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108 results for General Counsel in Downey, CA
- 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>
- 2026-11-14T00:00:00Z
- Pasadena, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 140000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Am Law Firm Seeks Employment Litigation Attorney for Growing Practice</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p>A financially stable Am Law 200 firm is adding multiple newly created Employment Litigation Attorney positions following an influx of work from new clients. This established employment defense group represents mid-cap and Fortune 500 companies in sophisticated single-plaintiff litigation. The Employment Litigation Attorney will receive hands-on mentorship, direct involvement in case strategy, and opportunities to develop independent client relationships. The firm maintains a collaborative culture centered on professional respect, reasonable workloads, flexibility, and long-term attorney retention.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week onsite.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Employment Litigation Attorney Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Defend employers against claims involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and breaches of employment contracts and agreements.</p><p>· Manage single-plaintiff employment litigation matters from inception through resolution. This team does not handle PAGA matters.</p><p>· Draft pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and other substantive litigation documents.</p><p>· Take and defend depositions, attend court appearances, and participate in mediation and trial preparation.</p><p>· Handle matters in Northern, Central, and Southern California state courts and federal district courts within the Ninth Circuit.</p><p>· Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments, strategy, risk, and recommended next steps.</p><p>· Collaborate with partners on litigation strategy while developing the independence necessary to manage matters effectively.</p><p>· Participate in marketing and business-development initiatives, with certain qualifying activities credited toward the annual hours requirement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hours:</strong></p><p>1,850 annual hours for associates. Senior Counsel positions have an 1,800-hour annual requirement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><p><strong><em><u>Robert Half has placed seven attorneys with this group since 2024, and post-placement feedback has been consistently positive regarding the mentorship, workload, flexibility, leadership, and collegial environment.</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Bonuses</u></strong>: 3 ways to bonus (this is NOT a billing mill)</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>
- 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
- 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>
- 2026-11-14T00:00:00Z
- Los Angeles, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 200000 - 300000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Plaintiff Employment Litigation Attorney - HYBRID 3 days on site, 2 days remote in Century City</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Work Plan</strong></p><p>• Hybrid schedule – 3 days on site, 2 days remote</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><p>• Plaintiff employment litigation firm handling matters involving discrimination, wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, and sexual harassment claims</p><p>• Additional practice areas include real estate, business, wrongful death, and construction litigation</p><p>• Collaborative team environment consisting of 2 partners and 1 associate</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Managing a high-volume plaintiff employment litigation caseload in a fast-paced environment</p><p>• Handling all aspects of law and motion practice, including drafting motions and oppositions</p><p>• Propounding and responding to written discovery</p><p>• Taking and defending depositions</p><p>• Assisting with trial preparation, including exhibit review, witness preparation, and case strategy support</p><p>• Communicating directly with clients and providing case updates throughout litigation</p>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- Irvine, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 65000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Established full-service, mid-sized firm seeks a Legal Assistant to join its Estate Planning department!</p><p><br></p><p>This Estate Planning Legal Assistant will communicate with clients, draft estate planning documents, schedule and calendar meetings, and perform various general administrative tasks. This legal assistant will join an Estate Planning department with 2 other legal assistants and 4 paralegals.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>This Legal Assistant must live in and be able to commute to Irvine, CA.</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Benefits include medical, life insurance, FSA, 401K, profit sharing, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid holidays, and more!</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration for this exciting Estate Planning Legal Assistant opportunity, please send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin<at>RobertHalf.<com></p>
- 2026-11-13T00:00:00Z
- Los Angeles, CA
- remote
- Permanent / Full Time
- 165000 - 230000 USD / Yearly
- <p>A successful 30+ attorney defense firm in LA is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join their team of litigators and support staff. The ideal Litigation Attorney candidate will have at least 3+ years of California motor vehicle accident or habitability litigation experience as a licensed attorney. The firm is open to plaintiff or defense experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Once hired, the Litigation Attorney will handle litigation matters from inception through final resolution, managing her/his own caseload. <strong>Target billables are 1800 per year.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Duties will include but are not limited to independently handling court appearances, taking and defending depositions, discovery, legal research and analysis, and law and motion. Mentorship and training are available for associates; previous trial experience is not required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>My team has placed 5 attorneys with this firm, and 3 of them are now partners! The firm allows attorneys to work 100% remotely throughout California. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>The firm boasts a friendly and collaborative culture and a long-standing history of representing well-known clients for over 30 years. If you are seeking a firm that values life outside of work and prioritizes maintaining work-life balance, this may be the job for you! Benefits include medical, 401k with employer match, paid Holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid parking, paid bar dues and MCLEs, and a <strong>defined bonus plan.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration for this exciting attorney opportunity, please send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin<at>RobertHalf.<com></p><p><br></p><p>#SoCALRHL</p>
- 2026-10-30T00:00:00Z
- Los Angeles, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 145000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Thriving boutique civil litigation defense firm seeks an Attorney to join its employment defense team! The ideal Attorney will have 3+ years of California civil litigation experience, with most of that experience being in employment (plaintiff or defense) litigation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>I have placed a legal secretary, paralegal, and attorney with this firm. All are still happily with the firm, and the paralegal and attorney work 100% remotely! This firm will permanently allow this new attorney to work either hybrid remote or 100% remote.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>The billable requirement is 1900.</p><p><br></p><p>This Attorney will work on a team and handle the following:</p><ul><li>Drafting law & motion</li><li>Discovery</li><li>Court appearances</li><li>Depositions</li><li>Trial preparation and trial</li></ul><p><br></p><p>The firm is offering this Attorney a competitive salary package that includes bonuses (billable bonus, discretionary yearend bonus, and origination bonus) and benefits (medical, dental, 401k with a match, unlimited PTO, paid holidays, and paid bar dues and MCLEs)!</p><p> </p><p>TO APPLY, ONLY send your resume directly Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin<at>RobertHalf.<com></p><p><br></p><p>#SoCALRHL</p>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z