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The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC

<div>We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Associate Criminal Defense Attorney position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the San Francisco area. As the Associate Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Associate Attorney will manage their caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.

Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Advise clients on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case</li>
<li>Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the best strategies</li>
<li>Manage court appearances, trials, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and performing legal research</li>
<li>Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents</li>
<li>Manage the workload of cases</li>
<li>Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits</li>
<li>Accrue additional evidence to support the client's case or for arguments against the prosecution's charges</li>
<li>Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support the client's positions</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels</li>
<li>A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with their fellow associates</li>
<li>Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required</li>
<li>Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber</li>
</ul>
Pay Range: $80,000-$120,000 annual salary

Pay range may be exceeded based on experience on a case-by-case basis.

Do you have a passion for Criminal Defense and a desire to practice within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at the Matian Firm, we offer that benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as a Criminal Defense Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry. Apply now!

The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.</div>

Criminal Defense Attorney

<div>
 We're looking for an admitted attorney for an extremely promising Associate
 
 Criminal Defense Attorney
 
 position within a premier law firm with lots of room for growth. This is an opportunity for a dedicated Associate Attorney to gain valuable experience and further their career with an established firm in the
 
 San Francisco
 
 area. As the Associate Criminal Defense Attorney, you will report to the Managing Criminal Defense Attorney. The Associate Attorney will manage their caseload, as well as client interaction, and can collaborate with our wonderful Criminal Defense Team of Attorneys and legal assistants.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Advise clients on their legal rights in matters and draw up legal documents about their case
 </li>
 <li>
 Attend pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advise clients following each hearing about the best strategies
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage court appearances, trials, drafting motions, interviewing witnesses, and performing legal research
 </li>
 <li>
 Analyze probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage the workload of cases
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide legal analysis for clients to determine any possible case benefits
 </li>
 <li>
 Accrue additional evidence to support the client's case or for arguments against the prosecution's charges
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare clients for depositions; determine essential goals of case strategy and gather information from witnesses and important experts that support the client's positions
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Experience handling complex criminal cases at the federal, state, and local levels
 </li>
 <li>
 A team player who is open to helping, strategizing, and working with their fellow associates
 </li>
 <li>
 Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, but not required
 </li>
 <li>
 Interpersonal skills of the highest caliber
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Pay Range: $80,000-$120,000 annual salary
 
 
 
 
 Pay range may be exceeded based on experience on a case-by-case basis.
 
 
 
 Do you have a passion for Criminal Defense and a desire to practice within an organization with lots of room for growth? Here at the Matian Firm, we offer that benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance), an excellent compensation package, paid parking, paid time off, and more! Come work as a Criminal Defense Attorney at a growing firm with opportunities to advance and learn alongside a team of professionals within the legal industry. Apply now!
 
 
 The United Firm | La Liga Defensora, APC is an equal employment opportunity employer, and we welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics. We are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.
</div>

Silverspace Inc

<div>
 
 
 Job Overview:
 
 
 
 Seeking a motivated
 
 Civil Litigation Defense Attorney
 
 with at least 6 months of litigation experience. This hybrid role involves hands-on litigation work with strong mentorship and growth opportunities.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Handle pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
 </li>
 <li>
 Appear in court and support overall case strategy
 </li>
 <li>
 Communicate with clients and work both remotely and on-site as needed
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Active California Bar license
 </li>
 <li>
 Civil litigation experience preferred
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work in a hybrid/on-site setting in San Francisco
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Benefits:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Comprehensive health benefits and 401(k) with employer match
 </li>
 <li>
 Performance-based bonuses
 </li>
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 Flexible schedule, remote options, and paid leave
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Attorney

Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP

Overview: 
The San Francisco, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its General Liability Practice.
 
The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and at least one (1) to fifteen (15) years of experience in all phases of insurance defense litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Admission to the California Bar is required.
 
Lewis Brisbois' General Liability Practice is comprised of over 600 attorneys nationwide who have successfully represented defendants in significant exposure cases in numerous general liability areas. The group has provided a defense for a myriad of property and personal injury claims, for both businesses and individuals who may be insured or self-insured. While the attorneys within the firm are equipped to handle a wide variety of matters, we excel in the litigation and trial of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation cases. The General Liability Practice partners and senior associates are seasoned and well-respected trial attorneys who have broad trial experience. Our attorneys have been cited by the National Law Journal for obtaining one of the "Top Ten Defense Verdicts of the Year," and have received other prominent recognition.
 
Although we would prefer that you have some insurance defense experience, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
 
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.
 
Qualifications: 
#LI-HYBRID
 
#LI-RH1
 
Minimum Salary: USD $135,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $220,000.00/Yr.

General Liability Attorney

City and County of San Francisco

<div>Company Description 
Specific Information Regarding this Recruitment Process
Classification: 8177 Attorney
Status: Full-Time
Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt Category 18 (TEX Cat 18)
Application Opening: 12/12/2025
Application Deadline: Apply by 11:45pm on January 9, 2026
Compensation: $153,140 - $268,380/Annually
Recruitment ID: RTF0160277-01157822 
This is a Temporary Exempt- Category 18 (TEX Cat 18) for 2 &frac12; years
The Public Defender&rsquo;s office provides legal representation to persons charged with a crime in San Francisco who do not have the financial means to retain their own counsel. Each year, the office serves approximately 20,000 people. The San Francisco Public Defender&rsquo;s office is a nationally recognized model of public defense. The Public Defender provides legal staffing for each of the misdemeanor and felony preliminary hearing and trial courts, the Mental Health and Youth Defender Unit divisions, the Community Justice Center, Domestic Violence Court, Behavioral Health Court, Veterans&rsquo; Justice Court, Drug Court, Intensive Supervision court, Parole Court, Young Adult Court, and Extradition. 
Job Description 
The Clean Slate Unit at the Public Defender&rsquo;s office represents clients on post-conviction expungement matters, including vacatur motions for non-citizens under Penal Code section 1473.7(a)(1). Clean Slate seeks to hire an attorney who will be primarily assigned to represent all our non-citizen clients through each step of the Clean Slate process.
Over the 2.5 year project period, the new attorney will be able to field the increase in inquiries coming from the noncitizen community and work on reducing the backlog of noncitizen cases.
Role description
Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt
Under supervision, this position in the Public Defender&rsquo;s Office is responsible for but not limited to:
1. Serves as a counsel to persons arrested for or convicted of crimes who are seeking recording clearing relief and are financially unable to employ counsel; represents such clients in criminal court.
2. Represents clients at each stage of the Clean Slate process: reviews initial applications and arrest histories; consults with the Immigration Unit at the Public Defender&rsquo;s office to determine the appropriate record clearing relief; communicates with clients at each stage of the process; interviews clients and witnesses; conducts and/or supervises investigations and writes legal briefs; communicates with outside immigration counsel as needed; negotiates with the assigned Assistant District Attorney to achieve outcomes for clients.
3. Prepares and argues motions to vacate convictions pursuant to Penal Code section 1473.7(a)(1) and other record clearing statutes in the Superior Court.
4. Performs other related duties as required. 
Qualifications 
 Applicants must fully meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing deadline unless otherwise stated:
License and Certification:
Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
Desirable Qualification(s):
Bilingual skills: speak, read and write in both English and another language. Note: (Bilingual Candidates moving forward in the selection process will be subject to a language proficiency test given by the City and County of San Francisco) 
Note: Falsifying one&rsquo;s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. 
Additional Information 
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:<ul><li>
Information About the Hiring Process</li><li>
Conviction History</li><li>
Employee Benefits Overview</li><li>
Equal Employment Opportunity</li><li>
Disaster Service Worker</li><li>
ADA Accommodation</li><li>
Veterans Preference</li><li>
Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams [required for Combined, Promotive, Entrance (CPE) Exams only]</li><li>
Right to Work</li><li>
Copies of Application Documents</li><li>
Diversity Statement</li></ul>
HOW TO APPLY
Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.<ul><li>
Select the &ldquo;I&rsquo;m Interested&rdquo; button and follow instructions on the screen</li></ul>
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. 
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.</div>

8177-Attorney (Civil/Criminal)

U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

<div>$110,788 (CL 28)
San Francisco, CA
Applications will be accepted through January 20, 2026
One-year term position, renewable up to a maximum of five years depending on performance and budget.
The Office of Staff Attorneys (OSA) seeks attorneys who are dedicated to supporting the federal Judiciary's mission of ensuring equal justice under the law. We are excited to welcome team members who have excellent judgment and a high level of personal integrity, thrive on independent work and are open to feedback, adapt easily to new work assignments and legal developments, and embrace new challenges in response to court needs.
About the Office of Staff Attorneys
OSA is the central legal staff for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and is a highly collegial environment. OSA has subject area teams of attorneys who focus on civil, immigration, criminal, or habeas matters. Staff attorneys report to a team supervisor and the Chief Staff Attorney.
We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and seek a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.
For more information, please visit: https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov.
About the Position
Staff attorneys are responsible for the substantive, procedural, and administrative processing of motions and fully briefed cases. This position will foster your legal research, writing, and oral presentation skills. Applicants who are hired for this position will be placed in a subject area team within OSA, depending on staffing needs as well as applicant experience and interest. Current needs are in the civil, criminal, and immigration realms.
Representative Duties
Processing motions and cases entails:
<ul><li>Reviewing the parties' filings and the record;</li><li>
Independently researching the legal issues;</li><li>
Identifying the strongest recommendation(s) for resolving the matter;</li><li>
Orally presenting recommendations to monthly panels of judges;</li><li>
Drafting orders and non-precedential decisions;</li><li>
Effectively managing a docket of cases; and</li><li>
Promptly and accurately performing administrative tasks.</li></ul>
Staff attorneys may also be called upon to respond to public inquiries and requests for information, and to process emergency motions on an expedited basis outside of regular work hours.
With increased experience, staff attorneys may handle a higher volume of assignments, conduct peer review of cases, and work on increasingly complex matters.
Position Qualifications
<ul><li>J.D. from an accredited law school.</li><li>
At least two (2) years post-J.D. legal work experience consistent with the duties and responsibilities of this position.</li><li>
Proof that you are licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia, and an active member of the bar in good standing.</li></ul>
Total Rewards
<ul><li>Salary: Depending on locality* $110,788 (CL 28)</li><li>
Time Off: 13 vacation days; 13 sick leave days; 11 paid holidays</li><li>
Benefits: Employer subsidized health and life insurance plans. Dental, vision, flexible spending account, long-term care plans available. Employer sponsored pension plan and supplemental retirement contribution plans with employer match.</li><li>
Other Perks: Telework opportunities, eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, mass transit subsidy, reasonable work hours, team environment, creative people, and enhanced tenure-based vacation accrual.</li></ul>
<ul><li>OSA is headquartered in San Francisco, California and most staff attorneys are based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Opportunities to work from other courthouses in the Circuit (including Pasadena, California; Portland, Oregon; Seattle, Washington) are sometimes available.</li></ul>
How to Apply
Please submit a single pdf application packet through the Career Portal (https://www.ca9.uscourts.gov/employment/) that includes:
<ul><li>A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position,</li><li>
A current resume showing your education, work experience, and other relevant experience, and</li><li>
Responses to the supplemental questions below.</li></ul>
Supplemental Questions
Please answer each of the following questions in a paragraph or two. Responses will be evaluated to assess an applicant's ability to write clearly and concisely.
<ul><li>How would a limited-term staff attorney position at the court support your career goals?</li><li>
Describe a situation where you displayed strong oral communication skills.</li><li>
Describe a situation where you were persuaded to change your mind.</li></ul>
Interviews
Our tentative plan is to conduct interviews via Zoom from January 26-30.
If selected for an interview:
<ul><li>You will be asked to provide three references and a copy of your law school transcript.</li><li>
You will receive contact information for staff attorneys who have offered to answer questions about their experience at the court through optional, informal conversations that are not part of the hiring process.</li><li>
You will receive instructions and case materials for a performance exercise. During the interview, you will give a brief presentation about the materials and we will ask you questions.</li></ul>
Next Steps
Only candidates selected for an interview will be notified. Unsuccessful candidates will not receive notice. Applicants scheduled for interviews should advise the Human Resources department if any accommodation is needed for the interview. Travel and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed. More than one position may be filled from this announcement.
Conditions of Employment
To be employed by the judiciary, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident in the process of applying for citizenship. Successful applicants are provisionally hired pending results of a background investigation and fingerprinting. Positions with the U.S. Courts are at-will, excepted service appointments, and may be terminated with or without cause by the Court. Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees (https://www.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/guide-vol02a-ch03-2.pdf). Direct deposit of pay is required.
The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, or to withdraw the announcement, for any reason including, but not limited to, budgetary issues. Any modifications may occur without prior written or other notice.
Equity Focused Employer
We value diversity and are committed to equity and inclusion in our workplace. The Ninth Circuit encourages applications from all qualified individuals and seeks a diverse pool of applicants in terms of race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, disability, religion, and socio-economic circumstance.</div>

Staff Attorney

Overview: 
The San Francisco, CA office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its Professional Liability Practice.
 
The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and at least one (1) to fifteen (15) years of experience defending professional liability claims involving Insurance Agents, Real Estate Agents, Accountants, Architects & Engineers, Legal Malpractice, and Errors & Omissions. Admission to the California Bar is required.
 
Lewis Brisbois' Professional Liability Practice is comprised of attorneys located throughout all our offices nationwide. Either by way of direct engagement or retention through the professional's insurance carrier, we represent, among others: accountants, architects & engineers, attorneys, bankers, computer and media professionals, (cyber law), financial planners, healthcare providers, insurance brokers and agents, school districts and municipalities, property appraisers and inspectors, real estate appraisers, brokers and agents, and securities brokers (FINRA).
 
Although we would prefer that you have some experience in professional liability law, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience, a demonstrated interest in professional liability law, and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
 
We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k with employer match.
 
Qualifications: 
#LI-HYBRID
 
#LI-RH1
 
Minimum Salary: USD $135,000.00/Yr. Maximum Salary: USD $220,000.00/Yr.

Professional Liability Attorney

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