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 The City of Anaheim is recruiting a Deputy City Attorney III or IV to support the Public Utilities Department. This role is on-site (not remote) and requires at least 4 years of experience, ideally in municipal, utilities, or public works law, with an emphasis on transactional work. This position offers a competitive salary, collaborative work environment in a team of two other attorneys, and exposure to high-profile utility-industry projects. Application deadline: November 27.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/anaheim/jobs/4713705/jobs

The Anaheim City Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced litigation attorney with knowledge of municipal law to fill the position of Deputy City Attorney III or IV. The successful candidate will represent the City in civil litigation, administrative hearings, arbitrations, and appeals, primarily in the areas of municipal law, tort liability, civil rights, and employment law.

• Experience with an electronic case management system(s) is also highly desired. 
• Deputy City Attorney III: Four years of increasingly responsible litigation experience and an additional two years of journey-level litigation experience.
• Deputy City Attorney IV:  Six years of increasingly responsible litigation experience and an additional two years of journey-level litigation experience.
• Application Deadline: December 6, 2024, 5:00 PM.
• Link to posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/4721934-0/deputy-city-attorney-iii-or-iv-litigation

We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Officers & Directors of the Orange County Women Lawyers Association!

https://conta.cc/3CdBnvr

The installation ceremony will be held during the OCWLA Holiday Reception & Installation Dinner on December 5, 2024. Join us in celebrating the dedication and leadership of our new board members.

The Central District of California is pleased to announce it will launch an Opt-Out Civil Consent to Magistrate Judges Program on December 1, 2024. Designed to relieve court congestion and utilize the breadth of the Central District’s Magistrate Judges’ expertise, this Program will assign a portion of the Court’s civil cases upon filing directly to a Magistrate Judge.

Please see the attached press release and notice from the clerk for additional information. They are also available on the Court’s website under News Announcements.

2024-11-01 Notice - New Opt Out Consent to MJ Program.pdf

2024-11-01 Press Release - Opt Out Consent to MJ Program.pdf

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is pleased to announce that will be soon be hiring for the position of Deputy District Attorney (DDA) I. The salary range for a DDA I is $6,384.64 - $8,603.36 Monthly, or $76,615.68 - $103,240.32 Annually.  The filing period for the DDA I Exam will begin at 8:00 a.m. PST on Monday, November 4, 2024 and will remain open until the needs of the Department are met.  Please note that this exam is subject to closure without notice.

Please send an email to any recent law school graduates or current Bar Association members who have successfully passed the California Bar Examination of this opportunity.  The examination bulletin will be posted soon and can be accessed on governmentjobs.com. The bulletin and job application will also be accessible at da.lacounty.gov. Go to the Contact tab (far right) and select “Employment.” The listing can be viewed under “Current Job Opportunities” which is the second section of the page. 

Veterans win back the West LA VA Campus

The court's ruling aims to significantly reduce veteran homelessness and improve access to medical care, though implementation faces bureaucratic challenges.

Read More: https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/381503-veterans-win-back-the-west-la-va-campus

Western State College of Law seeks an experienced estates/probate attorney for an adjunct professor position overseeing the Probate Clinic. This four-credit course consists of a weekly seminar in addition to weekly field work in Orange County Probate Court. The class is capped at 8 students. The stipend for the semester is $6,000. Matters include:

• Trust matters, including validity of trusts and trust amendments, as well as allegations of breach of fiduciary duties, undue influence, and financial elder abuse.
• Decedent Estate matters, such as the validity or invalidity of wills and intestate successions.
• Guardianship of minors.
• Conservatorship matters, both general and limited.
• Requests for temporary restraining orders relating to allegations of elder abuse.

If you are interested, please contact the Dean of Western State, Marisa Cianciarulo, at mcianciarulo@wsulaw.edu. 

Application deadline is December 31, 2024.  Selected applicants will receive training to the Straus Institute’s Mediation Training Program at Pepperdine University, meals, and boarding, as well as valuable mentorship with Judicate West neutrals.

For more info: https://judicatewest.com/misc/JW_Diversity_Scholarship_Program.pdf

This post is to inform you that three (3) new proposals to amend the California Rules of Court, and Judicial Council forms have been posted to the California Courts web site, at http://www.courts.ca.gov/policyadmin-invitationstocomment.htm

COURT INTERPRETERS

SP24-09 

Title: Court Interpreters: Guidelines for Approval of Certification Programs for Interpreters for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons

Summary: The Court Interpreters Advisory Panel (CIAP) proposes revisions to the current Guidelines for Approval of Certification Programs for Interpreters for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons (Guidelines), and a certification program approval process that is more responsive to the interpreter marketplace and the testing and certification landscape. The CIAP’s revisions to the Guidelines are necessary to keep pace with the evolving interpreter marketplace and to address the shortage of certified American Sign Language (ASL) court interpreters to meet growing demands. Revisions are in alignment with CIAP’s annual agenda, and will allow for greater flexibility, encouraging the emergence of additional ASL court interpreter testing entities to meet the growing certification needs.

Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

SP24-10

Title: Court Interpreters: Professional Standards and Ethics for California Court Interpreters

Summary: The Court Interpreters Advisory Panel proposes revisions to the Professional Standards and Ethics for California Court Interpreters (fifth edition). These revisions are necessary to update

the document and address new ethical challenges in remote and hybrid interpreting, and interpreters conduct on social media. The ethics document is based on California Rules of Court, rule 2.890.

Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

TRAFFIC

SP24-11

Title: Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedules: 2025 Edition

Summary: The Traffic Advisory Committee proposes revisions to the Uniform Bail and Penalty Schedules, 2025 Edition, effective January 1, 2025. The 2025 proposal includes (1) recommendations based on legislation, as required under Vehicle Code section 40310 and Penal Code section 1269b; (2) recommended changes and additions proposed by courts and justice system partners; and (3)

miscellaneous technical changes.

Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Friday, November 1, 2024, at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Please see the attached Notice from the Clerk regarding changes to the local rules proposed to become effective December 1, 2024.

The notice is also available on the Court’s website at:

http://www.cacd.uscourts.gov/news/changes-local-rules-proposed-become-effective-december-1-2024

2024-10-07 Notice Attachment - LRs redline .pdf

2024-10-07 Notice - LRs to be effective 12.1.2024.pdf