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Attorney/Lawyer

Walnut Creek, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced litigation attorney to join a well-respected law firm in Walnut Creek, California. The firm specializes in construction, real estate litigation, and contract disputes. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex cases in a collaborative environment where your writing, analytical, and verbal skills will be highly valued. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience + a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefit. Responsibilities:• Represent clients in construction claims, general real estate litigation matters, and contract disputes.• Conduct thorough discovery processes, including drafting and responding to written discovery requests.• Take and defend depositions, including those involving percipient and expert witnesses.• Assist in trial and arbitration proceedings as part of a litigation team.• Prepare legal briefs, motions, and other necessary court documents.• Develop and implement effective litigation strategies to achieve favorable outcomes.• Collaborate with colleagues, including attorneys and paralegals, to ensure efficient case management.• Maintain client relationships and provide clear communication on case progress and expectations.
2026-07-24T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Roseville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated Attorney to join a respected and established Trusts & Estates group in Roseville, California. This role focuses on estate planning, trust administration, and probate for high-net-worth individuals, families, and privately held businesses. The ideal candidate will have a passion for wealth preservation and tax planning, with a client-centered approach to legal services. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience + a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefit. Responsibilities:• Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, revocable living trusts, and powers of attorney.• Assist in creating advanced planning structures like irrevocable grantor trusts and retained interest trusts under partner supervision.• Manage trust administration and probate matters, including asset distribution and preparation of court filings.• Collaborate with clients’ advisors, such as CPAs and financial planners, to address tax and business succession issues.• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed analyses on estate planning, tax, and property tax matters.• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly to clients, ensuring they understand all aspects of their estate plans.• Ensure compliance with deadlines and legal requirements in all matters handled.• Provide high-quality legal counsel while maintaining professionalism and discretion.• Participate in team discussions to develop strategies for complex cases.• Stay updated on changes in estate planning and tax laws to provide informed advice.
2026-07-27T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Walnut Creek, CA
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Temporary / Contract
50 - 85 USD / Hourly
A growing civil litigation defense practice in Walnut Creek is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its team on a contract-to-hire basis. This role starts fully on-site in Walnut Creek during the training period, and then transitions to a hybrid role offering a schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote and is open to both newly barred attorneys and more experienced litigators. The practice handles a variety of defense matters, including premises liability, transportation/trucking, products liability, construction defect, habitability, and general tort litigation. Attorneys are given the opportunity to take ownership of their cases, work directly with clients, and gain meaningful litigation experience in a collaborative environment with no formal billable hour requirement. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage cases from inception through resolution, including trial when applicable</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence</li><li>Conduct legal research and develop case strategy</li><li>Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and court appearances</li><li>Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses</li><li>Negotiate settlements and assist in resolving matters efficiently</li><li>Maintain case files, track deadlines, and ensure timely case progression</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and staff to provide high-quality client service</li></ul>
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Sacramento, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
80 - 95 USD / Hourly
A respected California law firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to support a Partner based in the Sacramento office. While the firm's practice includes administrative, energy, and environmental law matters, this position will primarily focus on employment law and workplace investigations. The firm is actively growing and is open to bringing on an attorney in a contract-to-hire capacity, with the opportunity to transition to a permanent role after approximately 3–4 months. This position is fully remote and offers an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking long-term growth with a collaborative and expanding team. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage employment-related litigation matters through all stages, from early assessment to final resolution.</li><li>Conduct workplace investigations and assist in gathering, evaluating, and organizing relevant facts and findings.</li><li>Prepare substantive legal documents, including complaints, answers, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.</li><li>Perform thorough legal research and develop clear written analyses to support case strategy and client advice.</li><li>Oversee case progress by tracking deadlines, coordinating next steps, and helping shape litigation strategy.</li><li>Advise clients on employment issues and provide practical legal guidance tailored to workplace matters.</li><li>Work closely with attorneys in related practice areas when matters involve overlapping legal issues.</li></ul>
2026-07-14T00:00:00Z

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
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Roseville, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
70 - 90 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support a probate and trust administration practice in California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can step into an active caseload quickly, communicate confidently with clients, and move matters forward with minimal oversight. The role focuses on transactional probate and estate administration work, with substantial responsibility for reviewing files, preparing pleadings, and helping bring matters to resolution. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Take ownership of assigned probate and trust administration matters and advance each file efficiently from current status toward completion.</li><li>Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by providing updates, answering questions, and guiding them through the next steps in their matters.</li><li>Review case files in detail to identify outstanding tasks, clarify procedural posture, and determine the actions needed to keep matters progressing.</li><li>Prepare, revise, and file probate pleadings, petitions, and other supporting documents in accordance with court requirements and deadlines.</li><li>Draft key probate materials, including final petitions for distribution and other closing documents necessary to resolve estate matters.</li><li>Support hearing and trial preparation by organizing records, confirming filings, and ensuring attorneys appearing in court are fully prepared.</li><li>Manage a high-volume workload by prioritizing active matters, monitoring calendars, and maintaining momentum across multiple cases at once.</li><li>Coordinate with the legal team to wrap up delayed or pending client matters and help move long-standing files toward timely resolution</li></ul>
2026-07-28T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 170000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a dedicated Attorney to join our team in the greater Northern California region. This role involves representing public safety and public-sector labor unions in a variety of labor and employment matters, including litigation, collective bargaining, and administrative proceedings. The ideal candidate will have strong advocacy skills and a passion for supporting clients in complex legal situations. Responsibilities:• Provide strategic legal counsel to union clients on labor and employment matters.• Represent clients in grievance hearings, arbitration, and administrative interviews.• Advocate for clients in state and federal court proceedings.• Participate in membership meetings and deliver legal insights to union members.• Handle cases before labor and employment boards, including the Public Employment Relations Board and State Personnel Board.• Draft and review motions, briefs, and legal documents with precision and attention to detail.• Conduct discovery processes and manage case-related documentation.• Travel locally within Northern and Central California to attend hearings and client meetings.• Collaborate with colleagues to develop legal strategies and ensure optimal outcomes.• Stay updated on changes in labor and employment laws to provide informed advice.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

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!
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

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.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Employment Associate Attorney

Sacramento, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
15000 - 210000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Employment Associate Attorney to join a collaborative legal team in Sacramento, California. This hybrid position is well suited for a lawyer who is confident handling employment disputes and enjoys working in a detail-oriented, office-based environment. The role offers the opportunity to support a range of litigation matters, including proceedings involving arbitration, mediation, and public sector employment issues. Responsibilities: • Represent clients in employment-related disputes through all phases of litigation, from case assessment to resolution. • Conduct and defend depositions, gather witness testimony, and develop factual records to support case strategy. • Prepare motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents with strong attention to detail and persuasive analysis. • Manage matters involving arbitration and mediation, including case preparation, participation, and follow-up actions. • Advise on employment law issues affecting public sector organizations and help address complex workplace disputes. • Collaborate with attorneys and internal stakeholders in a hybrid work setting while maintaining an active presence in the office. • Analyze legal risks, evaluate claims and defenses, and recommend practical litigation strategies aligned with client objectives.
2026-07-15T00:00:00Z

Trust and Estate Attorney

Walnut Creek, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Trust and Estate Attorney to join an established small law firm in California. This permanent role is suited for a legal specialist who brings strong experience in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and probate, along with a client-centered approach to service. The attorney in this position will manage matters with care and precision while helping clients navigate sensitive legal decisions efficiently and confidently. This opportunity offers meaningful responsibility, close collaboration with a dedicated team, and long-term growth potential for an exceptional candidate. Responsibilities: • Manage trust, estate, and probate matters from initial evaluation through final resolution, ensuring each case moves forward effectively. • Lead client consultations to identify objectives, explain legal options, address concerns, and develop practical strategies tailored to individual circumstances. • Prepare and revise estate planning documents, legal correspondence, court filings, and petitions with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. • Represent clients in court proceedings and other formal matters related to trusts, estates, and probate cases. • Direct and support staff involved in complex legal work to maintain timely service, strong coordination, and quality deliverables. • Review case status regularly, identify next steps, and implement efficient plans that support positive client outcomes. • Contribute to special projects and firm initiatives as needed to support operational and client service goals. • Monitor assigned files closely to keep deadlines, documentation, and case progress on track through completion.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Trust & Estates Attorney

Represa, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Trust & Estate Attorney to join our team in Roseville, California. This permanent, on-site role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated disputes involving trusts, estates, fiduciary matters, and related business conflicts while building strong courtroom and negotiation skills. The attorney in this position will work closely with clients and legal colleagues to shape case strategy, deliver thoughtful counsel, and provide high-quality representation throughout all phases of litigation. Responsibilities: • Lead trust and estate litigation matters involving contested wills, fiduciary disagreements, and connected business-related disputes. • Prepare, review, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other case documents with accuracy and strong legal analysis. • Perform detailed legal research to support litigation strategy, motion practice, and client recommendations. • Represent clients during depositions, mediations, hearings, and court proceedings with professionalism and sound advocacy. • Partner with clients, senior attorneys, and other stakeholders to evaluate risks, develop case strategy, and move matters forward effectively. • Manage case activity from early investigation through resolution, maintaining organization across deadlines, filings, and evidence. • Support trial preparation by assembling exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and refining arguments for presentation. • Deliver responsive, client-focused communication that keeps parties informed and builds confidence throughout the legal process.
2026-07-07T00:00:00Z

Director of Legal Services

Roseville, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced legal leader to guide education, employment, and regulatory matters for an organization in Roseville, California. This role partners closely with organizational leadership and school stakeholders to provide practical legal direction, reduce risk, and support compliant operations across multiple areas of law. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of California legal frameworks, sound judgment in complex situations, and the ability to coordinate effectively with external counsel and regulatory partners. Responsibilities:• Track developments in California and federal laws affecting charter schools and translate those changes into clear guidance for leadership and school teams.• Counsel senior leadership on education-related legal issues, policy interpretation, and compliance expectations tied to charter school operations.• Help school partners understand statutory and regulatory duties while ensuring organizational services remain aligned with applicable legal standards.• Work with board counsel and public agencies on matters such as charter renewals, revisions, and other compliance-related issues.• Oversee legal matters involving the organization and engage outside counsel when specialized support or formal representation is needed.• Act as the central liaison with school counsel when disputes, claims, or proceedings affect both school operations and the organization.• Provide direction on student discipline procedures, due process considerations, and legal obligations related to school operations.• Advise on special education and disability compliance requirements under federal and California law, and coordinate legal support for hearings, complaints, or appeals when necessary.• Serve as the internal legal resource for employment matters, including workplace investigations, policy compliance, separations, agreements, labor law issues, accommodations, and workers’ compensation coordination.
2026-07-21T00:00:00Z

Commercial Counsel, Heart Failure

Napa, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
220000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Commercial Counsel to support heart failure-related business activities in Livremore, California. This role provides practical legal guidance across commercial operations, contract strategy, reimbursement matters, and promotional review in a regulated healthcare environment. The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to help manage risk, enable business objectives, and maintain compliance with applicable laws and company standards. Responsibilities: • Advise business stakeholders on payor contracting matters by reviewing, revising, and negotiating agreements while recommending approaches that support sound commercial strategy. • Counsel internal teams on operational and regulatory issues affecting billing, reimbursement, audits, and compliance activities tied to healthcare products and services. • Assess reimbursement and payor-related disputes, identify legal exposure, and recommend practical solutions to reduce risk and support resolution. • Prepare, negotiate, and analyze a broad range of commercial agreements, including arrangements related to sourcing, sales, licensing, marketing initiatives, co-promotion, and research collaborations. • Review advertising, educational, and promotional content to confirm alignment with legal requirements, internal policies, and truth-in-advertising standards. • Provide timely legal support to commercial functions that engage healthcare professionals, offering clear guidance on day-to-day business questions and more complex legal matters. • Handle pre-dispute and early dispute matters through negotiation and settlement support, working to resolve issues efficiently and protect business interests. • Create and improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and training materials to streamline legal processes across supported teams. • Coordinate with external counsel when needed by defining scope, overseeing deliverables, and managing legal spend effectively. • Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, Education, Supply Chain, Research & Development, Regulatory, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, Sales, and Information Technology teams; limited travel of approximately 10–15% may be required.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z