94 entry level attorney jobs at 56 companies in San Jose, CA
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Attorney I/II
San Francisco or Los Angeles
$110k-$182k/yrHybridFull Time
State Bar of California: Regulates the legal profession and licenses attorneys in California.
Entry-to-journey level attorney role requiring a Juris Doctor and active CA Bar license; experience optional for Attorney I and minimum two years for Attorney II; strong written and oral advocacy skills.
Real Estate Entry-Level Associate Attorney – Fall 2027
Phoenix or San Francisco or Seattle or Chicago
HybridFull Time
Perkins Coie: International law firm providing legal and business counsel.
Third-year law student in good standing pursuing a J.D. at an ABA-accredited law school, with graduation before fall 2027, strong academics, writing, interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and collaboration skills.
Staff or Senior Staff Attorney , Workers' Compensation
Brea or San Francisco or Walnut Creek or Oakland or California
$128k-$192k/yrRemoteFull Time
The HartfordNYSE: HIG: Provides property and casualty insurance and financial products.
2+ YOEJD and California law license required. Staff attorneys need 2+ years handling complex workers' compensation cases; senior staff attorneys need 5+ years. Strong research, writing, organization, and MS Office skills required.
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, LexisNexis
Messner Reeves: Full-service national business law firm providing legal representation.
2+ YOEJ.D. and California bar admission required; 2–5 years' experience handling discovery and depositions, strong research, writing, and analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple complex cases.
Shegerian & Associates: Representing employees in workplace discrimination and litigation cases.
1+ YOEActive California Bar member, 1–7 years litigation experience (employment law preferred), trial or substantial trial-prep experience preferred, strong writing, client communication, and caseload ownership skills.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection: Secures United States borders and facilitates international trade and travel.
ABA-accredited law graduate, active bar admission in good standing, U.S. citizenship, 3-of-5 years U.S. residency, background investigation, selective service registration for applicable males.
Sierra Club: Protects the environment through advocacy, litigation, and community outreach.
0+ YOELaw school graduate by Aug/Sep 2027, admitted or willing to apply for California Bar, 0+ years post-law experience, strong writing/analysis, interpersonal skills, and basic environmental law knowledge.
Oguz Law: Providing immigration, business, trademark, and personal injury legal services.
Active U.S. state bar license in good standing, native-level Turkish, professional English, strong docket management, and willingness to travel. Immigration experience preferred but not required.
Staff Attorney, Energy Practice (Hybrid-Oakland CA)
Oakland, California, United States
$107k-$170k/yrHybridFull Time
The Utility Reform Network: Non-profit advocating for affordable and safe utility services.
2+ YOELicensed attorney with 2+ years regulatory litigation experience (≥1 year before CPUC), graduate of accredited law school, strong writing and oral advocacy, research, policy analysis, and commitment to economic and racial justice.
City of Hayward: Provides municipal services and administration for Hayward, California.
2+ YOEJuris Doctor and State Bar of California membership, valid CA driver\u0002s license, 2 years comparable attorney experience including litigation; municipal labor and employment experience preferred.
US Immigration Attorney - Associate/Senior Associate
San Jose or California or Nevada or United States
$120k-$157k/yrHybridFull Time
Vialto Partners: Provides tax and immigration services for global workforce mobility.
2+ YOELicensed U.S. attorney with 2+ years business immigration experience (H-1B, L-1, TN, PERM, employment-based immigrants), strong communication, detail orientation, and tech-savvy approach.
San Diego or Anaheim or Culver City or Irvine or Las Vegas or Oakland or Phoenix or Sacramento or San Francisco or San Jose
$100k-$180k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Law Offices of Samer Habbas & Associates: Personal injury law firm representing clients in Southern California.
1+ YOEJ.D., active California State Bar,1+ years personal injury or similar experience (1–4 years typical), strong litigation, research, writing, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
Modern Family Law: Provides tech-driven legal representation for divorce and family matters.
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited school, registration for Feb or Jul 2027 Bar, passing MPRE before Bar, timely Character & Fitness approval; cover letter, transcript, and questionnaire required; family law clinic/mock trial experience preferred.
Washington or Lafayette or Seattle or Houston or Louisiana
$175k-$205k/yrHybridFull Time
Van Ness Feldman: Provides legal and policy counsel for the energy sector.
JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school and active admission or eligibility for admission in the jurisdiction; ability to meet firm billable expectations and collaborate on policy and regulatory matters.
Lewis Brisbois: Provides legal representation and litigation defense services nationwide.
1+ YOEAdmission to the California Bar;1–15 years litigation experience (insurance defense preferred);strong research and writing;trial, deposition, arbitration, motion practice and discovery experience.
County of Santa Clara: Provides public services and healthcare to Santa Clara County residents.
Active California State Bar membership required; varying years of legal experience depending on level (0–6 years); must pass background investigation and be able to travel; valid CA driver’s license if driving.
Environmental Protection Agency: Protects human health and the environment through federal regulations.
1+ YOEJ.D. or LL.M and active bar membership required; U.S. citizenship, background investigation, financial disclosure, and specialized legal experience (administrative/judicial representation, negotiations) required.
California or San Diego or San Francisco or Los Angeles
$130k-$250k/yrHybridFull Time
Lydecker: National law firm providing litigation defense and legal services.
2+ YOECalifornia bar license in good standing, JD from an ABA-approved law school, and 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience. Requires case management, depositions, court appearances, legal drafting, and client communication.
United States or California or Los Angeles or San Francisco or San Diego
$115k-$200k/yrRemoteFull Time
Segal McCambridge: A nationally recognized litigation firm providing civil defense services and mentorship with flexible work options.
1+ YOEActive California bar membership, 1+ years civil defense litigation experience, strong writing, analytical and advocacy skills; ability to handle pleadings, discovery, depositions, and court appearances.