Legal Jobs in Sacramento, California

Job Title: Legislative Staff Attorney / Policy Analyst - Sacramento, CA Company: MALDEF - Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund Location: Sacramento, CA Description: The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) are the nation's leading Latino litigation, advocacy, and educational outreach institution. Founded in 1968, Texas, MALDEF works to safeguard the civil rights of Latinos and empower the community to fully participate in American society. We are currently seeking a Legislative Staff Attorney / Policy Analyst to analyze and monitor the status of pending legislation and administrative policies and regulations for their impact on Latinos, and to work with Califonria state legislative and executive representatives and community organizations to advocate desired policies and to oversee the daily operations of the Sacramento Policy Office. Job Responsibilities: Analyzes and drafts legislation, policy issues and proposals, governmental regulations, rules, and executive orders. Researches, analyzes and prepares recommendations, position papers, testimony and other documents; Participates in developing short- and long-term plans and strategies for legislative analysis and advocacy, preparing memoranda on potential and pending legislation. Regularly attends meetings regularly with legislators and/or their staff, as well as hearings, press conferences, and relevant legislative meetings to submit written materials, to articulate MALDEF's position on issues and legislation, and to obtain information. Develops and maintains an appropriate network of ties to other organizations, experts, and interested and knowledgeable individuals with similar interests and goals, initiates and maintains coalitions, attends community events, and presents policy positions. Prepares reports of substantive legislative trends and relevant actions initiated and taken to promote advocacy of positions, and any continuing efforts in coalition building, lobbying or legislative strategies, and maintains time sheets reflecting areas and advocacy work performed. Prepares reports of substantive legislative trends and relevant actions initiated and taken to promote advocacy of positions, and any continuing efforts in coalition building, lobbying or legislative strategies, and maintains time sheets reflecting areas and advocacy work performed. Oversees the daily operations of the office and supervises paid and volunteer staff. Works closely with communications staff to develop relationships with the media and to obtain press coverage for policy positions. May participate in litigation as needed.

Job Title: Paralegal Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Description: Paralegal opportunity to participate in corporate law department. Position requires paralegal to work collaboratively with lawyers and professional staff by assisting in all phases of case preparation. Including; analyzing and organizing case information, drafting legal documents and responses. In addition, paralegal will work directly with clients and attend client site meetings. Requirements: Paralegal Certificate Minimum of 3 to 5 years paralegal experience Experience in corporate legal department or corporate transactional group (preferred) Ability to multi task with limited supervision MS Word Must have exceptional spelling and proofreading skills Ability to keep attorneys organized and on track Ximenez Consulting, Legal Recruiters Fujitani Consulting, Healthcare Recruiters Please submit resume to www.FujitaniConsulting.com

Job Title: ATTORNEY - CIVIL (LEVELS I- IV) Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 6/18/2010, 12/17/2010

Job Title: Education Attorney Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Outstanding opportunity for a 5+ years experienced education attorney to join the branch office in San Luis Obispo of a prestigious Sacramento law firm. Attorney must have a minimum of five years experience in general education law that includes experience dealing with collective bargaining issues. Must have the California Bar. Please email resume, cover letter and a list of references, in strict confidence, to Register to View References will not be contacted without your permission.

Job Title: Attorney Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: The Dunnion Law Firm, a well established personal injury practice located in Monterey, seeks an aggressive attorney with 2-5 years experience. The position requires excellent writing, negotiation, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Candidates must be persistent, self-starting, efficient, and posses a proven history of success. The position offers excellent growth and income potential in an environment free of crowds, crime and freeways. Please submit resumes in confidence to the Administrator: Register to View or fax to Register to View

Job Title: New Attorney / paralegal researcher criminal law Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: We are looking for a criminal law attorney/paralegal, researcher. We are a busy Law Firm, and seek someone to assist our 4 top criminal attorneys. If you are a new attorney or graduate with a criminal law focus, this might be an ideal opportunity to expand your career. Check us out at www.bergslaw.com. Redding is a great town, with wonderful schools, medical centers and the hub of Northern California legal activities. Mr Berg is a certified Criminal law attorney with over 20 years of experience. He has won some of the biggest cases in our region and you will learn as a part of the berg law team. We are 2 hours north of Sacramento, Bechelli exit off I-5 as you enter the Redding area, we are next to the Hilton Hotel, on the Sacramento river: send resume to: Register to View

Job Title: Law Clerk Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: The Law Offices of Stawicki & Maples has immediate openings for the position of Law Clerk. The Law Offices of Stawicki & Maples is a Sacramento based firm which primarily deals with cases involving personal injury. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should have successfully completed or be currently enrolled in law school courses in both Civil Procedure and Evidence. They must possess solid research skills and be self-motivated. Duties may include, propounding and responding to discovery, maintaining case files, researching and drafting motions, reviewing legal documents and medical records, filing documents with the court, conducting intake interviews and answering client inquiries regarding case status. Interested applicants may fax their resumes to and/or contact: John C. Maples, Esq. Alex J. Pal, Esq. Law Offices of Stawicki & Maples Telephone: Register to View Facsimile: Register to View

Job Title: Labor & Employment Attorney Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Lozano Smith, California?s premier public agency law firm representing school districts, community colleges, and other public agencies, is seeking a labor and employment attorney for our Sacramento office. Salaries and benefits are competitive with other private firms. We are interested in skilled, self-motivated, creative attorneys with excellent academic credentials, strong writing skills and a dedication to teamwork. Five or more years of practicing in labor and employment, negotiation experience and CA Bar admission required. Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) and education / public agency law experience a plus. Information on our attorneys, the firm culture and practice areas can be found on our website: www.lozanosmith.com. Qualified individuals interested in this opening may send a cover letter and resume to Lozano Smith, Attention: Human Resources, 7404 North Spalding Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720, or via e-mail at Register to View

Job Title: Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney with two or more year?s experience. Well-established State-wide law firm seeks associate for Sacramento office. Excellent salary and benefits. Fax resume to Register to View Stockwell, Harris, Woolverton & Muehl

Job Title: Certified Paralegal Company: Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Sacramento law firm seeks experienced certified paralegal to support a complex and very busy civil litigation/labor law firm including practice areas of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), wage and hour, and writ practice. Qualified candidates must be articulate and knowledgeable in federal and state civil procedure and discovery, possess the ability to work independently, have strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic. Duties include organizing and maintaining files, paper and electronic, as well as client databases; preparation and filing of pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents; e-filing in Federal court; calendaring; data entry; managing class actions and other multi-party litigation; maintenance of case status calendars for multi-attorney team; and correspondence and communication with clients, courts, and attorneys. This position requires proficiency in the use of MS Windows, MS Office, Excel, WordPerfect, Abacus, Adobe Acrobat, Summation, and Essential Forms. Applicants must be able to work cooperatively, communicate well, have a professional demeanor, good judgment, and exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Salary commensurate with skills and experience. Please submit cover letter and resume for consideration.