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Attorney/Lawyer

Walnut Creek, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
High end boutique firm is seeking an associate attorney to join their team. This is a hybrid remote role. If you are eager to learn from an experienced partner with an interest in furthering their career and looking for an opportunity where you will thrive, this could be the job for you. The permanent Attorney will work in the Walnut Creek, California, area.How you will make an impact - Supporting attorneys and staff within the practice groups department - Communicate with clients and opposing counsel - Analyze and summarize legal documents - Legal research and drafting of a wide range of legal documents
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Walnut Creek, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Corporate/Transactional Attorney to join a congenial team in Walnut Creek, California. This role involves providing expert legal guidance in real estate and corporate law while fostering strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will bring a blend of analytical acumen, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment. Responsibilities:• Provide expert legal advice and representation to clients in corporate and real estate matters.• Build and manage a portfolio of business within the firm while maintaining client relationships.• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements with precision and attention to detail.• Analyze complex legal challenges and craft innovative solutions to address client needs.• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless legal processes.• Develop and enforce bylaws and policies for homeowner associations and other entities.• Offer strategic counsel on transactional law matters and manage related documentation.• Conduct thorough research to stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.• Maintain clear and effective communication to ensure client satisfaction.• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in all legal practices.
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Napa, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 210000 USD / Yearly
Established boutique law firm is seeking a midlevel to senior trust litigation attorney to join their firm. This firm offers a low billable requirement, a congenial work atmosphere, and established bonus structure. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience + a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefit. Responsibilities: As a Trust Litigation Attorney, you will be handling a wide range of trust and estate litigation matters such as disputes over trust and estate administration, elder abuse, accounting and removal actions, breach of fiduciary duty, claims of undue influence, and contested conservatorships among others. Key Duties: Represent clients in court or before government agenciesPrepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clientsAdvise clients on business and legal issuesNegotiate settlements for legal disputesComply with all legal standards and regulationsCommunicate effectively with clients, colleagues and opposing counsel
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 260000 USD / Yearly
Attorneys with a passion for environmental, land use, and water law will be interested in this well-known firm's opportunity via Robert Half. If you're a candidate who is eager to learn from an experienced partner with an interest in furthering their career, this could be a role in which you will thrive. This permanent Attorney role is based out of Sacramento, California. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience + a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefit. Major responsibilities - Legal research and drafting of a wide range of legal documents - Correspond with clients and the counsel for the opposing side - Analyze and summarize legal documents - Supporting attorneys and staff within the practice groups department
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Walnut Creek, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
Reputable family law firm is seeking an Attorney to join their team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in the family law industry, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and developing your skills with seasoned attorneys. This role involves executing case strategies, managing high-level cases, communicating effectively, and participating in business development and networking functions. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits. Responsibilities:• Execute case strategy with senior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff• Manage high-level/high asset cases, including preparation for depositions and reviewing court documents• Draft letters, write and review discovery, and prepare responses to opposing counsel• Generate status reports and manage multiple tasks simultaneously• Support case planning by preparing pleadings, monitoring discovery responses, and organizing materials for case review• Communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel to progress through the case process• Participate in trial proceedings and work with support staff in organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, scheduling witnesses, and ensuring witness readiness• Attend court proceedings in person and virtually as needed to represent clients• Participate in business development and networking functions• Utilize proficiency with MS Office, Outlook, and other legal-related technology applications to accomplish tasks.
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Walnut Creek, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
70 - 80 USD / Hourly
Our client, a well-established law firm handling insurance defense matters involving auto and trucking claims, is seeking a Contract Civil Litigation Attorney to support its growing caseload. This is an ongoing contract role with flexibility in scheduling, open to attorneys who can commit anywhere from 20 to 40 hours per week, depending on availability. The firm is open to attorneys from a general civil litigation background, with insurance defense experience considered a strong plus. This role is strictly focused on law-and-motion and litigation support work and does not involve serving as attorney of record. Responsibilities<ul><li>Draft and revise pleadings, motions, and supporting memoranda</li><li>Conduct legal research and analysis related to civil litigation matters</li><li>Prepare written discovery responses and assist with discovery strategy</li><li>Draft dispositive and non-dispositive motions, oppositions, and replies</li><li>Review case materials and provide litigation support to attorneys of record</li><li>Assist with legal analysis and strategy development on insurance defense cases, including auto and trucking matters</li><li>Collaborate with the internal legal team to meet deadlines and case needs</li></ul>
2026-04-01T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Lafayette, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an attorney with 2+ years of experience to join a growing law firm serving community associations in California. This opportunity offers exposure to a broad legal practice that touches contract matters, real property issues, corporate governance, tort claims, fair housing concerns, and insurance-related disputes. The ideal candidate brings strong legal writing, sound analytical judgment, and the confidence to represent clients effectively in both court proceedings and day-to-day counsel. This is a permanent, in-office position for someone motivated to deepen subject-matter expertise in a specialized and expanding area of law. Responsibilities: • Represent community association clients in litigation and advisory matters across a range of legal issues affecting common interest developments. • Prepare persuasive legal documents, including motions, briefs, pleadings, and other court filings, with close attention to detail and legal strategy. • Manage discovery activities by drafting requests and responses, reviewing produced materials, and helping develop case positions. • Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the court in a detail-focused and confident manner. • Analyze disputes involving contracts, property rights, governance matters, tort exposure, housing-related issues, and insurance concerns. • Support case progression from initial assessment through resolution while maintaining required billable hour expectations. • Contribute to the firm’s expanding practice by delivering responsive legal service and building knowledge in community association law.
2026-04-20T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Walnut Creek, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
75 - 95 USD / Hourly
A well-established Walnut Creek law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to provide support for a busy civil litigation practice with a strong emphasis on construction defect matters. The firm handles a mix of construction defect, general real estate litigation, contract disputes, and homeowners association–related matters, primarily on the plaintiff side. This role is focused on substantive back-end litigation support and will work closely with senior litigators to assist with drafting, research, and case development across multiple complex matters. Client has a preference for candidates that are able to work a hybrid or on-site schedule, but open to remote candidates on a purely contract basis. Conversion is possible for the right fit, and would require some on-site capability for local candidates. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Draft complaints, pleadings, motions, notices of claim, and other litigation-related documents under the supervision of lead counsel</li><li>Provide legal research and written analysis supporting active construction defect, real estate, contract, and HOA-related litigation matters</li><li>Assist with written discovery, discovery coordination, and document review</li><li>Support trial and arbitration preparation through drafting assistance, exhibit organization, witness materials, and case summaries </li><li>Work as part of a collaborative litigation team that includes multiple attorneys and paralegal support</li><li>Assist with enforcement and compliance matters involving governing documents where applicable</li><li>Help manage workflow and deadlines to ensure matters continue moving efficiently</li></ul>
2026-04-08T00:00:00Z

Attorney

Walnut Creek, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
A growing national firm is seeking an Associate to join their team in the Bay Area. This position will involve managing a litigation caseload and preparing for trial. You will be working in a dynamic environment where you will be expected to independently manage tasks and contribute to the team. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits. Responsibilities:• Independently manage a litigation caseload, from case inception to trial• Conduct depositions and prepare witnesses for deposition and trial• Review and analyze discovery requests and respond accordingly• Prepare and respond to discovery responses and pleadings• Prepare court filings and ensure service to counsel; experience with e-filing is a plus• Assist in trial preparation and provide support during trials• Maintain accurate time records relating to case management• Use skills such as defending depositions, trial preparation, drafting motions, and arguing motions to effectively handle cases• Utilize civil litigation experience to navigate complex legal matters.
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is recruiting an Associate Attorney for the Sacramento office of its large statewide law firm client servicing mostly public entities, school districts, and higher education clientele. This Associate would work alongside a highly regarded labor & employment (L&E) partners to do investigations at private and public sector workplaces and university campuses (incl. some Title IX work). The Associate is responsible for doing on-site witness interviews and investigations and then analyzing and preparing comprehensive investigative reports of findings. As a core part of this practice, the Associate helps case manage, counsel, and defend against various L&E grievances in administrative hearings. The qualifications include 1-7+ years of practice experience (preferably in L&E, education, or public law), active and in good standing with the State Bar of California, strong academic record, superior writing and analytical skills, excellent interpersonal skills, ambitious and eager to develop one’s own practice ad book of business, and keen ability to act as a neutral, and reliable about prioritizing and meeting competing deadlines. This is a unique direct-hire, partnership-track opportunity to build an education law practice under the mentorship of partners with years of experience and top recognition as leading local government and public school lawyers The annual base salary guidance for this opportunity is $120,000 – 170,000+, DOE, plus monthly productivity bonuses and an annual discretionary bonus totaling $15,000 to $40,000/yr. Good benefits, including the firm’s profit-sharing contributions to the retirement plan, are part of the employment package. This is a very good firm at which to grow your career and practice! For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Division, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Employment Attorney

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
175000 - 240000 USD / Yearly
We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Employment Attorney to become part of a well-respected team in the legal industry, based in Sacramento, California. This role presents a unique opportunity to provide advice and counsel, conduct training sessions, and lead investigations for both public and private sector employers. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits. Responsibilities:• Provide legal advice on matters of employment law• Conduct thorough investigations related to employment law issues• Develop and update employee handbooks to ensure legal compliance• Deliver training sessions to employees and management on employment law matters• Utilize your knowledge of Administrative Law to provide comprehensive legal advice• Handle all communication professionally, demonstrating excellent written and verbal skills• Ensure all legal practices are in alignment with California law• Maintain a high standard of work, meeting the annual billable requirement.
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney (Medical Malpractice)

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated Associate Attorney specializing in medical malpractice to join our team in Sacramento, California. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work both in-office and remotely while contributing to significant legal cases. The ideal candidate will excel in providing legal counsel, managing litigation, and collaborating effectively with senior attorneys. Responsibilities: • Provide legal advice and guidance to clients, ensuring their rights and interests are protected. • Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategy and decision-making. • Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with precision and clarity. • Represent clients in court proceedings, advocating effectively on their behalf. • Handle labor and employment law cases, including negotiating settlements and resolving disputes. • Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex litigation matters to develop comprehensive legal strategies. • Review medical records and other case-related documents to identify key information. • Manage discovery processes, including depositions and evidence gathering. • Maintain responsibility for multiple cases simultaneously, ensuring timely progress and resolution. • Build strong relationships with clients through clear communication and attentive representation.
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Advice and Counsel Employment Attorney

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Advice and Counsel Employment Attorney Highly regarded boutique employment law firm known for extensive experience, excellent client service, and strong focus on pro bono work is seeking an advice and counsel employment attorney. This team enjoys a congenial work environment with flexible, hybrid work options. About the Role:Firm is seeking a dedicated and seasoned Advice and Counsel Employment Attorney to join our robust team. This position requires providing astute legal advice and counsel pertaining to various employment-related matters. The successful candidate will have a strong background in employment law, excellent legal judgment, and a profound commitment to ethical legal practice, ensuring all actions dovetail with the high expectations of our client base. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefits. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Providing legal advice and counsel on a wide range of employment matters.</li><li>Drafting, reviewing, and revising employment policies and practices.</li><li>Conducting proactive legal assessments to identify potential employment law risks.</li><li>Participating in the firm's pro bono initiatives.</li></ul> For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jennifer Shin, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Division, at jennifer.shin‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z