Provisionally Licensed Lawyer

Mandatory Fee Arbitration

Hourly Rate Range : $44.696 - $49.165

FLSA Non-Exempt / Non-Union Represented

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

• This is a limited-term position that may go through December 2027, based upon operational needs. The role will include all medical benefits, vacation and sick time. For a full list of benefits visit : https : / / www.calbar.ca.gov / About-Us / Careers / Benefits

About the Office

The Office of Professional Support & Client Protection includes 1) The Client Security Fund (CSF), which reimburses those who have lost money or property due to theft or dishonest conduct by a California attorney; 2) Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP), which provides support to law students, State Bar applicants, and current and former attorneys who require monitoring for substance use and behavioral health issues; 3)The Office of Case Management and Supervision, which monitors disciplined attorneys who must comply with conditions pursuant to a probation or reproval matter and; 4) The statewide Mandatory Fee Arbitration (MFA) Program, which provides avenues for alternative dispute resolution of attorney‑client fee disputes.

About the Position

The State Bar of California offers a low-cost forum for clients and lawyers to resolve fee disputes. The MFA team is seeking an individual interested in gaining a deep knowledge of arbitration to join the small team, focusing on intake of new cases and trouble‑sh‑ooting parties issues as they arise. Strong writing skills and excellent attention to detail required.

Definition

The Provisionally Licensed Lawyer (PLL) is a two‑year limited‑term, at‑will position that serves under close supervision of a qualifying supervising attorney. The PLL assists in and performs legal work involving identification of legal issues; recommendations of appropriate action; resolution of requests received and reviewed by Complaint Review Unit, if assigned to Office of General Counsel; interpretation and application of laws, rules, regulations, and other legal authorities; legal research and analysis; preparation of legal memoranda, opinions, correspondence, and other documents; and litigation activities.

Distinguishing Characteristics

A PLL is permitted to engage in nearly all of the same activities that a fully licensed lawyer is permitted to engage in, but they must do so under the supervision of a qualifying supervising attorney, and they are subject to certain conditions. Both the PLL and their supervising attorney are required to abide by all applicable State Bar rules and guidelines. The PLL differs from an Attorney I classification in that the latter has been licensed by the State Bar and can perform their work more independently. Additionally, a PLL must :

Examples of Essential Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

When assigned to the Office of General Counsel, following completion of applicable training(s) and under close supervision of assigned supervising attorney :

When assigned to the Office of Professional Support & Client Protection, and under close supervision of the Managing Attorney :

Employment Standards

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who meet the Minimum Qualifications will be required to successfully complete the State Bar's selection process for this classification.

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.

Our Values

Clarity | Investing in Our People | Excellence | Respect | Growth Mindset

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DEI Statement

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

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