<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><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><p><br></p>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Contract Attorney for a fully remote opportunity supporting a busy Toxic Tort Litigation practice. This is an initial 3-month contract with potential for conversion to a permanent role, available on either a full-time or part-time schedule.</p><p><br></p><p>The attorney will handle substantive litigation work with a strong focus on legal research, writing, and motion practice. There is no shortage of work, and the team is ready for someone who can jump in and contribute right away.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Please note:</strong> Candidates must be able to commit exclusively to this engagement and cannot be working with other law firms or maintaining an independent legal practice during the assignment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and revise Motions for Summary Judgment, oppositions, and related briefing.</li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive and procedural issues.</li><li>Analyze case records, discovery, deposition transcripts, and expert materials to support motion practice.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys on toxic tort and other complex litigation matters.</li><li>Assist with additional litigation-related writing projects as needed.</li></ul>
<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide strategic legal counsel to union clients on labor and employment matters.</p><p>• Represent clients in grievance hearings, arbitration, and administrative interviews.</p><p>• Advocate for clients in state and federal court proceedings.</p><p>• Participate in membership meetings and deliver legal insights to union members.</p><p>• Handle cases before labor and employment boards, including the Public Employment Relations Board and State Personnel Board.</p><p>• Draft and review motions, briefs, and legal documents with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Conduct discovery processes and manage case-related documentation.</p><p>• Travel locally within Northern and Central California to attend hearings and client meetings.</p><p>• Collaborate with colleagues to develop legal strategies and ensure optimal outcomes.</p><p>• Stay updated on changes in labor and employment laws to provide informed advice.</p>
We are looking for an Associate Attorney to join a growing litigation practice in California. This opportunity is well suited for a licensed attorney who brings hands-on experience managing insurance defense matters and enjoys working across a broad range of civil disputes. The role offers meaningful responsibility in case development, client advocacy, and courtroom preparation while collaborating within a multi-office law firm environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage insurance defense litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution.<br>• Prepare motions, briefs, pleadings, and other legal filings with strong attention to detail and persuasive written advocacy.<br>• Conduct written discovery, review case documents, and develop strategies based on factual and legal analysis.<br>• Take and defend depositions while working closely with clients, witnesses, and expert partners.<br>• Handle matters involving personal injury, construction disputes, business conflicts, premises liability, negligence, transportation claims, product liability, and real estate-related litigation.<br>• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and other litigation proceedings as needed.<br>• Support trial preparation activities, including organizing evidence, developing case themes, and coordinating with litigation teams.<br>• Communicate regularly with clients and internal stakeholders regarding case status, risk evaluation, and recommended next steps.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Billing Specialist to support accurate invoicing and payment activity for a professional services firm in Sacramento, California. This role focuses on preparing billing documentation, maintaining reliable records, and helping ensure timely follow-up on outstanding balances. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with computerized billing platforms and can manage billing tasks with accuracy, organization, and professionalism.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, please contact Shantel Poole via LinkedIn or call 916-649-0832.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and issue client invoices with careful attention to accuracy, supporting documentation, and established billing schedules.</p><p>• Review account activity, reconcile billing information, and resolve discrepancies to maintain complete and reliable financial records.</p><p>• Monitor outstanding balances and follow up on overdue payments in a timely manner to support collection efforts.</p><p>• Generate and distribute billing statements, ensuring clients receive clear and timely account information.</p><p>• Enter, update, and maintain billing data within computerized billing systems to keep records current and audit-ready.</p><p>• Support legal billing processes by applying client-specific guidelines, matter details, and required formatting standards.</p><p>• Work with billing platforms such as TABS3 or Tymetrix to process invoices and address submission issues when needed.</p>
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.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advise business stakeholders on payor contracting matters by reviewing, revising, and negotiating agreements while recommending approaches that support sound commercial strategy.<br>• Counsel internal teams on operational and regulatory issues affecting billing, reimbursement, audits, and compliance activities tied to healthcare products and services.<br>• Assess reimbursement and payor-related disputes, identify legal exposure, and recommend practical solutions to reduce risk and support resolution.<br>• Prepare, negotiate, and analyze a broad range of commercial agreements, including arrangements related to sourcing, sales, licensing, marketing initiatives, co-promotion, and research collaborations.<br>• Review advertising, educational, and promotional content to confirm alignment with legal requirements, internal policies, and truth-in-advertising standards.<br>• 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.<br>• Handle pre-dispute and early dispute matters through negotiation and settlement support, working to resolve issues efficiently and protect business interests.<br>• Create and improve contract templates, negotiation playbooks, and training materials to streamline legal processes across supported teams.<br>• Coordinate with external counsel when needed by defining scope, overseeing deliverables, and managing legal spend effectively.<br>• 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.
<p>We are looking for an experienced In-House Counsel to support a wine industry organization in Napa, California. This 6-month contract position is well suited for a senior attorney who can confidently advise on litigation matters while also guiding data privacy, employment counsel, and cybersecurity issues. The role offers a collaborative environment, regular interaction with executive leadership, and a flexible permanent schedule with an in-person presence two days per week, either in the Marin or Napa office. Candidates who bring strong business judgment and can step into a broad in-house legal function will be especially successful in this assignment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide legal guidance on active and potential disputes, partnering with internal stakeholders to assess risk and develop practical strategies.</li><li>Advise the business on privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity matters, including issue spotting, compliance considerations, and incident-related support.</li><li>Review, draft, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements to help meet operational and business objectives.</li><li>Offer counsel on employment-related legal questions and support the handling of workplace issues when they arise.</li><li>Coordinate with outside counsel where needed, helping manage litigation activity, budgets, and overall case direction.</li><li>Participate in meetings with senior leaders and deliver clear, business-focused legal advice on sensitive or high-priority matters.</li><li>Step into a broad legal support role that may include taking ownership of contract workflows and other in-house counsel responsibilities.</li><li>Support onboarding into the legal function and help ensure continuity across ongoing matters during the contract period.</li><li>Assist attorneys with employment counseling matters, including drafting, reviewing, and organizing employment-related documentation, conducting legal research, and supporting responses to employee relations and personnel issues.</li></ul>