The Legal Department of the Service Employees International Union has immediate openings for law fellows, starting in August 2010.

The SEIU Law Fellowship Program was established to expose recent law graduates to legal work within an international union and offers an excellent opportunity for new lawyers to work with experienced union-side lawyers on a variety of cutting-edge issues related to the advancement of workers' interests.

SEJU is a progressive, dynamic and growing labor organization representing over 2 million workers in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, principally in the building service, public service, and health care fields. Attorneys in SEIU's Legal Department engage in innovative lawyering to further the organization's interests in organizing new workers, improving working conditions, engaging in political action, and achieving social justice.

This includes representation of the International, local unions, and members in litigation enforcing the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VII, election statutes, and local, state and federal labor management relations laws.

The advertised positions involve significant responsibility in the enforcement of private organizing election agreements negotiated between SEIU and large multi-facility employers. The incumbents will interact with workers, union organizers, management representatives, and staff attorneys in carrying out their responsibilities. Applicants should be assertive self-starters who are comfortable working with minimal supervision. They should have a demonstrated commitment to workers' rights The Fellowships will be based in Washington, DC with a significant amount of extended travel to Florida. Fellowships are for eight months and are projected to end at the end of March 2011. Full vacation and health benefits are provided, and the salary is at the annual rate of $54,636, pro-rated for the actual period of employment. Recent law graduates are welcome to apply. Applicants must be available by August 2010. SEIU is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply for the Fellowship, send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school grades and references to:

Cheryl Aiston
Assistant to the General Counsel
SEIU Legal Department
1800 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036
cheryl .alston@seiu.org fax: 202-429-5565

Los Angeles, Partner or Senior Associate – Ford & Harrison LLP has an opening for a partner or senior associate in its Los Angeles, California office. All candidates must have solid wage hour class action lawsuit experience and should have 4+ years of labor and employment litigation experience. Ideal candidate will be a self-starter and able to work independently. Good academic credentials and strong writing and communication skills required. For consideration, please submit the following materials to Alice Trahant, Director of Recruiting, at atrahant@fordharrison.com: cover letter, resume, and copy of a deposition transcript or an extract of a hearing/trial.

Los Angeles, Staff Attorney – Ford & Harrison LLP has an opening for a staff attorney in its LA office. This is a non-partnership track attorney position to assist with all aspects of employment litigation. Staff attorney is a full-time salaried position with a competitive benefits package. Staff attorneys are expected to bill 1800 hours annually, and are not eligible for productivity-based bonuses offered to associates. All candidates should have at least three years of litigation experience, good academic credentials and strong writing skills. Candidates for the LA position must be admitted to practice in California. For consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and copy of your law school transcript to Alice Trahant at atrahant@fordharrison.com. No phone calls or search agencies, please.

The Asian Law Caucus (ALC) is now accepting applications from graduating law students, judicial law clerks, and new attorneys interested in applying for an Equal Justice Works, Skadden, Soros Justice or other fellowship opportunities. The applications will be submitted with the relevant fellowship foundation(s) in Fall 2010 for a fellowship at ALC to commence in Fall 2011. The deadline is July 16, 2010. For more information, click here

Under the general direction of the Director of the Office of Career & Professional Development, the Associate Director for Public Interest, Clerkship and LL.M Programs counsels law students and alumni generally and has specific responsibility for counseling law students regarding judicial clerkships and public interest opportunities as well as counseling and designing programming for foreign LL.Ms. To apply, click here.

viaLanguage seeks attorneys with a native level of foreign language proficiency in Vietnamese.

Attorneys will work from home, reviewing, administering, and performing legal analyses of foreign language contracts. Ideal candidates will have two or more years of legal practice in target language, and at least one year experience writing and analyzing one or more of the following types of contracts: non-disclosure, service level, sales, leases, and vendor agreements.

Qualifications also include being technically savvy enough to navigate computer interface without direct in-house supervision, ability to meet strict timeline requirements, and English oral and written fluency.

Admission to at least one bar in any U.S. jurisdiction or licensed to practice in that respective foreign language country, and knowledge of the legal system and institutions in the respective country.

Attorneys will be recruited as contractors and will not have employee status. Pre-employment background screening is required. Please send cover letter and résumé/CV describing language proficiency, contract analysis experience, a summary of similar work, a list of 3 references as well as your hourly rate in US dollars to contracting@vialanguage.com.

The actual job announcements, specifications for the open positions and further information on the application process can be found at www.sccgov.org by following the Quicklink to Employment Opportunities. The open positions are for Attorney I (entry-level prosecutor) and Attorney III (advanced-level prosecutor). The closing date for this recruitment is May 20, 2010.

Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean, LLP a leading East Bay firm seeks attorney with 6 to 10 years’ employment law experience. Existing client base and strong business development skills required with substantial experience in wage and hour law and employee benefits including COBRA, ERISA and CALPERS. Firm represents primarily employers. We offer a collegial, team-oriented environment, with opportunity to expand business. Resume to Recruiting, PO Box 2047, Oakland, CA 94604 or email to recruiting@wendel.com.

Gordon & Rees LLP is a growing firm of nearly 400 attorneys in 17 offices. It seeks an associate for its Insurance Coverage Group in its San Francisco office. All candidates should have excellent academic credentials and 4 to 6 years of coverage experience with proven skills in writing, analysis and research. Litigation experience and California Bar membership also required. Candidates will have the opportunity for a high level of responsibility in handling complex insurance matters as part of an expanding insurance practice.

Submit resume by e-mail or hard copy to:
Susan Roe
Director of Professional Development
Gordon & Rees LLP
275 Battery Street
San Francisco, CA 94111
sroe@gordonrees.com

Gordon & Rees LLP is an equal opportunity employer.
www.gordonrees.com

Mid-size San Francisco firm with a sophisticated real estate, business, litigation and bankruptcy practice seeks an attorney with at least 10 years of transactional real estate experience to work exclusively on big box retail real estate developments.

The primary work will involve: (i) drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, ground leases, CC&Rs, and development and construction agreements; (ii) review of title documents and ALTA surveys; and (iii) managing real estate closings. The successful candidate must have a proven track record working on big box retail development, and in which he or she has demonstrated strong and effective communication skills and the ability to understand and synthesize legal, business and engineering imperatives in order to manage - from conception through completion of construction - complex retail development projects having long lead times. The candidate must have excellent academic credentials and references from direct supervisors.

Please submit resume, cover letter and transcript to Stein & Lubin LLP, 600 Montgomery Street, 14th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111, attention Attorney Recruiting, or to hiring@steinlubin.com

A litigation position has opened at Keller Heckman. If interested, please send Martin Nguyen a CV and cover letter at nguyen@khlaw.com. He will be please to submit the resume as an internal submission.

Assignment: Commercial Contracting, IP Licensing & other legal matters as needed.

The Legal Services group at the Clorox Company is seeking a temporary contract attorney to assist with various legal projects over the next estimated 4-8 months on a part-time to full-time basis, depending on need. Estimate of work is 20-40 hours per week but could vary depending on project needs. The assignment is at the Clorox headquarters in downtown Oakland, California. Work will fluctuate and the attorney's schedule should be flexible to accommodate periods of high and low workflow. Working hours are flexible, but should generally fall within 9am to 6pm weekdays.

Requirements:
Candidates must be:
a) licensed California attorneys with at least 6-12 years of legal experience in a solid law firm or corporate setting;
b) very familiar with principles of contract law (i.e. representations, warranties, covenants, indemnification) and have experience with the negotiation, drafting and review of commercial contracts;
c) motivated, bright and personable self-starters who can complete legal projects with minimal supervision and can interact well with Clorox business managers.

Candidates are preferred to have strong knowledge of negotiating intellectual property licenses and contract terms.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to: Janet Lee, Janet.Lee@Clorox.com, 510-271-2874

Seyfarth Shaw LLP's San Francisco office has an immediate need for an entrepreneurial, creative, independent 4th to 7th year Labor & Employment associate with significant "first chair" litigation and class action experience. Ideal candidates will have experience with employment matters including wage and hour, wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination and workplace violence. Excellent academic credentials and written communication skills, analytical skills, and verbal communication skills required. We offer a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and grow with a nationally renowned labor & employment practice. Candidates should submit their resumes to: Anny Tavit, Legal Recruiting Manager - West Coast at: atavit@seyfarth.com.

Disclaimer: At this time, Seyfarth Shaw LLP will not be accepting applicants submitted through search firms. All qualified candidates must submit their own applications to be considered for this position Seyfarth Shaw is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to atavit@seyfarth.com or call (310) 201-1513 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Lewis, Feinberg, Lee, Renaker & Jackson, P.C. litigates ERISA (employee benefits), wage and hour, employment discrimination and civil rights claims on behalf of individuals and classes. For more information on the 15-attorney firm please visit: www.lewisfeinberg.com. We seek an associate with 0-3 years experience to begin work in Fall 2010. We require excellent writing and analytical skills. California Bar membership is preferred. Please submit resume and writing sample by May 15, 2010, to Daniel Feinberg at dfeinberg@lewisfeinberg.com. Our firm is hiring an associate attorney (0-3 years out) to start in the Fall.

Please inform your networks and send strong candidates our way. Lewis, Feinberg, Lee, Renaker & Jackson, P.C. 1330 Broadway, Suite 1800, Oakland, CA 94612-2519 Tel: (510) 839-6824

PlayFirst Inc. is seeking a highly qualified legal counsel to assist it in its growth and success in the gaming industry.

PlayFirst is an innovative entertainment company that makes games appealing to everyone. We create engaging story worlds that capture imaginations and we make those experiences available everywhere consumers want to play. PlayFirst teams create outstanding games, then we bring those games to life across popular platforms worldwide including PC, Mac, iPhone, mobile, handheld, and console. The company's portfolio includes world-renowned titles, such as Diner Dash®, Wedding Dash™, Chocolatier™, and Dream Chronicles™. PlayFirst games are available in major retailers and on more than 500 sites in 20 languages.

Founded in 2004 by veterans of Internet portals, traditional games publishers, entertainment software, and technology firms, PlayFirst is funded by Mayfield Fund, Trinity Ventures, Rustic Canyon Partners and DCM. PlayFirst, Inc is headquartered in downtown San Francisco.

The legal counsel provides company-wide legal advice legal expertise (HR, Marketing, Sales, Finance and general corporate) and oversees the legal department at PlayFirst (one clerical employee handles filing and contract administration).

This is a position estimated to require approximately 20 hours per week much of the work being completed outside the office. For more information, contact Zane@Playfirst.com

Education and experience requirements:
· Graduation from an ABA-approved law school.
· 5+ year of experience as an attorney in public or private practice.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
· Admission to practice in good standing as an Attorney-at-Law in the State of California.

Golden Gate University School of Law is seeking applications for its Career Counselor position. The Career Counselor will be part of the Law Career Services team and will report to the Associate Dean for Law Career Services and Alumni Relations.

BASIC FUNCTION AND SCOPE OF JOB
Provide counseling to students and alumni of the JD, LLM and SJD programs of the Law School's Career Services Office. Generate employment opportunities for recent law school graduates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
. Provide individual and group counseling to students and alumni in the JD, LLM and SJD programs, with particular emphasis on working with 3Ls and recent JD graduates. Coach graduates through the job search process, including self-assessment, identifying target employers and creating materials. Critique resumes and cover letters and prepare for job interviews.
. Develop new initiatives to engage recent graduates in the job search process. Conduct outreach to students and graduates to provide ongoing support with job searches. Collect data on graduate employment and collaborate with LCS recruiting coordinator to oversee annual survey/data collection process.
. Provide advice on job search strategies and exploring career options. Organize and present workshops and presentations designed to educate students and graduates about legal career options and job search techniques.
. Write handouts, blog articles, and promotional materials. Write weekly enewsletter for recent graduates. Supervise LCS Graduate Fellow.
. Cultivate and promote job and networking opportunities for students and graduates. Conduct outreach to small law firms via in person visits to with employers to generate new employment opportunities for recent graduates. Serve as liaison between Golden Gate students/alumni and members of the professional community.
. Participate in department programs and projects.
. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
. KNOWLEDGE OF: Practices, techniques and standards for career counseling, effective job search techniques and career counseling and advising; Use of LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media resources; San Francisco Bay Area legal community and national legal job market.
. ABILITY TO: Design and execute career development workshops, programs and events. Work independently and initiate projects or ideas. Establish and maintain positive and professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, alumni and the legal community. Understand and be sensitive to the needs of diverse populations of students. Communicate clearly, concisely and persuasively in oral and written forms. Excellent public speaking and group presentation skills. Earn trust and maintain confidentiality. Exercise sound judgment in decision making and problem solving. Manage multiple projects and work assignments within established timeframes. Analyze data and develop reports. Proficiency with MS Office.
. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum 3 years experience as either: a practicing lawyer with hiring authority; legal recruiter; or career counselor, preferably in an academic setting. Experience with helping others develop and manage a job search. JD required. Must have experience working with diverse populations. Genuine interest in the career services profession.

To apply, please upload a cover letter and resume via the www.ggu.edu/jobs website (Job #886) to:
Susanne Aronowitz
Golden Gate University School of Law
536 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105

RBG, a San Francisco law firm specializing in complex trial and appellate litigation, seeks two full-time associates with one to five years of litigation experience. Excellent research and writing skills are essential, and California Bar admission preferred. We are looking to fill one position immediately and the other associate must be available to start no later than September 2010. Attorneys of color and members of other traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please send via e-mail a cover letter addressed to the Associate Hiring Committee, resume, two writing samples, two or more references (including mailing address, email, and telephone), and law school transcript to mgoodwin@rbg-law.com. In your email, please also identify where or from whom you heard about this position. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. No phone calls please; our website will be updated when the positions are filled.