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The Habeas Corpus Resource Center

<p><b>OVERVIEW:</b></p><p>The Habeas Corpus Resource Center (HCRC), a San Francisco-based entity in the judicial branch of California&rsquo;s state government, has an exciting opportunity for Paralegals and Litigation Support Assistants (Paralegal Track). The HCRC represents clients on California&rsquo;s death row in post-conviction legal proceedings (called habeas corpus proceedings) in which we investigate and review the constitutionality of our clients&rsquo; capital convictions and sentences and file and litigate petitions alleging the ways in which our clients&rsquo; constitutional rights were violated during their criminal trials. The HCRC also serves as a resource and provides training to private court-appointed counsel in capital post-conviction proceedings. Additional information about the HCRC can be found on our website at www.hcrc.ca.gov.</p><p><b>RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><p>HCRC paralegals work closely on case teams with investigators and attorneys to assist those teams in identifying legal issues and developing strategies and proposals for obtaining documents and other factual support for legal claims; performing factual and legal research in computerized and physical files and document collections; locating, assembling, summarizing, analyzing and coding documentary evidence such as court, social, medical, and legal records; maintaining case files and database information and scanning original documents into a computerized document management database; generating indices and reports of case-related documents; preparing for evidentiary hearings; gathering and tracking litigation information; maintaining the integrity of legally relevant documents; and identifying, contacting, and providing information to expert witnesses.</p><p>Applicants who are offered these positions will be classified, based on their experience and relevant qualifications, in one of three positions: Litigation Support Assistant II (Paralegal Track), Paralegal I, or Paralegal II. For each position, travel is required both within California and out-of-state.</p><p><b>HCRC Litigation Support Assistant II</b> (Paralegal Track):</p><p>Litigation Support Assistant II is the journey-level class of this series on the track to becoming a Habeas Corpus Paralegal. Members of this class exercise independence in performing a broad range of litigation support duties within general guidelines, but with limited independent decision-making.</p><p><b>HCRC Paralegal I</b>:</p><p>Under supervision, a Paralegal I performs the duties described above with increasing levels of independence commensurate to their experience.</p><p><b>HCRC Paralegal II</b>:</p><p>A Paralegal II independently performs the full range of varied and complex paralegal duties, including the duties described above, under general supervision.</p><p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><p><b>HCRC Litigation Support Assistant II:</b></p><p>Possession of a valid California driver&rsquo;s license.</p><p>Equivalent to possession of a bachelor&rsquo;s degree and one year performing paralegal support. (Additional directly related college level education may be substituted for a portion of the experience.)</p><p>OR</p><p>One year as an HCRC Litigation Support Assistant I.</p><p><b>HCRC Paralegal I</b>:<br/>Equivalent to one year of paralegal experience involving complex litigation (a paralegal certificate, J.D. degree, or directly related college-level education may be substituted for six months of the required experience);<br/>OR<br/>One year as a Litigation Support Assistant with the HCRC.</p><p><b>HCRC Paralegal II</b>:<br/>Equivalent to two years of paralegal experience involving complex litigation (a paralegal certificate, J.D. degree, or directly related college-level education may be substituted for six months of the required experience);<br/>OR<br/>One year as a Paralegal I with the HCRC.</p><p><b>OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: </b></p><p><b>LSA II:</b></p><ul><li>Ability to organize own work, set priorities, and adjust to workload changes to meet critical deadlines;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to keep accurate notes and records;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to research, compile, and summarize information and data;</li><li>Proficiency in the operation of personal computers and the use of litigation-related software, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.</li></ul><ul><li>Effective oral and written communication skills;</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of principles of organizing and summarizing data and information; and</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of principles and techniques for preparing a variety of effective written materials.</li></ul><p><b>Paralegal I &amp; II: </b></p><ul><li>Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work activities and adjust to workload changes to meet critical deadlines;</li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency in the operation of personal computers and the use of litigation-related software, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to prepare summaries of legal, social, and medical records;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to handle, organize, and assimilate large quantities of complex and detailed information;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to review materials to identify critical and sensitive dates and issues, and index legal, social, and medical records;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to effectively use initiative and judgment that conforms with policy guidelines;</li></ul><ul><li>Effective oral and written communication skills;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work;</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, procedures, and the use of legal reference materials;</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of state and federal court practices and procedures;</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of basic medical terminology; and</li></ul><ul><li>Knowledge of administrative office practices and procedures, including the standard format for typed materials including memoranda, briefs, drafts, and opinions; record keeping systems; and file maintenance.</li></ul><p><b>DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</b></p><p>Familiarity and interest in mental health issues; experience in criminal defense-related work; familiarity with principles of culturally competent representation; fluency in oral and written Spanish; and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; Adobe; and CaseMap.</p><p><b>HOW TO APPLY:</b></p><p>Applicants must complete and submit a specific application form and responses to a supplemental questionnaire, which are available at http://www.hcrc.ca.gov/hiring.html.</p><p>Please submit the following documents to JobApplications@hcrc.ca.gov (if you are able, please combine the documents, in the following order, into one PDF with the title &ldquo;&lt;<i>Your Last Name</i>&gt; 0925P&rdquo;; if you are unable combine the documents into one PDF, please title each document as follows):</p><p>(1) a cover letter (optional), with the title &ldquo;Cover Letter &lt;<i>Your Last Name</i>&gt; <b>0925P</b>&rdquo;;</p><p>(2) the official application, with the title &ldquo;Application &lt;<i>Your Last Name</i>&gt; <b>0925P</b>&rdquo;;</p><p>(3) your resum&eacute;, with the title &ldquo;Resum&eacute; &lt;<i>Your Last Name</i>&gt; <b>0925P</b>&rdquo;; and</p><p>(4) answers to the supplemental questions, with the title &ldquo;Supp. Questions &lt;<i>Your Last Name</i>&gt; <b>0925P</b>.&rdquo;</p><p><i>Resumes submitted without the required materials will not be considered. </i>Please do not submit transcripts, writing samples, references, or any other additional materials. If you are selected for an interview, you may be asked to submit such materials at that time. Applicants may apply for multiple positions (e.g. LSA II, Paralegal I) on one application form.</p><p>Priority consideration will be given to those applications received by October 6, 2025. Applications submitted after that date will be reviewed if positions remain unfilled by applicants in the priority consideration group.</p><p><b>SELECTION PROCEDURE:</b></p><p><b>HCRC is an equal opportunity employer. HCRC believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and the quality of representation that we provide to a diverse client base. HCRC welcomes all applicants, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.</b></p><p>The HCRC uses a lengthy recruitment process. We review every complete application in its entirety. Candidates whose qualifications best meet the needs of the HCRC will be contacted to participate in the interview process. The individuals selected to fill the position(s) will be appointed at a level commensurate with their qualifications. All applicants will be notified by e-mail when the recruitment has been closed, if not sooner.</p><p><b>Please Note:</b> If you are selected for hire, the Judicial Council of California will require verification of employment eligibility or authorization to legally work in the United States.</p><p><b>SALARY AND BENEFITS:</b></p><p>Some highlights of our benefits package include:</p><p>&middot; Health/Dental/Vision benefits program</p><p>&middot; 14 paid State holidays per calendar year</p><p>&middot; Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave</p><p>&middot; 1 personal holiday per year</p><p>&middot; $130 transit pass subsidy per month</p><p>&middot; CalPERS Retirement Plan</p><p>&middot; 401(K) and 457 deferred compensation plans</p><p>&middot; Employee Assistance Program</p><p>&middot; Basic Life and AD&amp;D Insurance</p><p>&middot; FlexElect Program</p><p>&middot; Long Term Care Program (employee paid/optional)</p><p>&middot; Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)</p><p>&middot; HCRC employees are permitted to work remotely two days a week.</p><p><b>Monthly Salary Range </b>(as of July 31, 2025)<b>:</b></p><p>LSA / Paralegal Track (II) $4679 - $5780</p><p>Paralegal (I) $5524 - $6710</p><p>Paralegal (II) $6074 - $7383</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $4,679.00 - $7,383.00 per month</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply</p><p>Ability to Relocate:</p><ul><li>San Francisco, CA 94107: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94107</p>

Litigation Support Assistant II - ParalegalI/II

<p><b>OVERVIEW:</b></p><p>The Habeas Corpus Resource Center (HCRC), a San Francisco-based entity in the judicial branch of California&rsquo;s state government, has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Paralegal. The HCRC represents clients on California&rsquo;s death row in post-conviction legal proceedings (called habeas corpus proceedings) in which we investigate and review the constitutionality of our clients&rsquo; capital convictions and sentences and file and litigate petitions alleging the ways in which our clients&rsquo; constitutional rights were violated during their criminal trials. The HCRC also serves as a resource and provides training to private court-appointed counsel in capital post-conviction proceedings. Additional information about the HCRC can be found on our website at www.hcrc.ca.gov.</p><p><b>RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><p>Under direction, independently provides paralegal and legal analytical support to attorneys in complex areas of law; performs lead and/or specialist paralegal duties and performs other related duties as assigned. Senior Paralegal is the lead and/or specialist level class in the Paralegal series. Senior Paralegals regularly and independently performing the full range of the most responsible, varied, and complex paralegal duties.</p><p>In general, HCRC paralegals work closely on case teams with investigators and attorneys to assist those teams in identifying legal issues and developing strategies and proposals for obtaining documents and other factual support for legal claims; performing litigation related research in computerized and physical files and document collections; locating, assembling, summarizing, analyzing and coding documentary evidence such as court, social, medical, and legal records; maintaining case files and database information and scanning original documents into a computerized document management database; generating indices and reports of case-related documents; preparing for evidentiary hearings; gathering and tracking litigation information; maintaining the integrity of legally relevant documents; and identifying, contacting, and providing information to expert witnesses.</p><p>Travel is required for this position both within California and out-of-state.</p><p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b></p><p>- Possession of a valid California driver&rsquo;s license.</p><p>- Equivalent to three years of paralegal experience involving complex litigation preferably including some experience with capital cases.</p><p>- A paralegal certificate, J.D. Degree, or directly related college-level education may be substituted for six months of the required experience.</p><p><b>OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: </b></p><p><b>Knowledge of: </b></p><p>- Complex legal concepts, terminology, principles and procedures.</p><p>- Use of legal reference materials.</p><p>- State and federal court practices and procedures.</p><p>- Administrative office practices and procedures, the standard format for typed materials including proper memoranda, briefs, drafts, opinions, recordkeeping systems and file maintenance, and standard office procedures and practices.</p><p>- The operation of personal computers and the use of specified computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.</p><p>- Basic medical terminology.</p><p><b>Ability to:</b></p><p>- Plan, organize, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others.</p><p>- Organize, prioritize, and coordinate work activities and meet critical deadlines.</p><p>- Prepare summaries of legal, social, and medical material.</p><p>- Handle, organize, and assimilate large quantities of complex and detailed information.</p><p>- Review materials to identify critical and sensitive data and issues, and index legal, social, and medical records.</p><p>- Adjust to workload changes to meet deadlines.</p><p>- Use initiative and judgment within general policy guidelines.</p><p>- Operate personal computers and use specified computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.</p><p>- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.</p><p>- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.</p><p>- Use tact and discretion in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work.</p><p><b>DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</b></p><p>Familiarity and interest in mental health issues; experience in criminal defense-related work; familiarity with principles of culturally competent representation; fluency in oral and written Spanish; and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; Adobe; and CaseMap.</p><p><b>HOW TO APPLY:</b></p><p>Applicants must complete and submit a specific application form and responses to a supplemental questionnaire, which are available at http://www.hcrc.ca.gov/hiring.html.</p><p>Please submit the following documents to JobApplications@hcrc.ca.gov (if you are able, please combine the documents, in the following order, into one PDF with the title &ldquo;&lt;<i>Your Last Name</i>&gt; 0925SP&rdquo;; if you are unable combine the documents into one PDF, please title each document as follows):</p><p>(1) a cover letter (optional), with the title &ldquo;Cover Letter &lt;<i>Your Last Name</i>&gt; 0925SP&rdquo;;</p><p>(2) the official application, with the title &ldquo;Application &lt;<i>Your Last Name</i>&gt; 0925SP&rdquo;;</p><p>(3) your resum&eacute;, with the title &ldquo;Resum&eacute; &lt;<i>Your Last Name</i>&gt; 0925SP&rdquo;; and</p><p>(4) answers to the supplemental questions, with the title &ldquo;Supp. Questions &lt;<i>Your Last Name</i>&gt; 0925SP.&rdquo;</p><p><i>Resumes submitted without the required materials will not be considered. </i>Please do not submit transcripts, writing samples, references, or any other additional materials. If you are selected for an interview, you may be asked to submit such materials at that time.</p><p>Priority consideration will be given to those applications received by October 6, 2025. Applications submitted after that date will be reviewed if positions remain unfilled by applicants in the priority consideration group.</p><p><b>SELECTION PROCEDURE:</b></p><p><b>HCRC is an equal opportunity employer. HCRC believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and the quality of representation that we provide to a diverse client base. HCRC welcomes all applicants, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.</b></p><p>The HCRC uses a lengthy recruitment process. We review every complete application in its entirety. Candidates whose qualifications best meet the needs of the HCRC will be contacted to participate in the interview process. The individuals selected to fill the position(s) will be appointed at a level commensurate with their qualifications. All applicants will be notified by e-mail when the recruitment has been closed, if not sooner.</p><p><b>Please Note:</b> If you are selected for hire, the Judicial Council of California will require verification of employment eligibility or authorization to legally work in the United States.</p><p><b>SALARY AND BENEFITS:</b></p><p>Some highlights of our benefits package include:</p><p>&middot; Health/Dental/Vision benefits program</p><p>&middot; 14 paid State holidays per calendar year</p><p>&middot; Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave</p><p>&middot; 1 personal holiday per year</p><p>&middot; $130 transit pass subsidy per month</p><p>&middot; CalPERS Retirement Plan</p><p>&middot; 401(K) and 457 deferred compensation plans</p><p>&middot; Employee Assistance Program</p><p>&middot; Basic Life and AD&amp;D Insurance</p><p>&middot; FlexElect Program</p><p>&middot; Long Term Care Program (employee paid/optional)</p><p>&middot; Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)</p><p>&middot; HCRC employees are permitted to work remotely two days a week.</p><p><b>Monthly Salary Range </b>(as of July 31, 2025)<b>: </b>$6682 - $8122</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: $6,682.00 - $8,122.00 per month</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply</p><p>Ability to Relocate:</p><ul><li>San Francisco, CA 94107: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Francisco, CA 94107</p>

HCRC Senior Paralegal

Judicial Council of California

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><p>The Habeas Corpus Resource Center (HCRC), a San Francisco-based entity in the judicial branch of California&rsquo;s state government, has an exciting opportunity for Paralegals and Litigation Support Assistants (Paralegal Track). The HCRC represents clients on California&rsquo;s death row in post-conviction legal proceedings (called habeas corpus proceedings) in which we investigate and review the constitutionality of our clients&rsquo; capital convictions and sentences and file and litigate petitions alleging the ways in which our clients&rsquo; constitutional rights were violated during their criminal trials. The HCRC also serves as a resource and provides training to private court-appointed counsel in capital post-conviction proceedings. Additional information about the HCRC can be found on our website at www.hcrc.ca.gov .</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Responsibilities</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p>HCRC paralegals work closely on case teams with investigators and attorneys to assist those teams in identifying legal issues and developing strategies and proposals for obtaining documents and other factual support for legal claims; performing factual and legal research in computerized and physical files and document collections; locating, assembling, summarizing, analyzing and coding documentary evidence such as court, social, medical, and legal records; maintaining case files and database information and scanning original documents into a computerized document management database; generating indices and reports of case-related documents; preparing for evidentiary hearings; gathering and tracking litigation information; maintaining the integrity of legally relevant documents; and identifying, contacting, and providing information to expert witnesses.</p><p>
Applicants who are offered these positions will be classified, based on their experience and relevant qualifications, in one of three positions: Litigation Support Assistant II (Paralegal Track), Paralegal I, or Paralegal II. For each position, travel is required both within California and out-of-state.</p><p><b>
HCRC Litigation Support Assistant II (Paralegal Track):</b><br>
Litigation Support Assistant II is the journey-level class of this series on the track to becoming a Habeas Corpus Paralegal. Members of this class exercise independence in performing a broad range of litigation support duties within general guidelines, but with limited independent decision-making.</p><p><b><br>
HCRC Paralegal I:</b><br>
Under supervision, a Paralegal I performs the duties described above with increasing levels of independence commensurate to their experience.</p><p><b><br>
HCRC Paralegal II:</b><br>
A Paralegal II independently performs the full range of varied and complex paralegal duties, including the duties described above, under general supervision.</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p><b>HCRC Litigation Support Assistant II:</b>
<br>
Possession of a valid California driver&rsquo;s license.<br>
Equivalent to possession of a bachelor&rsquo;s degree and one year performing paralegal support. (Additional directly related college level education may be substituted for a portion of the experience.)<br>
OR<br>
One year as an HCRC Litigation Support Assistant I.</p><br>
<p><br>
<b>HCRC Paralegal I:</b>
<br>
Equivalent to one year of paralegal experience involving complex litigation (a paralegal certificate, J.D. degree, or directly related college-level education may be substituted for six months of the required experience);<br>
OR<br>
One year as a Litigation Support Assistant with the HCRC.</p><br>
<p><br>
<b>HCRC Paralegal II:</b>
<br>
Equivalent to two years of paralegal experience involving complex litigation (a paralegal certificate, J.D. degree, or directly related college-level education may be substituted for six months of the required experience);<br>
OR<br>
One year as a Paralegal I with the HCRC.</p><br>
<p><br>
<b>OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:</b>
<br>
<b>LSA II:</b>
</p><ul><li>Ability to organize own work, set priorities, and adjust to workload changes to meet critical deadlines;</li>
<li>Ability to keep accurate notes and records;</li>
<li>Ability to research, compile, and summarize information and data;</li>
<li>Proficiency in the operation of personal computers and the use of litigation-related software, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications;</li>
<li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.</li>
<li>Effective oral and written communication skills;</li>
<li>Knowledge of principles of organizing and summarizing data and information; and</li>
Knowledge of principles and techniques for preparing a variety of effective written materials.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p><b>Paralegal I &amp; II:
</b></p><ul><li>Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work activities and adjust to workload changes to meet critical deadlines;</li>
<li>Proficiency in the operation of personal computers and the use of litigation-related software, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications;</li>
<li>Ability to prepare summaries of legal, social, and medical records;</li>
<li>Ability to handle, organize, and assimilate large quantities of complex and detailed information;</li>
<li>Ability to review materials to identify critical and sensitive date and issues, and index legal, social, and medical records;</li>
<li>Ability to effectively use initiative and judgment that conforms with policy guidelines;</li>
<li>Effective oral and written communication skills;</li>
<li>Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;</li>
<li>Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work;</li>
<li>Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, procedures, and the use of legal reference materials;</li>
<li>Knowledge of state and federal court practices and procedures;</li>
<li>Knowledge of basic medical terminology; and
</li><li>Knowledge of administrative office practices and procedures, including the standard format for typed materials including memoranda, briefs, drafts, and opinions; record keeping systems; and file maintenance.</li><br>
</ul><p><br>
<b>DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</b>
<br>
Familiarity and interest in mental health issues; experience in criminal defense-related work; familiarity with principles of culturally competent representation; fluency in oral and written Spanish; and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; Adobe; and CaseMap.</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
How To Apply</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p><b>Applicants must complete and submit a specific application form and responses to a supplemental questionnaire</b> , which are available at http://www.hcrc.ca.gov/hiring.html .</p>
<p><b>Please submit the following documents to JobApplications@hcrc.ca.gov</b> (if you are able, please combine the documents, in the following order, into one PDF with the title &ldquo;&lt;<i> Your Last Name</i> &gt; <b>0925P</b> &rdquo;; if you are unable to combine the documents into one PDF, please title each document as follows):</p>
<p>(1) a cover letter (optional), with the title &ldquo;Cover Letter &lt;<i> Your Last Name</i> &gt; <b>0925P</b> &rdquo;;<br>
(2) the official application, with the title &ldquo;Application &lt;<i> Your Last Name</i> &gt; <b>0925P</b> &rdquo;;<br>
(3) your resum&eacute;, with the title &ldquo;Resum&eacute; &lt;<i> Your Last Name</i> &gt; <b>0925P</b> &rdquo;; and<br>
(4) answers to the supplemental questions, with the title &ldquo;Supp. Questions &lt;<i> Your Last Name</i> &gt; <b>0925P</b> .&rdquo;</p>
<p><b><i>Resumes submitted without the required materials will not be considered.</i></b><i> </i>Please do not submit transcripts, writing samples, references, or any other additional materials. If you are selected for an interview, you may be asked to submit such materials at that time. Applicants may apply for multiple positions (e.g. LSA II, Paralegal I) on one application form.</p>
<p>Priority consideration will be given to those applications received by <b>October 6, 2025</b> . Applications submitted after that date will be reviewed if positions remain unfilled by applicants in the priority consideration group.</p><br>
<p>
<br>
<b>SELECTION PROCEDURE:</b>
</p><p><b>HCRC is an equal opportunity employer. HCRC believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and the quality of representation that we provide to a diverse client base. HCRC welcomes all applicants, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.</b>
</p><p>The HCRC uses a lengthy recruitment process. We review every complete application in its entirety. Candidates whose qualifications best meet the needs of the HCRC will be contacted to participate in the interview process. The individuals selected to fill the position(s) will be appointed at a level commensurate with their qualifications. All applicants will be notified by e-mail when the recruitment has been closed, if not sooner.</p>
<p><b>Please Note:</b> If you are selected for hire, the Judicial Council of California will require verification of employment eligibility or authorization to legally work in the United States.</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Supplemental Questions</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p><i>Please complete and submit this supplemental questionnaire along with your application. It is intended to provide us with more detailed information about your work experience, background, and skills, to allow us to better assess your qualifications.</i>
</p><div><ul><li>Why are you interested in working for the Habeas Corpus Resource Center?</li></ul>
<ul><li>Please describe your experience in conducting or assisting with research, gathering information, and/or interviewing other individuals.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Please describe your experience managing, maintaining, or organizing files and records, and let us know whether any of this experience has included using electronic databases or scanning equipment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>How will your work, volunteer, academic, or other life experiences enhanced your work on behalf of the HCRC's clients?</li></ul>
<ul><li>If you are proficient in any languages other than English, please identify the language(s); describe your proficiency levels in listening, reading, speaking, and translating the language(s); and describe how you have used your language skills in past work or other experiences.</li></ul>
<ul><li>For each of the categories of computer applications listed below, please name which applications you have used, describe the types of projects or work you have done using each application, and state your level of proficiency with each application you have used. For any of the categories of applications that you have not used, just write &quot;none&quot;:</li></ul>
</div><p>a. Word processing applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages)<br>
b. Spreadsheet applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers)<br>
c. Imaging applications (e.g. Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Print to PDF)<br>
d. Database and/or data entry applications (e.g. iManage, CaseMap, Concordance)<br>
e. Other software applications - please specify (e.g. MS Outlook, MS Teams, iCalendar, photo editing tools, graphic design tools, etc.)</p>
<p></p><p>7. Please carefully review the minimum qualifications and the descriptions of the positions in the preceding job announcement, indicate which position(s) and level(s) you wish to apply for, and briefly explain how your experience satisfies the minimum qualifications for the position(s) and level(s) you are applying for.</p>
<p></p><p><b><i>Thank you for your interest in working with us!</i></b><i>
</i></p></div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Pay and Benefits</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p><b>Some highlights of our benefits package include:</b>
</p><ul><li>Health/Dental/Vision benefits program</li>
<li>14 paid holidays per calendar year</li>
<li>Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave</li>
<li>1 personal holiday per year</li>
<li>Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs</li>
<li>CalPERS Retirement Plan</li>
<li>401(K) and 457 deferred compensation plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Basic Life and AD&amp;D Insurance</li>
<li>FlexElect Program</li>
<li>Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)</li>
<li>Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)</li>
<li>HCRC employees are permitted to work remotely two days a week.</li>
</ul><p></p><p><b>Monthly Salary Range</b> (as of July 31, 2025):<br>
LSA / Paralegal Track (II) $4679 - $5780
<br>
Paralegal (I) $5524 - $6710<br>
Paralegal (II) $6074 - $7383</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Equal Employment Opportunity</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p><b>The Habeas Corpus Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer. The HCRC believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and the quality of representation that we provide to a diverse client base. The HCRC welcomes all applicants, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.</b></p></div></div></div></div></div>

Litigation Support Assistant II (Paralegal Track), HCRC Paralegal I/II

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><p>The Habeas Corpus Resource Center (HCRC), a San Francisco-based entity in the judicial branch of California&rsquo;s state government, has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Paralegal. The HCRC represents clients on California&rsquo;s death row in post-conviction legal proceedings (called habeas corpus proceedings) in which we investigate and review the constitutionality of our clients&rsquo; capital convictions and sentences and file and litigate petitions alleging the ways in which our clients&rsquo; constitutional rights were violated during their criminal trials. The HCRC also serves as a resource and provides training to private court-appointed counsel in capital post-conviction proceedings. Additional information about the HCRC can be found on our website at www.hcrc.ca.gov .</p>
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Responsibilities</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p>Under direction, independently provides paralegal and legal analytical support to attorneys in complex areas of law; performs lead and/or specialist paralegal duties and performs other related duties as assigned. Senior Paralegal is the lead and/or specialist level class in the Paralegal series. Senior Paralegals regularly and independently performing the full range of the most responsible, varied, and complex paralegal duties.</p><p>
In general, HCRC paralegals work closely on case teams with investigators and attorneys to assist those teams in identifying legal issues and developing strategies and proposals for obtaining documents and other factual support for legal claims; performing litigation related research in computerized and physical files and document collections; locating, assembling, summarizing, analyzing and coding documentary evidence such as court, social, medical, and legal records; maintaining case files and database information and scanning original documents into a computerized document management database; generating indices and reports of case-related documents; preparing for evidentiary hearings; gathering and tracking litigation information; maintaining the integrity of legally relevant documents; and identifying, contacting, and providing information to expert witnesses.</p><p>
Travel is required for this position both within California and out-of-state.</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p><b>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</b>
</p><ul><li>Possession of a valid California driver&rsquo;s license.</li>
<li>Equivalent to three years of paralegal experience involving complex litigation preferably including some experience with capital cases.</li>
<li>A paralegal certificate, J.D. Degree, or directly related college-level education may be substituted for six months of the required experience.</li>
</ul><p><b>OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:</b>
</p><p><b>Knowledge of:</b>
</p><ul><li>Complex legal concepts, terminology, principles and procedures.</li>
<li>Use of legal reference materials.</li>
<li>State and federal court practices and procedures.</li>
<li>Administrative office practices and procedures, the standard format for typed materials including proper memoranda, briefs, drafts, opinions, recordkeeping systems and file maintenance, and standard office procedures and practices.</li>
<li>The operation of personal computers and the use of specified computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.</li>
<li>Basic medical terminology.</li>
</ul><p><b>Ability to:</b>
</p><ul><li>Plan, organize, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others.</li>
<li>Organize, prioritize, and coordinate work activities and meet critical deadlines.</li>
<li>Prepare summaries of legal, social, and medical material.</li>
<li>Handle, organize, and assimilate large quantities of complex and detailed information.</li>
<li>Review materials to identify critical and sensitive data and issues, and index legal, social, and medical records.</li>
<li>Adjust to workload changes to meet deadlines.</li>
<li>Use initiative and judgment within general policy guidelines.</li>
<li>Operate personal computers and use specified computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.</li>
<li>Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.</li>
<li>Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.</li>
<li>Use tact and discretion in dealing with those contacted in the course of the work.</li>
</ul><p><b>DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:</b>
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Familiarity and interest in mental health issues; experience in criminal defense-related work; familiarity with principles of culturally competent representation; fluency in oral and written Spanish; and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; Adobe; and CaseMap.</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
How To Apply</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p><b>Applicants must complete and submit a specific application form and responses to a supplemental questionnaire</b> , which are available at http://www.hcrc.ca.gov/hiring.html .</p>
<p><b>Please submit the following documents to JobApplications@hcrc.ca.gov</b> (if you are able, please combine the documents, in the following order, into one PDF with the title &ldquo;&lt;<i> Your Last Name</i> &gt; 0925SP&rdquo;; if you are unable combine the documents into one PDF, please title each document as follows):</p>
<p>(1) a cover letter (optional), with the title &ldquo;Cover Letter &lt;<i> Your Last Name</i> &gt; 0925SP&rdquo;;<br>
(2) the official application, with the title &ldquo;Application &lt;<i> Your Last Name</i> &gt; 0925SP&rdquo;;<br>
(3) your resum&eacute;, with the title &ldquo;Resum&eacute; &lt;<i> Your Last Name</i> &gt; 0925SP&rdquo;; and<br>
(4) answers to the supplemental questions, with the title &ldquo;Supp. Questions &lt;<i> Your Last Name</i> &gt; 0925SP.&rdquo;</p>
<p></p><p><b><i>Resumes submitted without the required materials will not be considered.</i></b><i> </i>Please do not submit transcripts, writing samples, references, or any other additional materials. If you are selected for an interview, you may be asked to submit such materials at that time.</p>
<p>Priority consideration will be given to those applications received by <b>October 6, 2025</b> . Applications submitted after that date will be reviewed if positions remain unfilled by applicants in the priority consideration group.</p>
<p><b>SELECTION PROCEDURE:</b>
</p><p><b>HCRC is an equal opportunity employer. HCRC believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and the quality of representation that we provide to a diverse client base. HCRC welcomes all applicants, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.</b>
</p><p>The HCRC uses a lengthy recruitment process. We review every complete application in its entirety. Candidates whose qualifications best meet the needs of the HCRC will be contacted to participate in the interview process. The individuals selected to fill the position(s) will be appointed at a level commensurate with their qualifications. All applicants will be notified by e-mail when the recruitment has been closed, if not sooner.</p>
<p><b>Please Note:</b> If you are selected for hire, the Judicial Council of California will require verification of employment eligibility or authorization to legally work in the United States.</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Supplemental Questions</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p><i>Please complete and submit this supplemental questionnaire along with your application. It is intended to provide us with more detailed information about your work experience, background, and skills, to allow us to better assess your qualifications.</i>
</p><div><ul><li>Why are you interested in working for the Habeas Corpus Resource Center?</li></ul>
<ul><li>How will your work, volunteer, academic, or other life experiences enhance your work on behalf of the HCRC&rsquo;s clients?</li></ul>
<ul><li>Please provide a brief description of your legal experience, including communications with clients, conducting or assisting with document research and gathering, and interactions with courts and individuals from entities outside of your primary workplace.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Please describe your experience managing, maintaining, or organizing files and records, and let us know whether any of this experience has included using electronic databases or scanning equipment.</li></ul>
<ul><li>If you are proficient in any languages other than English, please identify the language(s); describe your proficiency levels in listening, reading, speaking, and translating the language(s); and describe how you have used your language skills in past work or other experiences.</li></ul>
<ul><li>For each of the categories of computer applications listed below, please name which applications you have used, describe the types of projects or work you have done using each application, and state your level of proficiency with each application you have used. For any of the categories of applications that you have not used, just write &quot;none&quot;:<br>
a. Word processing applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages)<br>
b. Spreadsheet applications (e.g., Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers)<br>
c. Imaging applications (e.g. Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Print to PDF)<br>
d. Database and/or data entry applications (e.g. iManage, CaseMap, Concordance)<br>
e. Other software applications - please specify (e.g. MS Outlook, MS Teams, iCalendar, photo editing tools, graphic design tools, etc.)</li></ul>
<ul><li>Please carefully review the minimum qualifications and the descriptions of the position in the preceding job announcement and briefly explain how your experience satisfies the minimum qualifications for the position you are applying for.</li></ul><br>
</div><p><br>
<b><i>Thank you for your interest in working with us!</i></b><i>
</i></p></div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Pay and Benefits</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p>Some highlights of our benefits package include:</p><ul><li>
Health/Dental/Vision benefits program</li><li>
14 paid State holidays per calendar year</li><li>
Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave</li><li>
1 personal holiday per year</li><li>
Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs</li><li>
CalPERS Retirement Plan</li><li>
401(K) and 457 deferred compensation plans</li><li>
Employee Assistance Program</li><li>
Basic Life and AD&amp;D Insurance</li><li>
FlexElect Program</li><li>
Long Term Care Program (employee paid/optional)</li><li>
Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)</li><li>
HCRC employees are permitted to work remotely two days a week.</li></ul><p><b>
Monthly Salary Range</b> (as of July 31, 2025): $6682 - $8122</p>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Equal Employment Opportunity</b></h2><div><br>
<div><div>
</div><p><b>The Habeas Corpus Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer. HCRC believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and the quality of representation that we provide to a diverse client base. HCRC welcomes all applicants, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.</b></p></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Paralegal - HCRC

Fenchel Family Law PC

<p><b>Senior Family Law Attorney (7+ Years Experience)</b><br/>Fenchel Family Law, PC &ndash; Remote + Bay Area Court Appearances</p><p><b>Calling all powerhouse litigators!</b><br/>If you&rsquo;re ready to step into a role where your brilliance, strategy, and firepower are actually valued &mdash; this is it. At Fenchel Family Law, PC, you won&rsquo;t be treated like a cog in the machine. You&rsquo;ll run complex, high-stakes cases, earn what you&rsquo;re worth, and still have a life outside the law.</p><p>We are a fully remote, women-owned, elite family law firm. We advance cases with speed, precision, and power &mdash; without the politics, inefficiency, or outdated systems that slow other firms down.</p><p><b>What We&rsquo;re Offering</b><br/>- $190K&ndash;$260K base + bonuses (billable hours, revenue, client satisfaction, origination)<br/>- Remote, with Bay Area court appearances as needed<br/>- $5K referral bonus if your colleague joins + stays one year</p><p><b>What We&rsquo;re Looking For</b><br/>- 7+ years of family law litigation<br/>- Courtroom confidence + strategic writing + fearless negotiation<br/>- Emotional intelligence + client-first mindset<br/>- California Bar license in good standing</p><p><b>Why Join Us</b></p><p>&#9989; Handle sophisticated, high-net-worth cases<br/>&#9989; Freedom + flexibility in how you build your practice<br/>&#9989; A collaborative team (no drama, no egos)<br/>&#9989; Unlimited PTO + 401(k) match + health/dental + paid professional development<br/>&#9989; Modern systems that let you practice law, not babysit admin</p><p><b>Let&rsquo;s Get Real</b></p><ul><li>Are you a power player at your current law firm &mdash; but looking for something more?</li><li>Do you feel like you&rsquo;re paying the lawyer tax &mdash; allowed to take time off to shuttle kids to activities, but never present for the magical parent moments, because billing more hours always comes first if you want the title and pay you deserve?</li><li>Are you just plain tired of commuting to work every day?</li></ul><p>If any of this sounds like you, it&rsquo;s time to stop settling.</p><p><b>A Note from the Owner</b></p><p>I have two toddlers. I know what it&rsquo;s like to juggle it all and run on empty. That&rsquo;s why I don&rsquo;t believe in a one-size-fits-all comp plan. If you&rsquo;ve got the experience and skills, I&rsquo;d like to meet with you to create a billable hour structure and compensation plan that works for you.</p><p>Partner track is a big focus. I&rsquo;m looking for seasoned attorneys who are passionate about growing the firm with integrity, precision, and excellence. I&rsquo;m also looking to promote a Senior Attorney to Managing Attorney to help refine our templates and systems so it&rsquo;s even easier for every attorney here to deliver white-glove legal services.</p><p>We&rsquo;ve earned nearly 100 glowing reviews from clients, ranked by Super Lawyers, and are one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country. This is your opportunity to rise and grow with us.</p><p>We bring in exceptional clients and refer out many. You choose which clients you take on, and we respect your red-flag gut check.</p><p><b>Who We Are</b></p><p>We respect each other &mdash; period. Receptionist, office manager, paralegals, attorneys: all equally vital.</p><p>We give clients honest evaluations. First on Zoom, then in writing. If someone wants a &ldquo;yes lawyer,&rdquo; they can hire the cheaper alternative. Our DNA is honesty: if their case is weak, we say so.</p><p>Billing entries are crafted with the same integrity as pleadings and arguments in court. Weekly, clients see exactly what was done to move their case forward.</p><p><b>How We Work</b></p><p>We are zealous about documenting our case files.</p><p>- Roadmap letters after onboarding + kickoff with the lead attorney.<br/>- Status emails confirming new information, advice given, and client follow-through.<br/>- Pre-court expectations + post-court recaps of what occurred and what&rsquo;s next.</p><p>If a client later claims we screwed up &mdash; and our advocacy was flawless &mdash; we simply refer them back to the advice emails. The record speaks.</p><p>Our clients are in the most stressful times of their lives. We&rsquo;ve been there. No judgment. But we set them straight on what we advised and where they stand, because truth is what&rsquo;s best for everyone.</p><p><b>Our Client Philosophy</b></p><p>We don&rsquo;t see clients as dollar signs. We see them as humans whom we want to help, so we get fulfillment from our work. And we love nothing more than a complex legal problem to solve.</p><p>We understand what it means to help a low volume of clients and provide high value. Every client gets our same level of attention, care, and firepower. We would never tell a client we are too busy to talk to them or that they are not the priority.</p><p>We respect the firm receptionist to do her job of scheduling clients for meetings with the attorneys and always have our Outlook calendar updated with our availability so scheduling is seamless and not an irritating chore for anyone.</p><p><b>About Fenchel Family Law</b></p><p>At Fenchel Family Law PC, we understand how deeply personal and stressful family law matters can be. From financial stability to the relationships people have with their children, these issues affect every part of our clients&rsquo; lives. That&rsquo;s why we combine compassion with strong advocacy&mdash;guiding clients through challenges while relentlessly pursuing the best solutions for their unique situations.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Contract</p><p>Pay: $190,000.00 - $260,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Referral program</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Family Law in the Bay Area: 5 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Ability to Commute:</p><ul><li>San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: Remote</p>

Senior Family Law Attorney (7+ years Experience. Remote in Bay Area)

Jackson Lewis

<div><div>Focused on employment and labor law since 1958, Jackson Lewis P.C.&rsquo;s 1,000+ attorneys located in major cities nationwide consistently identify and respond to new ways workplace law intersects business. We help employers develop proactive strategies, strong policies and business-oriented solutions to cultivate high-functioning workforces that are engaged and stable, and share our clients&rsquo; goals to emphasize belonging and respect for the contributions of every employee.</div><div></div><div>
The Firm is ranked in the First Tier nationally in the category of Labor and Employment Litigation, as well as in both Employment Law and Labor Law on behalf of Management, in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers&reg; &ldquo;Best Law Firms&rdquo;.</div><div></div><div>
This position is for an Of Counsel attorney for the firm&rsquo;s San Francisco, CA office.</div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div><br>
The salary range for this position applies to our California offices and reflects a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands and other business and organizational needs. The expected salary range for this position is $261,500-$285,000. This is not inclusive of our full range, and actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.</div><div></div><div><br>
Duties and Responsibilities:</div><ul><li>
Defend and litigate lawsuits involving a broad range of employment-related claims and agency charges</li><li>
Advise, counsel, and train employers on various employment and labor law issues</li><li>
Represent employers in court and arbitration, before administrative agencies, and at mediations in employment matters, including class/collective actions and discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage-and-hour, contract, employment tort, and non-compete cases</li><li>
Class Action/ PAGA experience preferred but not required</li></ul><div></div><div><br>
Skills and Educational Requirements:</div><ul><li>
JD from accredited law school, with excellent academic credentials</li><li>
9+ years of experience in employment litigation with significant experience managing and running litigation cases in a first-chair capacity</li><li>
Current CA Bar admission in good standing</li><li>
Supervisory experience over associate and paralegal work (delegating assignments and providing feedback)</li><li>
In-depth understanding of current agency (state and federal) procedures</li><li>
Excellent written and oral communication skills</li><li>
Attention to detail and commitment to excellence</li><li>
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment</li><li>
Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills</li><li>
Commitment to professionalism, collegiality, and teamwork</li></ul><div></div><div>
#LIHybrid</div><div>
#LI-AK1</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div>
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristics protected by law.</div></div>

Employment Litigation Of Counsel

Tyson & Mendes

<div><p><b>Join Tyson &amp; Mendes &ndash; Senior Counsel, Complex Trial Teams (Landlord-Tenant Litigation)</b></p>
<p><b>
Where Insurance Defense Meets Innovation</b></p>
<p><i>
Please note: An active bar license in the State of California is required.</i></p>
<p>
At Tyson &amp; Mendes, we don't just litigate&mdash;we lead. As a national force in insurance defense and trial advocacy, we're known for our bold mission to stop Nuclear Verdicts&reg; and our results-driven approach to high-exposure litigation. We are expanding our Complex Trial Teams and seeking accomplished Senior Counsel with deep experience in <b>landlord-tenant litigation</b> to take the lead on high-stakes, high-impact defense matters.</p>
<p>
If you are a seasoned trial attorney who thrives on complex habitability claims, wrongful eviction disputes, and high-exposure premises liability cases, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of civil defense litigation.</p>
<p><b>
Why Tyson &amp; Mendes?</b></p>
<p><b>
Lead with Impact</b> &ndash; As Senior Counsel handling landlord-tenant cases, you'll take ownership of multi-party, high-value litigation with the full backing of a nationally respected trial firm.</p>
<p><b>
Elite Training + Resources</b> &ndash; From our Trial Academy to expert litigation support and proprietary defense strategies, we equip you with tools to lead with confidence.</p>
<p><b>
Stability + Momentum</b> &ndash; Join a financially strong, fast-growing firm with a no-silos, collaborative culture focused on long-term success.</p>
<p><b>
Authentic Inclusion</b> &ndash; We believe diverse voices make better teams. Our culture of equity and respect supports your leadership from day one.</p>
<p><b>
Flexible Work Options</b> &ndash; In-office, hybrid, or remote&mdash;we focus on performance and outcomes, not location.</p>
<p><b>
Who You Are</b></p>
<p>
You are a trial-tested litigator with substantial experience defending property owners, insurers, and housing providers in landlord-tenant cases. You understand the complexities of habitability, mold exposure, wrongful eviction, tenant injury, and related claims. You're a confident advocate in the courtroom, a sharp strategist behind the scenes, and a trusted mentor to junior attorneys. You thrive in complex, emotionally charged cases and have the clarity and confidence to guide clients through sensitive, high-stakes litigation. If you're ready to elevate your impact in landlord-tenant defense, we want to hear from you.</p>
<p><b>
Make Your Move. </b>Be part of something bigger&mdash;join Tyson &amp; Mendes and help shape the future of insurance defense. <b>Apply today. We're ready for your best.</b></p>
<p><b>
Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff ploy for sympathy or anger
</li><li>Refuse to accept mediocrity, the average, the standard or the norm in anything
</li><li>Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs and trials
</li><li>Work as part of a team with all levels of experiences
</li><li>Routine communications with clients
</li><li>Cultivate relationships with the firm's existing and future clients
</li><li>Provide leadership and direction with respect to less experienced attorneys</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Requirements</b></p>
<ul>
<li>JD from an ABA approved school
</li><li>Must be licensed in the State of California</li>
<li>8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition and trial preparation
</li><li>Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
</li><li>Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
</li><li>Experience with time management systems
</li><li>Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
</li><li>Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
</li><li>Outstanding listening, verbal and written communication skills
</li><li>Professional appearance and demeanor</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
Benefits</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
</li><li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans (some at no cost to the employee)</li>
<li>Student loan repayment assistance OR 529 college savings program for attorneys</li>
<li>401K matching</li>
<li>Paid parental leave</li>
<li>Flexible vacation policy for attorneys</li>
<li>Internal education and leadership development programs</li>
<li>Pathway to partnership for attorneys</li>
<li>Internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the Women's Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative</li>
<li>Firm-wide charitable giving program
</li><li>Numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
</li><li>Access to Maven resources for new parents through Blue Shield</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
<p><b>
About Tyson &amp; Mendes</b></p>
<p>
Click here to learn more about the Tyson &amp; Mendes Office! (944) The Tyson &amp; Mendes Office - YouTube</p>
<p>
We're one of the fastest-growing civil defense firms in the country&mdash;known for breaking the mold of the traditional law firm. Our dynamic, diverse team of trial attorneys delivers exceptional results, from landmark cases like <i>Howell v. Hamilton Meats</i> to numerous defense verdicts across the nation.</p>
<p>
But we don't stop at great legal work&mdash;we invest in our people. With specialized training in our proven defense methods, clear paths to leadership, and robust professional development, we empower attorneys to grow their careers, build their personal brands, and become leaders in the field.</p>
<p>
Follow along with the firm on Twitter and LinkedIn or visit www.tysonmendes.com.</p>
<p><b>
Equal Opportunity Employer Notice</b></p>
<p><i>
OK, now for the legal copy (we are a law firm, after all). It is Tyson &amp; Mendes' policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. By the way, if you read all of this, congratulations &ndash; we can already tell your attention to detail is exceptional.</i></p>
<p><i>
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS/EMPLOYEES OF TYSON &amp; MENDES: Please take notice that the Firm collects certain information about you. For more information on the Firm's policies, please refer to the document provided </i><i>here</i><i>.</i></p>
<p>
No recruiters/agencies</p>
<p>
#li-remote</p></div>

Senior Counsel - Landlord/Tenant (8+ Years)

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