ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL – Civil Litigation (State & Federal Courts)

The State Bar’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) seeks a candidate with strong civil litigation background in both state and federal courts, including appeals. You’ll use your public agency experience to advise on laws such as the California Public Records Act, Political Reform Act, the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, and the Government Claims Act. OGC provides legal advice and representation in various areas, including: civil litigation, admissions and discipline, antitrust, bankruptcy, collections, contracts, copyright, governance, labor and employment, legislation, regulations and rules, real estate, regulatory work, and general corporate matters.

The successful candidate will be adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously and providing clear, solution-oriented advice. If you are a dynamic, self-motivated attorney who takes initiative, can work independently with sound judgment, and thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Attorney III salary range: $142,925 – $214,221

Attorney IV salary range: $157,218 – $235,643

Allows up to four days or remote work in the Los Angeles or San Francisco office.

To learn more and apply, submit a resume and cover letter: Associate General Counsel State Bar of California

Minimum Educational Qualifications

• Successful completion of a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school. 

Minimum Experience Qualifications

• Attorney III – Minimum of four (4) years of progressively more responsible experience in litigation and/or legal advice work demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary for this position. Demonstrated verifiable reputation for integrity and no history of disciplinary offenses as an attorney or in any other capacity. 
• Attorney IV – Minimum of five (5) years progressively responsible experience in litigation and/or legal advice demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary for this position.