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31 results for General Counsel in Modesto, CA

Municipal Lawyer
  • Stockton, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 90000.00 - 122000.00 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to join our legal team in Stockton, California. In this role, you will provide legal counsel and advice on a broad range of issues pertaining to municipal law, represent clients in front of administrative agencies, and maintain cooperative working relationships with public officials, staff, and members of the public. <br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Providing legal counsel and advice on a wide range of issues pertaining to municipal law.<br>• Attending public and closed-session meetings of government agencies and providing contemporaneous legal advice.<br>• Conducting in-depth research, evaluation, and resolution of complex legal matters.<br>• Preparing or revising opinions, memoranda, staff reports, administrative rules, policies, ordinances, regulations, contracts, and other legal documents.<br>• Representing clients in front of administrative agencies.<br>• Maintaining cooperative working relationships with public officials, staff, and members of the public.<br>• Developing and maintaining client relationships and generating business.<br>• Performing administrative tasks including, but not limited to, contemporaneous timekeeping and timely review and approval of invoices to clients.<br>• Assigning and supervising the work of other attorneys and staff. <br><br>Skills:<br>• Proficiency in Municipal Laws, Courts - Municipal, Memoranda, Legal Memoranda, Zoning - Planning - Land Use, Environmental Law, Environmental Regulations.
  • 2025-09-23T17:04:30Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 105000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Attorney to join our dynamic team in Fresno, California! In this key role, you’ll handle litigation cases, draft and review essential legal documents, and ensure compliance with professional standards. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your legal career in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Managing a caseload of litigation files from their inception through to trial</p><p>• Drafting, preparing, and responding to various legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, and motions</p><p>• Ensuring superior awareness and compliance with all applicable rules of detail-oriented conduct</p><p>• Utilizing comprehensive legal knowledge to promote high standards of detail-oriented practice</p><p>• Handling litigation and other legal assignments as required</p><p>• Applying strong research and writing skills to all tasks</p><p>• Engaging in civil litigation, specifically insurance defense litigation, including involvement in jury trials</p><p>• Maintaining accurate and detailed reports for file analysis.</p>
  • 2025-10-01T23:04:10Z
Litigation Associate Attorney
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Robert Half is recruiting Litigation Attorneys with at least 2 years of civil litigation experience for its growing defense law firm client in Contra Costa County (hybrid telecommute OK). Insurance defense experience is preferred (including preparing status reports), construction defect litigation is a plus, but good law & motion advocacy and discovery experience are the core requirements. This is a good opportunity for a lawyer eager to take on more depositions (all virtual), court appearances, on-site inspections, and trial preparation. Partnership-track position.</p><p><br></p><p>Depending on years of experience, base salary ranges from $100,000 to 150,000/yr, plus ample annual bonus potential (up to $10,000+). Employment benefits package includes health insurance (Kaiser HMO and Anthem plans), 401k Plan with 4% firm match after 90 days of service, and unlimited PTO. For confidential consideration, please email your resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Practice, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
  • 2025-09-17T23:09:18Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 105000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an Attorney to join our dynamic team in Fresno, California! In this key role, you’ll handle litigation cases, draft and review essential legal documents, and ensure compliance with professional standards. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your legal career in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle and manage litigation files, ensuring they are processed from inception to trial</p><p>• Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, discovery materials, and motions</p><p>• Draft reports and perform file analysis to maintain high standards of detail-oriented practice</p><p>• Handle litigation and other legal assignments, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and efficiently</p><p>• Ensure superior awareness of and compliance with all applicable rules of conduct</p><p>• Utilize substantial experience in civil litigation, specifically insurance defense litigation, to effectively manage cases</p><p>• Leverage comprehensive legal knowledge to promote standards of detail-oriented practice</p><p>• Prepare demands and responses, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date.</p><p>• Utilize skills in insurance defense and jury trials to effectively represent and defend our clients.</p>
  • 2025-10-01T23:04:10Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • San Jose, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 175000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for an Attorney to join our team in San Jose, California. This role is within a multi-service law firm and will focus on our Employment Law group. As a lawyer, you will provide advice and counsel to clients regarding various aspects of employment law.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide advice to clients on matters related to employment law, including hiring, terminations, harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.</p><p>• Manage issues related to trade secrets, leaves of absence, and wage and hour law.</p><p>• Draft legal documents such as employee handbooks, nondisclosure agreements, arbitration agreements, and separation agreements.</p><p>• Litigate on matters related to wrongful termination, class and representative actions, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour, and breach of contract.</p><p>• Use Adobe Acrobat, Case Management Software, and Document Management tools to manage and organize case materials.</p><p>• Conduct briefing, civil litigation, complaint handling, and depositions.</p><p>• Engage in arbitration and class action litigation.</p><p>• Handle issues related to employment discrimination, trade secrets, and retaliation.</p><p>• Ensure all activities are in compliance with the relevant laws and regulations.</p>
  • 2025-10-01T23:04:10Z
Attorney/Lawyer
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 180000.00 - 250000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Well-known California firm is seeking a skilled litigation attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex legal cases and a proven ability to independently handle litigation matters. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, with a hybrid flexible schedule and competitive compensation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Represent clients in complex litigation cases, ensuring their interests are effectively advocated.</p><p>• Prepare and draft legal documents, including motions, briefs, and discovery materials.</p><p>• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and arguments.</p><p>• Collaborate with colleagues and clients to develop and execute litigation plans.</p><p>• Analyze and interpret real estate law and other relevant legal frameworks.</p><p>• Attend court hearings and proceedings, presenting cases with confidence and professionalism.</p><p>• Manage case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate and organized.</p><p>• Provide mentorship and guidance to attorneys with less experience as needed.</p><p>• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legal trends and changes in relevant practice areas.</p>
  • 2025-09-29T17:54:16Z
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