<p>We are looking for a dedicated and experienced attorney to join our boutique class action firm in LA County. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on quality over quantity, with a strong emphasis on employment and class action litigation. Whether you prefer a hybrid or fully remote work arrangement, this position is designed to provide flexibility while maintaining proximity for occasional in-person responsibilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct comprehensive discovery processes, including managing and attending depositions.</p><p>• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail.</p><p>• Represent clients during court appearances and ensure effective advocacy.</p><p>• Handle law and motion practices to address various legal issues.</p><p>• Work autonomously or under senior attorneys depending on experience level, managing cases effectively.</p><p>• Maintain a minimum of 1,500 billable hours annually, tracking time accurately for attorneys’ fees.</p><p>• Collaborate with the team during weekly meetings and contribute to the firm's shared legal strategies.</p><p>• Participate in firm-wide discussions and activities to maintain a positive and team-oriented culture.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support a Contract engagement based in Southern California. This opportunity is ideal for a licensed legal specialist with a strong background in civil and probate-related matters who can manage cases with precision and sound judgment. The role focuses on litigation strategy, motion practice, discovery, and probate and estate administration work in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Represent clients in civil and probate matters, guiding each case from initial assessment through resolution.</p><p>• Prepare persuasive motions, legal briefs, pleadings, and related filings that align with procedural and substantive requirements.</p><p>• Lead discovery efforts by drafting requests, reviewing responses, and organizing evidence to support case strategy.</p><p>• Handle probate litigation issues involving contested estates, fiduciary disputes, and related court proceedings.</p><p>• Advise on probate and estate administration matters, including filings, timelines, and compliance obligations.</p><p>• Conduct legal research and develop case strategies based on applicable statutes, regulations, and precedent.</p><p>• Appear in court proceedings, hearings, mediations, or case conferences as needed for assigned matters.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and legal support staff to maintain accurate documentation and case progress.</p>
<p>A growing law firm in Pasadena is looking to add an attorney to this stable, established group. This boutique practice specializes in employment litigation, offering a collaborative and supportive environment for career development. The firm values quality over quantity, fostering strong relationships within both the plaintiff and defense communities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle discovery processes, including conducting and defending depositions.</p><p>• Draft and file motions, pleadings, and other legal documents.</p><p>• Represent clients during court appearances and hearings.</p><p>• Manage cases with autonomy based on experience level, ranging from smaller matters to high-value litigation.</p><p>• Track billable hours with a minimum requirement of 1500 annually.</p><p>• Collaborate with colleagues during weekly team meetings and through digital communication platforms.</p><p>• Contribute to high-quality client service in both single-plaintiff and class action cases.</p><p>• Maintain a detail-oriented approach and uphold the firm's reputation in the legal community.</p><p>• Participate in firm-sponsored activities, such as team lunches and discussions.</p><p>• Work on employment law matters, including California labor law cases.</p>
<p>Robert Half is offering an exciting opportunity for an Attorney to join an established law firm in Irvine, California.</p><p><br></p><p>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. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role: </u></strong></p><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><u>Billable Hour Req.</u> 1800 per year</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Firm:</u></strong></p><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><strong>The firm pays 100% of benefits for the employee and dependents.</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Compensation:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Salary range up to 170k</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><p><br></p>
<p>Attorney opportunity with esteemed law firm with statewide presence!! Low billable hour requirement - <strong><u>140 per month/1680 annual</u></strong></p><p> </p><p>Robert Half has partnered with a California insurance defense law firm with offices in northern and southern California. This firm is established, with over 50 years of serving California businesses and individuals. The established, thriving Long Beach office is looking for an associate attorney to join its tight-knit team!</p><p> </p><p>The ideal associate attorney would live within commuting distance to collaborate on-site, but the firm is flexible with hybrid schedules once attorneys are settled!! This will likely begin as a fully onsite role for the first three months.</p><p> </p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u></strong></p><ul><li>Attorneys will begin with project-based work and begin loading up a caseload of around 10-20 cases.</li><li>Cases involving personal injury (auto & premises) defense, employment, some construction.</li><li>Discovery, law and motion, legal research.</li><li>After ramping up, this attorney will be making court appearances, taking depositions, and managing their caseload with more autonomy.</li><li><u>Hours</u>: 140/month (1680 annual)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Firm:</u></strong></p><ul><li>EXTREMELY low billables! Only 140/month, 1680 per year!</li><li>Very stable firm.</li><li>Attorneys here are willing to train!</li></ul><p><br></p><p> <strong><u>Compensation:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Salary range: $140,000 to $160,000</li><li>Billable hour bonus for each hour above 140/month</li><li>Medical and dental insurance kick in after 3 months.</li><li>The firm covers 100% of the premiums for both plans!</li><li>Kaiser – 2k deductible plan & HSA plan, they firm pays 1/12 of the deductible every month.</li><li>Dental – 1500 max yearly, $50 deductible.</li><li>No vision coverage.</li><li>Unlimited PTO as long as attorneys are hitting billable hours and getting appearances covered appropriately.</li><li>401k kicks in after 1 year, 3% of salary with a discretionary about 1%.</li><li>Profit sharing kicks in after 1 year even if they do not contribute, broken down based on how many years they have been with the firm. After 6 years, it becomes 100% vested.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong><u>Boutique Bankruptcy Firm Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>This Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney role is open due to firm growth, not replacement, and offers meaningful responsibility, flexibility, and exposure to complex matters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Firm & Position</strong>:</p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Attorney Responsibilities</strong>:</p><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><p><br></p><p><strong>Hours</strong>: Most are billing 1800/year</p><p><br></p><p>Hybrid or REMOTE:</p><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><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks</strong>:</p><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><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: $185K–$300K (DOE)</p><p><br></p><p>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with a high end commercial litigation firm in lovely San Clemente, needing another associate attorney with 2-5 years of experience. However, this firm also has a sattelite office in Downtown Los Angeles, and this associate can sit there, too.</p><p><br></p><p>This attorney will be responsible for a variety of cases in different practice areas – from white collar criminal defense to trade secret litigation. The ideal candidate will be someone who wants to take ownership of projects and grow as a litigator.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities: </u></strong></p><p>o Motions</p><p>o Briefs</p><p>o Discovery</p><p>o Meet & confer letters</p><p>o Depositions</p><p>o Trial prep/attendance (firm goes to trial 3-4x/year)</p><p>· Billables: 1800. Most associates bill just around that.</p><p><br></p><p><em>Pay is contingent upon fluency with the duties above, pedigree of firms worked at, and stability on resume.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>· Multiple partners went to Ivy Leage law schools – Yale, NYU, Penn – or other strong UC schools.</p><p>· They bring in lunch Tuesday – Thursday.</p><p>· Casual dress (jeans and t-shirts are the norm).</p><p>· The level and type of cases are complex, sophisticated, with opportunity for high-profile litigation</p><p>· Mentorship from partners is better than at Big Law (“hey, come over here and watch this!”)</p><p>· Great benefits, from annual profit sharing to pet insurance.</p><p>· Strong tenure – their current GC started as a 4th year attorney and has been there for 15 years.</p>
<p>Attorneys interested in complex business and commercial litigation have an opportunity to join a boutique law practice in Orange County specializing in the practice area. Cases can range from contract disputes, fraud, soft IP, trade secrets, high-value pension matters, and some large bankruptcies.</p><p><br></p><p>This firm works with Fortune 100 companies and high net worth individuals on large, complex litigation matters. The firm is seeking an attorney to join its collegial, tight-knit group. This is a 100% onsite position.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an opportunity for an attorney with a background in complex business litigation to work in a firm handling novel issues, including cases that go to appeal. This attorney will not be siloed into any one type of case and will have opportunities to work with clients and develop business. The firm funds business development and networking opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of the Role</u></strong></p><ul><li>This attorney will handle daily litigation tasks such as:</li><li>Discovery.</li><li>Law and motion.</li><li>Depositions.</li><li>Court appearances.</li><li>Document review.</li><li>This attorney must be a strong writer and comfortable working without templates.</li><li>Experience in federal court is preferred.</li><li>Hours: 1800</li></ul><p><strong><u>Compensation:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Salary range: 2-4 year attorneys up to $160,000 - flexibility for more experience!</li><li>Bonus: discretionary and based on hours billed, paid annually.</li><li>10% fee split for business development - this is substantial for some attorneys at the firm.</li><li>Benefits are 100% covered.</li><li>Unlimited days off. Most people take several weeks off between one to three times a year.</li><li>401k with match</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>REMOTE attorney opportunity with firm based in Orange County!!! Very low billable hours - 1600!!</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is proud to partner with one of California's premier insurance coverage firms. Located in Orange County, this is an opportunity for attorneys to work with a stable group of attorneys who provide insurance coverage counseling and represent insurers accused of insurance bad faith. This is an opportunity for an attorney to help shape law because the firm takes on novel, intellectually stimulating cases.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hybrid role but very remote flexible! The firm's office is based centrally in Irvine, but this attorney will not have a set expectation of days in office. </p><p><br></p><p>This is an associate role defending complex civil litigation cases and representing matters pending in state and federal courts throughout California.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Attorney Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>The firm does not want any person, associate or partner, handling their own case A-Z. There are two attorneys per file.</li><li>This attorney will begin working with partners on about fifteen cases. As this attorney grows with the firm and in experience, they will drive more of the case forward.</li><li>Responsible for discovery including depositions, motion practice, court appearances, trial preparation and coverage analysis.</li><li>There is a lot of law and motion – many MSJ, appeals, etc. Somebody with experience in a heavy writing role is crucial.</li><li>The firm goes to trial, with some years heavier than others. 2022 had five trials, 2023 had one or two. Some years have none. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation, Benefits, Other Perks:</strong></p><ul><li>Compensation ranges from 120,000 to 165,000 per year.</li><li>1600 hours billable requirement + every hour is paid $145/hour.</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus in addition to billing bonus listed above.</li><li>Medical coverage for employee (no dental or vision).</li><li>Unlimited PTO - everyone in the firm takes multiple vacations per year.</li><li>401k/profit sharing</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>A highly respected Southern California defense firm is expanding its Workers’ Compensation practice and seeking an Attorney with interest in this field to join its growing Irvine office. This firm specializes in cases involving professional athletes.</p><p><br></p><p>NOTE: You MUST have an active CA bar record to qualify for this job.</p><p><br></p><p>This firm offers a robust training program and is happy to bring on newly barred attorneys that have a strong interest in Workers Compensation Defense work.</p><p><br></p><p>The Role</p><p>The attorney will manage a full workers’ compensation defense caseload from inception through resolution, with support from experienced staff and partners.</p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><ul><li>Managing a caseload of approximately 70–80 files</li><li>Attending WCAB hearings and conferences</li><li>Handling lien resolution and settlement negotiations</li><li>Taking and defending depositions</li><li>Trial preparation and appearance</li><li>Maintaining regular client communication and reporting</li></ul><p>Billable expectation: Approximately 200 hours per month.</p><p><br></p><p>Compensation & Benefits</p><ul><li>Salary range: $100,000 – $180,000 depending on experiences</li><li>Medical insurance (100% employer-paid options available)</li><li>Dental, vision, and life insurance</li><li>401(k) with 4% employer contribution (no waiting period)</li><li>Three weeks PTO accruing from day one</li><li>Paid holiday closure (December 24 – January 1)</li><li>Bar dues and MCLE covered</li><li>$600/month car allowance for candidates who come on site 3 days per week</li><li>$60/month cell phone allowance</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Why This Role Stands Out</p><ul><li>Recognized as a Top Workplace (2025)</li><li>This firm specializes in cases involving professional athletes</li><li>Strong reputation with judges and opposing counsel</li><li>Selective client base focused on quality work</li><li>Collaborative, respectful culture - no egos or internal competition</li><li>1:1 attorney-to-paralegal support structure for efficiency</li><li>Hybrid flexibility with remote options for experienced WC attorneys</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Work Environment</p><p>Attorneys benefit from a welcoming, diverse workplace where respect and professionalism are foundational. The firm invests heavily in technology and internal resources to reduce administrative burden and allow attorneys to focus on practicing law effectively.</p>
<p><strong><em>Top Global Company Seeks Senior Employment Counsel</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p>A global company and a large, established legal team is expanding its in‑house capabilities. As more employment matters are handled internally, the <strong>Senior Employment Counsel</strong> role is newly created to focus exclusively on employment disputes and risk mitigation. This <strong>Senior Employment Counsel</strong> will work cross‑functionally with HR and business leaders, own a broad litigation docket, and operate within a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite).</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Senior Employment Counsel Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage a blend of pre‑litigation, litigation, and administrative claims (including agency charges and hearings).</li><li>Provide proactive advice to internal stakeholders on litigation risks, dispute resolution strategies, and compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.</li><li>Support law & motion and discovery: draft motions, briefs, and pleadings; oversee ESI and document collection; propound/respond to discovery; conduct witness interviews and preparation; prepare for, take, and defend depositions.</li><li>Prepare for and participate in appearances, hearings, trials, and arbitrations as needed.</li><li>Collaborate closely with HR, business leaders, and the broader legal team to align dispute strategy with company objectives and minimize risk.</li><li>Maintain matter tracking and reporting to ensure timely progression and outcome transparency.</li></ul><p><strong>Hours:</strong></p><p>Core schedule approximates 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with flexibility as long as deliverables are met. Hybrid model with 3 days onsite.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><ul><li>Newly created, autonomous position with hands‑off management and direct ownership of matters.</li><li>Sophisticated in‑house employment litigation across multiple jurisdictions.</li><li>Established company experiencing growth.</li><li>Reasonable hours highlighted (no billable requirements).</li></ul><p><strong>Salary:</strong></p><p>$160,000-$185,000 base salary (DOE) + 10% target bonus.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) (without a match); Health Savings Account; life insurance; paid time off (2 weeks) + sick time; hybrid work (3 days onsite). </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>A well-respected regional law firm specializing in professional malpractice defense (architecture/engineering), premises liability, and slip-and-fall defense for hotels is seeking a talented Defense Litigation Attorney to join its growing team in Irvine Spectrum. This firm is recognized for providing high-quality legal services, strong associate mentorship programs, and an opportunity to work from its state-of-the-art brand-new office.</p><p><br></p><p>About the Firm:</p><p>This <strong>regional law firm</strong> has carved its reputation by defending clients in high-stakes cases involving <strong>architectural and engineering malpractice</strong>, <strong>premises liability claims</strong>, and <strong>slip-and-fall incidents</strong> for prestigious hotel chains. </p><p><br></p><p>Associate Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Conduct detailed <strong>legal research</strong> and draft comprehensive documents, including <strong>pleadings, motions, and briefs</strong>.</li><li>Review and prepare <strong>contracts</strong> and <strong>agreements</strong> to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Negotiate settlements with opposing parties to secure <strong>favorable outcomes</strong> for clients.</li><li>Collaborate with other <strong>attorneys</strong> and staff to develop strategies and execute litigation plans.</li><li>Represent clients in <strong>court hearings</strong>, <strong>trials</strong>, and <strong>mediation sessions</strong> as required.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Perks and Benefits:</p><ul><li>Opportunity to be part of a <strong>collaborative team</strong> with <strong>heavy mentorship/training</strong> provided to help you grow professionally.</li><li>Access to a modern, <strong>brand-new office</strong> workspace in the <strong>prime Irvine Spectrum location.</strong></li><li><strong>Bonus opportunities</strong> available.</li><li>Comprehensive <strong>benefits package</strong>, including medical, dental, vision, and participation in <strong>401(k)</strong> plans.</li></ul><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 the legal department of a real estate company, seeking a corporate paralegal with 5+ years of real estate experience.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities: </u></strong></p><p>1. Reviewing title, easements, and other property-related documents</p><p>2. Managing real estate disputes and vendor disputes. </p><p> a. No litigation background required, but it’s certainly helpful. Knowing how to track litigation deadlines and know proceedings is helpful. The main thing is we want real estate. </p><p>3. Working on contracts: drafting ancillary contracts, reviewing /redlining commercial, vendor, or service agreements. </p><p> ii. Preliminary review is done by paralegals; ideally they are able to look at limitations of liability or indemnity clauses, but can train on this. It’s more than grammar checks and names/dates. </p><p><br></p><p><em>Pay is commensurate with the experience above, stability on the resume, and quality of firms/companies worked at.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Profile that would be a fit:</u></strong></p><p>o NOT someone who just moves things along/maintains checklists. This is a do-er, not someone who delegates work to others. </p><p>o Willing to learn, coachable, a go-getter, someone who likes to take things and run with them “not just being a facilitator”</p><p>o Someone who wants to grow with a company long-term, and be promoted! If a resume shows that someone has been promoted numerous times, that’s a huge plus! </p><p>o Someone who has not jumped around much. They should be spending at least two years in positions, but ideally not someone who has only worked at one place. </p><p>o Professional service mindset, do-it-all mentality (not someone who says “that is not in my job description”).</p><p>o Someone who believes in the benefits of AI and technology (not someone who fights it).</p>
<p>An established Orange County company seeks an In-House Counsel with strong California employment law experience. In this hybrid role, you’ll advise on Wage & Hour matters, partner with HR on payroll audits, leaves of absence (LOAs), accommodations, and coordinate with outside counsel as needed. Required: JD, active Bar license in any state, and direct experience supporting law firm or corporate clients on CA employment regulations. Strong communication and collaborative skills are essential.</p><p>Ready to discuss this opportunity? Contact our team today Jennifer.Cotton[at]RobertHalf[dotcom].</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide expert legal counsel on California employment law matters, including Wage & Hour compliance and leave of absence policies.</p><p>• Collaborate with HR teams to conduct payroll audits and ensure accurate record-keeping.</p><p>• Review and update employee handbooks to reflect current employment regulations and best practices.</p><p>• Advise on ADA accommodations and ensure compliance with relevant laws and company policies.</p><p>• Support the organization in managing employee leaves of absence, including FMLA and other statutory requirements.</p><p>• Partner with HR to address workplace issues and implement effective solutions.</p><p>• Conduct training sessions for management and staff on employment law topics.</p><p>• Draft and review legal documentation related to employment matters, such as policies, procedures, and agreements.</p><p>• Stay up-to-date on changes in employment law and provide proactive guidance to the company.</p>