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17 results for Lawyerattorney 4 9 Years Experience in Fallbrook, CA

Attorney/Lawyer

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
110000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an attorney to join an established boutique defense firm in Irvine, California. This position offers the opportunity to manage a meaningful caseload focused on medical malpractice matters while working closely with an experienced legal team. Responsibilities:• Manage a docket of medical malpractice and administrative defense matters at various stages of litigation with a high degree of independence. Newly barred attorneys will be trained!• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents to support case strategy and client representation.• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written arguments for contested issues, hearings, and motion practice.• Appear at court hearings, argue motions, and represent clients effectively in related proceedings.• Take and defend depositions, coordinate discovery efforts, and maintain momentum on case progression.• Handle matters involving board and licensing defense for healthcare providers, including administrative hearings when needed.• Track billable work consistently and maintain timely, high-quality work product in accordance with firm expectations.• Use the firm’s legal technology tools, including case management and time-entry systems, to organize files, monitor deadlines, and support efficient case handling.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

San Bernardino, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
Mid-sized firm with multiple locations is seeking a workers compensation attorney to join their growing team. This person will be expected to handle workers' compensation cases, appear in court, and manage insurance claims. This role offers competitive compensation based on experience + a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, paid time off, and retirement benefit. Responsibilities:• Handle workers' compensation defense cases diligently and effectively• Provide high-quality, cost-effective legal representation to clients• Maintain good standing with the California State Bar Association• Collaborate with a diverse team of lawyers, attorneys, and staff• Engage in necessary travels as part of the role• Utilize excellent communication, research, and analytical skills in executing duties• Apply knowledge of workers' comp law in managing cases• Address insurance claims related to workers' compensation• Maintain a congenial atmosphere while handling high-workload situations• Ensure all court appearances are made as and when required.
2026-09-10T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
59.375 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Attorney/Lawyer to join a growing legal team in San Diego, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for a licensed attorney who wants to build experience in subrogation and civil litigation while handling a meaningful caseload with guidance from experienced partners. The role offers a collaborative environment with regular case discussions, strong mentorship, and flexibility for attorneys who can manage matters effectively in a largely remote practice setting. Responsibilities: • Handle a portfolio of subrogation matters involving vehicle collisions, jobsite incidents, workplace losses, and related tort claims from intake through resolution. • Prepare and respond to written discovery, draft motions and legal briefs, and develop case strategies that support favorable outcomes for clients. • Coordinate and participate in depositions, medical evaluations, settlement discussions, and other litigation activities needed to advance each matter. • Communicate consistently with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members to provide updates and move files forward efficiently. • Attend recurring case review sessions with partners and collaborate on litigation planning, risk assessment, and next-step recommendations. • Manage deadlines, billing expectations, and documentation across an active caseload while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness. • Appear at hearings, meetings, and other proceedings as needed, with many litigation events conducted through remote platforms.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Newport Beach, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
75.2115 - 87.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Attorney/Lawyer to support a respected legal practice handling sophisticated property coverage and related litigation matters in Newport Beach, California. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for a licensed attorney who brings strong litigation fundamentals, sound legal judgment, and the ability to manage matters in a remote setting while collaborating closely with experienced legal professionals. The role offers meaningful exposure to complex coverage disputes, direct involvement in case strategy, and the opportunity to build long-term expertise within a supportive team environment. Responsibilities: • Review insurance policies, claim files, and supporting documentation to assess coverage positions, legal risk, and potential client exposure. • Research statutes, case law, and procedural issues to help shape litigation strategy for coverage disputes and related civil matters. • Draft, revise, and file pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests, and responses in alignment with case objectives and court requirements. • Coordinate communications with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members to keep matters progressing efficiently. • Conduct factual investigations and evaluate legal developments in order to provide thoughtful recommendations and case direction. • Represent clients during depositions, mediations, hearings, and other court-related proceedings as matters advance. • Oversee assigned cases from initial review through resolution, balancing independent ownership with guidance from senior attorneys. • Maintain organized case management practices while prioritizing multiple deadlines and deliverables in a fully remote work environment.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Associate Attorney | Complex Commercial LitigationOrange County, CA | Hybrid Schedule A highly regarded litigation boutique is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a litigation attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, and hands-on exposure to complex, high-stakes business disputes. The firm represents businesses, professionals, healthcare entities, and other sophisticated clients in a wide range of commercial litigation matters. Attorneys are encouraged to take ownership of cases early and gain substantive deposition, courtroom, and trial experience. What You'll Do:<ul><li>Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents</li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda</li><li>Propound and respond to written discovery</li><li>Attend depositions, court hearings, mediations, and client meetings</li><li>Assist with case strategy, motion practice, and trial preparation</li><li>Work directly with experienced litigators on complex matters from inception through resolution</li></ul> Why Consider This Opportunity?<ul><li>Established litigation practice with an excellent reputation</li><li>Strong track record handling high-value, high-stakes disputes</li><li>Direct access to experienced trial attorneys and partners</li><li>Genuine mentoring environment with opportunities to develop deposition and trial experience</li><li>Stable team with strong tenure and long-term growth potential</li><li>Ability to pursue the types of cases and litigation experiences that align with your career goals</li><li>Reasonable billable expectations compared to many litigation firms</li></ul> Compensation:<ul><li>Base Salary: $140,000 to $250,000+ DOE </li><li>Exceptional compensation potential for attorneys with significant trial experience</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>Employer-paid medical coverage for employees</li><li>401(k) with employer match</li><li>Additional retirement benefits</li><li>Paid parking</li><li>Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time</li><li>Bar dues and CLE reimbursement</li></ul>Schedule<ul><li>Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office, 2 days remote</li><li>Initial onsite training and integration period: 90 days</li></ul>
2026-09-09T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Riverside, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced attorney to join a litigation practice serving clients in California. This role focuses on handling defense matters involving public entities and insurance-related claims, with a caseload that may include sensitive abuse matters, premises liability disputes, and personal injury cases. The position offers flexibility in work arrangement based on experience and provides the opportunity to work with a collaborative legal team that values autonomy and work-life balance. Attorneys will be able to work remote after settling in; attorneys experienced with public entity defense may be able to start remote if they are not local to Riverside. Responsibilities:• Manage a docket of civil litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution, balancing case volume based on complexity.• Prepare and file legal pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court documents in support of defense strategies.• Conduct all phases of discovery, including drafting written responses, propounding requests, and evaluating produced materials.• Represent clients at hearings, depositions, and other litigation proceedings while advancing case strategy effectively.• Coordinate trial preparation activities, including witness preparation, exhibit review, and development of case themes.• Handle matters involving public entity defense, with a significant portion of the caseload related to abuse or assault allegations, along with premises and injury claims.• Maintain accurate time entry and billing documentation to support case management and reporting expectations.• Collaborate with attorneys, support staff, and paralegal support to move matters forward efficiently in a primarily remote or hybrid environment.• Adapt to evolving office operations, including remote work arrangements during office renovation activities.
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Irvine, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
10000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half is offering an exciting opportunity for an Attorney to join an established law firm in Irvine, California. The firm has incredible stability and tenure, with many attorneys and staff having worked together for 10+ years! This is a full-service firm, and attorneys will be given an opportunity to touch on practice areas ranging from construction defect litigation, real estate litigation, business litigation, medical malpractice litigation, personal injury litigation, employment litigation, and transactional services. Responsibilities of Role: <ul><li>There is a mix of cases – people will work with partners across the state and work on different sorts of matters. Civil litigation and construction defect will be a large portion.</li><li>Initially, this attorney will be working more closely with a partner but the expectation is this associate will grow into doing more autonomous case management.</li><li>Writing – this will take some mentorship and the firm gives it.</li><li>Discovery, including depositions.</li><li>Law and motion.</li><li>Court appearances.</li><li>Pleadings.</li><li>Communicating and reporting up to with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel.</li><li>Attending site inspections.</li><li>Billable Hour Req. 1800 per year</li></ul> Perks of Firm:<ul><li>Great tenure with the firm/group of people – multiple attorneys with 10+ years, the firm administrator has been with these partners since 1999, the head of Northern CA has been with them for 11 years, a paralegal in Irvine has been with the firm for 25+ years.</li><li>Office lunch once a week with everyone!</li><li>The firm pays 100% of benefits for the employee and dependents.</li></ul> Compensation:<ul><li>Salary range up to 200k</li><li>Monthly bonus for hitting billable hours. Everything after 170 per month gets a $500 bonus,</li><li>Additional discretionary bonuses!</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision are covered 100% for the employee and family, these kick in 30 days after employment. </li><li>PTO / sick Days?</li><li>401k w/ safe harbor matching contribution up to 3%, paid semi-monthly</li><li>Life insurance </li></ul>
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

Costa Mesa, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
75.2115 - 87.087 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an accomplished litigation attorney to support a busy insurance defense practice in Costa Mesa, California. This Long-term Contract position offers the opportunity to take ownership of active matters, work closely with clients and colleagues, and contribute to cases pending in both state and federal court. The role is well suited to a lawyer who is confident managing litigation from early case assessment through resolution in a collaborative, hybrid work environment. Responsibilities: • Oversee insurance defense files from initial evaluation through settlement, motion practice, or trial preparation. • Prepare a wide range of litigation documents, including complaints, answers, motions, discovery responses, legal briefs, and case memoranda. • Analyze legal issues, research applicable authority, and shape practical strategies that support each stage of the case. • Conduct and defend depositions involving parties, fact witnesses, and expert witnesses while developing testimony for case advancement. • Represent clients at hearings, mediations, settlement discussions, and other court-related appearances. • Manage matters filed in California state and federal courts while maintaining compliance with procedural rules and scheduling requirements. • Develop dispositive motions, pretrial filings, and other materials needed to position cases for favorable outcomes. • Coordinate communication with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and court personnel to keep matters moving efficiently. • Track deadlines, discovery demands, and budget expectations across multiple active litigation matters. • Provide support on appellate briefing and related post-judgment work when case needs require it.
2026-09-16T00:00:00Z

1+ Year Estate Planning Attorney

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
A high-end 20+ attorney firm in Irvine seeks an Attorney with 1+ years of Estate Planning experience to join the firm's Estate Planning group! This estate planning attorney will start primarily drafting trusts, wills, POAs, healthcare directives, and asset transfer documents, with a yearly billable requirement of 1800 hours. This Attorney will have multiple ways to earn bonuses, and the firm provides a comprehensive benefits package.<ul><li>Benefits: 100% firm-paid medical for employee (1/3 covered for dependents!), medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D, 401k, profit sharing, 3 weeks' vacation, 2 weeks sick time, paid holidays, paid bar dues & MCLEs.</li></ul> This Attorney must be licensed in CA and have a JD from an ABA-accredited law school. TO APPLY, ONLY send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin<at>RobertHalf.<com>
2026-09-08T00:00:00Z

Estate Planning Attorney

Newport Beach, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
Multi-Office Law Firm Seeks Estate Planning Attorney: LOW BILLABLESThe Estate Planning Attorney will work directly with clients on complex wealth transfer strategies, trust and estate planning matters, business succession planning, and related tax-sensitive issues. This Estate Planning Attorney position offers substantial client interaction, mentorship, and a clearly defined path toward partnership for attorneys seeking a long-term career home. PEOPLE LOVE THE WORK CULTURE--LOW BILLABLES, FRIENDLY GROUP WHERE PEOPLE HAVE FAMILIES & LIVES OUTSIDE OF WORK! • Meet directly with clients to develop and implement estate planning strategies.• Draft revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, and related estate planning documents.• Advise clients regarding wealth preservation, asset protection, and business succession planning matters.• Draft corporate governance and related business entity documents.• Review financial records and collaborate on tax-sensitive planning strategies.• Assist clients with trust administration matters and post-death planning issues. Hours: ~1500 hours/year Perks:• Sophisticated estate planning matters involving high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.• Significant client contact and relationship-building opportunities.• Formalized partnership track and attorney development program.• Lifestyle-focused practice with manageable billable expectations.• Established and highly respected firm with a strong reputation in the Southern California legal community.• Exceptional culture with extremely low turnover.• We have successfully placed more than 10 attorneys and legal professionals with this firm over the years, and nearly all remain with the organization today.• Strong long-term growth potential for attorneys interested in developing a book of business and becoming a future partner. Salary:$150,000 - $225,000• Quarterly billable-hour bonuses.• Year-end discretionary bonus.Benefits:• Medical coverage with multiple plan options for families. Dental coverage for employees.• 401(k) with discretionary profit-sharing contribution.• PTO + SICK TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Healthcare Attorney

San Diego, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a litigation attorney with 3+ years of experience to join a reputable, 200+ attorney firm, serving hospitals and health plans. This position focuses on resolving complex disputes and advising clients on regulatory, operational, and contractual issues affecting care providers. The role offers a strong mix of counseling and dispute resolution work, with an emphasis on mediation and arbitration rather than frequent courtroom trials. This role can be remote, with a strong preference for candidates local to Southern California. Responsibilities:• Represent healthcare clients in litigation-related matters with a primary emphasis on mediation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution proceedings.• Counsel health plans, hospitals, and related organizations on healthcare regulations, compliance obligations, and day-to-day operational legal issues.• Provide legal guidance on reimbursement matters, including issues involving public healthcare programs and managed care arrangements.• Advise clients on health information privacy and security requirements and support risk management efforts related to sensitive data.• Assist with healthcare transactions, including merger and acquisition matters, by evaluating legal risks and supporting deal execution.• Prepare motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other legal documents in support of active healthcare disputes.• Maintain a practice consistent with an annual billable expectation of 1,850 hours, with eligible pro bono time counting toward that target. Perks of Firm:· Work-from-anywhere policy.· The healthcare team is woman run; it’s a combination of litigators and transactional lawyers. · Good community, despite being mostly remote. Every office has weekly lunches and regular practice group meetings.· Employee resource groups for certain demographics / employees interested in certain topics.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney

Costa Mesa, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
185000 - 300000 USD / Yearly
Boutique Bankruptcy Firm Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney 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. 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. This Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney role is open due to firm growth, not replacement, and offers meaningful responsibility, flexibility, and exposure to complex matters. About the Firm & Position: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. Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney Responsibilities:<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> Hours: Most are billing 1800/year Hybrid or REMOTE:<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> Perks:<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> Salary: $185K–$300K (DOE) TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]
2026-08-28T00:00:00Z

Business & Employment Attorney

Newport Beach, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
Business & Employment Attorney - Newport Beach About the FirmA growing boutique litigation firm in Newport Beach is seeking a Business/Employment Litigation Attorney to join its team. The firm represents businesses, employers, property owners, developers, and high-net-worth individuals in complex civil disputes and offers attorneys the opportunity to take ownership of cases while working directly with clients and experienced litigators. The firm specializes in a range of practice areas including:<ul><li>Business and commercial litigation</li><li>Employment litigation and class actions</li><li>Breach of contract disputes</li></ul> Attorney Responsibilities<ul><li>Draft motions, pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other legal documents</li><li>Manage cases from inception through trial</li><li>Take and defend depositions</li><li>Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the courts</li><li>Assist with case strategy, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation</li></ul> Ideal BackgroundsEmployment Class Action Attorney<ul><li>3+ years of employment class action experience</li><li>Ability to manage matters from inception through settlement, including court approval processes</li></ul> Business/Commercial Litigation Attorney<ul><li>2+ years of business, commercial, or employment litigation experience</li><li>Experience handling complex discovery and high-exposure matters</li></ul> Why Join?<ul><li>Opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-stakes litigation matters</li><li>Direct client interaction and meaningful case responsibility</li><li>Clear path for growth and advancement</li><li>Firm culture focused on quality work rather than excessive billable requirements</li></ul> Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>Base salary: $125,000-$200,000 DOE</li><li>Discretionary bonuses throughout the year and at year-end</li><li>Medical benefits (HMO and PPO options)</li><li>401(k) with employer match</li></ul>
2026-08-20T00:00:00Z

Transactional Attorney - San Diego or Palm Desert

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Transactional Attorney to join a firm's office in either San Diego (Mission Valley) OR the Coachella Valley (Palm Desert). Either way, this attorney will only commute into the respective office once a week; the role is mostly remote. This role is well suited for an attorney with experience handling transactional work related to real estate, contracts, or corporate governance. The position offers work life balance and the chance to work with a humble group of collaborative lawyers. Perks of Firm:<ul><li>Work-life balance firm: mostly remote.</li><li>All-hands roundtable brown bag meeting for an hour every Wednesday, round tabling issues with clients (This is what I’m dealing with, what do you think?”). That meeting it has litigation and transactional attorneys to work together to solve client issues.</li><li>Legal symposium event for clients every year – one in Coachella Valley and one in San Diego. All-day event: food, education, vendor/exhibit halls - and only for our clients! They have between 500-750 people in San Deigo, and 150-250 in Coachella Valley. It’s a big deal!</li><li>“Our attorneys are not aggressive. They are congenial and collegial people. They try to avoid litigation (and the cost) for our clients, seeking a resolution outside of the court if they can. This is not a highly intense environment. We’re calm, cool, and business casual every day!” - COO</li><li>Low billables: Minimum 1620. </li></ul>
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

Subrogation Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Are you a workers' compensation attorney looking to make a change? We are looking for a Subrogation Attorney to join a specialized litigation practice in San Diego. This role is well suited for an attorney with a workers’ compensation background who wants to expand into civil litigation while managing subrogation matters for insurer and adjuster clients. You will handle a diverse caseload involving accident-related losses, collaborate closely with clients, and contribute to efficient case resolution through strong advocacy, analysis, and communication. Responsibilities:• Manage a portfolio of subrogation files from intake through resolution, reviewing claim materials and identifying viable recovery opportunities.• Evaluate liability, damages, and medical causation issues in matters involving workplace incidents, vehicle collisions, and other tort-based losses.• Prepare litigation documents such as motions, settlement statements, mediation briefs, and other case-related filings.• Conduct discovery, participate in depositions, attend court appearances, and represent clients in mediations and related proceedings.• Communicate promptly with insurance professionals and adjusters regarding case status, strategy, and developments affecting recovery.• Analyze the procedural posture of connected workers’ compensation and civil matters to support informed legal strategy.• Negotiate with plaintiff counsel and other parties to pursue favorable settlements and maximize recoveries for clients.• Maintain billable work expectations while managing an active caseload in a fast-paced legal environment. Perks of Firm:· The two partners have been working together for 15 years. They were at Seigel Moreno and another firm together before starting their own.· They do 1:1 training on the practice area. They understand this can take a few months. · “Experience isn’t the top of my list. Work ethic is.”<ul><li>“I cannot think of the last time I had to make an appearance in person!” – partner </li><li>Weekly meetings to go over caseload</li><li>Depositions do not require hours of prep.</li></ul>
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Corporate Transactional Attorney

Newport Beach, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
185000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Highly Respected Orange County Firm Seeks Corporate Attorney: 1560 BillablesA well-established, 30-attorney law firm is seeking a Corporate Transactional Associate to join its main Orange County office. The firm has multiple locations and is highly regarded in the local legal and business community.This Corporate Transactional Attorney will work on sophisticated business and corporate transactions while receiving meaningful training and opportunities for long-term advancement. The firm has a formalized partnership track and training program and offers a proven path for attorneys interested in building their careers with the firm. LOW BILLABLES! 1560/year 3 days/week onsite Corporate Transactional Attorney Responsibilities:<ul><li>Handle transactional due diligence related to business and corporate matters.</li><li>Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements and other transactional documents.</li><li>Assist with and manage transaction closings.</li><li>Counsel clients regarding business formations and restructurings.</li><li>Draft documents related to the formation, restructuring, and dissolution of business entities.</li><li>Advise on corporate governance matters and prepare related documentation.</li></ul>Perks:<ul><li>Sophisticated, high-end transactional work across the firm’s practice groups.</li><li>Established and highly respected presence within the Orange County legal and business community.</li><li>Lifestyle-oriented firm with a strong emphasis on long-term attorney retention.</li><li>Fantastic work environment with exceptionally low turnover.</li><li>Robert Half has placed more than 10 attorneys and legal support professionals with this firm over the past five years. Nearly all remain with the firm and have reported very positive experiences.</li><li>Quarterly billable-hour bonuses.</li><li>Year-end discretionary bonus.</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Anthem and Kaiser medical plan options.</li><li>Firm contributes $350/month toward employee and dependent medical coverage. Depending on the plan selected, this generally covers the full cost of a basic employee plan, with employees able to contribute additional amounts for enhanced coverage.</li><li>Firm-paid dental coverage for the employee.</li><li>401(k) plan with discretionary employer profit-sharing contribution.</li></ul>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant

Irvine, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
70000 - 93000 USD / Yearly
A national law firm is seeking a Patent Legal Assistant, with a focus on patent prosecution (prior experience in this practice area is a must-have). This firm boasts a 7.5 hour work day, beautiful renovated office with snacks, and we have placed 5 legal assistants here in the last two years - all are super happy! Responsibilities of Role: § Preparing and filing new patent (and occasional trademark) applications and associated documents (application data sheets, inventor declarations, powers of attorney, information disclosure statements, preliminary amendments, office action responses, and appeals) with the USPTO· Ensure all three elements of the patent application is correct (such as claims set). Filing daily! § Creating shells for attorneys (such as for office action responses)§ Docketing – this person will do backup calendaring for attorneys in Outlook or Excel (and reminding them of deadlines)§ Searching IP databases (such as the USPTO, TEAS, TARR, WIPO, and foreign patent offices – like Japan, Australia, Canada, and the EU).· Software: Anaqua, NetDocs, inTapp, iTimekeeper, CPi, AMS, Adobe. Perks of Firm:· Robert Half has placed 5 legal assistants here in the last 2 years. All are still there, happy, and thriving!· The IP attorneys are approachable, polite, and a congenial group.· The Sr. legal assistant in the IP group, is a great trainer and has been with the firm for 22 years. She’s been doing IP for 30. Many staff have strong tenure!· High level of respect for staff, no micromanaging, no drama.· Firm prioritizes pro bono work, and partner closely with nonprofits.· The firm administrator offers 1:1 career coaching. Soft Skills:o Ability to multitask and jump from one thing to another.o Extremely high attention to detail. Should be able to catch if the partner misses a detail such as inventor name/filing deadline.o Someone who takes direction well. Ideally, they’d say, “I’ve done this before, but how does your team do it?” Must have a learner mentality.o Someone who is not a social butterfly, but is drama free!o Someone who is not on their phone during the workday. It will not be tolerated. <-- if you know this is you, please do not applyo Someone who is punctual. Tardiness and lax attendance is not tolerated. <-- if you know this is you, please do not apply
2026-08-21T00:00:00Z