8 jobs in State Bar of California

The Director of Grants oversees the administration of the legal aid grant portfolio of the largest state bar in the country—approximately $300 million distributed annually across multiple grant programs to more than 110 legal aid nonprofit organizations statewide. The Director leads a grants team of more than 20 staff and is accountable for the integrity, compliance, efficiency, and continuous improvement of the State Bar’s grantmaking operations.

The Director serves as a key staff partner to the Legal Services Trust Fund Commission (LSTFC), helping advance the LSTFC’s 2024–2028 strategic plan, the State Bar’s 2022‑2027 strategic plan, and ensures that every grant program is administered responsibly, equitably, and in alignment with the State Bar’s mission to close the justice gap in California. This is a senior leadership role that blends program strategy, fiscal and compliance oversight, stakeholder engagement, and people management. The role reports directly to the OA&I Program Director II and functions as a core member of the OA&I executive leadership team, contributing to strategic direction and organizational leadership.

The Office of Access & Inclusion (OA&I) works to increase access to legal services and to promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. As the state’s largest funder of civil legal aid, OA&I supports free legal services to indigent Californians and advances initiatives to expand legal access to low‑ and moderate‑income communities. OA&I also works to strengthen the pipeline into the legal profession to better reflect California’s diversity, address disparities in retention and advancement, and advance strategies that support inclusive and equitable practices among legal employers.

We are a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees and prospective employees experience fairness, dignity, and respect.

The State Bar of California is seeking an Attorney III/IV to support its Office of General Counsel. This role involves providing legal representation in civil litigation and advisory services to the State Bar.

Ideal candidates will have substantial civil litigation experience, strong public agency knowledge, and excellent collaborative skills. The position allows for up to four days of remote work per week.

The State Bar of California’s mission is to protect the public, ensuring ethical and competent legal practices.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

The State Bar of California is seeking dynamic attorneys for their General Counsel Office. This role entails providing legal advice and representation focusing on civil litigation in state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate will possess strong civil litigation backgrounds, public agency experience, and effective collaboration skills. The position accommodates remote work up to four days a week, emphasizing a proactive, independent approach to legal challenges.

Apply now to support the mission of protecting the public through ethical legal practices.

The State Bar of California is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of high-complexity components within its Microsoft-centric application ecosystem. This role allows up to four days of remote work per week.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of professional IT experience. Key responsibilities include building secure and scalable solutions, optimizing services, and collaborating with various teams. The role focuses on technologies like C#, .NET, Azure Functions, and modern JavaScript frameworks.

Annual Salary Range Sr IT Analyst: $104,308 - $139,079

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

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for leading the design and development of high‑complexity components and services within the organization’s Microsoft‑centric application ecosystem. This role focuses on building scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions using technologies such as C#, .NET (Core and Framework), ASP.NET MVC, Web APIs, SQL Server, and modern JavaScript frameworks like Angular or React.

• Lead the design and development of high‑complexity components and services.
• Build scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions using Microsoft stack technologies.
• Integrate and optimize services using Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Event Grid, REST APIs, messaging patterns, and data pipelines.
• Refine CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions, improve automated testing practices, strengthen monitoring and alerting frameworks, and modernize legacy systems.
• Collaborate with architects, product managers, quality engineering, and infrastructure teams to ensure reliable, high‑performance software delivery.
• Maintain architectural and operational standards across justice or case‑management platforms (e.g., Tyler Odyssey).
• Facilitate code reviews, knowledge sharing, and technical discussions across the team.

Strong engineering judgment, clear communication, collaborative mindset; proficient in Microsoft development ecosystem; excels in design, maintainability, and long‑term system health; proactive at handling risks, technical debt, and trade‑offs; experienced with complex case‑management systems like Tyler Odyssey; current with evolving technologies; champion documentation practices.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent academic achievement.
• Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of professional information technology experience comparable to an IT Analyst II with the State Bar.
• Desired Experience: Five (5) years of full‑time, progressively responsible experience in software testing, quality assurance, and test automation.

Licenses or certificates are not required. Relevant certifications may substitute for some or all of the required education.