The Guam Bar Association (GBA) is an integrated bar, established by Guam law as a public body corporate. Its purposes are to improve the administration of justice and the standards of the legal profession, encourage higher and better education of its members, assist in the admission and discipline of its members and in the formulation and administration of measures to prevent the unauthorized practice of law, and assume such other responsibilities and duties as the Supreme Court of Guam may from time to time determine.
Must be customer service oriented, have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to perform clerical work, typing, filing and provide administrative support. Must have a valid driver’s license and have own transportation.
To promote, educate, and advocate for equal rights and access to justice for our underserved communities.
Vision
To ensure that the most vulnerable in our community become self-reliant and knowledgeable of their civil rights and liberties through client-centered services.
Values
Remember to work as a team
Excellence in the work we do
Strengthen collaborative efforts
Professionalism at all times
Empathy for those that we serve and work with
Care about the work that we do
Treat everyone with dignity and respect
Face each day with a pleasant and positive attitude
The McDonald Law Office, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney who is an active member of the Guam Bar. Applicants must possess excellent research, writing, and organizational skills.
Interested candidates are requested to email their resume to guam@mcdonald.law
McDonald Law Office Brings Context And Culture To The Law
For decades, the lawyers at McDonald Law Office have created innovative solutions that serve Guam’s unique needs. We work with local authorities, international companies and individuals worldwide to answer serious legal issues with insight and pragmatism.
Joseph McDonald worked as chief prosecutor in Guam and has facilitated numerous legal resolutions for Citibank and other multinational corporations. Charles McDonald has spent years working with the Guam Visitors Bureau. Find out more about their qualifications and past work below:
Joseph McDonald
Charles McDonald
Our firm works with modern legal strategies grounded in Guam’s long history and traditions. We are proud to bring you cutting-edge solutions from the gateway to Asia.
173 Aspinall Avenue Suite 207A Hagåtña, Guam 96910
The lawyers at Calvo Jacob & Pangelinan advise clients in the U.S. and across the Pacific Rim on their most important legal and business matters. Founded in 1992, Calvo Jacob & Pangelinan has offices in Guam, Saipan, and San Francisco.
The firm has a broad-based litigation and transactional practice, with a emphasis on complex litigation, including multi-district litigation and cross-border disputes, and special expertise in matters relating to real estate development, business entities, construction, licensing, business acquisitions, and the hospitality industry.
The Law Office of Calvo Jacob & Pangelinan LLP has a job opening for a recent college graduate who is interested in working as a Legal Assistant. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking to grow their experience in the legal field.
Job Duties: Legal Research; edit, finalize and manage legal documents; assist attorneys in the preparation of legal filings and hearings.
Qualifications: Education: 4 year college degree preferred; previous legal experience is highly desirable: Must have high level of Microsoft Office proficiency.
Requirements: Must be open to working overtime as needed; possess excellent written and oral communication; works well under pressure.
If you are qualified, interested and available, please send your resume to info@calvofisher.com, Attn: Priscilla Santos
An Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace
The lawyers at Calvo Jacob & Pangelinan advise clients in the U.S. and across the Pacific Rim on their most important legal and business matters. Founded in 1992, Calvo Jacob & Pangelinan has offices in Guam, Saipan, and San Francisco.
The firm has a broad-based litigation and transactional practice, with a emphasis on complex litigation, including multi-district litigation and cross-border disputes, and special expertise in matters relating to real estate development, business entities, construction, licensing, business acquisitions, and the hospitality industry.
The Guam Solid Waste Authority (GSWA) is seeking proposals from qualified offerors to provide professional Legal Services for GSWA.
A hard copy of the RFP will be available on Monday, November 27, 2023 to Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at the GSWA Office, 2nd Floor, 546 N Marine Corps Drive Tamuing, Guam 96913 Monday through Friday, between 8:00am to 5:00pm. An electronic copy can also be obtained by submitting a registration form on the GSWA website at www.gswa.guam.gov.
Proposals must be submitted to the GSWA Chief of Administration Office, 2nd Floor, 546 N Marine Corps Drive Tamuning, Guam 96913, no later than 4:00pm, December 13, 2023 (Chamorro Standard Time). Failure to submit Proposals at the specified location, date and time will be grounds for rejection of the Proposal.
he Guam Solid Waste Authority (GSWA) was created through P.L. 31-20 as an autonomous, public corporation on April 4, 2011. The Legislation established an agency to handle the operations of what was formerly the Solid Waste Management Division under the Department of Public Works. The legislation's stated objective is to achieve GovGuam's eventual resumption of all functions, responsibilities, and authority for solid waste management and operations, and the governance thereof.
After 11 years of being under the management of a Federal Receiver, the District Court of Guam handed the day-to-day operations of GSWA to the GSWA Board and new Management Team on April 30, 2019
Please see the attached announcements for two attorney positions available at the Guam Department of Education. Please disregard the printed deadline as the deadlines for both positions are "ongoing until filled". Further information can be found in the attached documents.
The Guam Department of Education (GDOE), formerly the Guam Public School System, is a school district in Guam that serves roughly 4,000 employees and 30,000 school children. The district is headquartered at the GDOE Tiyan offices located at 501 Mariner Avenue Barrigada, Guam. The Guam Department of Education is a single unified school district consisting of grades pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district serves 26 elementary schools, eight middle schools, six high schools and one alternative school.
Through the proper management of resources, continued improvement of programs and offerings, and dedication to excellence in education, the department has helped thousands of students graduate and enter the world of work or higher education. Providing a quality education and helping students complete their high school education is essential both to the future successes of these students, and to the Guam community as a whole. Research shows that high school graduates are more likely to earn higher wages, be employed, pay higher taxes, and therefore contribute positively to the island economy. It is the department's mission to prepare all children for success in the work force, higher education, and society.
Please see the attached job announcement from the Law Firm of Blair Sterling Johnson & Martinez to fill a Litigation Associate position. For further inquiries, please contact Attorney R. Marsil Johnson via email at rmarsjohnson@bsjmlaw.com.
Blair Sterling Johnson & Martinez is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Please see the attached job announcement for an Attorney IV position at the Civil Service Commission. Please ignore the July deadline as the position was amended as continuous. Further details can be found via the link below.
The Commission hears appeals from the adverse actions taken to suspend, demote or dismiss an employee from the classified service if such right of appeal to the Commission is established in the personnel rules governing the employee; however, it may not hear any appeal of an action taken to suspend, demote or dismiss an employee of the government of Guam who has not been hired through the competitive hiring procedures of the personnel rules of the government of Guam, as such personnel rules required at the time of the hiring of the employee, nor any unclassified employee;
The provisions above shall not apply to the Judiciary or I Liheslaturan Guåhan [Legislature] in compliance with the doctrine of Separation of Powers, unless such separate Branch opts to make them applicable by submitting to the jurisdiction of the Commission; and all reference to classified employees will be deemed to mean classified employees of the Executive Branch, including agencies and authorities; and
The jurisdiction of the Commission shall not extend to academic personnel of the Guam Community College and the University of Guam, except upon mutual consent by the governing board of the respective institution and the Commission, nor to any position or person, appeal or proceeding of whatever kind or description if the position is denominated “unclassified” in this Title, except to the extent explicitly permitted in this Section, nor shall such jurisdiction extend to the determination of whether it is practicable to place a position in the classified service.
BELL TOWER, Suite 201, 710 West Marine Corps Drive, Hagatna, GU 96910
Cabot Mantanona LLP is a full-service, Guam based entrepreneurial law firm committed to advancing the best interests of our clients. We represent some of the region’s most successful individuals and companies. Our firm has a broad-based practice with an emphasis on business and commercial litigation, corporate governance, financial services, real estate, aviation, maritime, municipal counsel, government procurement, probate and criminal defense. Our attorneys combine fresh, innovative thinking with a tradition of excellence in order to get you practical results. In each of our practice areas, we provide a “client-focused” approach tailored to your individual needs. Take a look inside and see the difference Cabot Mantanona LLP can make for you.
The Law Office of Vanessa L. Williams, P.C. (est. 2011) is expanding and seeking an attorney to join its litigation team. The firm represents clients in a variety of commercial and civil matters. The areas of civil practice generally involve business, contract, construction, property/real estate, torts, procurement, and government contract and claims. Other areas of litigation practice include bankruptcy, civil rights, employment, and family law. As part of the team, the attorney will work on a variety of issues and assignments in a modern and collaborative work environment.
The compensation package is competitive, with room for growth. Other benefits include unlimited remote work/ telecommuting options, flexible schedule, and a family-friendly work culture.
Minimum Qualifications:
Licensed to practice in Guam in good standing or planning on taking the Guam Bar exam in 2023
Well-organized with good research and analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Commitment to high-quality legal work
Ability to work collaboratively with the firm’s lawyers, staff, and clients
Ability to organize, manage, and complete projects in a timely manner
Preferred Qualifications:
3+ years of attorney experience
Significant substantive and procedural motion practice
Experience as a member of a litigation or prosecutorial team
Record of proven negotiation and settlement skills
The Law Office of Vanessa L. Williams, P.C. (est. 2011) is expanding and seeking an attorney to join its litigation team. The firm represents clients in a variety of commercial and civil matters. The areas of civil practice generally involve business, contract, construction, property/real estate, torts, procurement, and government contract and claims. Other areas of litigation practice include bankruptcy, civil rights, employment, and family law. As part of the team, the attorney will work on a variety of issues and assignments in a modern and collaborative work environment.
The compensation package is competitive, with room for growth. Other benefits include unlimited remote work/ telecommuting options, flexible schedule, and a family-friendly work culture.
Arriola Law Firm is a full service law firm, with a strong background and established presence in the Western Pacific, particularly Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. With five attorneys and nine staff members, the firm takes pride in making its resources available to local clients, as well as servicing the legal demands of international corporations and business clients. Arriola Law Firm was voted “Pika’s Best of Guam – Best Law Firm” from 2016 to 2018.
The Law Office of Vanessa L. Williams, P.C. (est. 2011) is expanding and seeking an attorney to join its litigation team. The firm represents clients in a variety of commercial and civil matters. The areas of civil practice generally involve business, contract, construction, property/real estate, torts, procurement, and government contract and claims. Other areas of litigation practice include bankruptcy, civil rights, employment, and family law. As part of the team, the attorney will work on a variety of issues and assignments in a modern and collaborative work environment.
The compensation package is competitive, with room for growth. Other benefits include unlimited remote work/ telecommuting options, flexible schedule, and a family-friendly work culture.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status, political affiliation or disability, except for positions requiring bona fide occupational qualifications.