82 results for Complex Litigation Associate in Irvine, CA

eDiscovery Paralegal (Contract to Hire – Hybrid, Brentwood)

West Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Temporary
45 - 50 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a full-service commercial litigation firm with decades of experience serving a broad spectrum of clients --- from Fortune 500s to entertainment companies, contractors, architects, engineers, and more --- in their search for an experienced eDiscovery Paralegal. This is a contract-to-hire role with a permanent salary upon conversion between $110,000–$125,000/year. This is a hybrid opportunity with one (1) day per week on-site at the firm's office in Brentwood, and four (4) days remote. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead all phases of eDiscovery for complex litigation matters</li><li>Organize, review, and analyze large volumes of electronic data</li><li>Execute document review and production in Relativity</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and clients to ensure best eDiscovery practices</li><li>Support all stages of the EDRM lifecycle (preservation, collection, review, production)</li></ul>
2026-03-11T00:00:00Z

Plaintiff PI Trial Attorney

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Permanent
200000 - 450000 USD / Yearly
National Plaintiff Trial Firm Seeks Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney (CAN BE REMOTE IN CALIFORNIA) About Firm & Position: A large and well-established plaintiff litigation firm seeks a Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney to join its litigation team. The firm represents plaintiffs in high-value matters including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, employee rights disputes, and consumer-related litigation. With several offices nationwide and a large team of attorneys and legal professionals, the firm is widely known for pursuing complex cases involving traumatic brain injuries, severe orthopedic injuries, and other significant personal injury claims. The firm has received repeated recognition from national legal publications for its litigation results and continues to expand its plaintiff-side practice. Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney Responsibilities:<ul><li>Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents in personal injury matters.</li><li>Assist with depositions, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.</li><li>Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies for complex injury cases.</li><li>Communicate with clients regarding case progress and litigation strategy.</li><li>Assist in preparing matters for mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial.</li><li>Participate in developing arguments and representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation.</li></ul>Perks:<ul><li>Opportunity to work on sophisticated catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation matters.</li><li>Collaborative litigation environment focused on plaintiff advocacy.</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a large litigation platform.</li><li>Fully remote structure for the Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney position.</li></ul>Salary: $200k-$320k base salary + performance-based incentives. Benefits:<ul><li>Paid time off and paid holidays</li><li>Medical coverage with employer-paid options available</li><li>Life and AD&D insurance</li><li>Dental and vision plans</li><li>401(k) plan</li></ul> TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]
2026-03-18T00:00:00Z

Corporate Paralegal – Hybrid | El Segundo

El Segundo, CA
onsite
Temporary
42 - 50 USD / Hourly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a global shipping and logistics company in El Segundo to help them add a Corporate Paralegal to their legal team. This contract-to-hire opportunity pays $115,000–$125,000 per year upon conversion and offers a hybrid schedule (2 days onsite, 3 days remote). Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Perform due diligence and support a variety of corporate transactions.</li><li>Oversee entity maintenance, including formations, dissolutions, and annual filings.</li><li>Support corporate governance, including board/committee materials, resolutions, and meeting minutes.</li><li>Assist with document drafting and management.</li><li>Coordinate regulatory filings and maintain corporate records.</li></ul>
2026-03-08T00:00:00Z

Legal Assistant HYBRID 7.5 day

Santa Monica, CA
onsite
Permanent
85000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
Respected Am Law Firm Seeks Legal Secretary--7 hour day HYBRID schedule (4 weeks PTO!) About Firm & Position: A well regarded regional litigation firm is seeking a Legal Secretary to support a team of four attorneys in a collaborative office environment. The firm represents clients in complex civil litigation matters and is known for its strong reputation, professional culture, and long tenures among staff. This Legal Secretary role offers the opportunity to work closely with attorneys while managing essential litigation support functions that keep matters running efficiently. The Legal Secretary will serve as a key administrative partner to attorneys handling state and federal litigation matters. Legal Secretary Responsibilities: • Prepare and file documents in both state and federal courts • Maintain litigation calendars and deadlines (CompuLaw training provided) • Coordinate travel, depositions, hearings, and meetings • Assist with time entry and support billing requests with the accounting department • Ensure deadlines, filings, and attorney priorities are organized and addressed efficientlyHours: 37.5 hour workweek (8:30 AM – 5:00 PM preferred) with minimal overtime.Perks: • 37.5 hour workweek • Supportive team environment with collaborative attorneys • Opportunity to work closely with attorneys on sophisticated litigation mattersSalary: $75,000 – $95,000 base salary + discretionary bonusBenefits: Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, and additional standard employee benefits. usually 8% profit sharing! TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]
2026-03-09T00:00:00Z

Mid-Level Paralegal 2 day/onsite West LA

Los Angeles, CA
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 135000 USD / Yearly
Mid-Level Litigation Paralegal Opportunity – Top-Tier Trial Firm -- 2 DAYS ONSITE A highly regarded litigation firm is seeking a skilled Mid-Level Litigation Paralegal to join its dynamic team. With over 40 attorneys, this firm is known for handling complex, high-stakes litigation and boasts a founder ranked among the nation’s top trial lawyers. Paralegals: Why Join This Firm?<ul><li>Paralegals are integral to case strategy meetings – you will have a voice at the table.</li><li>Hybrid work model – primarily remote, but must be available to commute in for key litigation events (trial prep, trial, depositions).</li><li>Stable and supportive environment – virtually no turnover among support staff.</li><li>Premium workplace amenities – onsite gym, stocked kitchen with meals, smoothies, and kombucha, plus breakfast and lunch provided.</li><li>Convenient commute perks – Uber rides to work or parking covered.</li></ul>Paralegal Responsibilities:<ul><li>Draft pleadings, perform legal research, manage discovery, and conduct document review.</li><li>Prepare deposition summaries, hearing binders, and assist in all phases of trial preparation.</li><li>Attend trial as the "hot seat" paralegal, ensuring seamless presentation of evidence.</li><li>Work on cases from inception to resolution rather than being assigned to a specific attorney.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys on case strategy and execution.</li></ul>7.5 hour day Come into Century City office 2 day/week TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]
2026-02-20T00:00:00Z

Employment Defense Attorney

West Los Angeles, CA
remote
Permanent
180000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
100+ Attorney Defense firm is seeking an Employment Defense Attorney to join its team! This fully remote opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 5+ years of employment defense experience who is licensed and residing in California. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Independently manage a full caseload (15-25 cases) of employment defense matters from inception through resolution</li><li>Represent clients in hearings, depositions, discovery, motion practice, etc.</li><li>1800 yearly billable hour requirement </li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>5+ years of employment litigation defense experience, with some school district defense experience </li><li>Active California Bar license</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Fully remote work environment</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>401(k) with employer matching</li><li>Defined billable bonus plan paid quarterly</li><li>Annual performance reviews</li></ul>For immediate consideration for this exciting Remote Employment Defense Attorney opportunity, please send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin<at>RobertHalf.<com> #SoCALRHL
2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

IP Legal Secretary

Irvine, CA
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 95000 USD / Yearly
A national law firm is seeking an IP 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)· Current volume of filings is anywhere from 5 per day to less than 1§ Creating shells for attorneys (such as for office action responses)§ Docketing – the department exists in Phoenix, but 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 (bate stamping/labeling, signatures, page numbers). They are paperless. 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. <-- if you know this is you please do not apply; it will not be tolerated. Perks of Firm:· 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.
2026-03-06T00:00:00Z