<p><strong>Full Service firm seeks to add Associate Attorney to their Employer-side Employment Team</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Hours</u></strong>: 1950/year</p><p>This is not a hard and fast requirement. The work will ebb and flow.</p><p><br></p><p>This position is 100% onsite near Woodland Hills. </p><p><br></p><p>The Attorney will advise clients on employment law issues for California employees, draft employee handbooks, advise on potential discrimination and harassment issues.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</strong></p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with an established boutique transactional law firm in Orange County. This firm has over 25 years of experience specializing in transactional law and estate planning. This role emphasizes mergers and acquisitions (M& A), general business transactions, employment advice, and client relationship management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Work on mergers and acquisitions (M& A) transactions, including conducting due diligence, drafting and negotiating agreements, and overseeing deal closings.</p><p>• Provide strategic counsel on M& A structuring, regulatory compliance, and risk management.</p><p>• Advise clients on business transactions such as entity formation, securities filings, joint ventures, and corporate reorganizations.</p><p>• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, including purchase agreements, shareholder agreements, and employment contracts.</p><p>• Address employment-related matters, such as preparing workplace policies and handbooks, and providing guidance on hiring and terminations.</p><p>• Conduct legal research and analysis to support transactional work and provide accurate recommendations.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to identify legal risks and propose solutions.</p><p>• Cultivate strong client relationships to understand business objectives and deliver tailored legal services.</p><p>• Meet a monthly billable hour requirement of 120 hours while maintaining high-quality work.</p><p>• Contribute to the firm's growth by bringing in client referrals and earning bonus incentives.</p>
<p>Prestigious boutique trial firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Litigation Associate to join their dynamic team. You will play a key role in managing complex litigation matters from pre-trial through trial and beyond, collaborating closely with senior attorneys and partners. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess keen analytical skills, and are passionate about delivering exceptional client service, we encourage you to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>This litigation associate opportunity offers above market compensation, bonus opportunity, and paid benefits. We have placed people with the firm who love the complex work and collaborative environment. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of assigned litigation matters, including pre-trial, trial, and post-trial phases.</li><li>Conduct in-depth legal research and prepare comprehensive legal memoranda, briefs, and pleadings.</li><li>Develop and execute discovery strategies, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, and deposition notices.</li><li>Interview witnesses, prepare clients and witnesses for depositions and trial, and assist with trial preparation.</li><li>Participate in client meetings, negotiations, and mediations.</li><li>Manage case deadlines and budgets and maintain detailed case files.</li><li>Stay current on relevant legal developments and court rulings.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with partners, associates, paralegals, and support staff.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>To Apply:</p><p>Please submit your resume to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove < at > RobertHalf. < com > </p><p><br></p><p>#SoCalRHL </p>
<p>Associate attorney opportunity with growing law firm!</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with an established, boutique law practice that is growing rapidly because of a new marketing focus and wants to bring in associates to work these new cases. The firm does a variety of civil litigation and these are opportunities to work on novel issues.</p><p><br></p><p>The firm is located in Westlake Village, California and will consider newly barred candidates as well as associates with up to three years of experience or more. This attorney will be given duties based on experience, but eventually will be given the tools to manage cases from inception through trial. This role is primarily litigation-based but will also involve some transactional work.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Manage cases from inception to trial, ensuring all legal matters are handled efficiently.</li><li>Conduct discovery, including depositions, to gather necessary information for cases.</li><li>Attend court appearances as needed to represent clients.</li><li>Draft and review pleadings and other legal documents.</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel to maintain strong relationships and ensure client satisfaction.</li><li>Handle project-based work, especially for first-year attorneys.</li><li>Utilize case management software and other legal software to manage and track case progress.</li><li>Manage litigation matters, including civil litigation and employment litigation.</li><li>Draft and review contracts as part of transactional work.</li><li>Maintain a focus on client outcomes, ensuring the best possible results for each case.</li><li><strong><u>Billable Hours Req: 1800</u></strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Compensation and Benefits</u></strong></p><ul><li>Salary: $110,000 to $140,000 for 0-3 years of experience.</li><li>Bonuses based on exceeding billable hour requirements. The firm pays bonuses monthly!</li><li>Health insurance with Kaiser, including a cafeteria plan with tax benefits for health insurance if they want to have their dependents on health plan.</li><li>Co-Power vision and dental.</li><li>401K (non-matching) and a separate year-end profit sharing.</li><li>2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A highly respected midsize firm in West LA seeks a <strong>real estate transactional attorney</strong> with <strong>at least 3 years of experience</strong>. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, long-standing team handling sophisticated real estate matters with a manageable billable target.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>You’ll handle:</strong></p><ul><li>Purchase and sale transactions</li><li>Commercial leasing</li><li>Real estate development</li><li>Real estate financing</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why consider this firm?</strong></p><ul><li>1800 billable hours</li><li>Excellent benefits and firm culture</li><li>Strong retention — I placed an attorney with this group who’s still thriving there</li><li>High-end work without big firm burnout</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re looking for high-quality work in a supportive and balanced environment, this is a role worth exploring.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration for this exciting real estate transactional attorney opportunity, please send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin< at >RobertHalf.< com ></p>
Robert Half is working with an established law firm looking to bring on an experienced attorney to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a variety of general liability insurance defense cases, including premises liability and vehicular cases. You will also be involved in discovery, law and motion, court appearances, and client communication. <br> Responsibilities: • Oversee case management from inception through trial for general liability insurance defense cases. • Conduct discovery processes, including depositions. • Handle law and motion activities. • Make appearances in court as required. • Draft and review pleadings. • Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel. • Prepare for and participate in trials as necessary. • Provide guidance and supervision to entry level associates on the team. • Manage toxic tort defense cases from inception through trial. • Ensure all work meets billable hour requirements.
<p>Reputable and growing firm is seeking a Workers Compensation Attorney. This role involves providing high-quality, cost-effective legal representation and working closely with a diverse range of clients and professionals. You'll be part of a team that values excellent communication, research, and analytical skills in a dynamic work environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p>• Deliver high-quality legal representation in workers compensation defense</p><p>• Foster strong relationships with a diverse community of clients and colleagues</p><p>• Engage in thorough and efficient research and analytical tasks</p><p>• Participate in court appearances related to workers compensation cases</p><p>• Handle related insurance claims as part of the legal service provision</p><p>• Maintain good standing with the California State Bar</p><p>• Travel occasionally as per case requirements</p><p>• Contribute to a congenial work atmosphere, maintaining excellent communication and cooperation with attorneys/lawyers and staff</p><p>• Participate actively in the firm's Associate Bonus Program.</p>
<p>Full service law firm with 50+ attorneys seeks Estate Planning Associate Attorney. The Estate Planning Attorney will drafting estate planning documents and handle the administration too. The Estate Planning Attorney will be designing plans for high-net-worth clients and designing and drafting irrevocable trusts such as Crummey trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts, charitable split-interest trusts, and grantor retained annuity trusts, as well as experience in complex trust administration.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>All levels for this estate planning attorney will be considered! 6 months+ in the practice area required.</strong></p>
<p>Our client, a nationally recognized and highly prestigious law firm with a strong reputation in real estate law, seeks a seasoned Real Estate Finance Attorney to join its dynamic and growing practice. This is a rare opportunity to work with elite legal minds on high-value, complex transactions in a collaborative and sophisticated environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage commercial real estate finance transactions, including acquisition, development, construction, and mezzanine financing.</li><li>Represent institutional lenders, private equity firms, developers, and investors in structuring and negotiating deals.</li><li>Draft and review loan agreements, intercreditor agreements, participation agreements, and related transactional documents.</li><li>Oversee junior associates and support staff; act as a key mentor and team leader.</li><li>Collaborate with clients to provide strategic legal counsel on a wide range of financing issues.</li><li>Support cross-functional legal teams on matters involving real estate joint ventures, fund formations, and related disciplines.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Join:</strong></p><ul><li>Work with a nationally ranked real estate group and high-profile clients.</li><li>Enjoy a collegial and supportive firm culture that values work-life balance.</li><li>Benefit from substantial professional development resources and clear growth opportunities.</li><li>Competitive compensation package, including bonus potential and partnership track consideration for qualified candidates.</li></ul><p><strong>To Apply:</strong></p><p> Please submit a resume and cover letter in confidence to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove,at.RobertHalf.< com ></p>
<p>We are working with a <strong>highly stable, well-regarded law firm</strong> with a long-standing reputation in <strong>maritime and federal workers’ compensation (Longshore & DBA claims)</strong>. The firm is actively seeking a <strong>Workers’ Compensation Attorney</strong> with <strong>3+ years of experience</strong> to join their collaborative legal team.</p><p>This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney looking for <strong>practice area depth, career stability, and a manageable caseload</strong> in a boutique environment where mentorship and work-life balance are valued.</p><p><br></p><p> Position Highlights:</p><ul><li>Handle a caseload focused on <strong>maritime and federal workers' compensation claims</strong></li><li>Conduct depositions, hearings, and motion practice</li><li>Draft legal documents and settlement agreements</li><li>Engage in case strategy and direct client interaction</li><li>Opportunity to expand into complex longshore or DBA claims with support and training</li></ul><p> Why This Firm?</p><ul><li><strong>Incredible stability</strong> – long-tenured staff and partners</li><li>Highly specialized practice with room to grow and deepen expertise</li><li>Collegial environment with <strong>mentorship from top-tier WC litigators</strong></li><li><strong>Reasonable billable expectations</strong> and strong administrative support</li><li>Competitive salary and full benefits package</li></ul><p><br></p><p> <strong>Interested?</strong></p><p> Submit your resume in Word format to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com ></p><p> All inquiries are held in <strong>strict confidence</strong>.</p>
Robert Half is working with an established, national law firm looking to bring on an experienced toxic tort attorney to join the team. This attorney will be handling toxic tort cases, including in preferential litigation matters. <br> Responsibilities: • Oversee case management from inception through trial for toxic tort defense cases, including preferential cases. • Conduct discovery processes, including depositions. • Handle law and motion activities. • Make appearances in court as required. • Draft and review pleadings. • Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel. • Prepare for and participate in trials as necessary. • Provide guidance and supervision to entry level associates on the team.
<p>Robert Half's client - a growing property management and real estate company - is seeking an in-house counsel focusesd on landlord tenant law.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><ul><li>Litigation management/assistance </li><li>Supporting business driven and compliance driven projects </li><li>Managing eviction counsel</li><li>Updating lease forms </li><li>Partnering with sales & marketing teams</li></ul><p><em>Pay is contingent upon the experience above, pedigree of law school/firms worked at, and fluency in landlord tenant law. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Profile that would be a fit</u>:</strong></p><p>o Law firm and in-house experience is ideal. <em>Please do not apply without any law firm experience. </em></p><p>o Someone with high energy, who can push things forward in a nice, but get-it-done mentality. </p><p>o Someone unafraid to pick up the phone and call someone (with questions)</p><p>o Someone who understands the importance of building relationships and earning social capital – internally and externally. </p><p>o Someone who chases issues down to solve the problem. </p><p>o Someone who wants to push project forwards, relentless in getting projects done tenaciously.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>I’ve placed three people on this team in the last year. All came from law firms, and are loving it! They’ve also received great feedback and support from their supervisor.</li><li>Beautiful building space that looks like a Google office: lots of skylights and plants, open concept, large kitchen, fun art, etc.</li><li>Company is in growth mode! </li><li>Organized and structured legal department with solid training.</li><li>“Culture is king here, it’s a servant culture.”</li><li>“This is a people-first company, which genuinely cares about its employees and customers. We take care of our people, and have great Google and Glassdoor reviews to prove it. It’s really unique! Once you join, you don’t want to leave.” -AGC</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced attorney to join a well-established firm in Pasadena, California, specializing in estate planning and trust administration. In this role, you will manage trust administration cases from start to finish, working closely with a collaborative and supportive team in a hybrid work environment. This position offers direct client interaction and the opportunity to work with a close-knit group dedicated to achieving work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee all aspects of trust administration cases, ensuring thorough and efficient case management.</p><p>• Prepare case materials to the point of readiness for final review and execution.</p><p>• Collaborate with clients ranging from middle-class families to high-net-worth individuals, providing tailored legal solutions.</p><p>• Work closely with the firm’s principal, associate attorneys, and support staff to maintain high-quality service standards.</p><p>• Engage directly with clients to address their legal needs and build strong, detail-focused relationships.</p><p>• Participate in firm-wide activities, including holiday dinners and casual Fridays, fostering a cohesive team environment.</p><p>• Manage a workflow with no set billable hour requirement, typically averaging around 100 hours per month.</p><p>• Contribute to the firm’s commitment to work-life balance by adhering to regular working hours.</p><p>• Support the transition of trust administration responsibilities as the firm welcomes new leadership in this area.</p>
