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Transportation Litigation Associate

Office Locations

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San Diego

Inland Empire

San Francisco

Remote Work Flexibility

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About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning Kass is seeking a litigation associate to join one of our California offices in a hybrid remote capacity. The ideal candidate will work on a diverse range of Transportation, Automobile and Trucking cases. The candidate will work closely with senior associates and partners daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to trial presentation—focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage cases, overseeing matters through all stages of the litigation process from inception through trial.
• Attending Court hearing, managing discovery, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients and ensuring compliance with the case management requirements.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• The ideal candidate should have 1 + years of transportation litigation experience.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines is required.
• Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise common sense in complex situations while reporting to clients and carriers.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Program Manager – Autonomous Vehicle Driver/Operator Program

Location: South Bay, SF Bay Area

Salary Range: $115k to $125k

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly organized Program Manager to lead and scale our Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Driver/Operator Program. This role oversees daily AV operations, driver recruitment and training, compliance, safety performance, and cross‐functional coordination to support safe, efficient, and high‐quality autonomous vehicle testing and deployment.

This program is currently operating at Level 2 autonomy, with a planned transition to Level 3 operations later this year, requiring an even higher level of operational rigor, safety governance, and process maturity. The ideal candidate has deep experience in AV programs (Level 2 or above required), field operations leadership, and the rollout of safety‐driven programs in regulated environments.

This position requires being onsite Monday–Friday, for the first 60 days to support program ramp‐up. While this role is not expected to travel frequently, openness to travel is preferred as the program expands to future markets such as Atlanta and Jacksonville.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategy

• Own end‐to‐end management of the AV Driver/Operator Program, including planning, execution, scaling, and continuous improvement.
• Build, refine, and operationalize processes to support AV testing across multiple markets as the program matures.
• Develop KPIs to measure safety, quality, training effectiveness, operator performance, and overall program health.
• Drive operational excellence and ensure alignment with internal goals, legal requirements, and AV readiness milestones.
• Support program evolution as the fleet transitions from Level 2 to Level 3 autonomous operations.

Driver/Operator Management

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, and performance management of AV drivers/operators.
• Ensure operators meet all regulatory requirements for autonomous vehicle testing, including readiness for Level 3 operations.
• Lead retention, engagement, professional development, and ongoing operator skill enhancement.
• Partner with HR on workforce planning, staffing forecasts, and operational scaling.

Safety & Compliance

• Maintain strict compliance with federal, state, and local AV regulations.
• Build and enforce robust safety programs, particularly for Level 2 and Level 3 operational environments.
• Collaborate with Safety, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure policies and procedures remain current and audit‐ready.
• Oversee incident management, including reporting, investigations, trend analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Foster a culture of safety‐first decision-making in all driver, testing, and operational activities.

Cross‐Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Engineering, Product, Safety, Fleet, and Data teams to ensure operator insights feed into system and operations improvements.
• Coordinate daily vehicle deployment, testing workflow, and fleet availability.
• Support pilot programs, new market launches, and geographic expansion in future phases (e.g., ATL/JAX).
• Communicate program risks, roadblocks, and operational impacts across teams to ensure alignment.

Operational Performance & Reporting

• Monitor daily operations, identify inefficiencies, and implement process improvements.
• Manage program budgets, resource allocation, and staffing levels.
• Provide regular performance reporting to executive stakeholders, including safety metrics, operational KPIs, and risk assessments.
• Improve data quality, reduce operational errors, and enhance the reliability of operator‐collected data.

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of program or operations management experience.
• Experience managing field‐based teams in transportation, logistics, mobility, technology, or similar operational environments.
• Experience working with Level 2 or higher AV programs (or directly comparable ADAS operations).
• Strong understanding of safety management systems and regulated operational environments.
• Proven ability to scale operational programs across teams or markets.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• Experience with autonomous vehicles, ADAS, robotics, mobility technology, or mapping/AV data collection platforms (e.g., WAYZ, MOVE).
• Knowledge of AV testing frameworks, readiness criteria, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience leading multi‐site operations or scaling field programs.
• PMP or equivalent certification.

Core Competencies

• Operational Excellence
• Safety Leadership
• Strategic Thinking
• Data‐Driven Decision Making
• Cross‐Functional Collaboration
• Change Management
• Team Development & Coaching

What Success Looks Like

• High safety and compliance standards maintained across all AV deployments.
• Reduced operator-related incidents, operational errors, and data integrity issues.
• Improved training efficiency and reduced time-to-readiness for operators.
• Strong retention, engagement, and performance within the driver/operator workforce.
• Seamless coordination between field teams and engineering, ensuring rapid feedback loops and continuous improvement.
• Successful readiness and smooth transition from Level 2 to Level 3 operations.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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• The California Fair Chance Act
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• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

A growing industrial services organization is looking to hire a Regional Safety Manager to manage compliance and safety programs on a regional scope between San Francisco/San Jose, CA. The incumbent will be tasked with ensuring safety regulations are met across the region and overseeing organizational compliance with local, state, and federal EHS regulations.

The successful candidate will be tasked with influencing and driving a safety culture, as well as conducting training, audits, and investigations. This role requires an intensive travel schedule, though that is local day-trips.

The Role:

• Plan, develop, and conduct safety training and recognition programs at different sites
• Manage all safety activity for each site, ensuring compliance is met and improving areas that need support
• Driving a culture of safety across the business to reduce injuries and accidents
• Adhering to DOT regulations
• Lead a team of 8-10 direct reports.

The Candidate:

• 5+ years of safety experience
• Professional certification is strongly desirable (e.g. CSP, CIH, CHMM, PE)
• Experience with mobile workforces and fleet safety (transportation/distribution experience preferred)
• Fluency in Spanish preferred

Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) | San Fran Bay Area | Hybrid, 2 days in Fremont Office

We're partnering with a technology-driven organisation modernising its infrastructure and operations. They're hiring an experienced Site Reliability Engineer to help transition from legacy systems to modern, automated, Infrastructure-as-Code environments.

What You'll Do

• Build automation software in Python for cloud infrastructure
• Drive Infrastructure as Code adoption using Terraform
• Implement configuration management (Ansible/SaltStack)
• Improve CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and system reliability
• Participate in a sustainable on-call rotation

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years' experience in AWS and/or GCP production environments
• Strong Python and Linux skills
• Hands-on Terraform and IaC experience
• Experience with CI/CD and configuration management tools
• Collaborative mindset and interest in solving complex problems

Why Apply

• High-impact role with real ownership
• Opportunity to modernise and automate at scale
• Strong technical challenges and growth potential

Remote or Hybrid

Atlas Cup is building the world’s first professional orbital racing league — creating a new category of sport at the intersection of spaceflight, AI, and global media.

Competition in orbit requires more than fast spacecraft. It requires precise mission design, safe multi-vehicle operations, and race formats that are technically rigorous, repeatable, and compelling to fans.

We’re hiring our first Chief Race Architect to design and lead the technical foundation of competition itself — from orbital course design to operational standards and multi-spacecraft coordination.

This is a founding technical leadership role for someone who has designed and operated real missions — and wants to invent an entirely new form of space activity.

• Define the technical architecture of Atlas Cup races and orbital competitions
• Design orbital courses, maneuver profiles, and mission constraints
• Establish safety, operations, and flight dynamics standards for multi-vehicle racing
• Lead race mission planning, simulation, and validation efforts
• Develop rules and technical requirements that ensure fairness and performance
• Partner with teams on spacecraft capabilities, maneuver strategies, and integration
• Build the simulation, visualization, and tooling stack to model races end-to-end
• Collaborate internally and with partners to ensure competitions are understandable and compelling for spectators
• Serve as a core technical leader within Atlas Cup’s executive team
• Travel as needed (~25%) to support testing, partners, and events
  

• 10+ years in astrodynamics, mission design, or spacecraft systems engineering
• Hands-on experience planning and operating active space missions
• Deep understanding of orbital mechanics, rendezvous/proximity ops, and multi-spacecraft coordination
• Comfortable making first-principles decisions in novel environments
• Systems thinker who can translate complex flight concepts into clear operational frameworks
• Calm under pressure and effective leading cross-functional technical teams
• Thrive in early-stage, build-from-scratch environments
  

• Launch campaign or flight operations experience
• Experience with maneuverable spacecraft, OTVs, or upper stages
• Simulation, modeling, or visualization software development
• Experience working with regulatory or safety standards
• Startup or venture-backed company experience

Advanced degree in aerospace engineering, astrodynamics, or related field preferred.

• Founding technical leadership role defining a new category of spaceflight
• Competitive salary + meaningful equity
• Remote or hybrid flexibility (San Francisco HQ planned)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), unlimited PTO, and standard benefits

Compensation: $155,000 – $185,000 base + equity (based on experience and location)

Atlas Cup is an equal opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Interested?

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Counsel – M&A Investments to join their legal team. This role will independently lead investment initiatives, managing all aspects of our investment portfolio and providing strategic legal guidance on complex financing transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both law firm and in-house legal work, with cross-border experience and a solid understanding of public and private financing structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple streams of investments independently, including public and private financing projects.
• Provide legal support for all elements of the company’s investment portfolio, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and financing agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate investment agreements, financing documents, and related legal contracts.
• Brief management and executives on legal risks, compliance matters, and strategic opportunities related to investment activities.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders across Sales, R&D, Manufacturing, and Finance to ensure legal alignment with business objectives.
• Provide counsel on cross-border transactions, foreign investment regulations, and international financing matters.
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for potential investment opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and corporate governance standards in investment transactions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) from an accredited U.S. or internationally recognized law school.
• 5+ years of experience required.
• Demonstrated experience with cross-border finance, M&A, joint ventures, and financing projects.
• Experience in automotive, energy storage systems (ESS), power station, or related manufacturing industries preferred.
• Mandarin language skills are highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to provide concise and strategic advice to management.
• Proven ability to handle complex legal matters independently in a fast-paced, global business environment.

Organization Description:

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Oakland youth. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Oakland (BGCO), our mission is to develop our community’s youth into positive contributors to society. We provide programs and services tailored to the needs of today’s youth while complementing the efforts of families, schools, and other community-based organizations.

We aim to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to reach their full potential as goal-oriented, responsible, and productive members of society. BGCO currently serves nearly 2,000 youth across three Clubhouse locations in Oakland, providing outcome-driven programming in three key areas: Academic Success, Good Character & Citizenship, and Healthy Lifestyles.

This position will be based at the following Clubhouse:

• Leonard J. Meltzer Branch: 920 24th Street, Oakland, CA 94607

Work hours for this role are as follows:

• Academic Year Hours: 4 - 8pm
• Summer Hours: 10am - 3pm or 11am - 4pm

Job Summary:

The Art Director is responsible for overseeing the delivery of engaging and developmentally appropriate arts and crafts programs within a designated BGCO Clubhouse. This individual will plan, implement, and supervise creative programming and staff to ensure alignment with youth development principles and organizational goals.

Primary Responsibilities:

Prepare Youth for Success

• Plan and oversee arts and crafts activities that support youth development outcomes.
• Establish program objectives aligned with BGCO’s mission and strategic goals.
• Ensure youth engagement through a variety of creative activities, along with constructive feedback and instruction.
• Provide strong leadership and ensure the safety, conduct, and growth of program participants.

Program Development and Implementation

• Create and maintain safe, inclusive, and well-equipped art program environments.
• Ensure staff are trained in and uphold program, health, and safety standards.
• Regularly evaluate programming to reflect member needs, interests, and cultural/gender diversity.
• Manage program and supply budgets within approved limits.

Supervision

• Supervise and support program staff and volunteers through clear expectations, coaching, and evaluations.
• Maintain accurate records of participation, achievements, and incidents.
• Foster a positive, collaborative work environment for program delivery.

Marketing and Public Relations

• Promote arts programming through visible daily schedules, flyers, announcements, and media outreach to increase engagement and participation.

Additional Responsibilities:

• May lead or assist with special events and initiatives (e.g., Keystone Club, Youth of the Year, awards ceremonies).
• May be required to drive the Club van.
• May engage with parents or guardians around youth participation and concerns.

Qualifications:

• At minimum, enrolled in college working toward an AA or BA degree, or possess equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills and understanding of group dynamics and youth development.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage staff, volunteers, and multiple projects.
• CPR and First Aid certification (required).

Employment Status: Part Time

Salary Range: $20.00 to $23.00 an hour

Benefit Package: Paid Sick Leave, Training

We’re seeking a Building Inspector (I, II, or III) to join our growing team at Urban37, Inc. in the Marin County area. In this full-time role, you’ll perform building inspections, conduct plan reviews as assigned, and work directly with contractors, applicants, and City staff to ensure projects are safe, compliant, and moving forward efficiently.

Success in this position means delivering thorough, timely, and solution-focused service while representing Urban37 with professionalism, integrity, and care.

What You'll Do

• Conduct building inspections for residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects at various stages of construction.
• Perform plan reviews appropriate to your certification level, including structural, accessibility, and building code compliance.
• Prepare clear, detailed inspection reports and maintain accurate records in accordance with City, State, and departmental requirements.
• Communicate effectively with contractors, design professionals, property owners, and applicants to identify deficiencies and guide corrective actions.
• Interpret and enforce applicable building codes with accuracy, consistency, and sound judgment.
• Coordinate closely with Planning, Fire, Engineering, and other City departments to support efficient permitting and inspection workflows.
• Support more advanced inspection, enforcement, and mentoring responsibilities consistent with a Building Inspector II or III role (as applicable).

Qualifications

• Experience performing building inspections in a municipal or consulting environment (required).
• ICC Residential Building Inspector (B1) Certification required (must be obtained at minimum).
• Additional ICC certifications (Building Inspector II/III, Combination Inspector, etc.) are a plus.
• Strong knowledge of the California Building Code and related regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply codes with fairness, consistency, and professionalism.
• Comfortable using inspection or permitting software (e.g., TRAKiT, Accela, EnerGov) or willing to learn.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Medical, dental & vision coverage for you and your family.
• Basic life insurance for peace of mind.
• Health & Dependent Care FSAs to help you plan ahead.
• 401(k) with company match so your future is just as strong as our communities.
• Paid time off & holiday pay to recharge and spend time where it matters most.
• A supportive, tight-knit team that feels more like family than coworkers.
• A culture built on collaboration, respect, and humor. We work hard, help each other, and celebrate wins together.

Compensation

Building Inspector I / II / III: $40.00 to $65.00 per hour, based on experience, certifications, and qualifications.

Apply through LinkedIn or send your resume to

Company Description

Sound Precision Chiropractic Center specializes in the Upper Cervical chiropractic technique, which is gentle and does not involve any “popping” or “twisting” of the neck or back. This precise adjustment method allows for efficient and effective spinal corrections, promoting better recovery and longer-lasting results. By addressing the entire spine rather than isolated areas, the body remains in proper alignment for improved overall health. Our approach focuses on precision, care, and long-term wellness outcomes.

Role Description

This is a part-time on-site role for a Chiropractic Receptionist, located in El Cerrito, CA. The Chiropractic Receptionist will handle a range of daily tasks, including greeting and assisting patients, managing appointments, answering phone calls, and maintaining a welcoming and organized front office. Additional responsibilities include efficiently managing patient records, providing excellent customer service, and supporting clerical tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the practice.

Qualifications

• Experience in Receptionist Duties, including scheduling and organizing appointments
• Strong skills in Phone Etiquette and Communication
• Proficiency in Clerical Skills, such as managing records and performing basic administrative tasks
• Ability to deliver exceptional Customer Service and create a positive experience for patients
• Strong interpersonal skills and a friendly, professional demeanor
• Basic computer literacy with familiarity in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office)
• Previous experience in a healthcare or chiropractic office is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Ability to work between 25-33 hours per week

Director of Engineering – Salesforce (Hands-On)

Location: San Francisco, CA (On-site) (Potential of Hybrid)

Compensation: Up to $350,000 total annual compensation (Base + Bonus/Equity, DOE)

Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a fast-growing SaaS company embarking on a greenfield Salesforce implementation. This is a strategic and technical leadership role for a Director of Engineering who comes from a strong Salesforce development background and still enjoys being hands-on.

You will own the technical vision and execution of the Salesforce ecosystem from the ground up, building a scalable, enterprise-grade platform while leading and growing a high-performing engineering team.

This is a foundational build, not an optimization of an existing environment.

The Role

We are seeking a Director of Engineering with:

• 10+ years of hands-on Salesforce development experience

• 4+ years leading engineering teams in an architectural or senior leadership capacity

• Proven experience delivering large-scale, enterprise Salesforce implementations

• Deep understanding of the full lifecycle: Discovery → Architecture → Build → Integration → Deployment → Maintenance and Optimization

This individual must be comfortable operating at both the executive strategy level and in the codebase when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the Salesforce technical strategy and long-term architecture roadmap

• Lead a greenfield Salesforce implementation from initial discovery through go-live and beyond

• Hire, mentor, and manage a team of Salesforce engineers and technical leads

• Establish engineering best practices, governance standards, and scalable design patterns

• Architect complex integrations across internal systems and third-party platforms

• Oversee data architecture, security models, and performance optimization

• Implement DevOps processes, CI/CD pipelines, and release management frameworks

• Partner closely with Product, RevOps, GTM, and executive leadership to align technical delivery with business objectives

• Maintain hands-on involvement in solution design, code reviews, and critical technical decisions

Required Experience

• 10+ years of hands-on Salesforce development (Apex, LWC, APIs, Integrations)

• Strong background in Sales Cloud and Service Cloud; multi-cloud experience preferred

• Extensive experience with enterprise integrations (REST/SOAP APIs, middleware, event-driven architecture)

• Experience leading multi-cloud or multi-org implementations at scale

• Proven leadership managing engineering teams in high-growth environments

• Deep knowledge of Salesforce platform architecture, governor limits, and performance tuning

• Experience with data migrations and large-scale system transformations

Preferred Qualifications

• Salesforce certifications strongly preferred (Platform Developer II, Application Architect, System Architect, CTA ideal)

• Experience within high-growth SaaS organizations

• Experience building engineering teams from the ground up

• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

What Makes This Role Compelling

• Greenfield ownership of a core revenue-driving platform

• Executive visibility and influence across the organization

• Opportunity to build and scale an engineering team in San Francisco

• Compensation up to $350,000 annually

• Direct impact on company growth and long-term technical direction

If you are a technically strong Salesforce leader who thrives in high-growth environments and wants to build an enterprise-grade architecture from the ground up while leading a world-class team, this is an opportunity to make a defining impact.