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8 results for Lawyerattorney 10 Years Experience in Fallbrook, CA

Attorney
  • San Diego, CA
  • remote
  • Temporary
  • 66.8705 - 77.429 USD / Hourly
  • We are looking for a skilled Attorney to join our team in San Diego, California, on a contract basis. In this role, you will handle a variety of legal matters with a focus on creditors&#39; rights litigation, collaborating with experienced professionals to deliver exceptional results. This position offers an excellent opportunity to refine your expertise in civil litigation while working in both state and federal court environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage creditors&#39; rights litigation and related legal matters, ensuring cases progress effectively.<br>• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and other legal correspondence.<br>• Represent clients in court proceedings and assist in trial preparation.<br>• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and maintain knowledge of relevant statutes and case law.<br>• Review case files and collaborate with the team to develop and implement effective legal strategies.<br>• Maintain and update case management systems, ensuring the accuracy of all legal documentation.<br>• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.<br>• Work closely with legal staff to meet deadlines and adhere to court requirements.<br>• Lead and provide support to a small legal team, ensuring smooth operations.
  • 2026-04-14T00:00:00Z
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 185000 - 300000 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong><u>Boutique Bankruptcy Firm Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>A well-established bankruptcy and restructuring law firm is seeking a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney to join its team on a hybrid or fully remote basis. This firm focuses exclusively on bankruptcy and restructuring matters, handling sophisticated California and national matters for a diverse client base.</p><p><br></p><p>The firm concentrates on bankruptcy and restructuring work, with roughly 70% of its practice devoted to restructuring and 30% to commercial litigation. Within the bankruptcy practice, about half of the matters involve traditional bankruptcy work and half involve bankruptcy litigation.</p><p><br></p><p>This Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney role is open due to firm growth, not replacement, and offers meaningful responsibility, flexibility, and exposure to complex matters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Firm &amp; Position</strong>:</p><p>The firm is known for handling high-end restructuring and insolvency matters, including complex corporate bankruptcies and Chapter 11 reorganizations. Attorneys work on both California-based and national cases. The team is lean, experienced, and highly collaborative, with partners who remain actively involved in the work.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Handle complex corporate bankruptcy matters and Chapter 11 reorganizations</li><li>Manage out-of-court workouts and assignments for the benefit of creditors</li><li>Handle commercial litigation related to insolvency matters</li><li>Work on liquidations, acquisitions, and insolvency-related transactions</li><li>Serve as lead or key attorney on sophisticated restructuring matters</li><li>Communicate clearly and consistently with team members in a remote or hybrid environment</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Hours</strong>: Most are billing 1800/year</p><p><br></p><p>Hybrid or REMOTE:</p><ul><li>Hybrid or fully remote options available</li><li>Some attorneys are located on the East Coast and in Washington</li><li>Two partners and support staff are onsite in Orange County, California</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks</strong>:</p><ul><li>High-end group handling interesting California and national cases</li><li>Real flexibility with remote work</li><li>Lean team with meaningful responsibility</li><li>Direct partner interaction and mentorship</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: $185K–$300K (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>
  • 2026-04-10T00:00:00Z
Associate Attorney
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 130000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A firm whose managing partners spun off from a large notable law firm in San Diego are seeking an Associate Attorney to join their boutique litigation firm based in San Diego, California. </p><p><br></p><p>The firm specializes in transportation law, catastrophic injury cases, dental malpractice, and complex personal injury defense. This role offers an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse caseload and be mentored by partners who actually want to invest in their associates. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Manage a comprehensive caseload that includes both pre-litigation and active litigation files.</p><p>• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, discovery motions, dispositive motions, and trial preparation materials.</p><p>• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare for depositions, negotiations, and client meetings, providing strategic insights.</p><p>• Negotiate effectively with opposing counsel and other parties to resolve disputes and achieve favorable outcomes.</p><p>• Maintain regular communication with clients to update them on case progress and strategies.</p><p>• Prepare cases for trial, ensuring all necessary documents and strategies are in place.</p><p>• Meet billable hour requirements of 1850 annually, with opportunities to exceed expectations and bonus off that!</p><p><br></p><p><em>Pay is contingent upon experience with the duties above.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>Devoted to mentoring and training to become a better a version of themselves </li><li> “Our big focus is mentorship. That is what makes us appealing to many younger lawyers who were told they’d get that and been left in the dark. We avoid that at all costs.” – managing partner</li><li>“There is room for growth. We are looking for people who want to build careers!” – managing partner</li><li>We placed an associate there earlier this year who is happy! </li></ul>
  • 2026-03-20T00:00:00Z
Associate Attorney
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 13000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>One of RHL&#39;s repeat clients, a regional civil litigation firm in San Diego, retained us again to find their next civil litigation defense attorney. We have placed 3 legal professionals here who love it! The last attorney has had nothing but positive things to say. </p><p><br></p><p>This role will ideally be hybrid, based out of San Diego (and associates with less than 4 years of licensed experience should live/be willing to work onsite here), but remote candidates in other parts of SoCal are welcome to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>This defense attorney will be handling cases start to finish, and should have at least 2 years of civil litigation experience in CA. <em>Please do not apply without this!</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><ul><li>law &amp; motion</li><li>ex partes, pleading challenges, discovery motions, meet &amp; confers, motions to compel are most common</li><li>discovery</li><li>depositions (once up and running, they will take/defend 1-2 per week).</li></ul><p>·       Billable requirement: “The goal is 1950 but the minimum is 1800.”</p><p>·       Software: Word and Adobe for drafting. Outlook for calendaring. Firm Central is used for document management and billing time. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>This role offers flexible working hours and hybrid remote days, but the candidate should be local to SoCal (ideally local to San Diego if less than 5 years of experience).</em></strong></p>
  • 2026-04-06T00:00:00Z
Junior Attorney
  • Irvine, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>A highly respected Southern California defense firm is expanding its Workers’ Compensation practice and seeking an Attorney with interest in this field to join its growing Irvine office. This firm specializes in cases involving professional athletes.</p><p><br></p><p>NOTE: You MUST have an active CA bar record to qualify for this job.</p><p><br></p><p>This firm offers a robust training program and is happy to bring on newly barred attorneys that have a strong interest in Workers Compensation Defense work.</p><p><br></p><p>The Role</p><p>The attorney will manage a full workers’ compensation defense caseload from inception through resolution, with support from experienced staff and partners.</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Managing a caseload of approximately 70–80 files</li><li>Attending WCAB hearings and conferences</li><li>Handling lien resolution and settlement negotiations</li><li>Taking and defending depositions</li><li>Trial preparation and appearance</li><li>Maintaining regular client communication and reporting</li></ul><p>Billable expectation: Approximately 200 hours per month.</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation &amp; Benefits</p><ul><li>Salary range: $100,000 – $180,000 depending on experiences</li><li>Medical insurance (100% employer-paid options available)</li><li>Dental, vision, and life insurance</li><li>401(k) with 4% employer contribution (no waiting period)</li><li>Three weeks PTO accruing from day one</li><li>Paid holiday closure (December 24 – January 1)</li><li>Bar dues and MCLE covered</li><li>$600/month car allowance for candidates who come on site 3 days per week</li><li>$60/month cell phone allowance</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Why This Role Stands Out</p><ul><li>Recognized as a Top Workplace (2025)</li><li>This firm specializes in cases involving professional athletes</li><li>Strong reputation with judges and opposing counsel</li><li>Selective client base focused on quality work</li><li>Collaborative, respectful culture - no egos or internal competition</li><li>1:1 attorney-to-paralegal support structure for efficiency</li><li>Hybrid flexibility with remote options for experienced WC attorneys</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Work Environment</p><p>Attorneys benefit from a welcoming, diverse workplace where respect and professionalism are foundational. The firm invests heavily in technology and internal resources to reduce administrative burden and allow attorneys to focus on practicing law effectively.</p>
  • 2026-03-20T00:00:00Z
Real Estate General Counsel
  • Mission Viejo, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 200000 - 275000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>One of the top home builders in the nation (a Fortune 100 Best Company to Work For) is seeking a new General Counsel for their real estate practice. This General Counsel will cover matters in CA, WA, and OR. <strong>A CA bar license is required. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><p>This is a high-autonomy role designed for a sophisticated <strong>real estate attorney who has experience both at law firms (handling real estate transactions) and in-house (at a home builder or developer). </strong><em>Please do not apply without this experience. </em></p><p><br></p><p>As the successor to a retiring long-term VP, you will lead regional legal operations with a focus on high-volume, in-house execution rather than outside counsel management. <strong>This job is for a doer, not a director of outside counsel. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft and negotiate complex PSAs, development, land use, and joint venture agreements.</li><li>Manage title, survey, and easement reviews.</li><li>Manage one paralegal with upcoming approval to hire a second.</li><li>Serve as the primary legal partner for West Coast operating divisions.</li></ul><p><strong>Culture &amp; Perks</strong></p><ul><li>Typical 40–50 hour weeks with high predictability and a culture that mandate vacations and family time.</li><li>Direct access to leadership and the freedom to manage your own schedule.</li><li>Participation in flagship charitable initiatives, including building homes for disabled veterans.</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation:</strong></p><ul><li>Pay is contingent upon experience in real estate (ideally, for a home builder or developer), caliber of law firms worked at, and stability on the resume. <strong> </strong></li><li>The range listed is a base salary only, and does not include a competitive bonus, annual stock grants with equity, or benefits.</li><li>Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K with a match, generous PTO, and more.</li><li>Total comp will significantly increase take-home pay.</li></ul>
  • 2026-04-16T00:00:00Z
In House Counsel
  • San Diego, CA
  • remote
  • Contract / Temporary to Hire
  • 83 - 100 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced In-House Counsel to join our team in San Diego, California. This Contract to permanent position requires a skilled legal expert to handle complex commercial transactions and agreements while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, offering expert legal guidance to support business operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including client service contracts, business associate agreements, and requests for proposals.</p><p>• Manage legal agreements from initiation to completion, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and industry regulations.</p><p>• Address legal concerns related to privacy, confidentiality, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and other compliance issues.</p><p>• Provide timely feedback on agreements, understanding deal structures, and suggesting revisions as necessary.</p><p>• Engage in negotiations to resolve contractual terms and conditions effectively.</p><p>• Acknowledge receipt of agreements and ensure a turnaround time of approximately two weeks.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to align agreements with the company&#39;s strategic goals and legal standards.</p><p>• Support training initiatives by utilizing company playbooks to streamline agreement processes.</p>
  • 2026-04-06T00:00:00Z
In House Counsel
  • San Diego, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 125000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a well-known and highly-regarded company in the technology/aerospace industry, seeking add another attorney to their busy team. The ideal attorney will have 2-8 years of experience and a pedigreed background.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Summary of Role:</u></strong></p><p>This in-house counsel will focus almost exclusively on contracts, specifically drafting and redlining. The types of contracts will be diverse, from purchase agreements to NDAs to manufacturing agreements. A high level of research &amp; writing is expected. Ancillary duties related to M&amp;A, securities, and corporate governance may be assigned occasionally. However, someone who likes to put their head down and crank out contracts will be best for this position.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Team:</u></strong></p><ul><li>This in-house counsel will report directly to the General Counsel, and have hands-on interaction/feedback.</li><li>Four other attorneys and ten other support staff work in the legal department.</li><li>All are on-site daily.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Serene, beautiful campus with a pool, gym, and cafeteria that serves subsidized (and yummy) food</li><li>Exposure to high-level, sophisticated, high-stakes work</li><li>Hands-on training and mentorship from the GC</li></ul>
  • 2026-03-20T00:00:00Z