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Our organization is thrilled to be co-sponsoring @msjdorg's #MsJDLaddHerUp retreat in Napa, CA on October 18th & 19th! Learn more at https://ms-jd.org/annual-conference/laddher-up/

Inner City Law Center is doubling in size! We are looking for extraordinary people to help end homelessness in Los Angeles. We have several openings for program staff – the job announcements are attached and posted on our website: http://www.innercitylaw.org/careers/.
 
The priority application deadline for these positions is August 19th, but we will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled.

This e-mail is to inform you that new proposals have been posted to the California Courts web site, at http://www.courts.ca.gov/policyadmin-invitationstocomment.htm.
 
Item Number: SP18-12
Criminal: Rules and Forms: Qualification of Counsel for Appointment in Death Penalty Appeals and Habeas Corpus Proceedings (adopt rules 8.601 and 8.652, amend rule 8.605; amend rule 8.600 and renumber as 8.603)
Summary: The Proposition 66 Rules Working Group is proposing amendments to the rule relating to the qualifications of counsel in death penalty appeals and habeas corpus proceedings, including moving to a new rule the provisions regarding the qualifications of counsel in death penalty–related habeas corpus proceedings. These proposed rule changes are intended to fulfill the Judicial Council’s obligation under Proposition 66 to reevaluate the competency standards for the appointment of counsel in death penalty direct appeals and habeas corpus proceedings.
 
Item Number: SP18-13
Criminal: Criminal and Appellate Procedure: Superior Court Appointment of Counsel in Death Penalty–Related Habeas Corpus Proceedings (adopt rules 8.654 and 8.655; and adopt forms HC-100 and HC-101)
Summary: The Proposition 66 Rules Working Group is proposing the adoption of two new rules and two new forms relating to the superior court appointment of counsel in death penalty–related habeas
corpus proceedings. These proposed rules and forms are intended to partially fulfill the Judicial Council’s rule-making obligations under Proposition 66 by providing procedures for superior courts to determine if an attorney meets the minimum qualifications for counsel in death penalty–related habeas corpus proceedings and to appoint such counsel for indigent persons subject to a judgment of death.
 
You are welcome to distribute this to any other interested parties. The deadline for comment is 5:00 p.m., Friday, August 24, 2018.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Benita Downs, at benita.downs@jud.ca.gov, or at 415-865-7957.

Join California Women Lawyers through your Orange County Women Lawyers Association membership for $85 and receive benefits through the end of 2019! #CWL2019

Join the Orange County Women Lawyers Association in celebrating the Orange County Jewish Bar Association

AUGUST 30, 2018

http://www.ocjba.org/event-2910436

OCWLA Friends: Thank you so much for your generous donation of school supplies for homeless children in Orange County! There's still time to sign up for this Saturday's Backpack Assembly Party Benefiting Project Hope Alliance!
Register Here: https://www.ocwla.org/event-2934336

The job announcement for University of California’s Senior Counsel, Litigation position has been posted at:  https://jobs.ucop.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1531434281765.

Candidates can find more information and apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/anaheim/jobs/2134537/deputy-city-attorney-ii-misdemeanor-prosecution

Comments sought:
 
This e-mail is to inform you that a new proposal has been posted to the California Courts web site, at http://www.courts.ca.gov/policyadmin-invitationstocomment.htm.
 
·         SP18-11 Criminal and Appellate Procedure: Record Preparation in Death Penalty Cases (amend rules 8.610, 8.613, 8.616, 8.619, and 8.622; adopt rules 4.119, 4.230, 8.608, and 8.611; repeal rule 8.625; adopt forms CR 600 and CR-605; and approve forms CR-601, CR-602, CR-603, and CR-604)
 
The deadline for comment is 5:00 p.m., Monday, July 23, 2018.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Benita Downs, at benita.downs@jud.ca.gov, or at 415-865-7957.

If you love a challenge and are looking for an environment that values creative problem solving and critical thinking skills, this could be the position for you!
 
Our Corporate Fraud Section is looking for multiple Deputy Attorneys General to review and analyze large quantities of electronic information and documents in complex litigation.  This position is limited term,
but a great opportunity to gain experience with the State of California’s most premier law agency!
 
We are also willing to hire at the Graduate Legal Assistant level, so if you’ve recently graduated from law school, but are awaiting your bar results, we highly encourage you to apply!
 
For more information on the job and how to apply click HERE.