We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to support a civil litigation practice in California. This role is ideal for a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can manage court-related documentation, maintain critical deadlines, and communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, and external parties. The successful candidate will bring strong knowledge of filing procedures, calendaring requirements, and document preparation standards in a fast-paced legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage day-to-day communication with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, and internal team members to keep matters moving efficiently.<br>• Prepare, revise, and format legal documents in accordance with applicable court rules and filing standards.<br>• Draft litigation materials such as pleadings and discovery documents under attorney direction.<br>• Submit documents through electronic filing systems and complete physical court filings when required for state and federal matters.<br>• Maintain organized electronic case records, monitor litigation databases, and ensure firm procedures are followed consistently.<br>• Track and calculate filing dates and other key deadlines using local, state, federal, and appellate rules.<br>• Coordinate attorney schedules by managing court appearances, meetings, and case-related deadlines.<br>• Arrange litigation logistics, including depositions, inspections, and other case events, while keeping stakeholders informed of upcoming obligations.<br>• Provide administrative and trial preparation support throughout all stages of civil litigation and assist colleagues with coverage as needed.
<p>A growing litigation practice is seeking a California-licensed Associate Attorney with insurance defense litigation experience to join its team on a contract-to-hire basis. This fully remote opportunity will involve handling matters from inception through resolution, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, case strategy, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on litigator with strong insurance defense experience, a demonstrated history of stability in prior roles, and an interest in growing long term with the firm.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage complex civil litigation matters from initial investigation through resolution</li><li>Develop and execute case strategy, including assessing risks, defenses, and litigation objectives</li><li>Handle all phases of discovery, including written discovery, document review, production, and discovery planning</li><li>Research, draft, and argue substantive motions, including dispositive motions</li><li>Maintain day-to-day ownership of assigned matters and proactively manage case deadlines</li><li>Communicate with clients regarding case developments, litigation strategy, and recommendations</li><li>Coordinate with and prepare expert witnesses to support litigation strategy and trial preparation</li><li>Assist with all aspects of trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial strategy</li></ul>
<p>Join a well-established and highly regarded East Bay law firm that continues to see strong demand for its family law practice. Due to increasing client needs, the firm is looking to add a Family Law Attorney on a contract-to-hire basis who can help manage a growing caseload.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is open to attorneys with all levels of experience from 1+ year to 10+ years. The role will begin at approximately 20 hours per week and is expected to ramp up to full-time hours in the new year, with the potential to convert full-time with the firm in the future, depending on performance and fit. For more junior candidates, you must be able to come on-site periodically throughout the week, whereas more experienced candidates will be considered for a fully remote schedule.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Handle family law matters from intake through resolution</li><li>Draft motions, declarations, pleadings, and court filings</li><li>Manage discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery</li><li>Prepare settlement conference statements and other case-related documents</li><li>Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, strategy, and next steps</li><li>Conduct initial client consultations and gather supporting documentation</li><li>Work independently while collaborating with firm leadership as needed</li><li>Assist with networking, marketing, and relationship-building efforts when appropriate</li><li>Contribute to probate, estate planning, or civil litigation matters depending on experience and interest</li><li>Opportunity to help grow and shape additional practice areas aligned with your background</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Business Attorney to join an established and reputable legal team in Napa, California. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of sophisticated business transactions, providing tailored and effective legal solutions to clients ranging from regional businesses to multinational corporations. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of expertise in corporate law and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience + a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefit.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide legal counsel on business formation, transaction structuring, and compliance with relevant regulations.</p><p>• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, shareholder agreements, and other legal documents.</p><p>• Assist clients in mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and private placements.</p><p>• Collaborate with estate planning professionals on succession planning matters.</p><p>• Conduct analysis of debt structures and advise on banking and credit facilities.</p><p>• Develop practical solutions to complex legal challenges for clients in various industries.</p><p>• Represent clients at local, national, and international levels in business-related matters.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards and regulatory requirements.</p><p>• Support clients in the development of equity incentive plans and other financial agreements.</p><p>• Stay updated on legal trends and apply insights to improve client outcomes.</p>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft and review estate planning documents, including wills, revocable living trusts, and powers of attorney.</p><p>• Assist in creating advanced planning structures like irrevocable grantor trusts and retained interest trusts under partner supervision.</p><p>• Manage trust administration and probate matters, including asset distribution and preparation of court filings.</p><p>• Collaborate with clients’ advisors, such as CPAs and financial planners, to address tax and business succession issues.</p><p>• Conduct legal research and prepare detailed analyses on estate planning, tax, and property tax matters.</p><p>• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly to clients, ensuring they understand all aspects of their estate plans.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with deadlines and legal requirements in all matters handled.</p><p>• Provide high-quality legal counsel while maintaining professionalism and discretion.</p><p>• Participate in team discussions to develop strategies for complex cases.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in estate planning and tax laws to provide informed advice.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Represent community association clients in litigation and advisory matters across a range of legal issues affecting common interest developments.<br>• Prepare persuasive legal documents, including motions, briefs, pleadings, and other court filings, with close attention to detail and legal strategy.<br>• Manage discovery activities by drafting requests and responses, reviewing produced materials, and helping develop case positions.<br>• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the court in a detail-focused and confident manner.<br>• Analyze disputes involving contracts, property rights, governance matters, tort exposure, housing-related issues, and insurance concerns.<br>• Support case progression from initial assessment through resolution while maintaining required billable hour expectations.<br>• Contribute to the firm’s expanding practice by delivering responsive legal service and building knowledge in community association law.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Business Attorney with over five years of relevant experience to join an established and reputable team in Roseville, California. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions and provide strategic legal guidance to clients ranging from regional businesses to multinational corporations. If you excel in corporate law and are eager to collaborate on a wide range of business matters, we invite you to apply. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience + a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefit.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide legal counsel on business entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.</p><p>• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and securities offerings.</p><p>• Guide clients through major transactions such as private placements and equity incentive plans.</p><p>• Collaborate with estate planning professionals on succession strategies for business owners.</p><p>• Analyze debt structures and advise on banking and credit facility matters.</p><p>• Develop tailored legal solutions to address complex client challenges.</p><p>• Represent clients in regional, national, and multinational transactions.</p><p>• Ensure legal documentation aligns with business objectives and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Maintain a client-focused approach to deliver practical and cost-effective solutions.</p><p>• Stay updated on corporate law developments to provide informed counsel.</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a respected North Bay law firm seeking a Litigation Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to support attorneys with document preparation, court filings, calendaring, case management, and client communications. The ideal candidate will have at least 1+ years of law firm experience, strong organizational and proofreading skills, and experience with civil litigation, estate planning, trust administration, or transactional matters. This is a full-time, fully onsite opportunity offering competitive compensation and benefits.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, proofread, format, and revise legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and discovery materials</li><li>Coordinate and manage state and federal court filings, including e-filing procedures</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars, court deadlines, meetings, and appearances</li><li>Schedule depositions, inspections, hearings, and other litigation-related events</li><li>Organize and maintain electronic and physical case files</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and outside vendors</li><li>Monitor deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and filing requirements</li><li>Assist attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and case management</li><li>Provide administrative and legal support to multiple attorneys as needed</li><li>Collaborate with team members and assist with overflow work or coverage when necessary</li></ul>
<p>A well-established law firm in Santa Rosa is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its attorneys and legal staff with a variety of administrative and litigation-related tasks. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional looking to grow their legal career in a collaborative and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have prior law firm experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while providing exceptional support to attorneys and clients.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to attorneys, including calendar management, scheduling, and file organization</li><li>Prepare, revise, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents</li><li>Maintain and organize physical and electronic case files</li><li>Coordinate court filings, service of process, and document retrieval</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and vendors</li><li>Assist with case management, deadlines, and attorney workflow</li><li>Handle incoming calls, emails, and client inquiries</li><li>Support attorneys with trial preparation, hearings, and other legal proceedings as needed</li></ul>
We are looking for an accomplished Trial Attorney to join a respected litigation practice in Walnut Creek, California. This position focuses on defending complex medical malpractice and healthcare-related claims while guiding matters from early assessment through trial or resolution. The attorney in this role will work closely with healthcare clients, shape litigation strategy, and contribute meaningful leadership within a collaborative trial team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct a docket of sophisticated medical malpractice and healthcare litigation matters from initial evaluation through final outcome.<br>• Act as primary courtroom counsel in trials, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and other contested proceedings.<br>• Build effective litigation strategies by coordinating investigations, planning discovery, and working with expert witnesses.<br>• Prepare, review, and argue motions, pleadings, and written discovery with a strong focus on accuracy and persuasive advocacy.<br>• Take and defend depositions, appear before the court, and represent clients throughout each phase of the litigation process.<br>• Communicate case developments, exposure analysis, and strategic recommendations to clients and other key stakeholders on a regular basis.<br>• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and support professionals to drive organized, efficient, and cost-conscious case management.<br>• Strengthen client relationships by serving as a steady advisor to healthcare providers and organizations facing sensitive legal disputes.<br>• Support the broader success of the litigation group by mentoring entry-level team members and promoting high standards of legal service.
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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! </p><p><br></p><p>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!</p>
We are looking for an accomplished Natural Resources Attorney to support complex matters involving environmental regulation, land use, and resource-related legal issues in Lafayette, California. This opportunity is suited for a lawyer who can provide practical guidance, manage sophisticated legal work, and collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in natural resources law and a solid understanding of regulatory compliance in a dynamic legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advise clients on legal matters involving natural resources, environmental requirements, land use considerations, and related regulatory frameworks.<br>• Manage a range of legal matters from initial analysis through resolution, including strategy development, drafting, and client counseling.<br>• Interpret federal, state, and local regulations and translate complex legal obligations into clear, actionable guidance for clients.<br>• Prepare, review, and refine legal documents such as memoranda, agreements, filings, and other matter-related materials.<br>• Represent client interests in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and other interactions connected to environmental and resource issues.<br>• Work closely with colleagues across related practice areas to deliver coordinated legal solutions on multifaceted matters.<br>• Conduct thorough legal research and evaluate emerging developments that may affect client operations or project objectives.
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our detail-oriented services team in Sacramento, California. This role supports a busy litigation practice and offers an excellent benefits package, including health coverage and a 401(K) profit-sharing plan. The position provides flexibility with a hybrid schedule following an initial in-office period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and maintain attorney calendars, including tracking deadlines and coordinating schedules using a master calendar system.<br>• Open and close client matters while creating and maintaining comprehensive client profiles.<br>• Draft and format various legal documents, letters, and memoranda, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Conduct e-filing of court documents, adhering to local, state, and federal court rules.<br>• Prepare and organize discovery materials, motions, deposition notices, subpoenas, and trial binders.<br>• Assist in the preparation of exhibits and trial or hearing documentation.<br>• Support attorneys in managing cases from inception through trial, providing administrative and litigation assistance.<br>• Generate expense reports and maintain accurate records for billing purposes.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients, ensuring their rights and interests are protected.<br>• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategy and decision-making.<br>• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with precision and clarity.<br>• Represent clients in court proceedings, advocating effectively on their behalf.<br>• Handle labor and employment law cases, including negotiating settlements and resolving disputes.<br>• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex litigation matters to develop comprehensive legal strategies.<br>• Review medical records and other case-related documents to identify key information.<br>• Manage discovery processes, including depositions and evidence gathering.<br>• Maintain responsibility for multiple cases simultaneously, ensuring timely progress and resolution.<br>• Build strong relationships with clients through clear communication and attentive representation.
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Represent clients in employment-related disputes through all phases of litigation, from case assessment to resolution.<br>• Conduct and defend depositions, gather witness testimony, and develop factual records to support case strategy.<br>• Prepare motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents with strong attention to detail and persuasive analysis.<br>• Manage matters involving arbitration and mediation, including case preparation, participation, and follow-up actions.<br>• Advise on employment law issues affecting public sector organizations and help address complex workplace disputes.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys and internal stakeholders in a hybrid work setting while maintaining an active presence in the office.<br>• Analyze legal risks, evaluate claims and defenses, and recommend practical litigation strategies aligned with client objectives.