UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE (FULL-TIME)

Applications are invited for the position of

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE (FULL-TIME)

For the United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Oakland

Magistrate judges in the Northern District are authorized to perform the full range of duties provided for magistrate judges under the applicable statute. In particular, the Court encourages civil litigants to consent to the jurisdiction of magistrate judges for all purposes up to and including bench or jury trial, with appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. The Court sponsors a comprehensive program of judicially-hosted settlement conferences and other forms of alternative dispute resolution in which the magistrate judges play a critical role. In addition to their work on civil cases for which they have obtained the consent of the parties and on settlement conferences, the magistrate judges may handle pretrial case management and motions on cases assigned to the district judges. With respect to criminal cases, the magistrate judges exercise complete jurisdiction over petty offense and misdemeanor cases and handle preliminary proceedings in felony cases.

The current annual salary of the position is $227,608, and is set at the rate of 92% of the salary of a district court judge. The term of office is eight years, subject to reappointment for continuing eight-year terms thereafter. The judicial retirement system provides for vesting of a partial annuity after eight years, and, after 14 years of service, a magistrate judge is entitled to an annuity equal to the salary of the office, payable at age 65. The other benefits of federal employment apply.

To be qualified for appointment, an applicant must:

1. Be, and have been for at least five years, a member in good standing of the bar of the highest court of a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Territory of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, or the Virgin Islands of the United States, and have been engaged in the active practice of law for a period of at least five years (with some substitutes authorized);

2. Be competent to perform all the duties of the office; be of good moral character; be emotionally stable and mature; be committed to equal justice under the law; be in good health; be patient and courteous; and be capable of deliberation and decisiveness;

3. Be less than 70 years old; and

4. Not be related to a judge of the District Court.

A Merit Selection Panel composed of attorneys and other members of the community will review all applications and confidentially recommend to the judges of the District Court the candidates it considers best qualified. The Court will make the appointment on or after January 10, 2026, following an FBI full-field investigation and an IRS tax check of the appointee.

The individual selected must comply with the financial disclosure requirements pursuant to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, Pub. L. No. 95-521, 90 Stat. 1824 (1978) (codified at 5 U.S.C. app. 4 §§ 101-111) as implemented by the Judicial Conference of the United States. An affirmative effort will be made to give due consideration to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, sexual orientation, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, age (40 years and over), disability, or service in the uniformed forces. An Information and Application Package may be obtained on the court’s website at cand.uscourts.gov.

**Applications must be signed personally by the applicant and received by May 14, 2025. Visit the Magistrate Judge Information and Career Opportunities page for more information.

All applications will be kept confidential unless the applicant consents to disclosure, and all applications will be examined only by members of the Merit Selection Panel and the judges of the District Court. The panel’s deliberations will remain confidential.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Retirement and Vacancy Announcement

With Judge Ryu’s upcoming retirement in January 2026, there will be a Magistrate Judge opening in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The application and posting will be available soon.

There is a limited window of time to apply: the application period will be from approximately April 11, 2025 through May 11, 2025. The Court encourages interested applicants to watch the video on the court’s website about the magistrate judge application process in the District: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKhB1gvxJsk.

Upon her appointment in March 2010, Judge Ryu became the first Asian American woman, the first Korean American, and the first openly LGBTQ+ person to become a member of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. She has presided over civil consent cases spanning all major practice areas, conducted over a thousand settlement conferences, and managed discovery in complex matters. For ten years, she also presided over the Oakland Reentry Court, which facilitates the reintegration of individuals on post-conviction supervision into the community. Judge Ryu currently chairs the Pro Bono Projects Committee and serves on the court’s Executive Committee and Education Committee, with prior service on others including Local Rules and Subcommittee on E-Discovery. On the occasion of this announcement, Judge Ryu said, “Serving on this court has been the honor of a lifetime. I’m grateful to my exceptional colleagues, law clerks, and court family for all their support over the years. I look forward to continuing to contribute fully to the administration of justice until my retirement." You can read more about Judge Ryu’s remarkable legal career here: https://cand.uscourts.gov/notices/chief-magistrate-judge-donna-m-ryu/

Senior Staff Attorney – Immigration

DESCRIPTION

The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF), founded in 1974, is a New York-based national organization that protects and promotes the civil rights of Asian Americans. By combining litigation, advocacy, education, and organizing, AALDEF works with Asian American communities across the country to secure human rights for all.

AALDEF’s Immigrant Rights Program uses legal representation, litigation, policy advocacy, community education, and organizing to support Asian immigrants of all backgrounds. We are committed to advocating alongside directly affected immigrant communities for humane and dynamic immigration laws and policies, where the dignity of all migrants is realized.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 Coordinate and conduct legal clinics, legal screenings, and intakes in conjunction with community-based organizations and partners;

 Provide direct representation to clients who are submitting affirmative applications before USCIS and/or are in removal proceedings in Immigration Court;

 Prepare community education materials and presentations and providing legal support to support community-based partners;

 Conduct outreach to community-based organizations and communities to provide information on updated laws and policies;

 Provide technical support to respond to immigration-related inquiries through our general intake and from community partners;

 Prepare both state and federal pardon applications;

 Manage docket organization, including organizing and timely reporting of cases on Legal Server;

 Maintain a working knowledge of laws, policies, practices in immigration law, particularly those impacting communities we work in, including those impacted by the criminal legal system;

 Provide supervision and mentorship to attorneys, community advocates, and interns.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Demonstrated commitment to social justice, including familiarity with Asian American communities and issues

 At least five years of experience working as an immigration attorney, including experience representing individuals in removal proceedings

 Detail-oriented, organized, independent, and quick

 Excellent communication and advocacy skills

 Licensed to practice law in New York or another state

 Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed

 This position is hybrid and includes a mix of in person and remote work

The ideal candidate will have:

 Experience collaborating with community-based organizations

 Familiarity with “crim-imm” issues

 Experience conducting policy advocacy

 Ability to speak an Asian language

SALARY RANGE

$100,000-$120,000

DEADLINE

The position will be filled as soon as possible. The deadline for applications is January 31, 2025,

but interviews will happen on a rolling basis.

Email one PDF containing a cover letter, resume, two writing samples, and three references (one

of which should be a supervisee) to info@aaldef.org, with “Senior Immigration Attorney” in the

subject line).

AALDEF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Link to official job description: https://cdn.sanity.io/files/iroghafc/production/3bae8cf168aaac5740e2c2249d92299fb14a5a7f.pdf

Administrative Law Judge

Please click the following link for a copy of the General Jurisdiction Administrative Law Judge posting, Monday through Friday, with the Office of Administrative Hearings, Department of General Services, in Oakland. This posting is for one (1) vacancy. JC-406570 ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

The RPA number for this recruitment is 25684-OAH and the final filing date is April 24, 2024.  Your Application Package may be submitted electronically through your CalCareers account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.  If you choose not to apply electronically, a hard copy Application Package should be filed in person or by mail directly to the Department of General Services at the addresses identified below:

 Address for Mailing Application Packages (must be postmarked no later than April 24, 2024):

• Department of General Services

• Attn: Recruitment & Exam Services Unit

• P.O. Box 989052

• West Sacramento, CA 95798-9052

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages:

• Department of General Services

• Recruitment & Exam Services Unit

• Office of Human Resources

• 707 3rd Street, Lobby

• West Sacramento, CA 95605

• 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES (PDF Version)

This position is hybrid and eligible for telework two (2) days a week, in accordance with the DGS Telework Policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

Excellence in the Business of Government!

Come join a team that creates:

• A collaborative team atmosphere founded upon ethics, integrity, and stewardship.

• A positive work environment that is open to change and invites its workforce to challenge processes.

• An opportunity for individuals to utilize their knowledge, skills, and experience to grow within the department.

Range A: Under direction of the Supervising Administrative Law Judge (Sup ALJ) in the General Jurisdiction (GJ) Division, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) in Range A conducts administrative hearings and routine assignments, typically involving relatively settled points of law and only one to two parties and few legal issues to develop skills to manage more complex hearings and assignments. The ALJ in Range A presides over quasi-judicial hearings regarding renewal, suspension, or revocation of licenses and other matters referred to OAH for hearing and prepares proposed or final decisions in compliance with applicable provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), other relevant legal authorities, and OAH policies and procedures, utilizing OAH's electronic case management system and other software and online systems and tools.

Range B: Under general direction of the Sup ALJ in the GJ Division, the ALJ in Range B holds the journey level position and works independently within a broad and diversified assignment with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment and is assigned to specialized and difficult, sensitive, and controversial cases, often involving novel legal theories, unsettled points of law, multiple legal issues, multiple parties, or consolidated matters. The ALJ in Range B presides over quasi-judicial hearings regarding renewal, suspension, or revocation of licenses and other matters referred to OAH for hearing and prepares proposed or final decisions. The position may lead and mentor other AUs by assisting and advising them on the analysis of complex or otherwise challenging legal or factual issues.

All duties are performed in accordance with applicable provisions of the APA, other relevant legal authorities, and OAH policies and procedures, utilizing OAH's electronic case management system and other software and online systems and tools.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment.