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  • Thursday, August 22, 2024 2:14 PM | Anonymous

    The IRS Office of Chief Counsel is the largest tax firm in the country with approximately 1,500 attorneys, and Small Business/Self Employed is the largest Chief Counsel division with attorneys assigned to 47 field offices, including four different offices in Southern California.  At this time, we have open announcements around the country for our Honors and intern programs, including at our California field offices in Los Angeles, Laguna Niguel, Thousand Oaks, and San Diego.  Please see the link below for the vacancy announcements and note that the deadline to apply is September 3, 2024.  Please share this announcement with your members and encourage interested members to apply.

    Vacancy Announcements:

    USAJOBS - Job Announcement – Honors 3L Hires (post-bar passage)

    USAJOBS - Job Announcement – Honors 3L Hires (pre-bar)

    USAJOBS - Job Announcement – 2L Summer Interns

    For more information regarding what it’s like to work at Chief Counsel, please follow this link to learn about what it’s like to work at the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.

  • Tuesday, August 20, 2024 3:00 PM | Anonymous

    Name: Alliyah Thomas 

    What is your practice area of interest? Civil Rights 

    What is a recent academic or personal accomplishment you would like to highlight? A recent accomplishment of mine is receiving Pro Bono Honors at graduation for my volunteer work throughout law school! 

    What does winning the Stipend mean to you? Studying for the bar is such an incredibly difficult process, not to mention an especially expensive one. The support of the OCWLA means the world to me as it has helped me get one step closer towards becoming an attorney and provided a much needed confidence boost as I prepared for the exam. The OCWLA does such impactful work to support women in lawand I'm honored I got to be on the receiving end of it! Thank you for helping me on this journey. 

    What are your post-bar plans? Post-bar I’ll remain in Orange County, learning the ins-and-outs of civil litigation! Although I do plan to return to civil rights law, I’m grateful and excited by the opportunity to explore a new practice area that’s still centered around helping people. 

    What was your favorite part of Law School? My favorite part of law school was the chance to work on the east coast for part of 2L year! I did the UCDC program in Washington, D.C. followed by an incredible summer experience at a civil rights firm in New York. I learned such a great deal, explored new cities, and met such a lovely community as a result of it! 

    Philanthropic Interests (organizations or causes that are important to you): ACLU, NAACP Legal Defense Fund

    What is a fun or interesting fact about you that you would like OCWLA members to know? Video editing is one of my favorite hobbies!

  • Friday, August 16, 2024 3:24 PM | Anonymous

    Name: Brandee McGee

    What is your practice area of interest? Public interest (specifically workers, civil, and human rights)

    What is a recent academic or personal accomplishment you would like to highlight? My article on abolition was published by the San Diego Law Review last December, and I had the opportunity to discuss my research with the California Reparations Task Force.

    What does winning the Stipend mean to you? The financial freedom to focus on bar prep instead of on how I'm going to afford groceries! As a low-income law student who receives public benefits, financial assistance helps to equalize my chances of passing the bar alongside peers with far more resources.

    What are your post-bar plans? To work for a national public interest organization but also donate time to legal aid organizations in SoCal

    What was your favorite part of Law School? Building PILF into a low-income student support network

    Philanthropic Interests (organizations or causes that are important to you): Abolition, bodily autonomy, decolonization, and getting money out of politics.

    What is a fun or interesting fact about you that you would like OCWLA members to know? I have a brown belt in judo under Jacob Flores!

    Is there anything else you would like the OCWLA Members to know about you? Unconditional financial assistance changes lives! Thank you for all that you do!

  • Monday, August 12, 2024 3:26 PM | Anonymous

     Greetings Potential Candidate:

    The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking the next generation of leaders to join our team! The SEC will host the SEC Scholars Program during Spring 2025. The program targets currently enrolled college students to participate in a 10-week internship. Below you will find information and links to learn more about our internship opportunities. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please be sure to apply by the respective deadline.

    Internship Opportunities:

    The SEC is offering business and legal internship opportunities. Apply today on USAJOBS. The announcements close on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 11:59 pm (ET).

    Locations: 

    Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Fort Worth, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Miami, FL; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC

    (Students may be permitted to work remotely on a case-by-case basis.)

    Information Sessions (Online):

    Tuesday, August 20, 2024; 5 - 6 pm (ET) - Register Here

    Wednesday, August 21, 2024; 2 - 3 pm (ET) - Register Here

    Wednesday, August 28, 2024; 2 - 3 pm (ET) - Register Here

    If you have questions about an announcement or the application process, please contact us using the email address listed in the job opportunity announcement on USAJOBS.

    Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at the SEC.

    -SEC Diversity Recruitment Team

    OMWI Diversity Network: Job Opportunities

  • Monday, August 12, 2024 3:24 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Publishers of the California Rules of Court:

    Attached please find newly adopted and amended rule(s) with the effective date of September 1, 2024. These rules were adopted by the Judicial Council at its May 17, 2024, business meeting. 

    2024-05-17-rules-effective-09-01-2024.pdf

  • Monday, August 12, 2024 3:20 PM | Anonymous

    Dear Publishers of the California Rules of Court:

    Attached please find newly amended rule(s) with the effective date of July 24, 2024. These rules were adopted by the California Supreme Court on July 24, 2024.

    Order_signed.pdf

    2024-07-24-rules-effective-07-24-2024.pdf

  • Monday, August 12, 2024 2:14 PM | Anonymous

    Please apply using this link: 71411 - Principal Counsel, Labor and Employment

    Position Base: Oakland

    Location: UCOP - Franklin Building

    UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

    At the University of California (UC), your contributions make a difference. A world leader producing Nobel and Pulitzer prize recipients with over 150 years of groundbreaking research transforming the world. Choose a career where you can leverage your knowledge, skills and aspirations to inspire and support some of the greatest minds in the world, and those who will follow in their footsteps. Working at the University of California is being part of a unique institution, and a vibrant and diverse community. At the University of California, Office of the President, we propel our mission through impactful work locally, in government centers and systemwide. We are passionate people, serving the greater good.

    The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University of California Office of the President is the headquarters to the 10 campuses, six academic medical centers and three national laboratories and enrolls premier students from California, the nation and the world.Learn more about the UC Office of the President

    DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

    UC Legal delivers ethical, timely, efficient and high quality legal services to the University of California's ten campuses, five medical centers, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, as well as to the Board of Regents, the President, the Chancellors and other officers of the University. Its services include prosecuting and defending litigation, drafting and negotiating agreements, providing advice, counsel and interpretation of laws, regulations and policies, and assisting with development of effective compliance and risk mitigation strategies to facilitate the University's complex operations.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    UC Legal is filling two positions that require substantial expertise in the labor and employment practice area. One position will have a portfolio with an emphasis advising on traditional labor matters. The other position will have a portfolio with an emphasis on representing the University in pre-litigation employment claims, including engaging directly with opposing counsel and participating in alternative dispute resolution. All members of the labor and employment practice area provide advice to a diverse client base for the University's 230,000 person workforce, including systemwide and campus human resources, academic personnel, compliance, and risk management staff. Services include responsibility for traditional labor matters such as advice and counseling during labor negotiations, interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, and handling litigation before administrative agencies such as before the Public Employment Relations Board; handling and negotiating pre-litigated employment disputes; drafting, reviewing and revising a variety of documents involving the University's interest, such as policies, contracts, position statements, and advice memoranda; advising clients on a broad range of issues. Conducts client trainings and prepares legal updates. Provides functional advice, training and/or guidance to less-experienced attorneys and legal support staff. Acts as a liaison with outside counsel, and/or represent the University in regulatory proceedings, including administrative hearings and employment-related government audits and investigations.

    These positions require substantial knowledge of federal and state labor and employment laws including the Fair Employment and Housing Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Fair Labor Standards Act, California public sector labor laws such as the Higher Education Employer-Employee Relations Act or the National Labor Relations Act, as well as privacy, First Amendment and whistleblower issues. These positions involve independently handling a full range of legal matters and projects in the labor and employment area, to include the most complex and that of substantial importance and impact, interpreting complex facts and law in areas of high ambiguity; and providing functional advice to clients regarding risk assessment and liability.

    By practicing UC Legal's established Values for Principles of Community, these positions contribute to a workplace that is collaborative, supportive, respectful of differences, and committed to fairness and diversity in all interactions, both within and outside the team. They also support UC Legal's commitment to increasing and maintaining diversity in the legal profession.

    Responsibilities

    65% LEGAL SERVICES:

    • Provides advice and counsel on highly complex legal matters in labor and employment law.
    • Independently handles a full range of legal matters and projects, to include those which hold substantial importance and impact.
    • Represents the University in pre-litigation employment claims including engaging with opposing counsel and participating in alternative dispute resolution.
    • Advises on traditional labor matters, and handles litigation before administrative agencies such as before the Public Employment Relations Board.
    • Interprets complex facts and the law in areas of moderate to high ambiguity.
    • Advises and renders opinions to clients with respect to the legal implications of establishing or changing policy.
    • Directly negotiates matters on behalf of The Regents.
    • May act as a liaison with outside counsel, and/or represent the University in administrative or court litigation.
    • Complies with delegations of authority for committing University funds.

    10% CLIENT RELATIONSHIPS AND STRATEGY:

    • Establishes effective relationships with key internal and external constituencies.
    • Recognizes strategic needs of organization and proactively builds relationships with appropriate stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
    • Serves as a trusted strategic partner with University business units, providing practical advice and alternative solutions to business issues.

    15% LEADERSHIP:

    • Delegates work effectively to maximize efficiencies.
    • Provides clear expectations and feedback to help others to meet expected levels of productivity and accuracy.
    • Provides functional advice, training and/or guidance and effectively mentors less-experienced colleagues.
    • Supports OGC's commitment to diversity efforts - ensures equal opportunity in recruitment process by ensuring diverse representation on search committees and outreach efforts. Promotes equity in advancements and encourages participation in career advising or mentoring programs.

    10% PROACTIVE ADVICE AND COUNSEL:

    • Keeps informed on changing legislation and case law developments affecting overall operations of the University as they relate to the area of specialty; i.e., labor and employment law.
    • Works with colleagues at the Office of the President or campus/medical center locations to develop and modify practices and procedures to conform with changing legal requirements.

    Experience

    Required Qualifications

    Minimum of 8 years of employment and/or labor law experience in a law firm, or in-house counsel for an academic institution, corporation or other entity.

    Skills and Abilities

    Required Qualifications

    • Excellent abilities in collaboration, facilitation, and strategic and creative thinking with UC Legal colleagues, clients, and outside counsel.
    • Thorough understanding of highly complex legal issues and ability to foresee implications, even when ambiguous or hidden.
    • Strong interpersonal communication skills, including proven ability to actively listen, negotiate, persuade and educate.
    • Advanced written communication skills and ability to create and deliver effective materials and/or presentations appropriate to a particular audience.
    • Skills to gain trust and build credibility with a broad group of colleagues and clients, including senior leaders.
    • Effective research skills; ability to readily identify material and relevant information.
    • Proven decision-making ability, even when the decision is unpopular, earning credibility and support from colleagues.
    • Commitment to the highest ethical standards.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and tact when handling sensitive or potentially sensitive issues.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience in a higher education setting.
    • Experience in handling traditional labor matters.
    • Experience evaluating, negotiating and resolving employment claims through settlement negotiations and mediations.
    • Relevant practice experience for public sector or higher education client.
    • Skills in project management, and facilitating policy review and changes.

    Education

    Advanced degree in a related area is required


    Licenses and Certifications

    Must be a member in good standing of the California Bar. (Out-of-state hire would be afforded time to pass the Bar within a reasonable period.)


    Travel Requirements

    10% Occasional business travel

    SPECIAL CONDITIONS

    The person hired will be required to reside within California and report to work on-site at UC’s Office of the President (UCOP) located in Oakland, CA on a regular basis.  Current policy requires that a new employee work on-site at least two days a week on Tuesdays and Wednesdays (“anchor days”). In exceptional circumstances, approved by the General Counsel, candidates residing in or willing to relocate to California may be considered for a fully remote work arrangement.

    SALARY AND BENEFITS

    Job Title: Counsel 4

    Job Code: 000201

    Salary Grade: Grade 29

    Payscale: $225,000 - $260,000, commensurate with experience

    The University of California, Office of the President, is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range shows the growth potential for this position and the pay scale is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position.

    Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:Benefits of Belonging

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    HOW TO APPLY

    Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.

    APPLICATION REVIEW DATE

    The first review date for this job is August 26, 2024.  The position will be open until filled.

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP

    Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy

    As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

    EEO STATEMENT

    The University of California, Office of the President, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. EEO/AA Employer UC Nondiscrimination Policy

    The University of California, Office of the President, strives to make this job board accessible to any and all users. If you have comments regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us at: Accessibility or email the Human Resource Department at: epost@ucop.edu.

  • Friday, August 02, 2024 4:06 PM | Anonymous

    This role is open to California residents only and is a 1099 Independent Contractor role who have 75 hours per month availability.

    Do you want to learn a unique practice area? Does being part of a start-up law firm excite you?

    Cha Law Ethics is your opportunity to be a part of building a niche firm helping your fellow attorneys going through challenging times. We consider it a great honor to represent our fellow legal professionals. There also is a great sense of responsibility. When clients seek guidance, support, or representation, our unique wisdom goes beyond providing a temporary bandage. We share solutions transferrable to other areas of their practice and lives. We bring that commitment to our clients because ethics is everyone’s business. While the prosecution focuses on punishment or disbarment, we are eager to put clients on the path to rehabilitation. To err is human; to learn is divine. It is how we respond to mistakes that truly defines us as individuals.

    Who You Are

    • Experienced: You have at least 3 years of practicing law, with a focus on legal ethics, professional responsibility, or disciplinary defense. California State Bar experience is preferred.

    • Educated: You hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and are an active member in good standing with the CA State Bar Association.

    • Knowledgeable: You are familiar with CA State Bar Association rules and regulations governing attorney conduct and ethics. You have strong analytical and research skills.

      What You’ll Do

    • Client Representation: Provide legal advice and representation to attorneys facing disciplinary proceedings. Present compelling arguments and safeguard their professional reputations.

    • Case Investigation and Documentation: Evaluate complaints, develop defense strategies, gather evidence, and draft legal briefs and motions.

    • Professional Development: Stay updated on legal ethics, participate in legal associations, and assist with training materials and presentations.

    • Other Duties: Practice daily billing through Clio, maintain 125 billable hours per month and 100 collected hours per month, and contribute to a positive work environment.

      What You Bring

    • Integrity and Professionalism: Act with the highest level of integrity, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism.

    • Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to present information effectively and liaise with attorneys, legal assistants, and clients.

    • Organizational Skills: Work independently, handle multiple cases simultaneously, and meet deadlines. Strong organizational and time management skills.

    • Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and comfortable with technology, able to quickly learn new platforms and software.

    • Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, maintaining flexibility through changing priorities and demanding timelines. Teachable, open to learning, and collaborative.

      Personality Traits

    Empathetic and Positive: Bring a positive attitude and understand the importance of empathy.

    • Problem Solver: Identify problems and develop effective solutions.

    • Resilient and Flexible: Handle the ups and downs of a challenging role and stay focused on the big picture.

      If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and help shape the future of our legal profession by ensuring fair treatment and protection of attorneys’ professional rights.

      Pay:

      $100-$125 per billable hour.

      Click here to apply on our careers page. No third parties.

  • Friday, August 02, 2024 4:03 PM | Anonymous

    This role is open to California residents only and is a fully remote, full-time, W2 role. Do you want to learn a unique practice area? Does being part of a start-up law firm excite you?

    Cha Law Ethics is your opportunity to be a part of building a niche firm helping your fellow attorneys going through challenging times. We consider it a great honor to represent our fellow legal professionals. There also is a great sense of responsibility. When clients seek guidance, support, or representation, our unique wisdom goes beyond providing a temporary bandage. We share solutions transferrable to other areas of their practice and lives. We bring that commitment to our clients because ethics is everyone’s business. While the prosecution focuses on punishment or disbarment, we are eager to put clients on the path to rehabilitation. To err is human; to learn is divine. It is how we respond to mistakes that truly defines us as individuals.

    Who You Are

    • Experienced: You have at least 3 years of practicing law, with a focus on legal ethics, professional responsibility, or disciplinary defense. California State Bar experience is preferred.

    • Educated: You hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and are an active member in good standing with the CA State Bar Association.

    • Knowledgeable: You are familiar with CA State Bar Association rules and regulations governing attorney conduct and ethics. You have strong analytical and research skills.

      What You’ll Do

    • Client Representation: Provide legal advice and representation to attorneys facing disciplinary proceedings. Present compelling arguments and safeguard their professional reputations.

    • Case Investigation and Documentation: Evaluate complaints, develop defense strategies, gather evidence, and draft legal briefs and motions.

    • Professional Development: Stay updated on legal ethics, participate in legal associations, and assist with training materials and presentations.

    • Other Duties: Practice daily billing through Clio, maintain 125 billable hours per month and 100 collected hours per month, and contribute to a positive work environment.

      What You Bring

    • Integrity and Professionalism: Act with the highest level of integrity, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate professionalism.

    • Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills, able to present information effectively and liaise with attorneys, legal assistants, and clients.

    • Organizational Skills: Work independently, handle multiple cases simultaneously, and meet deadlines. Strong organizational and time management skills.

    • Tech-Savvy: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and comfortable with technology, able to quickly learn new platforms and software.

    • Adaptability: Thrive in a fast-paced environment, maintaining flexibility through changing priorities and demanding timelines. Teachable, open to learning, and collaborative.

      Personality Traits

    • Empathetic and Positive: Bring a positive attitude and understand the importance of empathy.

    • Problem Solver: Identify problems and develop effective solutions.

    Resilient and Flexible: Handle the ups and downs of a challenging role and stay focused on the big picture.

    If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Join us and help shape the future of our legal profession by ensuring fair treatment and protection of attorneys’ professional rights.

    Pay:

    This role is paid on a variable compensation model. The annual salary target is $125,000-$150,000. $100,000/year is the base pay and paid twice per month. The balance is variable pay that is "unlocked" when the billed and collected tier is reached. 125 billed and 100 collected unlocks the balance.

    Click here to apply on our careers page. No third parties.

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