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37 results for First Year Lawyerattorney in Carlsbad, CA

In House Counsel
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 125000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a well-known and highly-regarded company in the technology/aerospace industry, seeking add another attorney to their busy team. The ideal attorney will have 2-8 years of experience and a pedigreed background. </p><p><br></p><p><u>Summary of Role:</u></p><p>This in-house counsel will focus almost exclusively on contracts, specifically drafting and redlining. The types of contracts will be diverse, from purchase agreements to NDAs to manufacturing agreements. A high level of research & writing is expected. Ancillary duties related to M& A, securities, and corporate governance may be assigned occasionally. However, someone who likes to put their head down and crank out contracts will be best for this position.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Team:</u></p><ul><li>This in-house counsel will report directly to the General Counsel, and have hands-on interaction/feedback.</li><li>Four other attorneys and ten other support staff work in the legal department.</li><li>All are on-site daily.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><u>Perks:</u></p><ul><li>Serene, beautiful campus with a pool, gym, and cafeteria that serves subsidized (and yummy) food</li><li>Exposure to high-level, sophisticated, high-stakes work</li><li>Hands-on training and mentorship from the GC</li></ul>
  • 2025-10-13T22:23:45Z
Associate Attorney: Mentorship!
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 115000.00 - 145000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A well-respected regional law firm specializing in professional malpractice defense (architecture/engineering), premises liability, and slip-and-fall defense for hotels is seeking a talented Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing team in Irvine Spectrum. This firm is recognized for providing high-quality legal services, strong associate mentorship programs, and an opportunity to work from its state-of-the-art brand-new office.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Firm:</p><p>This <strong>regional law firm</strong> has carved its reputation by defending clients in high-stakes cases involving <strong>architectural and engineering malpractice</strong>, <strong>premises liability claims</strong>, and <strong>slip-and-fall incidents</strong> for prestigious hotel chains. </p><p><br></p><p>Associate Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Conduct detailed <strong>legal research</strong> and draft comprehensive documents, including <strong>pleadings, motions, and briefs</strong>.</li><li>Review and prepare <strong>contracts</strong> and <strong>agreements</strong> to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Negotiate settlements with opposing parties to secure <strong>favorable outcomes</strong> for clients.</li><li>Collaborate with other <strong>attorneys</strong> and staff to develop strategies and execute litigation plans.</li><li>Represent clients in <strong>court hearings</strong>, <strong>trials</strong>, and <strong>mediation sessions</strong> as required.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Perks and Benefits:</p><ul><li>Opportunity to be part of a <strong>collaborative team</strong> with <strong>heavy mentorship/training</strong> provided to help you grow professionally.</li><li>Access to a modern, <strong>brand-new office</strong> workspace in the <strong>prime Irvine Spectrum location.</strong></li><li><strong>Bonus opportunities</strong> available.</li><li>Comprehensive <strong>benefits package</strong>, including medical, dental, vision, and participation in <strong>401(k)</strong> plans.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</strong></p>
  • 2025-10-24T15:14:18Z
Junior Associate / Post-Bar Law Clerk
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We’re seeking a <strong>Junior Associate or Post-Bar Law Clerk</strong> who is eager to build a strong foundation in litigation and trial work. You’ll be mentored by senior attorneys, gain exposure to all phases of civil litigation, and develop the skills necessary to become a confident and effective advocate.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><p>Join a highly respected trial firm known for its results, reputation, and commitment to excellence in advocacy. Our team handles complex civil litigation matters with a focus on strategic case management, client service, and trial preparation. This is an opportunity to work directly with the Managing Partner and gain hands-on mentorship from a seasoned litigator recognized for their courtroom expertise.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Draft pleadings, discovery, and motions under direct attorney supervision</li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and case summaries</li><li>Assist in trial preparation, including exhibit organization and witness coordination</li><li>Observe and participate in depositions, hearings, and mediations</li><li>Collaborate closely with the Managing Partner on active case strategy</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us</strong></p><ul><li>Direct mentorship from the Managing Partner and senior trial attorneys</li><li>Exposure to high-impact cases and meaningful client interactions</li><li>Opportunity to gain trial experience and WIN!</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits</li></ul>
  • 2025-10-16T21:38:56Z
Attorney
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 140000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A mid-sized firm in downtown San Diego is seeking an <strong>Attorney with a civil litigation background</strong> to join its growing legal malpractice team. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigator who enjoys tackling complex matters, working closely with clients, and seeking meaningful outcomes in cases involving professional accountability and client advocacy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Handle all aspects of litigation, from case intake through resolution</li><li>Draft pleadings, discovery, and dispositive motions</li><li>Participate in depositions, mediations, and settlement discussions</li><li>Conduct legal research and case analysis to support litigation strategy</li><li>Collaborate with senior attorneys on high-impact legal malpractice and related civil matters</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join</strong></p><ul><li>Mid-sized, collaborative firm with a strong reputation in professional liability and civil trial work</li><li>Mentorship from highly regarded trial attorneys</li><li>Competitive compensation, full benefits, and hybrid flexibility</li></ul>
  • 2025-10-16T21:44:05Z
In House Counsel
  • Tustin, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 150000.00 - 185000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half's client - a growing property management and real estate company - is seeking an in-house counsel focusesd on landlord tenant law.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><ul><li>Litigation management/assistance </li><li>Supporting business driven and compliance driven projects </li><li>Managing eviction counsel</li><li>Updating lease forms </li><li>Partnering with sales & marketing teams</li></ul><p><em>Pay is contingent upon the experience above, pedigree of law school/firms worked at, and fluency in landlord tenant law. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Profile that would be a fit</u>:</strong></p><p>o  Law firm and in-house experience is ideal. <em>Please do not apply without any law firm experience. </em></p><p>o  Someone with high energy, who can push things forward in a nice, but get-it-done mentality. </p><p>o  Someone unafraid to pick up the phone and call someone (with questions)</p><p>o  Someone who understands the importance of building relationships and earning social capital – internally and externally. </p><p>o  Someone who chases issues down to solve the problem. </p><p>o  Someone who wants to push project forwards, relentless in getting projects done tenaciously.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>I’ve placed three people on this team in the last year. All came from law firms, and are loving it! They’ve also received great feedback and support from their supervisor.</li><li>Beautiful building space that looks like a Google office: lots of skylights and plants, open concept, large kitchen, fun art, etc.</li><li>Company is in growth mode! </li><li>Organized and structured legal department with solid training.</li><li>“Culture is king here, it’s a servant culture.”</li><li>“This is a people-first company, which genuinely cares about its employees and customers. We take care of our people, and have great Google and Glassdoor reviews to prove it. It’s really unique! Once you join, you don’t want to leave.” -AGC</li></ul>
  • 2025-10-24T18:44:08Z
Federal Litigation Attorney
  • Glendale, CA
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 65.00 - 85.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>Contract Attorney – Employment Litigation</strong></p><p>Are you a skilled attorney with experience in employment litigation? Join our team as a <strong>Contract Attorney</strong> and play a key role in managing federal employment cases for a dynamic practice. This hybrid opportunity offers flexibility, collaboration, and meaningful legal challenges in an engaging environment.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Discovery Management:</strong> Handle discovery for federal employment discrimination cases, which make up approximately 90% of the caseload in federal court.</li><li><strong>Drafting & Responding:</strong> Draft and respond to discovery and motions, maintaining high quality and timeliness.</li><li><strong>Team Collaboration:</strong> Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff to ensure efficient case management and optimal outcomes.</li><li><strong>Union Trust Fund Cases:</strong> Work on multi-employer benefit fund and union trust fund matters, ensuring compliance and accurate representation.</li><li><strong>Data Organization:</strong> Use spreadsheets to manage case data, often working collaboratively with auditors for accurate data processing.</li><li><strong>Team Communication:</strong> Regularly communicate with team members to track case progress, align on procedures, and meet deadlines effectively.</li></ul><p><strong>Schedule & Location</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Work Arrangement:</strong> Full-time contract role, approximately 40 hours/week.</li><li><strong>Hybrid Work Flexibility:</strong> Preferably, 2–3 days onsite at our Glendale office (flexible for highly qualified candidates).</li><li><strong>Start Time:</strong> Flexible start between 8:30–9:30 AM with overlap during secretarial hours (9 AM–5 PM).</li></ul><p><br></p>
  • 2025-10-15T18:58:46Z
Associate General Counsel – Broker-Dealer Regulatory
  • San Diego, CA
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 175000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong><em>Financial Services Company Seeks Senior Attorney Focused on Broker-Dealer Compliance & FINRA Arbitrations</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p> A well-established financial services organization is seeking a <strong>Associate General Counsel – Broker-Dealer Regulatory Compliance</strong> to join its growing corporate legal department. This position will report directly to executive leadership and play a pivotal role advising key business units on a wide range of broker-dealer and investment advisory compliance issues. The firm has a reputation for internal promotion, work-life balance, and a collaborative, business-minded legal team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>100% remote in US</u></strong>: This is a true <strong>lifestyle attorney</strong> role—100% remote, capped at 40 hours per week, with sophisticated legal work in a supportive, non-law firm culture.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Counsel Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as day-to-day legal advisor to the broker-dealer and investment advisory platforms, focusing on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.</li><li>Respond to and manage FINRA arbitrations and regulatory inquiries, including overseeing document production and drafting responses in coordination with internal stakeholders.</li><li>Provide legal analysis and develop policies in response to regulatory developments.</li><li>Manage and mentor a team of attorneys focused on regulatory oversight and governance.</li><li>Interface regularly with Compliance and Risk departments to ensure enterprise-wide adherence to securities regulations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</strong></p>
  • 2025-10-17T16:44:37Z
Complex Litigation Associate
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Prestigious defense firm with multiple offices</strong> seeks a Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to join their GROWING team! This firm boasts 70+ trial attorneys across the US. We have placed people here who are happy!</p><p><br></p><p>The Litigation Attorney will be responsible for legal research, case management, motion drafting, depositions and appearances with an annual billing requirement of 1850. The firm is offering the litigation attorney a collaborative environment with excellent mentorship!</p><p><br></p><p>This Litigation Attorney role offers remote flexibility, a comprehensive benefits package including 100% firm paid benefits, 401K and vacation time, and paid bar dues.</p><p> </p><p>If you ready to grow your career and desire<strong><em> mentorship</em></strong> this is the opportunity for you!</p><p> </p><p>To apply, ONLY send resume to Vice President, Quidana Dove, at Quidana. Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com ></p><p> </p><p>#SoCalRHL</p>
  • 2025-10-10T23:08:44Z
Litigation Attorney - Fully Remote
  • Remote, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 90.00 - 100.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a well-established plaintiff personal injury firm seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will be a California-barred attorney with strong litigation skills and the ability to manage cases independently from intake through resolution. This opportunity is 100% remote!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Handle all phases of personal injury litigation, including pleadings, discovery, and trial preparation.</li><li>Draft various motions and pleadings. </li><li>Manage client relationships and maintain high standards of communication and advocacy.</li><li>Collaborate with team members across remote locations to ensure seamless case management.</li></ul>
  • 2025-11-05T16:08:48Z
Litigation Assistant
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 80000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A prestigious AmLaw 200 law firm is seeking a Litigation Assistant to join their growing team. This Litigation Assistant must have experience in one of the following areas: bankruptcy, commercial, or family litigation, and should be fluent in eFiling in those corresponding courts.</p><p><br></p><p>Litigation Assistants who speak Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply! The top end of the pay range is reserved for bilingual Litigation Assistants. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><p>·      Supporting three partners: one corporate bankruptcy, one commercial litigation, and one family law. </p><ul><li>E-filing in corresponding courts (directly, not with an attorney service - please do not apply if you've only eFiled using an attorney service)</li><li>Formating pleadings</li><li>Completing discovery shells</li><li>Drafting correspondence</li><li>Knowing civil rules well enough to double check docketed litigation deadlines and putting on attorney's calendars</li></ul><p>·      Billable requirement: Litigation Assistants bill <strong>800 hours a year</strong>. Their work is mostly administrative, but they bill for things like discovery requests. A paralegal certification or attestation is preferred, but not required</p><p>·      Software: Dictation in Big Hand. Document management in iManage. Entering time inTapp. Expense reports in Chrome River.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>·      Size and prestige: they are AmLaw 200, so large enough to have tons of resources for practice growth, professional development, and have a wide variety of clients. Yet we “know everybody’s name on the email list!”</p><p>·      The last legal assistant I placed has been there almost two years and loves it! </p><p>·      This litigation assistant’s manager is in the SD legal secretary association board, super connected, and a great teacher.</p><p>·      Parking is paid for in the building, beautiful suite. </p>
  • 2025-10-28T23:54:29Z
Litigation Associate
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Prominent defense firm specializing in commercial litigation has an immediate opportunity for a litigation associate to join their team! The litigation associate will work in collaboration with the partnership team and will be responsible for managing 25 complex matters from inception to resolution. The litigation associate ideally will have 3+ years of civil litigation experience and will have a solid understanding of drafting various motions, all aspects of written discovery, taking and defending depositions as well as trial preparation and attendance. </p><p><br></p><p>The litigation associate opportunity offers a hybrid remote work schedule, above market compensation, defined bonus structure, paid health benefits and 401k. </p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy litigation and have the desire to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p>To apply, submit resumes only to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove < at > RobertHalf. < com > </p><p><br></p><p>#SoCalRHL </p>
  • 2025-10-24T21:29:04Z
Intake Legal Assistant - Spanish Required
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 50000.00 - 85000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A trendy, growing, education-based plaintiff personal injury firm is seeking an experienced Spanish-speaking intake legal assistant to join their growing team.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Prior personal injury intake experience is a must-have. Please do not apply without it. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><p>Will be responsible for intake only, not comprehensive case management.</p><p>o  About 4.5 hour of phone time per day.</p><p>o  50 outbound calls per day, sometimes the same person, just trying different phone numbers/area codes.</p><p>o  AI helps with outbound dialing.</p><p>o  Filling out forms with clients.</p><p>o  Screening clients to make sure they are a good fit (discussing the injury, assessing the potential case).</p><p>o  Sending out e-retainers</p><p>o  Once the retainer is signed, it’s done – they don’t set up treatment or handle client throughout.</p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><u>Details of Role</u></strong>:</p><p>·      <u>Hours</u>: Ideally 10am-7pm but not set on that (intake hours are 7am to 9pm). One Saturday every 6 weeks; you’ll know far in advance. And day off during the week because of that.</p><p>·      <u>Profile that would be a fit</u>:</p><p>o  Nobody from a low-volume shop</p><p>o  Nobody who wants to be a paralegal; this is an intake role</p><p>o  Someone comfortable being on the phone</p><p>o  Someone who understands the necessity of building rapport with clients, understanding the injury, sassing out the case.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>·      “We take our time training, we want people to be here for a long time!” – Managing Partner</p><p>·      They have a suite at the Honda Center and regularly go watch the Ducks play. People hang out outside of work!</p><p>·      Lunches as a team most weeks, whether it’s a potluck, lunch & learn, catered, etc.</p><p>·      Trendy office: cool mood lighting, multiple bars, lots of plants, meditation/rest room with blankets to take naps on your break, fancy espresso machine, and dogs welcome (they stay in their attorney’s offices generally, though).</p><p>·      Casual office dress, most people wear jeans. They believe people should be comfortable at work.</p><p>·      This role is not just a cog in a machine. “Intake is the gas line that makes everything go!”</p><p>·      Unlike some plaintiff PI firms, “our approach is educational based. We say, here is what an attorney can do for you, here’s how we can help: with PT, doctors, insurance etc.” – Managing Partner</p>
  • 2025-10-10T22:58:43Z
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