The State Bar of California

The State Bar of California The State Bar of CA is a govt agency that protects the public by regulating the practice of law.

The State Bar of California protects the public through licensing, regulation and discipline of attorneys, and supporting greater access to justice. The State Bar is an administrative arm of the California Supreme Court. To file an attorney misconduct complaint, visit the State Bar website or call the multilingual hotline: 800-843-9053.

The seeks a skilled civil litigator to join our Office of General Counsel (OGC) as Assistant General Counsel — represe...
08/31/2026

The seeks a skilled civil litigator to join our Office of General Counsel (OGC) as Assistant General Counsel — representing the State Bar in state and federal courts and advising across a broad range of legal matters.

This is in-house public agency work at its most substantive. OGC handles civil litigation, labor and employment, public records, open meetings, contracts, real estate, regulatory matters, and more. You'll also conduct "second-look" reviews of closed disciplinary complaints — work that directly serves the State Bar's public protection mission.

The ideal candidate brings:
→ 4+ years of strong civil litigation experience in state and federal courts, including appeals
→ Public agency experience — CPRA, Political Reform Act, Bagley-Keene, Government Claims Act
→ The ability to manage a complex, multi-matter caseload independently
→ Clear, solution-oriented legal communication and a collaborative approach

This position is open at the Attorney III or Attorney IV level depending on experience.

Attorney III: $142,925 – $214,221 | Attorney IV: $157,218 – $235,643
Los Angeles or San Francisco | Up to 4 days remote/week

If you're a self-motivated litigator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to public service, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4yh2Xkh

The is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the Client Security Fund Rules. The changes aim to clarify pro...
08/27/2026

The is seeking public comment on proposed amendments to the Client Security Fund Rules. The changes aim to clarify procedural requirements, improve readability and consistency, and specify what parts of the administrative record are confidential. Comment by September 10, 11:59 p.m.: https://bit.ly/4fYNI7f

Do you have a passion for legal ethics? The is hiring a Senior Program Analyst to join our Office of Professional Comp...
08/25/2026

Do you have a passion for legal ethics? The is hiring a Senior Program Analyst to join our Office of Professional Competence — the team behind the Ethics Hotline, ethics education, and resources that help California attorneys practice law with integrity.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of research, writing, and public service. You'll field real questions from attorneys navigating complex issues — conflicts of interest, confidentiality, unauthorized practice of law — and help shape the guidance resources attorneys across California rely on.

What you'll do:
→ Staff the Ethics Hotline, providing research assistance to attorneys on professional responsibility issues
→ Draft legal memos, advisory opinions, and educational materials
→ Analyze legislation, case law, and ethics authorities
→ Support the Lawyer Referral Service program and key ethics committees

What we're looking for:
→ 3+ years of professional experience in research, analysis, or legal environments
→ Strong writing skills and effective communication
→ JD, paralegal certification, or coursework in attorney professional responsibility preferred — not required

Salary: $104,308 – $139,079 | SF or LA | Hybrid (once/month in office)

Join a mission-driven team protecting the public and supporting the ethical practice of law in California.

Apply now: https://bit.ly/4gC8n2A

08/25/2026

Her clients were incarcerated and relied on family and partners to pay her fees hoping for a fair outcome. Instead, she took their money. She missed their court dates.

This is the story of attorney Claire White's clients, and what happened when they refused to give up.

This State Bar Story follows their fight from first complaint to disbarment and restitution, through the eyes of the clients, the investigator, and the State Bar attorney who worked the case.

If you believe your attorney has committed misconduct, file a complaint: apps.calbar.ca.gov/complaint

Watch their story: https://bit.ly/46o8msM

Registration is now open for Refresh: Fall Mindfulness Series, a four-part webinar series from the State Bar's Lawyer As...
08/25/2026

Registration is now open for Refresh: Fall Mindfulness Series, a four-part webinar series from the State Bar's Lawyer Assistance Program and the Mindfulness in Law Society. Starting 9/3, legal professionals can build resilience, manage stress, and sharpen focus through mindfulness.

Attend one session or all four. Register now: https://bit.ly/4xJ2B4B

📢 Attorneys: The Client Trust Accounting School offers on‑demand guidance to help you stay compliant and informed. Avail...
08/24/2026

📢 Attorneys: The Client Trust Accounting School offers on‑demand guidance to help you stay compliant and informed.

Available courses:
🔹 Mandatory for court-ordered or stipulation cases
🔹 Voluntary for education or MCLE credit (earn 1.5 hours of legal ethics MCLE)

To access:
✅ Log in to My State Bar Profile
✅ Navigate to the e-learning portal
✅ Search or select the course from the Catalog
✅ Add to Cart and complete the payment process

Stay ahead. Stay compliant. Start today!

🌐My State Bar Profile: https://bit.ly/3ZkZocm

The seeks public comment on a proposed California Rule of Court that would allow trained nonlawyers known as community...
08/22/2026

The seeks public comment on a proposed California Rule of Court that would allow trained nonlawyers known as community justice workers to provide limited legal assistance to low-income Californians under attorney supervision. Share your input by August 22: https://bit.ly/4h7jJfi

The seeks public comment on proposed amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct clarifying attorneys' ethical obl...
08/21/2026

The seeks public comment on proposed amendments to the Rules of Professional Conduct clarifying attorneys' ethical obligations when using artificial intelligence in legal practice — from competence, client communication, confidentiality, candor toward the tribunal, to supervision of lawyers and staff. Comment by August 6, 11:59 p.m.: https://bit.ly/4ajgOfq

Today's Council On Access and Fairness meeting begins at noon. There will be limited time for public comment on agenda...
08/21/2026

Today's Council On Access and Fairness meeting begins at noon. There will be limited time for public comment on agenda items. To attend, please view the agenda: https://bit.ly/45yVmQM

Today's Committee of Bar Examiners meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. There will be limited time for public comment on agenda...
08/21/2026

Today's Committee of Bar Examiners meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. There will be limited time for public comment on agenda items. To attend, please view the agenda: https://bit.ly/4zpxuwI

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