or Oakland, CA) [$112,136 - $150,701]

The Asian Law Caucus (ALC) seeks a Supervising Attorney to join its Immigrant Rights Program at a critical moment for immigrant communities. As we anticipate increased enforcement and policy changes targeting immigrants, we are strengthening our legal team to protect vulnerable populations and defend civil rights. Join our collaborative team of committed immigration advocates who combine legal expertise with community-centered advocacy. Our supportive environment enables attorneys to grow their skills while making meaningful impact through precedent-setting cases and innovative legal strategies. OUF.

Asian Law Caucus | Managing Attorney, Workers’ Rights (San Francisco or Oakland, CA) [$122,534 - $159,879]

Asian Law Caucus (ALC) seeks a Managing Attorney at a crucial time for immigrant worker protections. As we anticipate rollbacks of federal workplace rights and increased vulnerabilities for immigrant workers, we are expanding our legal team to strengthen worker power and defend labor protections for Asian and Pacific Islander communities. Join our dynamic team in advocating for economic justice through a combination of community-centered legal advocacy, strategic litigation, and support for worker organizing. Our attorneys work closely with worker centers and community partners to build lasting power for low-income immigrant workers. OUF.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services | Directing Attorney (Los Angeles, CA) [$110,000 - $130,000 (DOE/DOQ)]

For nearly 50 years, Bet Tzedek Legal Services has provided high-quality, free legal services to Los Angeles’ most vulnerable residents. Key among Bet Tzedek’s initiatives is its economic justice work to provide legal advocacy on matters that improve the economic stability of low-income community members. Bet Tzedek seeks a Directing Attorney to lead and manage two key pillars of the agency’s economic justice strategy, its Employment Rights Project (ERP) and Low-Income Tax Clinic (LITC) teams. In 2001, Bet Tzedek created the ERP to address the wide-ranging legal needs of low-wage workers. Since then, ERP staff and volunteers have represented thousands of workers who have been illegally denied earned wages, suffered illegal retaliation for asserting their rights, and endured harassment and discrimination at the hands of their employers. Clients include domestic workers, day laborers, restaurant workers, and garment and car wash workers, among others. The ERP staff the incoming Directing Attorney would supervise serve clients by providing advice and counsel, pro per assistance, and direct representation before the Labor Commissioner, the Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and the Superior Court. In addition, ERP staff engage in education and outreach efforts, regularly holds legal clinics, and engages in policy advocacy. OUF.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services | Associate Vice President of Justice for Taxpayers, Workers, & Small Business Owners (Los Angeles, CA) [$140,000 - $160,000 (DOE/DOQ)]

Reporting to the Vice President of Legal Programs, the Associate Vice President of Justice for Taxpayers, Workers, & Small Business Owners provides leadership in relation to Bet Tzedek’s efforts to address the legal needs of low-income taxpayers facing matters before the IRS, low-wage workers, and low-to-moderate income small business owners. With a focus on providing strategic direction and program management, the Associate Vice President of Justice for Taxpayers, Workers, & Small Business Owners will work the CEO and Vice President of Legal Programs to set and meet the mission, vision, and short- and long-term goals for this priority. This includes oversight of the legal services, litigation, policy advocacy, and fund development efforts related to Bet Tzedek’s Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, Employment Rights Program, and Small Business Development Program. OUF.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services | Associate Vice President of Justice for Tenants, Homeowners & Unhoused Individuals (Los Angeles, CA) [$145,000 - $160,000 (DOE/DOQ)]

Reporting to the Vice President of Legal Programs, the Associate Vice President of Justice for Tenants, Homeowners & Unhoused Individuals provides leadership in relation to Bet Tzedek’s efforts to address the legal needs of low-income tenants, homeowners at risk of losing their homes, and unhoused individuals in their efforts to obtain housing security. With a focus on providing strategic direction and program management, the Associate Vice President of Justice for Tenants, Homeowners & Unhoused Individuals will work the CEO and Vice President of Legal Programs to set and meet the mission, vision, and short- and long-term goals for this priority. This includes oversight of the legal services, litigation, policy advocacy, and fund development efforts related to Bet Tzedek’s Eviction Defense Program, Preventing and Ending Homelessness Program, West Hollywood Tenant Defense Program, Beverly Hills Program, and Culver City Tenant Defense Program. OUF.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services | Staff Attorney I, Employment Rights Project (Los Angeles, CA) [$71,412 - $80,539.95 DOE/DOQ]

For over 50 years, Bet Tzedek has set the standard for innovation and excellence in poverty law. In that tradition, Bet Tzedek established the Employment Rights Project (“ERP”) in 1999. ERP seeks to enforce minimum labor standards in the workplace by assisting low-wage workers through a combination of individual representation before the Labor Commissioner, the Department of Labor, litigation in state and federal court, legislative advocacy, and community education. Our cases involve non-payment of minimum wage and other wage-and-hour violations; workplace discrimination; illegal retaliation in the workplace; and human trafficking for forced labor. This position is a time-limited, full-time position. OUF.

Bet Tzedek Legal Services | Staff Attorney II – Immigration Youth Team (Los Angeles, CA) [$82,221.99 - $102,331.38 (DOE/DOQ)]

For over 50 years, Bet Tzedek has been committed to providing free legal services to those who need them most. In that tradition, Bet Tzedek, the House of Justice offers free legal services to undocumented youth in need of assistance securing Special Immigrant Juvenile Status and adjusting to lawful permanent resident status. Bet Tzedek assists unaccompanied minors under California Probate Court jurisdiction as well as DCFS-supervised children. Bet Tzedek is seeking a determined, organized, and zealous bilingual advocate to serve as counsel for these foster youth, representing unaccompanied children in Immigration Court, USCIS, and if necessary, Board of Immigration Appeals. This position is eligible for Bet Tzedek Legal Services’ hybrid/remote workplace designation. At the discretion of the immediate supervisor, the employee may be required to work in the office or other locations to meet workload/business obligations. This requirement may be on a temporary or ongoing basis. OUF.

Bush Gottlieb, APC | Associate Attorney (Glendale, CA) [$115,000 - $133,000]

Bush Gottlieb is seeking an attorney with at least three (3) years’ experience in labor, employment and/or administrative law, a demonstrated commitment to organized labor and the rights of working people to a fair wage and good standard of living, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Bush Gottlieb believes strongly in a diverse, family friendly workforce who are active in community service and civic engagement. OUF.

Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund | Director, Children and Family Advocacy Program (Berkeley, CA) [$85,000 - $100,000]

DREDF seeks a Director for its Child and Family Advocacy Program to oversee the daily operations of the Parent Training and Information Center (PTI), ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to families and organizations across 32 Northern California counties. This position involves designing and delivering hybrid and in-person training programs aligned with disability legislation and community needs, developing outreach campaigns, and fostering relationships with historically underserved families. The Director will represent the organization on task forces, advisory committees, and in media interviews, while also supporting legal and technical assistance efforts for families and stakeholders. Additional responsibilities include monitoring and improving program services, contributing to the organizational strategic plan, and publishing a monthly newsletter on education and disability advocacy. Please see full job description for additional responsibilities and requirements. OUF.

East Bay Children’s Law Offices | Managing Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$120,000 - $140,000]

The Managing Attorney oversees EBCLO’s law practice, ensuring compliance with EBCLO’s core mission to provide vigorous and holistic representation to its child, youth, and young adult (non-minor dependent) clients. The person in this role directly supervises 6 staff members, including supervising attorneys in each dependency courtroom, the probate attorney, and the Community-based Advocacy for Resources and Education attorneys. These duties include supporting supervising attorneys around issues of case strategy; diversity, equity and inclusion; promotion of professional development; and encouraging work/life balance, through weekly, biweekly, or monthly meetings depending on needs and skill level. OUF.

East Bay Children’s Law Offices | Staff Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$78,750 - $114,975]

We are looking for a full-time attorney committed to serving children and families in marginalized communities to join our dynamic team working in a fast-paced client driven environment. The staff attorney will represent children ages 0-21 at all stages of juvenile dependency proceedings in Alameda County Superior Court. EBCLO provides frequent trainings to build legal knowledge, strengthen courtroom skills and develop a deeper understanding of relevant issues affecting children and families and also provides an annual stipend for outside trainings. OUF.

For The People | Senior Staff Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$114,000 - $120,000]

For The People is looking for a full-time Senior Staff Attorney to support the needs of our growing California and national legal operation. Reporting to the Managing Attorney, the Senior Staff Attorney will partner closely with members of the Legal Team to execute the core work of our organization - safely releasing people from prison, reuniting families, and serving as a trusted ally with prosecutors across the country seeking to reevaluate past sentences. OUF.

For The People | Paralegal (Oakland, CA) [$70,000 - $88,000]

For The People is looking for a Paralegal to join our staff. The Paralegal will be based in our Oakland, CA office and reports to the Managing Attorney. The Paralegal provides critical support to the Legal Team in their resentencing and reentry/reunification work ensuring that key administrative tasks are completed accurately, thoughtfully, and in a timely manner. Paralegal certificate or other credential is preferred. Experience working as a Paralegal at a DA Office, PD office, law firm, or nonprofit preferred. Minimum of 3 years working as a Paralegal is required. Candidates who have experience within the criminal justice system or have been directly system-impacted are encouraged to apply. OUF.

Girard Sharp LLP | Associate Attorney (San Francisco, CA) [$160,000 - $200,000]

Girard Sharp is seeking an entrepreneurial associate for our San Francisco office. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of litigation experience. The firm focuses on complex litigation matters in antitrust, consumer protection, and securities, and other areas of law. The candidate who will thrive in this position will have outstanding writing, legal research and problem-solving skills, keen attention to detail, strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative, team environment, and outstanding academic credentials. Candidates must be admitted to the State Bar of California. OUF.

Hadsell Stormer Renick Dai LLP | Immigration Associate Attorney (Bilingual – English/Spanish) (Los Angeles, CA) [$84,000 - $99,000]

We are seeking an Immigration Associate Attorney with 1-3 years of experience handling family-based immigration matters. We provide direct legal services to members of the hospitality union, UNITE HERE Local 11. The ideal candidate will be able to manage a caseload consisting of, but not limited to, family petitions, adjustment of status, consular processing, naturalization, and waivers. Experience with asylum cases is a plus. Strong oral and written Spanish language fluency is required given that the position requires frequent communication with monolingual Spanish-speaking clients. Recent graduates with a demonstrated commitment to immigration law will be considered. The candidate must be willing to travel to Orange County and Phoenix, AZ periodically to meet with clients, attend hearings, conduct outreach, and represent the firm as needed. The position requires a minimum of two (2) days per week in office. OUF.

Hadsell Stormer Renick Dai LLP | Paralegal (Bilingual – English/Spanish) (Downtown Los Angeles, CA) [$25 - $34 per hour]

Our Los Angeles office provides a variety of legal services to hospitality workers and is seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) paralegal to join our team. Practice areas include divorce, bankruptcy, and housing. The ideal candidate will have at least five (5) years of experience in civil matters. Occasional out-of-state travel may be required. OUF.

Gupta Wessler LLP | Plaintiff-Side Appellate Attorney (San Francisco, CA or Washington, DC) [$135,000 - $160,000+]

Gupta Wessler seeks an associate attorney to join our small, collegial team. We’re looking for star candidates who have demonstrated exceptional writing and editing skills, the capacity to think rigorously and creatively about the law, strong advocacy instincts, collaborative spirit, and a genuine passion for public interest work. Judicial clerkship experience is strongly preferred and at least one year of practice experience (not including clerkships) is required. The position can be located in either our Washington, DC or San Francisco office. OUF.

Inner City Law Center | Housing Justice Post-Graduate Fellowship (Los Angeles, CA) [$66,560 - $78,000]

ICLC invites current 3Ls and recent law school graduates to join our fight to end homelessness by applying for a Housing Justice Fellowship. Fellows will engage in fast-paced eviction defense litigation with opportunities to work directly with clients and opposing counsel; handle all stages of cases from pleadings to discovery, motions, hearings, settlement, and trial; participate in conversations surrounding housing policy in the County; and work with private law firms providing pro bono representation to ICLC’s clients. Through their work, Fellows will help preserve safe and affordable housing for all Angelenos. Salary for fellows prior to bar admission is $66,560/year. After admission to the California bar, the salary will be $78,000/year. OUF.

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley | Temporary Staff Attorney - Children & Youth (Education) (San Jose, CA) [$80,400 - $108,400]

We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Temporary Staff Attorney to join our Children & Youth program at Law Foundation. The Children and Youth Program provides free and confidential legal assistance to children and youth in juvenile dependency, family law, probate guardianship, immigration, education matters, and numerous other practice areas; advocacy to improve court and community systems designed to protect and promote child welfare; and workshops to educate youth, parents, caregivers and members of the community about issues impacting child welfare and legal rights. OUF.

Law Offices of the Public Defender | Public Defender 4 (10117152) (Hobbs, NM) [$80,121.60 - $133,536.00]

To provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis. Law Offices of the Public Defender have multiple open positions, click here to view them all.

Law Offices of the Public Defender | Public Defender 3 (23326) (Albuquerque, NM) [$73,278.40- $122,116.80]

To provide professional legal services for the Law Offices of the Public Defender in representing juvenile and adult indigent clients in areas of litigation, appeal, counsel, research and analysis.Law Offices of the Public Defender have multiple open positions, click here to view them all.

Law Offices of the Public Defender | Public Defender 4 (80368) (Santa Fe, NM) [$80,121.60 - $133,536.00]

Law Offices of the Public Defender | Public Defender 3 (80364) (Carlsbad, NM) [$73,278.40 - $122,116.80]

Law Offices of the Public Defender | Public Defender 2 (33231 & 80372) (Albuquerque, NM) [$65,416.00 - $109,033.60]

Legal Aid Justice Center | Office Manager – Paralegal (Norfolk, VA) [$68,108.75 - $88,541.38]

This position will coordinate and oversee administrative duties and client intake in a busy law office and ensure that the office operates efficiently. Importantly, this position involves the unique and ambitious opportunity to build out LAJC’s footprint in the Hampton Roads region. LAJC currently has physical offices in Falls Church, Richmond, Charlottesville, and Petersburg, as well as staff who live and work on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, and in Southwest Virginia. Across six different programs, LAJC’s long-standing impact advocacy has had profound, positive impacts on low-income communities throughout the Commonwealth, including but not limited to Hampton Roads. In the past and currently, LAJC litigates cases in the area, works alongside communities on campaigns, and otherwise does statewide advocacy that benefits Hampton Roads residents. This will be the first time, however, that LAJC is opening up a permanent physical office in Hampton Roads. As part of our strategic plan, LAJC is excited to work alongside community members to achieve deeply felt needs across the region. Apply by March 7.

Legal Aid Justice Center | Sr. Supervising Immigration/Workers Rights Attorney (Norfolk, VA) [$84,137.87 - $109,426.03]

The Legal Aid Justice Center seeks to hire a senior supervising attorney for our new expansion into Hampton Roads. The attorney will be a part of both the Immigrant Justice and Worker Justice Programs and work hand-in-hand with those teams on advocacy in the Hampton Roads region. The attorney will initially work in a shared office space in Norfolk and later play a key role in helping with the establishment of our permanent office. Apply by March 7.

Legal Aid at Work | FAIR Fellowship (San Francisco, CA) [$90,000]

The Foundation for Advocacy Inclusion and Resources (FAIR) was started in 2009 to promote diversity within the plaintiffs’ employment bar in California and to educate the public about workplace fairness. FAIR provides educational and work opportunities to law students and new lawyers from diverse backgrounds to strengthen and enrich our league of lawyers who are passionate about employee justice and advancing the rights of workers. The FAIR Fellowship is a unique 18-month fellowship that enables a new attorney to work full-time for two consecutive terms: 12 months at Legal Aid at Work (remotely) and six months at a plaintiff-side employment law firm affiliated with the California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA), an organization of more than 1,200 workers’ rights advocates throughout California. OUF.

Legal Aid of Marin | VOCA Employment and Immigration Attorney (San Rafael, CA) [$80,000 - $85,000]

LAM seeks a passionate, client-centered, and trauma-informed attorney with a demonstrated commitment to public interest law and social justice to represent Marin community members with traditionally marginalized identities, including but not limited to immigrants, BIPOC individuals, seniors, people with disabilities, veterans, people experiencing poverty, and people struggling with housing instability. Reporting to the Managing Attorney, the VOCA Staff Attorney will independently manage an employment and immigration law caseload. After initial onboarding, a hybrid work schedule, as approved by the Managing Attorney and subject to LAM policies, is authorized for this position. This position is funded for one year with leadership committed to seeking funding beyond December 2024. OUF.

Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County | Housing Project Coordinator (Redwood City, CA) [$55,000 - $75,000]

Legal Aid SMC’s Housing team is seeking a Project Coordinator to perform intake and paralegal tasks for clients facing eviction and other serious housing legal problems. We are looking for a motivated and organized individual who is dedicated to advocating for a diverse, low-income client population. The right candidate is someone who can prioritize multiple demands and execute tasks efficiently in a fast-paced work environment, demonstrates excellent customer service skills, works well on a collaborative team, and is committed to social justice.

Legal Assistance for Seniors | Staff Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$77,250]

This is a full time Staff Attorney position at Legal Assistance for Seniors. An LAS Staff Attorney provides counsel, advice, and representation to LAS clients. This position will be handling the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) cases as well as another area of law depending on experience. HCBS provides opportunities for Medi-Cal beneficiaries to receive services in their own home or community rather than institutions or other isolated settings. LAS will provide training for a qualified candidate unfamiliar with these HCBS programs. OUF.

Leonard Carder, LLP | Associate Counsel (Oakland, CA) [$92,000 - $141,000]

Leonard Carder, LLP, located in Oakland, is looking for attorneys with experience or interest in union labor, employment and employee benefits law, and with a demonstrated commitment to the goals of workers’ rights and the labor movement. Ideal candidates should have strong research, writing and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with unions, employee benefit trust funds, and workers.

Leonard Carder, LLP | Associate Counsel – ERISA/Employee Benefits (Oakland, CA) [$111,500 - $150,000]

Leonard Carder, LLP, based in Oakland, California, is looking for attorneys with 3-5+ years’ experience/interest in employee benefits law and a demonstrated commitment to the goals of workers’ rights and the labor movement. Ideal candidates should have ERISA experience and familiarity with multiemployer defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution plans and welfare benefit plans. Other specific experience with governmental plans, QDROs, subrogation and trust fund collections will be considered. In addition, strong research, writing and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with unions, multiemployer trust funds, and plan participants is essential.

Lichten & Liss-Riordan, P.C. | Contract Attorney (6-month term, could be extended) (Flexible, but preference for Boston, MA or San Francisco, CA) [$110,000 - $140,000]

Lichten & Liss-Riordan is a nationally acclaimed plaintiff-side employment law firm, specializing in class action wage and hour litigation. We are particularly well known for our pioneering and high stakes work challenging independent contractor misclassification and innovative litigation and arbitration strategies to advance workers’ rights. We are seeking contract attorneys to assist with an exciting mass arbitration. This position would provide excellent experience with handling remote trials. We are looking for attorneys with outstanding research, writing, and oral argument skills, and a dedication to creative and passionate advocacy on behalf of workers. Responsibilities include handling all aspects of arbitration, including defending depositions, presenting witness testimony at hearings, arguing before arbitrators, briefing trial motions and other complex issues, working closely with clients, and working closely with partners, associates, and staff on our team. Prior relevant experience preferred. OUF.

National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) | Administrative Coordinator (Concord, CA) [$58,000 - $62,000 DOE]

Join a dynamic team working at the forefront of the evolution and advancement of workers’ rights. You will be the key administrative support for colleagues supporting plaintiffs’ employment lawyers across the country with membership and continuing legal education services, as well as legislative advocacy and innovative policy research. NELA and the Institute seek an experienced, detail-oriented, and organized self-starter as our Administrative Coordinator. The Administrative Coordinator is responsible for supporting all administrative and programmatic activities of the organizations, and for crucial data entry, and report generation. As the key administrative manager for the office and as support for the entire NELA and Institute teams (11 team members), this position regularly interacts with all staff members, and provides support to all NELA members. OUF.

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) | Disaster Legal Services Senior Attorney (Los Angeles County, CA) [$92,000 - $110,000]

The NLSLA Disaster Assistance Project team assists individuals who are experiencing legal issues after a disaster. The team is actively responding to the 2025 Los Angeles Wildfires. The Disaster Legal Services Senior Attorney will assist disaster survivors impacted by the 2025 Wildfires, focusing on FEMA and SBA appeals, and periodically other legal issues. The attorney will staff the Disaster Recovery Center one to two times a week, assist staff and volunteers at the Altadena Disaster Recovery Center and other legal clinics, including FEMA appeal clinics, and provide oversight and guidance to pro bono. The Senior Attorney will substantively oversee the work on an intake paralegal. OUF.

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) | Paralegal Disaster Assistance Program (DAP) (Los Angeles County, CA) [$50,000 - $58,000]

The DAP Paralegal will be an integral member of the disaster legal services assistance team focused on responding to survivors of the LA County Fires, in particular the Eaton and Pacific Palisades Fires. NLSLA has a long and rich history of responding to disasters, whether in Southern California or in other communities in the country, wherever the need arises. The DAP Team is both proactive in preparing for disasters and reactive in responding to the needs on the ground. The DAP Paralegal is committed to assisting community members with a variety of legal issues under appropriate attorney supervision. These legal practice areas may include, consumer issues, housing questions, access to public benefits and resources, and more. OUF.

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) | Staff Attorney – Shriver Housing Project Los Angeles (Los Angeles County, CA) [$78,000 - $86,000]

NLSLA is currently seeking a licensed attorney to join our eviction defense team. The Staff Attorney will be an integral part of a dynamic team of advocates at four public interest law offices working on a pilot project examining the impact of legal services on individuals, the court and the community in the Unlawful Detainer system. The attorney will defend tenants against eviction in cases in Los Angeles County. The attorney will work directly with clients and engage in all stages of litigation, including intake, pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, settlement, administrative hearings, and trial. Addressing systemic issues through impact litigation in state and federal court. Working with community partners to develop resources and strategies for protecting homeowners and tenants; providing outreach and education to tenants and community groups; and assist with some training of support staff. At times, the Staff Attorney will be responsible for working with NLSLA staff and volunteers to operate our self-help legal access center at the Stanley Mosk courthouse. OUF.

Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA) | Staff Attorney – Stay Housed LA Program (Los Angeles, CA) [$78,000 - $86,000]

NLSLA is currently seeking a licensed attorney to join our eviction defense team, which is tasked with addressing the housing crisis in Los Angeles through the implementation of a county-wide right to counsel program. The attorney will defend tenants against eviction in cases filed in the Stanley Mosk, Chatsworth, Van Nuys, Pasadena, West Covina and Antelope Valley courthouses. The attorney will work directly with clients and engage in all stages of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, motions, hearings, settlement, administrative hearings, and trial. OUF.

New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty | Housing/Economic Equity Attorney (Albuquerque, NM) [$72,000 - $105,000 DOE]

The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty seeks a full-time attorney to advance housing and consumer rights for New Mexico’s families. Attorneys provide systemic advocacy through legal representation, impact litigation, administrative advocacy, policy and legislative advocacy, and community outreach and coalition-building. Required: 1+ years experience and a strong commitment to economic and racial justice. OUF.

New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty | Public Benefits Attorney (Albuquerque, NM) [$72,000 - $150,000 DOE]

The New Mexico Center on Law and Poverty seeks a full-time attorney to join our Public Benefits team to address hunger and improve public assistance programs for children and families, including SNAP, TANF, childcare assistance, Medicaid, and other programs. Attorneys provide systemic advocacy through legal representation, impact litigation, administrative advocacy, policy and legislative advocacy, and community outreach and coalition-building. Required: 2 or more years experience (7+ years for senior attorneys), and a strong commitment to economic and racial justice.

Northwest Justice Project | Staff Attorney – Wenatchee (Wenatchee, WA) [$80,142 - $140,712]

NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission through the work of our Wenatchee and satellite Omak and Quincy offices serving Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Grant, and Okanogan counties, in North Central Washington. This is a full-time position. Northwest Justice Project is interested in qualified candidates with cultural competence and work experience or lived experience with low-income client communities, communities of color, limited English speakers and persons with disabilities. Experience in affirmative litigation in state or federal court and experience in addressing systemic issues is a plus. Civil legal aid and related advocacy experience is preferred. The ideal candidate would be interested and willing to pursue civil litigation in areas including but not limited to housing, consumer protection, family law, public benefits, reentry and health care access. OUF.

Northwest Justice Project | Staff Attorney – Yakima (Yakima, WA) [$80,142 - $140,712]

NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission in Yakima and
Kittitas counties working out of our Yakima office. There are opportunities for 2 full time attorney positions. Yakima sits at the Eastern foot of the Cascade Mountain range and includes diverse industries, affords rich cultural and recreational opportunities, and offers significant opportunity for professional growth and development within a larger statewide legal aid program. The ideal candidate would be interested and willing to pursue civil litigation in areas including but not limited to housing, consumer protection, family law, public benefits, reentry and health care access. OUF.

Northwest Justice Project | Bilingual Staff Attorney – Farmworker Unit (Spanish/English) (Yakima, Wenatchee, Omak, or Tri-Cities, WA) [$80,142 - $140,712]

NJP seeks qualified bilingual (English/Spanish) attorneys committed to supporting our mission through the work of our Farmworker Unit (FWU). The FWU is a statewide unit that provides legal assistance to low-income agricultural workers throughout Washington. NJP is offering an opportunity to work in an exciting and highly mission driven legal aid environment working as part of a statewide legal team. OUF.

Northwest Justice Project | Staff Attorney – CLEAR – Crime Victims (Seattle, WA) [$80,142 - $140,712]

NJP seeks a full-time attorney to work at CLEAR CV. CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education, Advice, and Referral) is NJP’s telephone-based legal assistance and referral unit. CLEAR CV is the part of CLEAR dedicated to serving the needs of crime victims. CLEAR CV works closely with victim services agencies across Washington to address the civil legal needs of crime victims, including survivors of domestic violence. The attorneys meet telephonically with clients to provide advice, some unbundled services, and, where available, referrals to an NJP field office or other resource for more extended assistance if needed. CLEAR CV attorneys work to secure the immediate safety, ongoing protection, and family law
needs of their clients. CLEAR CV also addresses crime victims’ other civil legal needs (around, for example, housing, consumer debt, education, employment, and public assistance) as part of the crime victim service response. OUF.

Northwest Justice Project | Staff Attorney - Crime Victims - Kent (Kent, WA) [$80,142 - $140,712]

Northwest Justice Project (NJP) is a not-for-profit statewide law firm that pursues its mission to combat injustice, strengthen communities and protect human dignity through legal representation, community partnerships, and education. NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys to undertake mission directed work to address the collateral civil legal needs of persons who have been victims of crime. OUF.

Northwest Justice Project | Temporary Staff Attorney – CHEER - Seattle (Seattle, WA) [$80,142 - $140,712]

NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission through the work of our Seattle office serving King County in the Consumer, Housing, Education, and Employment Rights (CHEER) unit. This is a temporary (6 month) full-time position. OUF.

Northwest Justice Project | Staff Attorney – Eviction Prevention Unit – Spokane (Spokane, WA) [$80,142 - $140,712]

NJP seeks applications from qualified attorneys committed to supporting our mission through the work of our statewide Eviction Prevention Unit (EPU). This full-time position is part of the statewide Eviction Prevention Unit (EPU) and reports to the EPU Eastern Region Managing Attorney. The EPU Staff Attorney will work out of NJP’s Spokane office and will primarily serve Spokane, Lincoln, and Adams counties although coverage may be required in surrounding areas or statewide (through remote appearances or travel if necessary). OUF.

Oakland City Attorney’s Office | Labor & Employment Deputy City Attorney (Oakland, CA) [$146,480.16 - $198,299.88]

The Oakland City Attorney’s Office seeks a well-qualified individual to join our office’s labor & employment advisory unit. The incumbent will be exposed to a wide range of personnel matters across a variety of City’s departments, with an emphasis on police personnel matters including accountability and public-safety reform. Duties will include, but will not be limited to: working collaboratively with other attorneys, City staff, and City leadership to analyze labor and employment issues and resolve disputes; advising City investigators and Department heads on employee-misconduct, due process, and related grievances, including advising on police-officer investigations and discipline; representing the City in administrative hearings to resolve labor and/or employment disputes; drafting and reviewing opinions, legislation, contracts and other legal documents which require the application of labor law and/or employment law. OUF.

Oakland City Attorney’s Office | Municipal Finance & General Government – Deputy City Attorney II or III (Oakland, CA) [$146,480.16 - $198,299.88]

The Office of the City Attorney seeks an attorney to join our General Government & Finance Team. The attorney will work closely with various City leaders, departments, and bodies, including the Department of Finance, City Administrator and City Council, on a wide range of municipal government and finance matters. Duties may include, but will not be limited to, providing legal advice and review related to: municipal finance, revenue, bonds, taxation, fees, formation of special assessment and other districts, elections and ballot measures, ethics and conflict of interest, public records, open meetings laws, parliamentary procedure and contracting. An interest in these areas of law is a must, and experience is a plus. OUF.

Oregon Law Center | Staff Attorney -Ontario Office (Ontario, OR) [$65,500 - $102,500]

Oregon Law Center (OLC) seeks a full-time staff attorney to provide civil legal services to low-income clients. The position is based in Ontario, Oregon and primarily serves clients in Baker, Malheur, Grant and Harney counties. OLC’s Ontario Office comprises two attorneys and one paralegal. Priorities are set according to client need; current priorities are housing, employment, administrative, and family law. We seek to make a real difference in clients’ lives and to help eliminate the barriers that cause poverty or reduce our clients’ ability to escape poverty. The staff attorney will handle impact litigation and individual cases, with a significant emphasis on impact work in state and federal courts. The attorney will conduct community education and outreach to clients and community-based groups, which includes irregular hours, frequent daytime travel and occasional overnight travel. There are also opportunities to promote the interests of low-income individuals in the development and implementation of laws, regulations, policies and practices that directly affect our clients. OUF.

Outten & Golden LLP | Docket Clerk (San Franciso, CA; New York, NY) [$39 per hour]

Outten & Golden LLP is seeking a Docket Clerk to join its Litigation Operations team, which supports all aspects of the Firm’s litigation efforts across offices. Reporting to the Managing Clerk and expected to be physically present in the Firm’s San Francisco or New York office at least three or four days per week, the person in this role will be primarily focused on coordinating the Firm’s calendaring and court filings. OUF.

Phoenix Legal Action Network (PLAN) | Executive Director (Phoenix, AZ) [$95,000 - $110,000]

The Phoenix Legal Action Network (PLAN) is looking for a leader with the ability and desire to engage in significant fundraising to ensure the sustainability of PLAN and to convert its mission and vision into solid strategies and actions that align with our core values. The ideal candidate is an authentic, inclusive, and inspirational leader committed to equity and justice and centering the experiences of the immigrant clients and communities we work with. OUF.

Public Advocates Inc. | Senior Grants Manager (San Francisco, CA) [$85,000 - $105,000]

Public Advocates Inc. is seeking a highly capable, full-time Senior Grants Manager with at least 5 years of substantial grant writing experience to join our Development Team in San Francisco. The Senior Grants Manager will play an essential role in our organization’s pursuit of social justice by strengthening our capacity to raise foundation revenues to support our work. OUF.

Salahi PC | Litigation Associate (San Francisco, CA) [$120,000 - $150,000]

Salahi PC is a new law firm dedicated to advancing social and economic justice, and is hiring for its first associate position. The firm handles a mix of individual and class action matters, with cases spanning the areas of antitrust, consumer protection, employment, and civil rights and civil liberties. Associates will be involved in all aspects of case generation and day-to-day litigation. The position is fully remote. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. OUF.

Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP | Associate Attorney (Palo Alto, CA) [$130,000 - $180,000]

Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP, a national public interest law firm with offices in the District of Columbia, New York, California, Tennessee, and Maryland, is seeking an experienced Associate Attorney for our Palo Alto, California office. Associates will focus on representing plaintiffs in individual and class action employment discrimination matters. In addition, Associates will assist the Firm’s world-class team of attorneys on a range of gender discrimination, Title IX sexual assault cases, qui tam and whistleblower matters, wage and hour actions, ERISA matters and consumer fraud cases. OUF.

Survivor Justice Center | Family Law Staff Attorney (Los Angeles, CA) [$68,000 - $80,000]

Survivor Justice Center is seeking an attorney with a strong commitment to public interest and social justice advocacy to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will represent low-income survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and/or human trafficking in a variety of family law matters. While the primary focus of this position is to provide representation in cases involving child custody, the role may also include representation in housing or consumer debt matters. The position offers the opportunity for the successful candidate to provide presentations and training to community partners and client communities on family law topics. Develop relationships and collaborate with a range of public and private community partners to address systemic barriers facing the Center’s client community. Engage in other tasks and projects that further the Center’s mission and operations. OUF.

Valerian Law, P.C. | Associate (Berkeley, CA) [$128,000 - $148,000]

Opening for Associate in Fall 2025. Valerian Law P.C. is a woman of color-owned plaintiff-side law firm located in Berkeley, California. The firm’s mission is to advocate for workers who have suffered discrimination, retaliation, wage theft and other unfair and unsafe working conditions through class and individual actions and negotiations. Valerian Law has one opening for an associate with minimum two years of post-JD relevant experience. California-barred associates will have opportunity to run their own cases, get deep experience with both individual and class action representations, appear in court, take depositions, and author briefs on cutting-edge issues, with supervision and mentorship from leading attorneys. OUF.

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