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80 results for Employment Defense Attorney Oc in Costa Mesa, CA

Attorney for Employment Defense Team <p><strong>Full Service firm seeks to add Associate Attorney to their Employer-side Employment Team</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Hours</u></strong>: 1950/year</p><p>This is not a hard and fast requirement. The work will ebb and flow.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is 100% onsite near Woodland Hills. </p><p><br></p><p>The Attorney will advise clients on employment law issues for California employees, draft employee handbooks, advise on potential discrimination and harassment issues.</p><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> Employment Defense Litigation & Transactional Hybrid <p><strong>Top Am Law firm Seeks Associate Attorney to Handle Transactional & Litigation Employment & Commercial Litigation</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Am Law law firm seeks <strong>Attorney wanting to learn employment law (or grow their skills within employment law defense)!</strong> This firm prides itself in diversity amongst the partnership! The attorneys are nationally recognized for their diversity amongst leaders! This is a <strong><u>hybrid</u></strong> onsite position. </p><p><br></p><p>Will work on employment advising and defending wage and hour, single party claims along with supporting commercial litigation teams too! 60% litigation--40% advising! Litigation covers: Northern, Central, and Southern California state courts and the Ninth Circuit federal district court.</p><p><br></p><p>Billables: 1850/year</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits: generous profit sharing plan, unlimited PTO, multiple ways to bonus (billables, partnership amongst the group, productivity, and annual performance), bonuses are $25k-$90k! Firm has never had layoffs!</p> 3+ Year Employment Attorney (Hybrid or 100% Remote) <p>Thriving boutique civil litigation defense firm seeks an Attorney to join its employment defense team! The ideal Attorney will have 3+ years of California civil litigation experience, with most of that experience being in employment (plaintiff or defense) litigation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>I have placed a legal secretary, paralegal, and attorney with this firm. All are still happily with the firm, and the paralegal and attorney work 100% remotely! This firm will permanently allow this new attorney to work either hybrid remote or 100% remote.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The billable requirement is 1900.</p><p><br></p><p>This Attorney will work on a team and handle the following:</p><ul><li>Drafting law & motion</li><li>Discovery</li><li>Court appearances</li><li>Depositions</li><li>Trial preparation and trial</li></ul><p><br></p><p>The firm is offering this Attorney a competitive salary package that includes bonuses (billable bonus, discretionary yearend bonus, and origination bonus) and benefits (medical, dental, 401k with a match, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and paid bar dues and MCLEs)!</p><p> </p><p>TO APPLY, ONLY send your resume directly Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin< at >RobertHalf.< com ></p><p><br></p><p>#SoCALRHL</p> Litigation Attorney <p>A thriving national defense firm is seeking an Attorney to join its team! The ideal Attorney candidate will have at least 1 full year of California civil litigation experience as a licensed attorney and an interest in employment litigation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Along with mentorship and training, this firm is offering this Attorney the ability to work hybrid remotely</strong>. <strong><u>This Attorney must be able to commute to Downtown Los Angeles.</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>This Attorney will primarily handle employment defense litigation matters from inception. Duties will include but are not limited to independently handling court appearances, taking and defending depositions, discovery, drafting motions, and trial preparation.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include health, vision, dental, 401(k) with employment matching, and a defined billable bonus plan that is paid out quarterly. </p><p><br></p><p>TO APPLY, ONLY send your resume directly to Tess Poliakin at Tess [dot] Poliakin [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</p><p><br></p><p>#SoCALRHL</p> Am Law Firm Employment Counsel Attorney <p><strong>Am Law 200 Firm seeks Civil Litigation Attorney: 50% Advice & Counsel/50% Litigation</strong></p><p><br></p><p>**This is a combo Litigation (employment defense & commercial litigation) <u>AND</u> transactional (advising employers, workplace investigations, drafting employee handbooks).</p><p><br></p><p>Attorney Billables: 1800-1850 per year</p><p><br></p><p>Perks:</p><ul><li>Mentorship</li><li>Growth</li><li>Almost zero turnover</li></ul><p>We've placed multiple attorneys with this group from 1-10 years of experience. All have been there over a year and enjoy the group, and work! <strong>Will train on practice area!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Will be handling employment matters with clients ranging from small business to Fortune 500 clients.</p><p><br></p> Civil Litigation Defense Attorney Hybrid <p>A 15-attorney trial firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Attorney with 2-25 years of substantive litigation experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a a Civil Litigation Attorney who wants to with exciting cases and enjoys sophisticated litigation! <strong>This Civil Litigation Attorney</strong> <strong>will have the permanent flexibility to work remotely 2-3 days/week.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The firm:</strong></p><ul><li>This Civil Litigation Attorney will join a friendly LA firm that has been established for 30+ years</li><li>This firm handles a mix of public entity, complex, employment, appellate, and premise liability (not insurance) litigation.</li><li>My team has placed several attorneys and paralegals with this firm in the past 5 years. They have all had a great experience working here!2</li></ul> Employment Litigation Associate <p>Established and GROWIING defense firm is offering an exciting opportunity for an Employment Litigation Associate to be part of their team in Woodland Hills, California. This employment litigation associate requires a professional who can manage cases from inception through trial, and has an ability to work efficiently, both independently and as part of a team.</p><p><br></p><p>This employment litigation associate opportunity offers remote flexibility, 1800 billables, lucrative incentives and excellent benefits. </p><p><br></p><p>Key responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Oversee the management of cases from inception through trial, ensuring all steps are properly executed and documented.</p><p>• Conduct legal research and participate in depositions to gather pertinent information for cases.</p><p>• Attend hearings and arbitration, representing clients and arguing their cases effectively.</p><p>• Utilize case management software to organize and track case progress.</p><p>• Handle a case load of 20-40 cases, most of which will likely settle before trial.</p><p>• Engage in briefings and civil litigation processes, demonstrating an understanding and application of employment law.</p><p>• Represent employers and some plaintiffs, including private clients and corporations.</p><p>• Handle heavy insurance defense cases including slip and falls, grocery store chains, premise liability.</p><p>• Manage medical records and bodily injury cases, ensuring all relevant information is accurately recorded and presented.</p><p>• Work in a cloud-based environment with the ability to work from home when necessary.</p><p>• Use case management software, briefing, civil litigation, employment law, depositions, and litigation attorney skills to ensure successful case outcomes.</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> Employment Litigation Associate <p>Reputable lifestyle law firm with a friendly and collaborative work culture is seeking a dynamic Litigation Attorney to join their team operating primarily in the industry of business litigation, real estate, and employment defense. This role is based in Sherman Oaks, California, and offers a hybrid workplace setting, with the option for remote work, provided you are within driving distance. </p><p><br></p><p>This firm is offering the Litigation Attorney an opportunity to handle complex litigation matters with autonomy, work life balance and a friendly team. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Manage employment litigation, business litigation, or real estate litigation cases from start to finish, working on 5 or 6 significant cases simultaneously</p><p>• Conduct and manage discovery, case analyses, and motion practice</p><p>• Perform extensive legal research tasks and draft legal documents</p><p>• Handle depositions, demonstrating strong deposition experience</p><p>• Maintain regular contact with high-end clients, including Fortune 500 companies, ensuring their needs and inquiries are addressed professionally</p><p>• Uphold the firm's commitment to quality by producing top-notch work</p><p>• Utilize your skills in Civil Litigation, Claim Administration, Complaint Handling, and Employment Law</p><p>• Stay up-to-date with developments in Employment Law and adjust strategies accordingly</p><p>• Leverage your Licensed Attorney status to provide expert legal advice</p><p>• Prepare and manage all legal documents related to client cases.</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> Civil Litigation Defense Attorney <p><strong>Attorney Opening: Opportunity to Gain First Chair Trial Experience</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>• Act as legal counsel for professionals such as lawyers, accountants, architects, etc. in malpractice cases.</p><p>• Participate in group case strategy planning and work collaboratively with the team.</p><p>• Handle substantive work and contribute to case development.</p><p>• Participate in trials to gain courtroom experience.</p><p>• Work within a supportive environment with an open-door policy.</p><p>• Prioritize client satisfaction and legal excellence in all tasks.</p><p><br></p><p>Attorney is bonus eligible monthly! The firm has has multiple attorneys celebrate 20+ years of service with the firm!</p> Attorney <p>Attorney opportunity in mid-Wilshire handling medical malpractice matters. </p><p><br></p><p>An established law firm specializing in medical malpractice and defense litigation is seeking an associate attorney for its expanding team. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a hybrid on-site role based in mid-Wilshire. This attorney will be expected to come into the office four days a week.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Associate Attorney Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>This person will work on legal malpractice and defense litigation matters.</li><li>A-Z case management of cases from inception through trial. Typically, cases will have a partner and anywhere from 1-3 attorneys.</li><li>The attorney will be given the ability to have these clients become their own client.</li><li>Discovery, including depositions.</li><li>Law and motion.</li><li>Court appearances.</li><li>Pleadings.</li><li>Communicating with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel.</li><li><u>Billable Hour Req: </u>1850 – this includes time where associate attorneys are mentored or go on to mentor junior associates, time spent on client development, business development, time spent doing CLEs. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Compensation, Benefits, Other Perks:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Salary range: 150,000 to 170,000.</li><li>Bonuses paid at the end of the year.</li><li>Medical is covered 100% for the employee and immediate family, this kicks in first of the month after employment.</li><li>Dental and vision plans covered.</li><li>No formal PTO. </li><li>Pension and profit-sharing plans.</li><li>Paid parking. </li></ul><p><br></p> Commercial Litigation Associate <p><strong>Am Law firm seeks Civil Litigation Defense Associate Attorney with 1-7 years of experience for Commercial Litigation Group</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>Managing all phases of litigation, including case strategy and development.</li><li>Conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, and preparing motions.</li><li>Handling discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.</li><li>Taking and defending depositions.</li><li>Assisting with trial preparation and participating in hearings and trials.</li><li>Billables: 1850/year</li></ul><p>Practice areas: Business litigation dispute, IP, employment defense of employers, corporate transactional, and real estate</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hybrid onsite schedule</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Firm</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>Resources of a large firm but the close, friendly environment of a smaller firm</li><li>Friendly environment w/nice attorneys</li><li>Chance to do substantive work if they want!</li><li>Placed a candidate here 3 years ago who still happily works here!</li></ul><p><strong><u>Associate Attorney Benefits</u></strong>:</p><p><strong>Health Benefits</strong> – Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month following the start date.</p><p><strong>Time Off</strong> – 10 days of PTO and 8 sick days annually (prorated for mid-year hires).</p><p><strong>Financial Benefits</strong> – Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and firm-paid life and disability insurance.</p><p><strong>Retirement Plan</strong> – 401(k) eligibility begins the first of the month after hire, with an employer safe harbor contribution of 3% of salary.</p> Attorney/Lawyer <p>Robert Half is offering an exciting opportunity for an Attorney to join an established law firm in Irvine, California. </p><p><br></p><p>The firm has incredible stability and tenure, with many attorneys and staff having worked together for 10+ years! This is a full-service firm and attorneys will be given an opportunity to touch on practice areas ranging from construction defect litigation, real estate litigation, business litigation, medical malpractice litigation, personal injury litigation, employment litigation, and transactional services</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role: </u></strong></p><ul><li>There is a mix of cases – people will work with partners across the state and work on different sorts of matters. Civil litigation and construction. </li><li>Initially, this attorney will be working more closely with a partner but the expectation is this associate will grow into doing more autonomous case management. </li><li>Writing – this will take some mentorship and the firm gives it. </li><li> </li><li>A-Z case management of cases in PRACTICE AREA from inception through trial.</li><li>Discovery, including depositions.</li><li>Law and motion.</li><li>Court appearances.</li><li>Pleadings.</li><li>Communicating and reporting up to with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel.</li><li>Attending site inspections. </li><li><u>Billable Hour Req</u></li><li>1800 per year</li></ul><p><strong><u> </u></strong></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Firm:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Great tenure with the firm/group of people – the firm administrator has been with these partners since 1999, the head of Northern CA has been with them for 11 years, another paralegal in Irvine has been with the firm for 25+ years.</li><li>Office lunch once a week with everyone!</li><li>The firm pays 100% of benefits for the employee and dependents.</li><li>Open door policy for everyone – they are big on doing things to keep people happy and want to stay.</li></ul><p><strong><u> </u></strong></p><p><strong><u>Compensation:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Salary range </li><li>125 to 170, will consider a little higher</li><li>Bonuses</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus – there isn’t a strict plan for this one.</li><li>Monthly bonus for hitting billable hours. Everything after 170 per month gets a $500 bonus, </li><li>Medical, dental, and vision are covered 100% for the employee and family, these kick in 30 days after employment. </li><li>PTO / sick Days?</li><li>401k w/ safe harbor matching contribution up to 3%, paid semi-monthly</li><li>Life insurance </li></ul><p><br></p> Entry Level Attorney <p>Robert Half is partnering with an established insurance company looking to fill in-house attorney positions that are open to experience levels from newly barred to 1+ year attorneys! </p><p><br></p><p>This attorney will be trained on defending a litigation caseload of auto accident cases. Lots of opportunity to go to trial!</p><p><br></p><p>This attorney will be trained on handling a caseload from inception through trial. Strong writing, deposition experience, and trial experience are great additions!! </p><p><br></p><p><u>Responsibilities of Role:</u></p><ul><li>Manage caseload from A-Z.</li><li>Prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, demands, and responses.</li><li>Draft reports and provide file analysis to carrier, client.</li><li>Take cases to trial.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><u>Perks of Firm:</u></p><ul><li>No billable hour requirement!</li><li>Sign-on bonus!</li><li>Opportunity to try cases and bonus paid out monthly for going to trial! </li></ul><p><br></p><p><u>Compensation & Benefits:</u></p><ul><li>Salary up to 115k</li><li>Bonuses for going to trial or arbitration!</li><li>Pay from 0 t Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance!</li><li>Major holidays off, two weeks (10 days) PTO, and 5 sick days annually.</li><li>401k eligible after 1 year but must be joined during an enrollment period. 3% match. </li></ul><p><br></p> Attorney Hybrid Trial Firm <p><strong>Want to work as an attorney for one of the best trial firms in the state? This firm holds the most prestigious plaintiff reputation in the state? These partners are well-known and well-respected!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Job Title: Plaintiff Employment Litigation Attorney</p><p><br></p><p>Hybrid schedule: 2 days/onsite in West Los Angeles for case strategy meetings. Offering a hybrid work schedule, employees benefit from the best of both worlds – two days onsite in bustling Los Angeles, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week.</p><p><br></p><p>**I've placed an attorney who became partner here!</p><p><br></p><p>Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 base salary + lucrative bonuses</p><p><br></p><p>Seeking Plaintiff Employment Litigation Attorney with 2+ years of experience . In this role, you will play a key role in handling all aspects of employment litigation cases, from initial client consultation to resolution.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage a caseload of employment litigation matters, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage and hour claims.</li><li>Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.</li><li>Prepare for and participate in mediations, arbitrations, and court proceedings.</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members.</li><li>Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop case strategy and achieve successful outcomes.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</p> Attorney/Lawyer <p>Robert Half Legal has partnered with a multi office plaintiff law firm in Irvine looking for a full time Associate Attorney. The firm has roughly 20 attorneys across California, Hawaii, Arizona and New Mexico and their main practice areas include construction defect, class action and consumer law. This is truly a family oriented environment where the partners care about their employees. They are open to any type of background (Plaintiff, Defense, or entry level) as they are willing to train. The role will have some sort of hybrid work model with a few days in the office and a few days remote. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Independently work with a partner to manage a heavy caseload</li><li>Civil Pleadings, Motions, Discovery, and Trial Work </li><li>Regularly attend court appearances, depositions, and meetings</li><li>Communicate with clients and draft status reports</li></ul><p><br></p> Entry-Level Litigation Attorney <p>Friendly, established law firm is seeking an entry-level Litigation Associate. This firm offers mentorship, training and development as a litigation associate, you will be responsible for handling personal injury defense cases, starting from their initiation until their conclusion. You will also be managing various legal tasks such as law and motion, taking and defending depositions, making court appearances, and trial preparation.</p><p><br></p><p>We have placed attorneys with this firm who are happy! Recent CA Bar passers encouraged to apply!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Handle personal injury defense cases from inception to completion</p><p>• Execute law and motion practices, ensuring legal processes are followed accurately</p><p>• Take responsibility for taking and defending depositions as part of the case handling process</p><p>• Make court appearances as required, representing the client and presenting the case effectively</p><p>• Prepare for trials, organizing all necessary documentation and information</p><p>• Handle case loads effectively, ensuring all cases are managed efficiently</p><p>• Manage 1st and 3rd party claims, ensuring all legal aspects are handled appropriately</p><p>• Utilize case management software for efficient handling of cases</p><p>• Handle complaint administration, ensuring all customer complaints are resolved in a timely manner</p><p>• Utilize your civil litigation experience and insurance defense litigation skills to effectively represent clients.</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> Civil Litigation Attorney Hybrid <p><strong>Growing, established defense firm seeks Litigation Attorney</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><p>The firm has <strong>seven attorneys</strong> and is known for its down-to-earth, hardworking team. </p><p><br></p><p>We are hiring attorneys with <strong>civil litigation experience</strong> across all levels. Experience reviewing and analyzing <strong>medical records</strong> is a plus, whether from a defense or plaintiff perspective.</p><ul><li><strong>Work Environment</strong>: Hybrid onsite. Senior attorneys may work mostly remotely.</li><li><strong>Billables</strong>: 1,900 hours/year or ~170 hours/month.</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Salary</strong>: For attorneys with 8–9 years of experience, up to $200,000.</li><li><strong>Bonus</strong>: Equivalent to two weeks’ pay, awarded at year-end.</li></ul><p>We placed the managing attorney with the firm as an associate in 2017 and now she's partner!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> Associate Attorney - 1600 Billables! <p>REMOTE attorney opportunity with firm based in Orange County!!! Very low billable hours - 1600!!</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is proud to partner with one of California's premier insurance coverage firms. Located in Orange County, this is an opportunity for attorneys to work with a stable group of attorneys who provide insurance coverage counseling and represent insurers accused of insurance bad faith. This is an opportunity for an attorney to help shape law because the firm takes on novel, intellectually stimulating cases.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hybrid role but very remote flexible! The firm's office is based centrally in Irvine, but this attorney will not have a set expectation of days in office. </p><p><br></p><p>This is an associate role defending complex civil litigation cases and representing matters pending in state and federal courts throughout California.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Attorney Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>The firm does not want any person, associate or partner, handling their own case A-Z. There are two attorneys per file.</li><li>This attorney will begin working with partners on about fifteen cases. As this attorney grows with the firm and in experience, they will drive more of the case forward.</li><li>Responsible for discovery including depositions, motion practice, court appearances, trial preparation and coverage analysis.</li><li>There is a lot of law and motion – many MSJ, appeals, etc. Somebody with experience in a heavy writing role is crucial.</li><li>The firm goes to trial, with some years heavier than others. 2022 had five trials, 2023 had one or two. Some years have none. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation, Benefits, Other Perks:</strong></p><ul><li>Compensation ranges from 120,000 to 165,000 per year.</li><li>1600 hours billable requirement + every hour is paid $145/hour.</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus in addition to billing bonus listed above.</li><li>Medical coverage for employee (no dental or vision).</li><li>Unlimited PTO - everyone in the firm takes multiple vacations per year.</li><li>401k/profit sharing</li></ul><p><br></p> Sr. Trial Attorney <p>We’re partnering with a well-established insurance company seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join its in-house legal team. This is a <strong>100% remote</strong> role, but courtroom presence is still key—travel for trials will be required across Southern California (from Orange County to Ventura).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What they’re looking for:</strong></p><p>• 10+ years of California insurance defense experience</p><p>• Active California Bar license</p><p>• Juris Doctor from a California state accredited or ABA-accredited law school</p><p>• A strong trial record—at least 20 trials, with 5 taken to verdict</p><p>• Experience with high-exposure personal injury defense</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll be supported by a dedicated team of associates and staff and could be involved in up to 6 trials per year. This is a rare in-house opportunity for an experienced litigator who enjoys trial work and is looking for the stability and focus of working directly with one client.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration for this exciting Remote Trial Attorney opportunity, please send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin< at >RobertHalf.< com ></p><p><br></p><p>#SoCalRHL</p><p>**Local applicants only</p> Remote Litigation Attorney CA Licensed <p>We are seeking a dedicated and experienced <strong>California-licensed litigation attorney</strong> to support a prominent insurance defense firm on a <strong>remote basis</strong>. This opportunity offers a chance to work with a highly regarded legal team in a dynamic and long-term capacity. The ideal candidate will be experienced in <strong>civil litigation</strong> and comfortable managing a high-volume caseload while delivering exceptional legal services in a remote environment.</p><p>This role is available as a <strong>long-term contract</strong> or <strong>contract-to-hire opportunity</strong>, providing flexibility and potential for growth with the firm. Candidates licensed in <strong>California</strong> who reside out of state may also be considered, provided they can work a consistent schedule aligned with <strong>Pacific Standard Time (PST)</strong> hours.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with various aspects of civil litigation ranging from motion practice, discovery and document review and trial preparations, based on your level of expertise in a particular area.</li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare well-reasoned legal memoranda.</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.</li><li>Manage deadlines and maintain a detailed calendar to ensure compliance with court rules and statutory requirements.</li><li>Provide case strategy recommendations and work collaboratively with the legal team.</li><li>Handle insurance defense matters, including cases involving personal injury, property damage, or other types of civil litigation.</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Active licensure to practice law in California</strong> (required).</li><li>Minimum<strong> 1-5 years of civil litigation experience</strong>, with prior insurance defense experience preferred.</li><li>Strong knowledge of California state court procedures and rules of evidence.</li><li>Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.</li><li>Self-motivated and able to work independently in a <strong>remote setting</strong> while meeting deadlines.</li><li>Tech-savvy and proficient with litigation-related software tools, MS Office Suite, and case management systems.</li><li>Ability to commit to a <strong>set schedule during PST hours</strong>, regardless of location.</li></ul><p><strong>Position Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Employment Type:</strong> Long-term contract or contract-to-hire.</li><li><strong>Work Location:</strong> 100% remote, with full-time availability required.</li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong> Must be available to work a set 8-5 or 9-6 schedule during <strong>Pacific Standard Time (PST)</strong> hours.</li></ul><p><strong>To Apply: </strong>Send your resume to Didi Moore at didi.moore [at] roberthalf [.com]</p> Litigation Attorney <p>Thriving defense firm in DTLA is seeking a dynamic litigation attorney to join their growing team. The ideal litigation attorney candidate will be primarily focusing on Labor & Employment and Surety Litigation. This role is a critical role providing legal advice, conducting legal research, and representing our clients in court. The litigation attorney will also be responsible for handling cases from inception through trial, including depositions, discovery, motions, and trial prep.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>• Provide legal advice on labor & employment issues and civil litigation matters</p><p>• Handle a volume of cases from inception through trial</p><p>• Conduct depositions, discovery, and trial preparations</p><p>• Represent clients in court and make regular court appearances</p><p>• Develop strategies for handling cases and legal issues</p><p>• Mentor and provide training to junior staff members</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws and regulations</p><p>• Use skills in briefing, civil litigation, claim administration, complaint handling, and consumer electronics to provide the best legal services to our clients</p><p>• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal secretaries for case management</p><p>• Work closely with insurance carriers on case details and updates.</p><p><br></p><p>To apply, submit resumes to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove < at > RobertHalf. < com ></p><p><br></p><p>#SoCalRHL</p> Attorney/Lawyer <p>Robert Half is partnering with a prestigious business litigation firm in downtown Los Angeles. The firm is seeing an Associate Attorney to join the team.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hybrid on-site role based in downtown Los Angeles. This attorney will be expected to come into the office two to three days a week.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Associate Attorney Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>This person will work on complex business litigation matters.</li><li>A-Z case management of cases from inception through trial. Typically, cases will have a partner and anywhere from 1-3 attorneys.</li><li>Heavy law and motion.</li><li>Discovery, including depositions.</li><li>Law and motion.</li><li>Court appearances.</li><li>Pleadings.</li><li><u>No billable hour requirement,</u> but most people in the firm average ~1900 hours per year. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation, Benefits, Other Perks:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary up to $185,000.</li><li>Bonus paid out annually, based on hours billed, contribution to the firm, and overall firm performance.</li><li>Medical HMO is covered 100% for the employee, with a PPO available at a contribution, which kicks in first of the month after employment.</li><li>Dental and vision plans covered.</li><li>10 days of PTO/sick time.</li><li>401k with profit sharing contribution.</li><li>Paid parking. </li></ul><p><br></p> 4+ Year Litigation Attorney (3 days onsite) <p>A thriving midsized defense firm is looking for a Litigation Attorney to join their team! The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years of California civil litigation experience as a licensed attorney.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage an average of 25 files concurrently</li><li>Independently handle court appearances</li><li>Take and defend depositions</li><li>Conduct discovery</li><li>Draft motions</li><li>Trial prep</li><li>Billables: 1850/year</li></ul><p>Litigation Attorney candidates should have excellent writing skills and be <strong>willing to work onsite at least three times a week.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include 100% firm-paid medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer matching, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, cellphone stipend, unlimited PTO, billable bonus, origination bonus, and a discretionary bonus!</p><p><br></p><p>TO APPLY, ONLY send your resume directly to Tess Poliakin at Tess [dot] Poliakin [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</p><p><br></p><p>#SoCALRHL</p> Defense Litigation Associate <p>Well respected firm is in search of an entry-level attorney to join their team of professionals based in Los Angeles, California. In this attorney role, you'll be primarily tasked with representing school districts and public entities in premises liability, personal injury, and employment matters. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p>• Handle a caseload of approximately 30+ cases, including personal injury defense and general civil litigation </p><p>• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents</p><p>• Attend court appearances and engage in trial preparation </p><p>• Oversee law & motion, discovery, and depositions </p><p>• Manage and respond to a high volume of customer inquiries </p><p>• Serve as a representative for clients in legal proceedings</p><p>• Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed</p><p>• Provide advice and guidance on legal matters impacting the organization </p><p>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current laws and regulations </p><p>• Work collaboratively with paralegals and secretaries </p><p><br></p><p><strong>How to Apply</strong>:</p><p>Please submit your resume ONLY to Vice President Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com ></p> Associate Attorney <p>Attorneys interested in complex business and commercial litigation have an opportunity to join a boutique law practice in Orange County specializing in the practice area. Cases can range from contract disputes, fraud, soft IP, trade secrets, high-value pension matters, and some large bankruptcies.</p><p><br></p><p>This firm works with Fortune 100 companies and high net worth individuals on large, complex litigation matters. The firm is seeking an attorney to join its collegial, tight-knit group. This is a 100% onsite position.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an opportunity for an attorney with a background in complex business litigation to work in a firm handling novel issues, including cases that go to appeal. This attorney will not be siloed into any one type of case and will have opportunities to work with clients and develop business. The firm funds business development and networking opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of the Role</u></strong></p><ul><li>This attorney will handle daily litigation tasks such as:</li><li>Discovery.</li><li>Law and motion.</li><li>Depositions.</li><li>Court appearances.</li><li>Document review.</li><li>This attorney must be a strong writer and comfortable working without templates.</li><li>Experience in federal court is preferred.</li><li>Hours: 1800</li></ul><p><strong><u>Compensation:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Salary range: 2-4 year attorneys up to $160,000 - flexibility for more experience!</li><li>Bonus: discretionary and based on hours billed, paid annually.</li><li>10% fee split for business development - this is substantial for some attorneys at the firm.</li><li>Benefits are 100% covered.</li><li>Unlimited days off. Most people take several weeks off between one to three times a year.</li><li>401k with match</li></ul><p><br></p>
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