Assistant General Counsel- Civil Litigation

State Bar of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 236,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work up to 4 days/week

Job summary

The Office of General Counsel at the State Bar of California seeks an attorney with a strong civil litigation background to join the team in San Francisco. The role involves representing the State Bar in state and federal courts, including appeals, and advising on public agency matters.

Ideal candidates will have public sector experience, the ability to handle multiple projects, and a commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• Strong civil litigation background in state and federal courts, including appeals.
• Public agency experience preferred, with familiarity of California governing law.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple projects, and provide clear, solution-oriented advice.
• Collaborative team player aligned with public service values.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil litigation representation for the State Bar and related matters in state and federal courts, including appeals.
• Advise on laws such as the California Public Records Act, Political Reform Act, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, and Government Claims Act.
• Collaborate with internal teams to support Board of Trustees and programmatic clients.

Job description

Annual Salary Range for Attorney III: $142,925 - $214,221

Annual Salary Range for Attorney IV: $157,218 - $235,643

FLSA Exempt / Non-Union Represented

This position allows for up to four days of remote work per week.

About the Office

The Office of General Counsel (OGC) is the in-house counsel to the State Bar, providing a full range of services, including representation of the State Bar in all state and federal courts and before administrative agencies; advocacy of State Bar discipline and admission cases in the California Supreme Court; and providing legal advice to the State Bar Board of Trustees, and all State Bar entities, executives, and programmatic clients.

OGC provides legal advice and representation in the following areas: civil litigation, admissions and discipline, antitrust, Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, bankruptcy, California Public Records Act, collections, contracts, copyright, governance, labor and employment, legislation, regulations and rules, real estate, regulatory work, and general corporate matters. Attorneys in OGC are also expected to work on requests for “second-look” of disciplinary complaints that have been closed by Office of Chief Trial Counsel.

The Ideal Candidate

OGC seeks an attorney with a strong civil litigation background in both state and federal courts, including appeals. The ideal candidate will have public agency experience, including advising on laws such as the California Public Records Act, Political Reform Act, the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act, and the Government Claims Act.

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated attorney who takes initiative, can work independently with sound judgment, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously and providing clear, solution-oriented advice. They should be able to break down complex legal concepts clearly and concisely, demonstrate a strong work ethic, and be dedicated to public service.

Being a natural collaborator is imperative for this position. The successful candidate must be able to work effectively with colleagues within the team and across the State Bar.

The ideal candidate will embody the State Bar's core values—particularly growth mindset, clarity, respect, and excellence—and align with the State Bar's mission, strategic plan, and goals of the office.

About the State Bar

The State Bar of California’s mission is to protect the public and includes the primary functions of licensing, regulation, and discipline of attorneys; the advancement of the ethical and competent practice of law; and support of efforts for greater access to, and inclusion in, the legal system.