Interested Persons:

We are accepting applications for a State Bar appointed seat on the California Indian Legal Services (CILS) Board of Trustees. This position is a three-year term ending August 31, 2029.

 

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California and be in good standing with the State Bar.

 

Knowledge and familiarity with Federal Indian law and/or issues affecting Native American communities is strongly preferred.

 

To learn more about CILS, please visit their webpage.

 

To apply, select the committee from the left hand menu and click 'Apply for membership' on the top right. In the application, the committee will be listed on the 'external entity' drop down menu.

 

Application deadline: March 31, 2026, 5:00 p.m.

 

You can also follow us on social media and share our posts to help us spread the word: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram.

 

For questions, please contact Appointments@calbar.ca.gov.

The California Department of Justice is seeking to fill numerous attorney positions throughout the State of California. Below is a list of the most current Deputy Attorney General (DAG) series vacancies. You can review the job announcements for each vacancy by clicking on the hyperlink under the “LINK” column. 

 

If you are interested in applying, please complete your application on or before the deadline. Please feel free to share this email with anyone who might be interested in these opportunities.

 

No. of positions	Classifications Considered	Division	Section	Location	Deadline	Link
Multiple	DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Employment Law Section	Sacramento	3/30/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Employment Law Section	Alameda	3/30/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Employment Law Section	Los Angeles	3/30/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Employment Law Section	San Diego	3/30/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG, DAG III & DAG IV	Civil	Correctional Law, Class Action	Statewide	Until Filled	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG, DAG III & DAG IV	Civil	Correctional Law	Sacramento	Until Filled	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG, DAG III & DAG IV	Civil	Correctional Law	San Francisco	Until Filled	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG, DAG III & DAG IV	Civil	Correctional Law	Los Angeles	Until Filled	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG, DAG III & DAG IV	Civil	Correctional Law	San Diego	Until Filled	Apply Now

 

The California Department of Justice is seeking to fill numerous attorney positions throughout the State of California. Below is a list of the most current Deputy Attorney General (DAG) series vacancies. You can review the job announcements for each vacancy by clicking on the hyperlink under the “LINK” column. 

 

If you are interested in applying, please complete your application on or before the deadline. Please feel free to share this email with anyone who might be interested in these opportunities.

 

No. of positions	Classifications Considered	Division	Section	Location	Deadline	Link
1	Graduate Legal Assistant	Criminal	Appeals, Writs, and Trials	Fresno	3/17/2026	Apply Now
1	Deputy Attorney General Supervisor	Public Rights	Antitrust Law	Statewide	3/19/2026	Apply Now
1	Deputy Attorney General Supervisor	Civil	Correctional Law, Appeals Team	Statewide	3/19/2026	Apply Now
2	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Public Rights	Healthcare Rights and Access, Competition Unit	Statewide	3/23/2026	Apply Now
1	DAG, DAG III & DAG IV	DMFEA	Facilities Enforcement Team, Civil Litigation	Statewide	3/24/2026	Apply Now
1	DAG, DAG III & DAG IV	DMFEA	Facilities Enforcement Team, Criminal Prosecutions	Los Angeles	3/24/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Public Rights	Civil Rights Enforcement Section	Statewide	3/25/2026	Apply Now
1	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Business Litigation	Statewide	3/26/2026	Apply Now

The California Department of Justice is seeking to fill numerous attorney positions throughout the State of California. Below is a list of the most current Deputy Attorney General (DAG) series vacancies. You can review the job announcements for each vacancy by clicking on the hyperlink under the “LINK” column. 

 

If you are interested in applying, please complete your application on or before the deadline. Please feel free to share this email with anyone who might be interested in these opportunities.

 

No. of positions	Classifications Considered	Division	Section	Location	Deadline	Link
1	DAG, DAG III & DAG IV	DMFEA	Criminal Prosecutions	San Diego	3/6/2026	Apply Now
1	DAG, DAG III & DAG IV	Public Rights	Charitable Trusts Section	San Francisco	3/6/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	Deputy Attorney General	Civil	Employment Law Section	Statewide	3/9/2026	Apply Now
1	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Criminal	Special Prosecutions Section	Statewide	3/10/2026	Apply Now
1	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Criminal	Special Prosecutions Section	Statewide	3/10/2026	Apply Now
1	DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	DMFEA	Civil Section	Sacramento	3/10/2026	Apply Now
1	DAG, DAG III & DAG IV	Criminal	Appeals, Writs, and Trials	San Francisco	3/10/2026	Apply Now
1	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Criminal	Special Prosecutions Section	San Diego	3/12/2026	Apply Now
1	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Public Rights	Healthcare Rights and Access	Statewide	3/12/2026	Apply Now
Multiple	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Civil	Licensing Section	Los Angeles	3/16/2026	Apply Now
1	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Criminal	Appeals, Writs, and Trials	Sacramento	3/17/2026	Apply Now
1	DAG, DAG III, DAG IV & DAG V	Criminal	Appeals, Writs, and Trials	Fresno	3/17/2026	Apply Now
1	Graduate Legal Assistant	Criminal	Appeals, Writs, and Trials	Sacramento	3/17/2026	Apply Now

The State Bar seeks members for the statewide Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE). If you are an active California attorney in good standing, a former judicial officer, or a member of the public, the State Bar invites you to apply. The members of the JNE Commission assist the Governor in the judicial candidate vetting process by providing independent, comprehensive, and fair candidate evaluations. The ideal candidate has the skills and experience necessary to conduct an investigation, assess qualifications for service on the bench, and provide timely and well-written reports. Commissioners approved by the Board of Trustees are furnished with training at an in-person mandatory orientation on JNE Commission rules, procedures, investigations, and drafting reports.

 

The JNE Commission is made up of attorneys, nonattorney public members, and former judicial officers who represent a broad cross-section of California's diverse regions, legal profession and general population.

 

Time Commitment: The time commitment is substantial and rewarding. There are six in-person meetings per year, in addition to the above-mentioned mandatory orientation meeting held in January. To ensure thorough and meaningful investigations, commissioners should expect to dedicate a minimum of 20 to 40 hours per month to commission-related duties.

 

Please visit the online portal to apply for the committee. The deadline for filing an application is Tuesday, March 31, 2026.  

 

Questions? Contact appointments@calbar.ca.gov. Please also feel free to reach out to the JNE Commission leadership team below for questions or additional information.

 

Regards,

Lorena Peñaloza, JNE Chair (2025-2026)

Lorena.Penaloza@calbar.ca.gov

 

Stephen Hamilton, JNE Vice Chair (2025–2026)/incoming JNE Chair (2026-2027)

Stephen.Hamilton@calbar.ca.gov

 

Sandy Flagge-Phillips, incoming JNE Vice Chair (2026-2027)

Sandy.Flagge-Phillips@calbar.ca.gov

Interested Persons: The Executive and Planning Committee of the Judicial Council of California is soliciting nominations to fill vacancies for lawyer positions on Judicial Council advisory bodies.   An online nomination form is available on the California Courts website. Please forward nomination forms and biographies of those who are interested in serving by Wednesday, March 11, 2026.   For questions, please contact JCCNominations@jud.ca.gov.   Warm regards, Office of Appointments

CIVIL JURY INSTRUCTIONS (CACI) _CACI26-01

Title: Civil Jury Instructions: Revisions to Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions

Summary: The Advisory Committee on Civil Jury Instructions seeks public comment on proposed revisions and additions to the Judicial Council of California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI). Under California Rules of Court, rule 10.58, the advisory committee is responsible for regularly reviewing case law and statutes affecting jury instructions and making recommendations to the Judicial Council for updating, revising, and adding topics to the council’s civil jury instructions. On approval by the Judicial Council, all changes will be published in the midyear supplement to the 2026 edition of the official CACI publication.

Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Judicial Branch Administration _SP25-05
 
Title: Judicial Branch Administration: Rule for Reporting Civil Arrests in Court Facilities
Summary: The Trial Court Presiding Judges Advisory Committee and the Court Executives Advisory Committee propose adopting a rule of court requiring reporting of civil arrests in superior court facilities, as defined in the rule. The proposal will help ensure consistent and coordinated statewide collection and reporting of data to better assess broader implications for access to justice. The data collected is intended to help the judicial branch better understand the statewide impact that civil arrests in court facilities have on courts, while also promoting public trust and confidence through transparency.

Deadline: Comments must be submitted by Friday, January 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)

New Laws Addressing Firearms Risks in Court Proceedings and Related Contexts

In Fall 2024, Governor Newsom signed into law over 20 new bills addressing risks associated with access to firearms. These bills were in addition to significant policies enacted over the past several years. Attorneys, judges, and other professionals play a key role in implementing these policies that are designed to increase safety for families and the broader community. This session will provide an overview of current firearms violence prevention efforts, an explanation of key legal requirements and policies impacting family law and other civil and criminal proceedings, and concrete examples of questions and approaches to consider in working with litigants and clients and in crafting parenting plan agreements and orders not only in domestic violence matters but more broadly as well. In this presentation, we will cover new law and practical approaches to implementing these policies.

Topics will include: SB 899 which will, effective Jan. 1, 2026, require courts, prosecuting attorneys, and law enforcement to implement firearms relinquishment procedures similar to SB 320’s requirements for Domestic Violence Restraining Orders  SB 599 impacting child custody and visitation orders and access to firearms  AB 1974 requiring child custody mediators and evaluators receive training on firearms-related risks  New Judicial Council forms will also be available as of January 1, 2026  Other newly enacted legislation signed in the fall of 2025 will also be covered Speakers will include: Julia Weber, Retired Annuitant/Firearms Policy, Judicial Council of California, Criminal Justice Services Lieutenants Johnathan Bailey and Daniel Gonzalez, Orange County Family Justice Center Commanders, Anaheim Police Department Participants will: Learn about new laws that address firearms risks in court proceedings and related contexts Understand parenting plan provisions and other practices to reduce risk and increase safety for practitioners, clients, and litigants Review key questions and approaches to take in practice across domestic violence, child custody, elder abuse, civil, and criminal matters Hear about new forms and processes in court proceedings regarding firearm relinquishment compliance, exemptions, notification, and service Learn about the role of law enforcement in firearms relinquishment and service of process Attendees will include attorneys, legal professionals, community advocates, law enforcement, and other interested participants.

January 9, 2026 | 10 AM – 12 PM UC Irvine School of Law | EDU 1131 401 E. Peltason Dr. Irvine, CA 92697-8000 Free to attend | Coffee and pastries provided Webinar option available - please select appropriate registration option

Register https://zotspot.uci.edu/law/rsvp_boot?id=1943232

This event is pending approval for 2.0 hours of Minimum Continuing Legal Education Credit by the State Bar of California. UC Irvine School of Law is a State Bar-approved MCLE provider.

Co-Sponsored by:

Please email centers@law.uci.edu with questions and accommodation requests.

On October 24, 2025, the Judicial Council made changes to the California Rules of Court with the effective date of January 1, 2026.  The changes are shown in strikeouts and underlining in the attached. 

Please visit the council’s meeting page at http://www.courts.ca.gov/jcmeetings.htm to see the meeting materials.

2025-10-24-rules-effective-01-01-2026.pdf

JC-Item No. 25-037.pdf