Mexican american bar association

About GWC: Founded in 2001, the Garment Worker Center is a worker rights organization leading an anti-sweatshop movement to improve conditions for tens of thousands of Los Angeles garment workers. Through direct organizing, GWC develops leaders who demand enforcement of strong labor laws and accountability from factory owners, manufacturers, and fashion brands. We center immigrant workers, women of color, and their families who are impacted by exploitation in the fashion industry.

Position description: GWC seeks a dedicated, community-centered staff attorney for our Legal Clinic. The Staff Attorney is responsible for providing labor and employment legal assistance to garment workers, including in wage claims through the CA Labor Commission and investigations through the CA Bureau of Field Enforcement. The Staff Attorney will work with GWC Organizers on Know Your Rights training curriculum and materials for workers, and will support GWC’s advocacy efforts for stronger labor enforcement.

Skills and Experience

• J.D. and admission to the California Bar
• Staff Attorney 1: 1-3 years experience
• Staff Attorney 2: 4 or more years experience
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Lexis Nexis or Westlaw.
• Experience representing clients at administrative hearings and/or trial (strongly preferred but not required).
• Experience with trauma-informed interview skills (preferred but not required).
• Demonstrated experience in community or labor organizing.
• Strong commitment to racial, gender, and economic justice and their intersections.
• Knowledge of the garment industry (preferred but not required).
• Self-motivated, able to set priorities and goals, and also work well in collective settings.
• Detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
• Fluent in Spanish - both written and oral skills.
• Speaks Zapotec or Mayan dialect (preferred but not required).

TO APPLY: Email cover letter, resume, and 3 references to jobs@garmentworkercenter.org

STATE OF CALIFORNIA COURT OF APPEAL, SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT- The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division Three is accepting applications for a Writ Attorney to work directly with the justices. Apply online at http://www.courts.ca.gov/about/careers and search for Job# 6693.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA COURT OF APPEAL, SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT-  Presiding Justice Brian M. Hoffstadt of Division Five of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, is accepting applications for a Law Clerk. Apply online at http://www.courts.ca.gov/about/careers and search for Job ID# 6700.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA COURT OF APPEAL, SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT-  Associate Justice Armen Tamzarian of Division Four of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for an appellate attorney. Apply online at http://www.courts.ca.gov/about/careers and search for Job ID# 6702.STATE OF CALIFORNIA COURT OF APPEAL, SECOND APPELLATE DISTRICT- Presiding Justice Brian M. Hoffstadt of Division Five of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, is accepting applications for a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Justice position. Apply online at http://www.courts.ca.gov/about/careers and search for Job ID# 6698.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA COURT OF APPEAL, FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, DIVISION THREE- The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Three located in Santa Ana is now accepting applications for central staff attorney positions. Apply online at http://www.courts.ca.gov/about/careers and search for Job ID# 6701.

The San Diego County District Attorney's Office is seeking talented Civil Litigation Attorneys to join its Consumer Protection Unit as Deputy District Attorneys II or III.  This is an exceptional opportunity to use your litigation experience to protect the community while advancing your career. 

Our 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 we serve, by ethically prosecuting those who commit crime, protecting victims and preventing future harm. With more than 330 attorneys and approximately 1,100 total employees, we serve a population of 3.3 million people in San Diego County.

Interested candidates must apply on the County of San Diego’s public job website by Tuesday, July 28,  2026: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty.

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

Deputy District Attorney II - Consumer Protection Unit

Deputy District Attorney III - Consumer Protection Unit

Candidates must complete a separate application for each position of interest. Again, the deadline to apply is Tuesday, July 28, 2026.

Litigation Associate – Join a Mission-Driven, Growing Firm Riley | Ersoff | Rodas LLP is a leading Housing Rights and Toxic Torts firm based in LosAngeles—and we’re growing. We’re looking for Litigation Associates who are not just strong attorneys, but people who are deeply motivated to make a real difference in their communities and grow alongside a purpose-driven team. We will absolutely train the right candidate.

This is a role for someone who wants their work to matter. We represent children and families harmed by abusive landlords, unsafe housing conditions, and negligent property owners. Our cases include tenant rights, slum housing, lead poisoning, carbon monoxide exposure, tenant harassment, and other serious personal injury matters. The work is challenging, meaningful, and life-changing—for our clients and for our team.

What You’ll Do:

 Litigate tenant rights and toxic tort cases from intake through trial

 Advocate for tenants facing unsafe and abusive housing conditions

 Handle all phases of litigation: pleadings, discovery, depositions, law and motion, and trial

 Work closely with and learn from experienced trial attorneys who are committed to mentorship and development

What We’re Looking For:

 J.D. from an accredited law school

 A genuine passion for helping underserved communities

 A strong desire to learn, grow, and build a long-term career with a growing firm

 Proactive, thoughtful, and driven approach to legal practice

 Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

 Bilingual Spanish is a strong plus

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to victoria@rileyersoff.com, Catalina@rileyersoff.com, and angela@rileyersoff.com

Salary and benefits may vary based on experience and are subject to change.

Assistant Dean of Student Services/Dean of Students at UCLA School of Law.  Application deadline is 8:59 p.m. PT on July 11, 2026. 

Please find more information on the UCLA website at https://jobs.ucla.edu/jobs/10760?lang=en-us.  You will also find the job posting at HERC: https://southern-ca.hercjobs.org/jobs/22344957/assistant-dean-of-student-services-dean-of-students. 

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. 

No. of positions	Classifications Considered	Division	Section	Location	Deadline	Link
Multiple	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Tort & Condemnation - Mass Tort	Statewide	7/8/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Tort & Condemnation - Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation	Statewide	7/8/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Public Rights	Antitrust Law	Statewide	7/10/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Public Rights	Antitrust Law - Limited Term	Statewide	7/10/2026	Apply Now
1	DAG, DAG III & DAG IV	DMFEA	Criminal Prosecutions	San Diego	7/10/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Public Rights	Land Use and Conservation	Statewide	7/13/2026	Apply Now
2	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Public Rights	Worker Rights and Fair Labor Section	Statewide	7/13/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Health, Education & Welfare Section	Statewide	7/14/2026	Apply Now
1	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Public Rights	Environmental Justice and Protection Section	Statewide	7/15/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	Deputy Attorney General	Civil	Tort & Condemnation	Statewide	7/16/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Tort & Condemnation	Statewide	7/16/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Employment Law	Sacramento	7/17/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Employment Law	Alameda	7/17/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Employment Law	Los Angeles	7/17/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Employment Law	San Diego	7/17/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Employment Law - Trial Group	Statewide	7/17/2026	Apply Now
1	Deputy Attorney General Supervisor	Civil	Licensing Section	San Francisco	7/17/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG, DAG III & DAG IV	Civil	Correctional Law	Statewide	Until Filled	Apply Now

DAG recruiters are also available to speak with potential candidates and answer questions legalrecruiters@doj.ca.gov

The Federal Defender Office in the Eastern District of California has an Assistant Federal Defender vacancy in our Fresno office.  

The vacancy can be viewed in the link below:

Federal Public Defender California Eastern District - Sacramento, Fresno, Yosemite (cae-fpd.org)

Opportunity with the County of Santa Barbara as the new Public Defender.
Interested candidates are encouraged to schedule a confidential discussion with the Project Director by working through me or sending an email to scheduling@ralphandersen.com.

On behalf of the California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District:

Appellate Court Attorney (Level B - Senior) (JO#6692)

Organization Name: California Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District

Link to job announcement: www.courts.ca.gov/careers and search for Job ID# 6692

Location (City and State) : San Jose, CA

Closing date: Open until filled

The Law Offices of Carlos Cruz & Associates is looking for an Associate Immigration Attorney. We currently have 2 offices in Alhambra and Brea. The candidate must be fluent in Spanish and English. Must have excellent communication, writing, time management and analytical skills. Position will focus on removal defense, asylum, waivers, representation at USCIS interviews, motions to reopen, and appeals. Some travel is required. Paid vacation, competitive salary, and other benefits. No experience required, we will train in the most complex areas of immigration law.

Full Job Description

Gastélum Law is looking for an Associate Attorney to join our civil rights litigation team.

We’re seeking someone with at least three years of litigation experience who is ready to take on meaningful, impactful work. Our practice focuses on holding government entities accountable and representing individuals and families whose civil rights have been violated.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a litigator (civil litigation preferred; civil rights litigation is a plus)
• Knowledge of federal court practices and litigation
• Experience with depositions, motions for summary judgment and trials

If you’re looking for a place where your work truly matters and where you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to:

dgastelum@gastelumfirm.com

Subject Line:

ADMIN | Associate Attorney Applicant

Learn more about our firm at gastelumfirm.com.

Loyola Marymount University is looking for a Clinical Supervising Staff Attorney, Loyola Project for the Innocent

Ballard Spahr LLP has the following positions we have open across our offices. For more information, please visit our website, https://www.ballardspahr.com/Careers.  If you would like more information on any of the specific positions listed below, please click on the position name and you will be directed to the position details and a link to apply.