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Employment Opportunities for Students and Alumni

Welcome, alumni and students, to our exclusive job posting page tailored just for you! Discover the exciting career opportunities available to our graduates. Your journey doesn't end with graduation – discover job openings that align with your legal education and expertise.
 
We're thrilled to connect graduates and students with these excellent job opportunities! Please keep in mind that it's up to you to verify availability with the employer. 
 
Do you have an employment opportunity for our alumni or students? Please send all announcements to info@montereylaw.edu for consideration. All announcements are reviewed before posting. 

Posted 1/6/2026

Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney

Salary Range: $107,500 - $185,000

Hanna Brophy is seeking experienced attorneys for our Bakersfield, Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento, San Diego, Oakland, Redding, Riverside, Santa Rosa, and Van Nuys offices.

Hanna Brophy offers our attorneys the opportunity to join a dynamic legacy firm with a modern culture. With over 80 years of dedicated workers’ compensation defense in California, Hanna Brophy balances a wealth of experience and a strong, diverse client base with cutting-edge technology that allows our attorneys to practice efficiently. We prioritize excellence in client service and pride ourselves on creating a culture that allows our team members to live their fullest lives.

 Benefits and Perks:

  • Health Insurance and 401k Plan with Matching
  • Extensive In-House Training and CLE
  • Competitive Salary and Bonus
  • Hybrid Work Environment
  • Commuter Benefits

 Job Responsibilities:

In addition to taking depositions and making appearances at the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board, as an Associate Attorney, you will:

  • Assume responsibility for cases at all levels of complexity
  • Communicate with clients
  • Develop strategies leading to efficient resolution of cases
  • Negotiate and settle cases-in-chief as well as liens
  • Draft pleadings and reports
  • Handle all aspects of workers’ compensation litigation

 Qualifications:

  • 2 Years of Workers' Compensation Experience Preferred
  • Valid CA Bar License

Hanna Brophy values its employees highly, promoting opportunities for growth and advancement within our firm. Please email resumes to Danielle Troxel: dtroxel@hannabrophy.com.

Posted 1/6/2026

Summer Internship for Law Students

The Employment Law Section of the Office of the Attorney General primarily handles civil litigation in the area of employment law.

Deputy Attorneys General in the Employment Law Section counsel and represent state government agencies in employment and constitutional cases filed in both federal and state courts. Typical matters involve discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. Deputies also work on nonemployment matters, which include representing agencies in administrative and writ proceedings.

The Employment Law Section in Oakland has volunteer positions open for law school students seeking experience in employment law and litigation in the public sector, primarily during the summer term of June to August. Student externs will have the opportunity to experience a broad range of civil litigation practice. Externs may assist deputies in researching and drafting briefs, preparing discovery, and assisting in trial preparation. They may attend witness interviews, depositions, settlement conferences, court hearings, and trials. They may also attend and assist at administrative hearings. Externs will have every opportunity to prepare a substantial writing sample.

How to Apply: Law students interested in applying to Oakland's Employment Law Section internship program should submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample via email to Joshua Irwin and Karen Lowhurst, Deputy Attorneys General, Office of the Attorney General, P.O. Box 70550, 1515 Clay Street, 21st Floor, Oakland, California 94612

For more information: Joshua.Irwin@doj.ca.gov, (510) 879-0278 KarenKiyo.Lowhurst@doj.ca.gov, (510) 879-0286

Posted 1/6/2026

Self-Help Attorney - Hollister

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanbenitocourt?

Posted 1/14/2026

Tulare County is currently recruiting for Child Support Attorney I/II/III/IV/Senior. The position will be open until filled. Candidates can submit their resume and application by selecting the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tulare/jobs/5052964/attorney-i-senior-child-support

Posted 1/20/2026

CCPOA is currently hiring for Staff Counsel applicants for our Ontario and Sacramento locations. Under the direction of the Supervising Counsel and Chief Counsel, Staff Counsel will provide legal counsel/representation to CCPOA members. Attorney assignments will include the opportunity to represent peace officers in all aspects of labor relations and employment actions with public agencies in California. The successful candidate will get the opportunity to gain broad experience with all types of labor and employment matters related to public safety, including:
• Administrative hearings before state agencies
• PERB
• Litigating claims in state and federal courts
• Union business/relations
• Representing peace officers for Internal Affairs interviews, Skelly hearings, and State Personnel Board hearings
• Representation during critical incident investigations concerning officer-involved shootings and in-custody deaths
• Fast-paced and exciting work.


Essential Functions:
a) Act as legal counsel as required.
b) Maintain appropriate confidentiality of all matters learned in the course of client representation.
c) Maintain professional responsibility requirements consistent with California State Bar rules.
d) Must be able to sit for long periods of time while driving, flying, or performing legal tasks.
e) Interact professionally with clients, opposing counsel, witnesses, court/agency personnel, CCPOA members, and CCPOA staff.
f) Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
g) Ability to travel on short notice, frequently on nights or weekends, to various locations and prisons throughout California.
h) Ability and willingness to travel on short notice, sometimes at night or weekends, to various locations and prisons throughout California. Most trips/representational matters are not overnight. Great opportunity for an attorney who would prefer not to sit behind a desk every day.

Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate or equivalent degree from an accredited university; admission to the California State Bar or bar pending; working knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, and Westlaw/Lexis; valid California State Drivers' License; ability to pass a criminal background check and obtain a CDCR Contractor Identification Card to gain access to CDCR institutions and facilities.


Duties:
a) Prepare pleadings and legal materials for trials, administrative hearings (including
investigatory interviews and Skelly hearings), arbitrations, and other legal proceedings.
b) Identify and interview witnesses.
c) Assemble and evaluate evidence.
d) Keep the supervisor informed of the progress and status of the caseload.
e) Inform the Executive Legal Assistant or other assigned Legal Assistant of scheduled dates (such as hearings, court dates, arbitrations, scheduled leave, etc.) and changes to those dates to update the master calendar.
f) Maintain a personal calendar of all due dates, court appearances, investigatory interviews, and all scheduled appointments and personal absences (this is besides the master calendar maintained by the administrative staff).
g) Keep clients and, when required, the appropriate Board of Directors, informed of the status and progress of the case.
h) Handle intake calls as necessary.
i) Draft and analyze legislative measures and regulations.
j) Perform legal research.
k) Draft legal opinions as assigned.
l) Maintain knowledge of relevant and current statutory/regulatory changes, appellate,
administrative, and arbitration decisions, and developments in the field of public sector labor law through self-study, CLE, and continual review of relevant publications (including online).
m) Timely inform support staff which files should be "tickled"; to ensure time limits are met.
n) Draft and process grievances to their conclusion.
o) Participate, analyze, and make recommendations regarding arbitration and legal matters consistent with CCPOA SOP and Bylaws.
p) Assist with collective bargaining as assigned.
q) Additional duties as assigned.
SALARY RANGE: $97,546 - $204,668

To Apply
Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest, Resume, and writing sample to: jobs.hiring@ccpoa.org

CCPOA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
(EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans)

Posted 1/25/2026

Employment and Litigation Attorney
 Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss seeks an attorney, preferably with at least 3 years of relevant experience in employment law, litigation, defending civil court, and administrative agency claims against employers, and advising employers.

The candidate must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and must be an active member of the State Bar of California. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional organizational, verbal, writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills and have an upbeat, team-focused approach to their law practice. Experience working independently with clients and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships are preferred.

We offer a high-level practice and collegial atmosphere with competitive salary and benefits, and our billable hours requirements are reasonable. The position will primarily be
based in our Salinas office.

Experience: 3 years preferred.

Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible medical and dependent care savings account
• 401(k) Plan (with matching contribution)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Professional liability insurance
• Professional association dues (State Bar/National Bar/County Bar)
• CLE for attorneys and paralegals
Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Please send resume and cover letter to recruiting@nheh.com

Business and Real Estate Attorney
Noland, Hamerly, Etienne & Hoss seeks a business and real estate attorney, preferably with at least 3 years of relevant legal experience, including corporate governance, entity
formations, mergers and acquisitions, real property transactions, contract review and negotiations, and general corporate law.

The candidate must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, excellent academic credentials, and be an active member of the State Bar of California. Ideal candidates will possess exceptional organizational, verbal, writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills and have an upbeat, team-focused approach to their law practice. Experience working independently with clients and a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships are preferred.

We offer a high-level practice and collegial atmosphere with competitive salary and benefits, and our billable hours requirements are reasonable. The position will primarily be based in our Salinas office.

Experience: 3 years preferred.

Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible medical and dependent care savings account
• 401(k) Plan (with matching contribution)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Professional liability insurance
• Professional association dues (State Bar/National Bar/County Bar)
• CLE for attorneys and paralegals

Salary Range: $110,000—$180,000 per year, depending on experience.
Work Location: In person
Please send resume and cover letter to recruiting@nheh.com.

Posted 2/4/2026

Associate Attorney - Litigation Employment Law
We seek an Associate Attorney with experience in civil litigation and/or employment law. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with discovery, depositions, motion practice, court appearances, mediations, arbitrations, class action defense, and trial work. Experience advising employers, conducting workplace investigations, and managing administrative claims is a plus. Strong research, writing, and client relationship skills are essential.

Pay: $115,000 – $205,000 per year

Excellent benefits and a competitive salary are offered. Bonus program available.

Associate Attorney - Land Use
The Fenton & Keller law firm seeks an associate attorney with 5+ years of experience in land use, real estate, and/or public agency administrative law, including easements, city/county permitting, the Coastal Act, CEQA, water rights, land use litigation, and writs. Qualified candidates will have strong legal writing, research, and communication skills, and can successfully work independently and with a team.

Pay: $135,000 – $205,000 per year, depending on experience, plus bonus opportunities.

Excellent benefits and a competitive salary are offered. Bonus program available.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible medical and dependent care reimbursement plan
  • 401k Plan (with matching contribution)
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Professional liability insurance
  • Professional association dues, and CLE for attorneys and paralegals
  • Vacation and approximately 10 holidays per year

 Submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources at recruiting@fentonkeller.com.