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Legal Assistant (Corporate M&A + Trial)

Costa Mesa, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
CORPORATE M&A LEGAL ASSISTANT - COSTA MESAA highly respected international law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support their corporate M&A practice. M&A experience is required. Please do not apply if you have not worked on mergers & acquisitions in the past. This role is 4 days on site in Costa Mesa, 1 day remote. Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepare and organize M&A signature packets</li><li>Assist with compiling and distributing transaction documents</li><li>Format complex corporate documents, including tables of contents using Styles</li><li>Support attorneys and paralegals on corporate transactions</li></ul> Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>Base salary: $90,000 - $125,000</li><li>Discretionary year-end bonus</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>401(k) with employer match</li><li>Three weeks of PTO, no accrual</li><li>Ten paid holidays plus a paid volunteer day</li><li>Supportive team environment, strong administrative resources, and long-term career stability with many employees holding lengthy tenures.</li></ul>
2026-06-22T00:00:00Z

Litigation Legal Assistant 7.5 hour day

Irvine, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
85000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
National Commercial Litigation Firm Seeks Legal Assistant Secretary About Firm & Position:A nationally recognized construction-focused law firm with multiple U.S. offices is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Irvine office. This firm represents major developers, contractors, and global corporations on complex domestic and international matters. This Legal Assistant role supports a 3:1 desk in a fully onsite environment and is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced litigation setting with consistent court filings and high-level attorney support. Legal Secretary Responsibilities: • Prepare, revise, and format pleadings, arbitration briefs, discovery, and legal correspondence, including Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities • Handle state and federal court e-filing • Manage attorney calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and case milestones • Input attorney time entries and assist with billing, invoices, and expense reports • Communicate with opposing counsel, courts, mediators, experts, and vendors as needed • Utilize document management systems (e.g., iManage/FileSite) and firm templates for efficient workflow • Support a litigation desk with approximately 3–4 court filings per week, including ~30% federal filings Hours: 37.5-hour workweek (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM) Perks: • 37.5-hour workweek (rare for litigation roles) • Exposure to sophisticated construction litigation matters • Stable, nationally recognized firm with strong reputation in its niche practice area • Collaborative office environment with consistent workflow Salary:$85,000- $100,000 (DOE) Benefits: • Medical, dental, and vision benefits (effective first of the month following hire) • 401(k) eligibility after 6 months (quarterly entry) • Profit sharing eligibility after 1 year • 19 days PTO to start + paid holidays • Annual discretionary bonuses (typically paid in December) • Paid parking • Semi-monthly payroll (15th and last day of the month) TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]
2026-06-23T00:00:00Z

Litigation Associate

Orange, CA
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Temporary to Hire
79.1635 - 91.663 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a Litigation Associate to join a respected civil defense practice in Orange, California on a contract basis with the potential for a permanent position. This opportunity is well suited for an attorney with at least 3 years of experience who is eager to take on substantive case responsibility, strengthen courtroom and case strategy skills, and work closely with an experienced legal team. The role offers broad exposure to civil defense matters while providing a collaborative environment that values strong advocacy, sound judgment, and effective client service. Responsibilities: • Oversee litigation matters through each stage of the case lifecycle, from initial filings and case assessment through resolution or trial. • Represent clients in civil defense disputes involving personal injury, premises liability, habitability, product-related claims, and transportation matters. • Perform legal research and prepare persuasive pleadings, motions, briefs, and other court submissions in support of case strategy. • Manage written discovery, review records and documents, and evaluate materials for responsiveness, relevance, and privilege concerns. • Prepare for and participate in depositions, mediations, settlement discussions, hearings, and other court-related proceedings. • Support trial readiness by organizing exhibits, coordinating witnesses, and assisting with overall case presentation planning. • Maintain clear and effective communication with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel to move matters forward efficiently.
2026-06-30T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Anaheim, CA
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Temporary / Contract
23.75 - 27.5 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a dependable Administrative Assistant to join a construction and contractor team on a contract basis. This position supports daily office operations by managing incoming calls, assisting customers effectively, and providing administrative help across the service function. The role is well suited for someone who stays organized in a fast-paced environment, works well with others, and is eager to learn new processes while contributing wherever needed. Responsibilities: • Manage a high volume of incoming landline calls, especially during peak seasonal periods, and direct inquiries efficiently. • Provide front desk coverage when the regular receptionist is unavailable due to absence or scheduled time off. • Deliver courteous and detail-oriented service to customers while responding to questions and routing requests appropriately. • Assist the service department with day-to-day administrative work, including general office support and data entry tasks. • Work closely with service team members to learn workflows, procedures, and department expectations. • Train alongside service coordinators to help maintain coverage when other team members are out of the office. • Complete additional clerical and administrative assignments between calls to help keep office operations running smoothly.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Riverside, CA
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Temporary to Hire
17.4135 - 22 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support legal and office operations in Riverside, California. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing document-heavy administrative work in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help maintain accuracy across legal materials, coordinate service assignments, and provide dependable support to the broader team while meeting client-specific expectations. Responsibilities: • Create, organize, and prepare documents for service by handling data entry, scanning, copying, and file assembly. • Draft and format routine legal paperwork with close attention to detail and established standards. • Examine incoming and outgoing documents to confirm completeness, accuracy, and proper formatting before distribution. • Coordinate and assign service requests to process servers while tracking progress and follow-up needs. • Support team members with day-to-day administrative tasks and shifting departmental priorities. • Monitor client instructions and service requirements to help ensure work is completed according to expectations. • Maintain orderly electronic and physical records to improve document access and workflow efficiency.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Orange, CA
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Temporary to Hire
26.6 - 30.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to join our team on a contract-to-permanent basis in Orange, California. In this role, you will provide critical support to the Inside Sales team by managing sales reports, processing orders and quotes, and ensuring seamless communication between customers and internal departments. This position requires a proactive individual capable of handling multiple priorities independently while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities: • Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports, including bookings, shipments, and forecasts. • Track and follow up on pending quotes, prepaid orders, and open order statuses to ensure timely completion. • Assist in entering and processing sales orders and quotes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Organize and maintain records of sales orders, invoices, and quality documentation for easy access and compliance. • Distribute shipment tracking information and required documentation to customers in a timely manner. • Coordinate customer visits, meetings, and internal team communications to support smooth operations. • Provide backup administrative support during peak workloads and assist with special projects as needed. • Support the development and maintenance of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve workflow efficiency. • Assist with trade show coordination, marketing activities, and other departmental initiatives. • Manage office supplies and provide general administrative assistance to the team.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

Yorba Linda, CA
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Temporary to Hire
28.5 - 33 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to support a busy installation and project coordination team in California. This contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is organized, comfortable working with data, and confident communicating with customers in a clear and courteous manner. The person in this role will help keep reporting, order tracking, and billing updates accurate while supporting day-to-day coordination across active projects. Responsibilities: • Prepare and maintain reports in Microsoft Excel to provide the installation team with timely project information and status updates. • Serve as a point of contact for customers by responding to questions related to purchase orders, project progress, and invoice details. • Track purchase order activity and help ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and properly recorded. • Assist with invoice processing by reviewing customer billing information and updating records as needed. • Coordinate administrative support for project coordinators to help keep installation schedules and related tasks organized. • Communicate project-related updates clearly to customers and internal team members to support smooth day-to-day operations. • Organize construction-related documents and maintain accurate administrative records for ongoing jobs.
2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Administrative Assistant

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
25 - 32 USD / Hourly
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Administrative Assistant to join a growing real estate organization on a contract-to-hire basis. This role is ideal for an experienced administrative professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys keeping operations running smoothly. While experience in the real estate industry is not required, candidates should have a strong administrative background and the ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Provide administrative support to multiple team members and departments</li><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments</li><li>Answer and direct incoming phone calls and emails</li><li>Prepare, edit, and organize documents, reports, and correspondence</li><li>Maintain electronic and physical filing systems</li><li>Perform data entry with a high level of accuracy</li><li>Coordinate office supplies, mail, and general office operations</li><li>Assist with special projects and additional administrative tasks as needed</li><li>Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and internal teams</li></ul>
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Litigation Attorney (1-8 years)

Mission Viejo, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a motivated Litigation Attorney to join our dynamic legal team in Mission Viejo, California. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of cases, including lemon law defense, personal injury claims, and property damage disputes (plaintiff and defense work!). This role offers hybrid work, hands-on partner training, trial exposure, and a diverse caseload. Responsibilities:• Manage a caseload of civil litigation matters, tailored to your experience level.• Represent clients in court appearances several times a week.• Conduct and defend depositions, with an average of 2-3 sessions weekly.• Draft motions for summary judgment and other legal documents as needed.• Respond to discovery requests and assist clients in providing necessary documentation.• Participate in vehicle inspections and other case-relevant investigations.• Engage in meet-and-confer sessions to resolve discovery disputes.• Maintain open communication with clients, providing guidance and updates on their cases. Pay is contingent upon experience with the duties above, as well as caliber of firms worked & stability on the resume. Details of Role:· Hours: Flexible start/end time. No formal billable requirement.· Hybrid: Remote days available, depending on experience level (the more senior, the more days remote given).· Profile that would be a fit:o Self-starter, good communicator, friendly. o Someone who wants to gain experience in depositions and court.o Outgoing is a big plus! (but if someone wants to sit behind a desk and crank out motions, they can work with that). Perks of Company:· “We know there is a learning curve, so we have hands-on training through myself, my partner, and some more senior associates... We don’t throw people in the deep end like sink or swim. We have no problem training people up!” – partner· “There are plenty of attorneys out there who are difficult. Those people won’t jive well in our office.” – partner· Both partners are a part of ABOTA. “A big component of that is civility. We must treat all people – even our opponents – with respect. I hate doing, but at the end of the trial, and say congratulations!”· Everyone gets along well and lots of socializing among the firm. People are friends and enjoy the office camaraderie. People are willing to help each other.· Open door policy with attorneys.· Strong tenure, limited turnover: some attorneys have been there 10-15 years!
2026-06-18T00:00:00Z

Entry-level Litigation Associate

Newport Beach, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 220000 USD / Yearly
A respected and well-established mid-sized, full-service law firm in Orange County is seeking a Junior Labor & Employment Attorney to join its thriving practice group.This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney in the early stages of their career who is looking to receive meaningful mentorship, hands-on training, and long-term career development within a collaborative and supportive firm. The OpportunityYou'll work alongside experienced Labor & Employment attorneys handling a broad range of employment matters while receiving the guidance and resources needed to build a successful practice. The firm values professional development and is committed to investing in its attorneys from day one. Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist with employment litigation matters from inception through resolution</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery</li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda</li><li>Participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and client meetings</li><li>Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and client counseling</li><li>Build strong client relationships while developing litigation skills</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Active California Bar license in good standing</li><li>1–3 years of Labor & Employment and/or civil litigation experience</li><li>Excellent legal writing, research, and analytical abilities</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative team environment</li></ul>What the Firm Offers<ul><li>Hybrid work schedule</li><li>Comprehensive mentorship and hands-on training</li><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>401(k) retirement plan</li><li>Paid time off and firm holidays</li><li>Supportive, team-oriented culture with excellent long-term growth opportunities</li><li>The stability and resources of an established full-service firm while maintaining a collegial environment</li></ul>If you're looking to launch or grow your Labor & Employment career with a firm that prioritizes mentorship, collaboration, and professional development, we'd love to speak with you. To learn more confidentially, please apply today or contact Qui Dove at Robert Half Quidana.Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com>
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Legal Biller

La Jolla, CA
remote
Temporary to Hire
33 - 36 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Biller to join a legal team in California on a contract-to-permanent basis. This position supports the full billing cycle for client matters, from reviewing draft invoices to submitting bills through electronic platforms and resolving issues that could delay payment. The ideal candidate brings strong legal billing experience, works accurately in a fast-paced setting, and communicates effectively with attorneys, staff, and billing leadership. Responsibilities: • Manage the end-to-end preparation of client invoices by reviewing draft bills, making requested updates, and completing all steps required for final submission. • Process complex billing tasks such as dividing charges among multiple parties, applying retainer balances, and ensuring invoices align with matter-specific arrangements. • Convert attorney and paralegal time entries into client-ready invoices while following outside counsel guidelines, agreed rates, and billing schedules. • Submit invoices through electronic billing portals and investigate rejected or delayed submissions to secure timely acceptance. • Handle a high volume of billing each cycle while maintaining accuracy across charges, supporting records, and client documentation. • Research billing questions, resolve exceptions, and respond promptly to inquiries related to invoice status, edits, and client requirements. • Partner with the Billing Manager and internal team members to keep deadlines on track and support both immediate billing needs and longer-term process improvements. • Use legal billing systems to identify and troubleshoot technical issues that may affect invoice generation, edits, or electronic transmission.
2026-06-26T00:00:00Z

Attorney, Data Privacy Litigation

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
A high-end boutique firm with a dozen attorneys in downtown San Diego is seeking a litigation attorney to join their team, who will work on data privacy and data security cases. This litigator should have 5-10 years of experience. This litigator will also handle generic business and commercial litigation cases, but the data privacy and cyber security cases are ramping up right now! Responsibilities of Role:<ul><li>All forms of written discovery – responding and propounding, and understanding objections and using them appropriately</li><li>Depos - taking and defending</li><li>Motions - discovery motions, demurs, motions to strike, MSJs, MSAs, motions for sanctions, or any pre-trial motion handled at the pleading or discovery phase</li><li>Court appearances - hearings and CMCs</li><li>Trial (if you want it) - jury instructions, figuring out what exhibits need to be listed, joint trial readiness conference reports</li></ul>· Billable requirement: 1850 for associates. Most attorneys hit it, there’s no shortage of work. Litigators often go above it because they are slammed right now. Profile that would be a fit:· 5-10 years, no more, no less, ideally at a semi-recognizable firm (no PI or family law).· Coming from big law and burned out on cut throat mentality, wans more mentorship, or fewer hours. Or people who truly care about your career. · “We don’t do well with people who are all about themselves they don’t seem to last here!”· Someone who knows enough about civil procedure – doesn’t need practice area experience Perks of Company:· Managing partners eat lunch with the file clerks – very congenial atmosphere.· Regular potlucks and holiday parties.· Attorneys coach each other’s kids’ soccer and baseball games.· Actively in a growth phase - it’s a time of opportunity at the firm.· Firm has systems, processes, and procedures in places (including manuals on how to do things like submit a reimbursement). It’s easy to assimilate! · You are not sat down at a desk and expected to fend for yourself. · No yellers/screamers/bullies tolerated!
2026-06-25T00:00:00Z

Litigation Associate - 100% Remote

Mission Viejo, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
120000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Thriving national firm with multiple offices has an immediate opening for a California Licensed Litigation Assocaite. The Litigation Attorney will work in collaboration with the partnership team and will manage 25-30 cases from inception through trial, motion drafting, taking and defending depositions, discovery, pre-trial work as well as the opportunity to second-chair trials! The firm offers a diverse and collaborative environment with excellent mentorship! The firm is offering the Litigation Attorney a 100% remote work schedule, mentorship, growth as well as firm paid benefits, 401K and vacation time. We've placed attorneys who LOVE the firm's culture and environment! If you enjoy have a desire to litigate interesting, complex cases and attend trials this is the opportunity for you! To apply, ONLY send resume to Vice President, Quidana Dove, at Quidana. Dove<at>RobertHalf.<com> #SoCalRHL
2026-07-01T00:00:00Z