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- Newport Beach, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 145000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Respected OC Mid-Sized Firms Seeks Trust Litigation Attorney – Lifestyle firm LOW BILLABLES</strong></p><p><br></p><p>An established Orange County-based boutique law firm—recognized for its high-end work, community reputation, and low turnover—is seeking a <strong>trust litigation attorney</strong> to join its probate and estate litigation practice. With more than three decades in practice, this full-service firm has a thriving caseload, loyal client base, and a strong footprint in Southern California, with offices in Newport Beach and Del Mar.</p><p>This opportunity offers a mix of courtroom work, strategic litigation, and close client interaction. This is not a back-office role—clients meet face-to-face and expect sharp, personable advocacy. The firm provides training, career development, and a proven partnership track for attorneys ready to commit to long-term growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Trust Litigation Attorney Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Handle probate and trust litigation matters from A to Z</li><li>Manage all phases of discovery and draft substantive motions</li><li>Conduct and defend depositions</li><li>Prepare for and attend court hearings and trial</li><li>Directly interface with clients and support case strategy development</li></ul><p>Hours:</p><ul><li><strong>Billable goal: 120–130 hours/month</strong></li></ul><p>Perks:</p><ul><li>High-profile, high-value cases</li><li>Direct client interaction</li><li>Collegial, lifestyle-oriented firm culture</li><li>Formalized partnership track and training program</li><li>Proven attorney retention—nearly all prior placements remain with the firm</li></ul><p>Salary:</p><p>$120K to $200K+ depending on experience</p><p> Significant bonus potential, including:</p><ul><li>Quarterly bonuses for billable hours</li><li>Year-end discretionary bonuses</li></ul><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Healthcare: Anthem or Kaiser plans available; firm pays $350/month toward premiums (often fully covers base plan for employee + dependents)</li><li>Dental: 100% employer-paid for employee</li><li>401(k) with discretionary profit sharing</li><li>PTO: 10 vacation days in year one</li><li>Sick time: 3 days in year one, increases to 6 days after January 1</li><li>Annual performance reviews</li></ul><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>
- 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
- Westlake Village, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 140000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Associate attorney opportunity in in Westlake Village!! We successfully placed an attorney here in 2024 and the firm is growing!!!</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who has at least 2-3 of experience and can manage civil matters while contributing to a collaborative, growth-oriented team. The firm handles a diverse range of disputes and offers meaningful client contact, hands-on case responsibility, and a path for long-term career advancement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Manage cases from inception to trial, ensuring all legal matters are handled efficiently.</li><li>Conduct discovery, including depositions, to gather necessary information for cases.</li><li>Attend court appearances as needed to represent clients.</li><li>Draft and review pleadings and other legal documents.</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel to maintain strong relationships and ensure client satisfaction.</li><li>Handle project-based work, especially for first-year attorneys.</li><li>Utilize case management software and other legal software to manage and track case progress.</li><li>Manage litigation matters, including civil litigation and employment litigation.</li><li>Draft and review contracts as part of transactional work.</li><li>Maintain a focus on client outcomes, ensuring the best possible results for each case.</li><li><strong><u>Billable Hours Req: 1800</u></strong></li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
- Culver City, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 140000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Fully Remote attorney opportunity with a growing firm based in west Los Angeles!!! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is listed as hybrid to encourage CA attorneys only to apply; ideally, candidates will be located in/around Los Angeles in case of in-person hearings/depositions, but qualified attorneys throughout Southern CA are encouraged to apply. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>An exciting, growing law firm specializing in professional malpractice (financial services and other professions like architecture, etc.) and commercial litigation is seeking an associate attorney for its expanding team. The firm handles interesting litigation, is very hybrid/remote flex, and has low billables - 1650!!</p><p><br></p><p>The firm is based on the west side with a remote schedule.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Associate Attorney Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p>This person will work on professional liability, D&O litigation, and business litigation matters.</p><p>Discovery, including depositions.</p><p>Law and motion.</p><p>Court appearances.</p><p>Pleadings.</p><p>Communicating with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel.</p><p><strong><u>Billable Hour Req: 1650 </u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Compensation, Benefits, Other Perks</u></strong></p><p>Salary from $140,000 to $190,000</p><p>Several ways to bonus!</p><p>Annual bonuses tied to performance, which includes hours billed, quality of performance, success; annual holiday bonuses; and period performance bonuses.</p><p>Medical is covered 100% for the employee and immediate family.</p><p>Dental and vision plans covered.</p><p>401k + safe harbor 3.5% contribution.</p><p>Paid parking. </p>
- 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
- Long Beach, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 200000 - 450000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>National Plaintiff Trial Firm Seeks Trial Attorney</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p> Highly regarded national plaintiff litigation firm is seeking a Trial Attorney to join its Long Beach office (5 days onsite). This Trial Attorney will handle complex, high-exposure matters supported by an extensive discovery and motion practice team. The firm is known for its detailed law and motion strategy and for taking approximately 20 depositions per plaintiff to maximize case value. The Trial Attorney will step into a well-resourced platform built for courtroom success.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Trial Attorney Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> · Lead plaintiff trial matters from case strategy through verdict</p><p> · Take and defend depositions</p><p> · Argue substantive motions and oversee law and motion strategy</p><p> · Prepare witnesses and experts for trial</p><p> · Conduct trial examinations and courtroom advocacy</p><p> · Collaborate with dedicated Law & Motion Paralegal team</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><p> · Sophisticated plaintiff trial work with significant exposure</p><p> · Strong internal law and motion infrastructure</p><p> · Expanding national platform with substantial resources</p><p> · High earning potential tied to trial success</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong></p><p> Up to $400,000 base salary (DOE)</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>
- 2026-10-17T00:00:00Z
- Cerritos, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 135000 - 210000 USD / Yearly
- <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>
- 2026-10-17T00:00:00Z
- Los Angeles, CA
- remote
- Permanent / Full Time
- 150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong><em>Top Firm Seeks Remote Litigation CA-licensed Attorney – Work from Anywhere in Select States</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p>One of the largest plaintiff firms in the US that is nationally recognized for excellence in litigation seeks multiple <strong>Attorneys</strong> to join its expanding motion practice group. The firm is well-known for its high-caliber trial teams, collaborative environment, and long-term retention of its lawyers. These fully remote opportunities offer a chance to contribute to complex, high-impact cases while maintaining work-life balance--40 hour work week! This work-life balance position is project/task based meaning that you could work non-traditional work hours to meet the deadlines for the writing assignment deadlines. This is a permanent, W-2 position with benefits. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Attorney will work on the Plaintiff Employment teams. Multiple opportunities!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Perks:</p><ul><li>100% remote (no court or office requirement).</li><li>Team stability: zero turnover on this group in the last several years.</li></ul><p>Salary:</p><p>Up to $205,000 base salary depending on experience, plus bonus opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plans available; eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 60 days). HMO & PPO through Anthem.</li><li>401(k).</li><li>15 days of PTO accrual beginning Day 1.</li><li>9 paid holidays.</li></ul><p><strong><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</u></strong></p>
- 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z
- Los Angeles, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 200000 - 300000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half is partnering with one of the most established plaintiff trial firms in Los Angeles looking to add a skilled trial attorney to their growing team. This role is ideal for a lawyer who thrives in the courtroom, enjoys taking ownership of complex litigation, and works well in a close-knit team environment. The position offers meaningful trial exposure, regular collaboration with experienced attorneys, and the support of a stable firm with a long-standing reputation in injury litigation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead plaintiff-side litigation matters from initial case strategy through verdict or resolution, maintaining full ownership of deadlines, filings, and case progression.</p><p>• Prepare and argue motions, draft pleadings and briefs, and handle all phases of written discovery in support of active litigation matters.</p><p>• Take and defend depositions, appear at hearings and trials in Los Angeles, and represent clients confidently in court proceedings.</p><p>• Manage a steady caseload while coordinating with firm leadership on case assignments, legal strategy, and priority matters.</p><p>• Supervise and delegate substantive work to entry-level attorneys and support staff while ensuring high-quality legal execution across each file.</p><p>• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, insurance representatives, and other parties to advance matters effectively and professionally.</p><p>• Use litigation and research platforms such as case management and legal research tools to support preparation, analysis, and case development.</p><p>• Participate in team collaboration and periodic in-office meetings to review progress, align on strategy, and maintain strong working relationships.</p>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Beverly Hills, CA
- remote
- Permanent / Full Time
- 200000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
- <p>A high-end boutique with large clients is seeking a litigation attorney to work remote within CA, or ideally, hybrid in West LA. This sophisticated practice includes representing well-known companies on global, high-stakes matters. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage a low caseload of litigation and pre-litigation matters.</li><li>Support complex insurance, transportation, and property damage disputes.</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation-related documents.</li><li>Conduct all phases of discovery, including written discovery and document review.</li><li>Assist with trial preparation, including: MILs, trial notebooks, exhibit prep, and voir dire</li><li>Perform legal research and analysis using advanced legal technology tools.</li><li>Draft opinion letters and provide legislative history and statutory analysis when needed.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join This Firm?</strong></p><ul><li>Work on unique, high-profile matters impacting major national and international industries and companies.</li><li>Exposure to sophisticated, global litigation.</li><li>Emphasis on quality legal work over high-volume file handling.</li><li>Genuine commitment to work-life balance and flexibility. Attorneys go to spin class midday! </li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ol><li>Salary Range: $150-250K, entirely contingent upon level of experience and fluency with the tasks above + stability on the resume</li><li>Benefits: 100% employee-covered healthcare, lenient sick time/PTO, short term and long-term disability, life insurance</li></ol>
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- Los Angeles, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 135000 - 205001 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong><em><u>Boutique California Firm Seeks Litigation Attorney </u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p> A highly regarded boutique litigation defense firm is seeking to add a Litigation Attorney to its growing California practice. The firm is recognized for its focus on financial services and complex business litigation, including the defense of class action matters. With a lean team of seven attorneys, the environment allows for mentorship, direct client exposure, and meaningful case responsibility. WILL TRAIN ON PRACTICE AREA.</p><p><br></p><p>There are multiple openings at the firm for both junior and senior attorneys! Senior attorneys will be considered for remote opportunities (if live in California).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Litigation Attorney Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Junior Attorney: Participate in discovery practice, drafting, and case management with hands-on training and guidance from partners.</li><li>Mid-to-Senior Attorney: Manage depositions (taking and defending), draft and argue motions, and oversee discovery strategy.</li><li>Collaborate with partners and clients in financial services and business litigation defense.</li><li>Contribute to the defense of high-stakes class actions and other complex disputes.</li></ul><p><strong>Hours: 1,650 billable hours annually.</strong></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><ul><li>Boutique team setting with mentorship and professional development.</li><li>Flexibility for hybrid arrangements (junior attorneys) and fully remote options for qualified mid-to-senior attorneys based in California.</li><li>Multiple bonus opportunities in addition to base salary.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary:</strong> $125K to $220K, depending on experience + multiple bonus structures.</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong> Full package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k).</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</u></em></strong></p>
- 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z
- Pasadena, CA
- remote
- Permanent / Full Time
- 125000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a REMOTE, CA-barred attorney to support a busy litigation practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, defense-side cases (labor & employment, construction, AI, business litigation) while building hands-on experience across multiple stages of the litigation process. <strong>This firm will entertain attorneys with 3+ years of experience, who are local to SoCal for occasional depos/appearances.</strong> <em>The salary listed is entirely commensurate with experience. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li> Managing a variety of defense-side litigation matters</li><li>Attending depos</li><li> Answering discovery</li><li> Drafting pleadings, motions, pre-trial reports</li><li> Performing risk analysis</li><li>Negotiating settlements</li></ul><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>· Majority women-owned</p><p>· A partner leads the DEI efforts – he writes articles, leads seminars, and bakes it into firm culture – and the office celebrate Juneteenth</p><p>· The firm has multiple initiatives to give back to the community: various food banks, domestic violence shelters, and educational efforts</p><p>· 2-week training program is robust, teaching the practice area (silicosis and asbestos!). They ensure people have the tools they need to be successful. Our two recently-placed attorneys have corroborated this! </p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Santa Monica, CA
- remote
- Permanent / Full Time
- 185000 - 270000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Premier Plaintiff Employment Trial Firm Seeks Law & Motion Attorney (100% Remote – CALIFORNIA RESIDENT)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p> Highly regarded single-practice plaintiff employment trial firm seeks a Law & Motion Attorney to join its growing team (1–2 openings). The firm focuses exclusively on wrongful termination and harassment matters and is known for securing some of the largest plaintiff employment verdicts in Los Angeles County.</p><p>This Law & Motion Attorney will report directly to a Shareholder who began as an associate and advanced internally. The firm maintains a strong reputation within the Southern California plaintiff community for high-value verdicts and aggressive trial work. Fully remote within California.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Law & Motion Attorney Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> · Draft and argue complex motions, including dispositive motions</p><p> · Prepare and respond to detailed discovery</p><p> · Develop strategic written advocacy supporting trial attorneys</p><p> · Collaborate with trial team on case positioning and motion strategy</p><p> · Handle substantive law and motion practice in California employment matters</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><p> · 100% remote in California</p><p> · Trial-focused plaintiff employment practice</p><p> </p><p> · Company retreats (recent 3-day retreat at the Ritz-Carlton, Santa Barbara)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong></p><p> $200,000–$270,000 base salary (DOE) + bonus eligible</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p> 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (after first 60 days); 401K, PTO, bar dues</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>
- 2026-10-17T00:00:00Z