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Employment Opportunities for Students and Alumni

Welcome, alumni and students, to our exclusive job posting page tailored just for you! Discover the exciting career opportunities available to our graduates. Your journey doesn't end with graduation – discover job openings that align with your legal education and expertise.
 
We're thrilled to connect graduates and students with these excellent job opportunities! Please keep in mind that it's your responsibility to verify the opening with the employer. 
 
Do you have an employment opportunity for our alumni or students? Please send all announcements to info@montereylaw.edu for consideration. All announcements are reviewed before posting. 

Added July 6, 2026
 
Deputy Public Defender - Extra Help
Salary $67.30 - 114.44 per hour
 
This extra-help (temporary) Deputy Public Defender position can be filled at the I, II, III, or IV level, depending on the candidate's qualifications. As attorneys gain experience and meet or exceed performance standards, they are eligible for promotion to subsequent levels in the series, up to level IV. If you are interested in being considered at the various levels of this opportunity, you must apply to the separate, concurrent recruitments being conducted for those levels.
 
The Public Defender's Office
The Sonoma County Public Defender's Office is committed to providing excellent legal representation and zealous advocacy for individuals who are financially unable to retain counsel and who are entitled to court appointed counsel under the United States and California Constitutions or by statute. The Office represents persons charged with misdemeanor and felony criminal offenses. Additionally, the Office provides representation in juvenile delinquency proceedings, mental health proceedings, conservatorships, contempt matters, and probate and welfare proceedings where the law provides for appointed counsel.
 
Minimum Qualifications
Professional License: Current active membership in the State Bar of California.
 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: duties, powers, limitations, and authorities of the Office of the Public Defender; principles of criminal law, principles of trial procedure and rules of evidence; legal research methods and judicial procedures; statutory and constitutional laws of the State of California; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition.
 
Ability to: research, analyze and apply legal principles, facts, evidence and precedents to legal problems; prepare and present statements of law, fact and argument clearly, logically and persuasively in written and oral form; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members, departmental representatives, county officials, the courts, law enforcement agency officials, and the general public; understand and accept differences in human behavior, and cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
 
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
•  Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
•  You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
•  You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
•  Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.
 
What We Offer
The County of Sonoma offers opportunities for growth, rewarding work that serves the community, flexible work arrangements, and excellent benefits.
 
 
The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.
 
 

Added July 21, 2026

Superior Court Commissioner
Part-time (.6 salaried / exempt from overtime)

Please submit Court Application, Letter of Interest, Resume and Responses to Supplemental Questions electronically at:

https://agency.governmentjobs.com/montereycourts/
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF MONTEREY
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Under the authority of the Judges of the Superior
Court and the direction of the Presiding Judge, the
Court Commissioners perform various judicial
functions as prescribed by law or conferred by the
Court. The power and authority of Court
Commissioners is specified in Article VI, Section 22,
of the California Constitution, Code of Civil
Procedure Section 259 and Government Code
Section 71622. As directed by the Presiding Judge
or Supervising Judge, the Court Commissioner may
be asked to serve as a temporary judge handling a
variety of other court matters. Commissioners
have the same jurisdiction and exercise the same
powers and duties as the judges of the courts with
respect to infractions and small claims actions,
child support and in other matters pursuant to
stipulation of the parties. Court Commissioners are
appointed by the majority vote of the judges.
OPENING DATE: 07/17/26
PRIORITY DATE: 08/16/26 11:59 pm
SALARY: $4,784.98 Biweekly

Applications for the Superior Court Commissioner will
be reviewed and considered on a competitive basis.

Added  July 29, 2026

Deputy District Attorney I/II/III/IV

Salary

$97,593.60 - $219,273.60 Annually

Location

San Luis Obispo, CA

Job Type

Permanent - Salary

Job Number

0726PM-000308-01

Department

District Attorney

Division

District Attorney

Opening Date

07/27/2026

Closing Date

9/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

 
The San Luis Obispo District Attorney's Office is accepting applications for a Deputy District Attorney I, II, III, and IV.
 
Deputy District Attorney is part of a career series for Deputy District Attorney I, II, III and IV. Attorneys in these classifications perform professional legal work, consistent with departmental responsibilities.
 
The mission of the department "is to bring justice and safety to our community by aggressively and fairly prosecuting crime and protecting the rights of crime victims."  We are seeking individuals who share this mission.  This position is responsible for the prosecution of misdemeanor and felony criminal cases.  Our prosecutors are involved in a variety of case types including sexual assault, domestic violence, gang, juvenile, and civil cases involving mental health, family support, consumer law, and environmental law.  A typical day will include appearances in court, preparation of briefs, opinions, pleadings and other legal documents, as well as, the researching, preparation and trying of criminal cases before a judge or jury.

 

Click here for a complete job description of Deputy District Attorney I. 
Click here for a complete job description of Deputy District Attorney II.
Click here for a complete job description of Deputy District Attorney III.
Click here for a complete job description of Deputy District Attorney IV.
 
Click here to learn more about the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's website.

 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an individual who is driven, self-motivated and has a desire to serve their community by seeking and pursuing justice on behalf of victims of crime. Excellent analytical, research, written communication, and verbal advocacy skills are required.

Knowledge of:
The canons of professional ethics of the American Bar Association and the related provisions of the California State Bar; the principles and application of criminal and civil law; trial procedures and rules of evidence; legal research methods; legal principles and precedents and their application.

Ability to:
Present statements of facts, law and arguments clearly and logically in written and oral form; effectively analyze and appraise legal problems and to apply legal principles and precedent to particular sets of facts; establish and maintain effective working relationships.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
A combination of education, training, and experience resulting in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of qualifying education and experience includes: 
Deputy District Attorney I: No experience needed. 
Deputy District Attorney II: One year of professional legal experience as an attorney in the practice of law. 
Deputy District Attorney III: Two years of professional legal experience as an attorney in the practice of law. 
Deputy District Attorney IV: Three years of professional legal experience as an attorney in the practice of law. 

Licenses and Certificates:
All levels must have membership in the California State Bar which must be maintained throughout employment.

Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid California driver's license will be required at the time of appointment.

How to Apply

 

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcome.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

 

Supplemental Information

BACKGROUND CHECK:
To accept a position with the District Attorney’s Office, you must successfully complete a Background Investigation.  Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion.  Please review the below list:

  • Any felony conviction
  • Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult
  • Poor employment history
  • Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs
  • Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance
  • Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents
  • Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult
  • Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law
  • Any crime committed against a child
  • Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class
  • Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process

 

Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.

Veteran's Preference Points 
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points.  Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit.  Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.

Equal Employment Opportunity 
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959. 

Added August 3, 2026 

Law Clerk – Part-Time


Plumtree & Brunner, LLP - San Luis Obispo

Plumtree & Brunner LLP is seeking a Law Clerk with strong organizational, writing, and communications skills to join our San Luis Obispo office. This position offers hands-on experience working directly with attorneys on a wide variety of litigation and transactional matters.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of pleadings, discovery, motions, and other court and client-related documents.
  • Perform legal research and analysis.
  • Communicate professionally and effectively with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, and experts.
  • Manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment while meeting deadlines.

Qualifications:

  • Strong organizational, writing, and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision.
  • Detail-oriented with sound judgment and professionalism.
  • Enjoys working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Plumtree & Brunner LLP is a growing boutique construction law firm that represents contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, developers, and other construction professionals throughout California. Our partners began their careers at large law firms and bring that depth of experience to every matter while maintaining the collaborative culture, personalized mentorship, and work-life balance of a boutique practice. This is an excellent opportunity to gain meaningful litigation experience, work directly with experienced construction law attorneys, and develop practical skills that will serve you throughout your legal career.

Hours: Part-Time (flexible based on class schedule)
Salary: Competitive; DOE

Added August 5, 2026

Southern California Prosecutorial Career Fair
Friday, September 4 at 9:00AM
County Conference Center: 400 W Civic Center Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Uphold Justice. Become a Prosecutor
What You'll Experience:
  • Resume Review
  • Interview Advice
  • Career Guidence 
  • On the spot interviews with multiple SOCAL District Attorneys Offices 
  • Q&A - Current Deputy District Attorneys

Register by August 20, 2026

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