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  • 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.

  • Friday, August 02, 2024 3:45 PM | Anonymous

    The San Diego County District Attorney’s Office is seeking to hire both entry-level and experienced Deputy District Attorneys (DDAs) to join our team. Our mission at the District Attorney’s Office is to pursue equal and fair justice for all and to build safe neighborhoods in partnership with the communities we serve, by ethically prosecuting those who commit crime, protecting victims and preventing future harm. With more than 330 attorneys and approximately 1,100 total employees, we serve a population of 3.3 million people in San Diego County.

    Interested candidates must apply on the County of San Diego’s public job website by Friday, August 23, 2024https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty.

    The direct links to the DDA recruitments and their respective applications are below:

    Deputy District Attorney I: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/jobs/4600846/deputy-district-attorney-i-24392907

    Deputy District Attorney II: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/jobs/4600911/deputy-district-attorney-ii-24392807

    Deputy District Attorney III: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sdcounty/jobs/4600914/deputy-district-attorney-iii-24392707

    Candidates must complete a separate application for each position of interest. Again, the deadline to apply is Friday, August 23, 2024.

  • Wednesday, July 24, 2024 9:59 AM | Anonymous

    Post under: CIVIL JURY INSTRUCTIONS

    http://www.courts.ca.gov/policyadmin-invitationstocomment.htm

     CACI 24-02

    Title: Civil Jury Instructions: Revisions to Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions

    Summary: The Advisory Committee on Civil Jury Instructions seeks public comment on proposed revisions and additions to the Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI). Under California Rules of Court, rule 10.58, the advisory committee is responsible for regularly reviewing case law and statutes affecting jury instructions and making recommendations to the Judicial Council for updating, revising, and adding topics to the council’s civil jury instructions. On approval by the Judicial Council, all changes will be published in the 2025 edition of the official LexisNexis Matthew Bender CACI publication.

    Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

  • Thursday, July 11, 2024 1:40 PM | Anonymous

    JOB SUMMARY

    Kutak Rock LLP seeks a Senior Litigation Attorney in its Irvine office. The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of complex litigation experience and experience as first chair in five or more jury trials. Experience in insurance litigation, municipal/public entity litigation, and construction matters is beneficial, but not required. This dynamic role is able to sit in either the Irvine or Los Angeles office and offers an opportunity to work in Kutak Rock’s expanding litigation practice and collegial and collaborative environment. 

    Interested individuals may apply here:https://www.kutakrock.com/general-content/careers


    QUALIFICATIONS: Skills and Abilities

    ·        Ability to handle all aspects of complex civil litigation matters, including client communications, motions, discovery response, court appearances, and negotiating settlements

    ·        Proficient in taking and defending depositions as well as drafting disposition motions 

    ·        Excellent oral and written communication skills

    ·        Ability to be strategic and analytical

    ·        Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills

    ·        Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and drive to help shape and expand a growing practice

    ·        Ability and confidence to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team environment

    ·        Ability to be mentored and taught remotely by attorneys in other offices

    ·        Commitment to achieving the goals of firm clients

     

    QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience

    ·        Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school in the United States is required

    ·        Currently admitted to practice in California with an active bar license in good standing required

    ·        8+ years of experience in complex civil litigation with first chair experience in 5+ jury trials

     

    Position Information

    Status: Exempt

    Salary Range: $175,000-$225,000 base, commensurate with experience

    Work Arrangement: Hybrid

     

    Benefits

    Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance. Flexible Spending Plan. Health Savings Account. Fertility coverage assistance. Adoption and surrogacy financial assistance. Nine Paid Holidays per calendar year. Flexible Time Off Plan. Paid parental leave. Bereavement, jury duty, military leave. Profit-Sharing and 401(k) Retirement benefits. Discretionary bonuses. Employee Assistance Program. Back-Up Care. Domestic Partner Benefits. Commuting Benefits. Technology Allowance. Some of the foregoing benefits include Employer/Employee cost sharing.


    Additional Information

    Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO).


    About the Firm

    Kutak Rock was formed in 1965 with a commitment to exceptional client service delivered with a collaborative, team-focused approach. Our founding charter commits the firm to “allow and encourage each individual within it to be a full person,” and we strive to offer an exceptional professional environment, intellectually challenging and engaging work in multiple disciplines, competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for training and career development. We are a leading national law firm with locations in 19 cities united by our common commitment to our core values of client service; integrity and fairness; innovation; and inclusiveness and diversity.

     

    We are dedicated to the maintenance of a respectful, collegial, communicative, and equal opportunity workplace that encourages and rewards innovation and entrepreneurship. We measure our success not just on the basis of our revenues or our profits, but by the satisfaction we deliver for our clients and the health, engagement and loyalty of our people.


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