<p>One of RHL's repeat clients, a boutique civil litigation firm in San Diego, retained us again to find their next civil litigation defense attorney. We have placed 3 legal professionals here who love it!</p><p><br></p><p>This role will ideally be hybrid, based out of San Diego, but remote candidates in other parts of SoCal are welcome to apply.</p><p><br></p><p>This defense attorney will be handling cases start to finish, and should have at least 3 years of civil litigation experience in CA. Please do not apply without this!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><ul><li>law & motion</li><li>ex partes, pleading challenges, discovery motions, meet & confers, motions to compel are most common</li><li>discovery</li><li>depositions (once up and running, they will take/defend 1-2 per week).</li></ul><p>· Billable requirement: “The goal is 1950 but the minimum is 1800.”</p><p>· Software: Word and Adobe for drafting. Outlook for calendaring. Firm Central is used for document management and billing time. </p><p><br></p><p><strong><em>This role offers flexible working hours and hybrid remote days, but the candidate should be local to SoCal (ideally local to San Diego if less than 5 years of experience).</em></strong></p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is looking for a skilled Litigation Attorney to join our client on a long-term contract basis. Based in Irvine, California, this role offers an opportunity to work on complex civil litigation cases and contribute to trial preparation and motion drafting. If you thrive in a fast-paced legal environment and have a strong background in litigation, we encourage you to apply!</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare and draft various motions, including motions to compel and motions in limine.</p><p>• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and arguments.</p><p>• Assist in trial preparation by organizing documents, evidence, and case files.</p><p>• Manage discovery processes, including drafting and responding to discovery requests.</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to develop case strategies and solutions.</p><p>• Review and analyze case briefs to ensure accuracy and completeness.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements.</p><p>• Ensure all legal documentation is properly organized and filed.</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><strong>Respected OC Mid-Sized Firms Seeks Trust Litigation Attorney – Lifestyle firm LOW BILLABLES</strong></p><p><br></p><p>An established Orange County-based boutique law firm—recognized for its high-end work, community reputation, and low turnover—is seeking a <strong>trust litigation attorney</strong> to join its probate and estate litigation practice. With more than three decades in practice, this full-service firm has a thriving caseload, loyal client base, and a strong footprint in Southern California, with offices in Newport Beach and Del Mar.</p><p>This opportunity offers a mix of courtroom work, strategic litigation, and close client interaction. This is not a back-office role—clients meet face-to-face and expect sharp, personable advocacy. The firm provides training, career development, and a proven partnership track for attorneys ready to commit to long-term growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Trust Litigation Attorney Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Handle probate and trust litigation matters from A to Z</li><li>Manage all phases of discovery and draft substantive motions</li><li>Conduct and defend depositions</li><li>Prepare for and attend court hearings and trial</li><li>Directly interface with clients and support case strategy development</li></ul><p>Hours:</p><ul><li><strong>Billable goal: 120–130 hours/month</strong></li></ul><p>Perks:</p><ul><li>High-profile, high-value cases</li><li>Direct client interaction</li><li>Collegial, lifestyle-oriented firm culture</li><li>Formalized partnership track and training program</li><li>Proven attorney retention—nearly all prior placements remain with the firm</li></ul><p>Salary:</p><p>$120K to $200K+ depending on experience</p><p> Significant bonus potential, including:</p><ul><li>Quarterly bonuses for billable hours</li><li>Year-end discretionary bonuses</li></ul><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Healthcare: Anthem or Kaiser plans available; firm pays $350/month toward premiums (often fully covers base plan for employee + dependents)</li><li>Dental: 100% employer-paid for employee</li><li>401(k) with discretionary profit sharing</li><li>PTO: 10 vacation days in year one</li><li>Sick time: 3 days in year one, increases to 6 days after January 1</li><li>Annual performance reviews</li></ul><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><strong>Thriving national firm with multiple offices has an immediate opening for a California Licensed Litigation Assocaite. </strong>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<strong> second-chair trials</strong>! The firm offers a diverse and collaborative environment with excellent mentorship!</p><p><br></p><p>The firm is offering the Litigation Attorney a 100%<strong> remote</strong> 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!</p><p> </p><p>If you enjoy have a desire to<strong><em> litigate interesting, complex cases and attend trials</em></strong> this is the opportunity for you!</p><p> </p><p>To apply, ONLY send resume to Vice President, Quidana Dove, at Quidana. Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com ></p><p> </p><p>#SoCalRHL</p>
<p>Prominent defense firm specializing in commercial litigation has an immediate opportunity for a litigation associate to join their team! The litigation associate will work in collaboration with the partnership team and will be responsible for managing 25 complex matters from inception to resolution. The litigation associate ideally will have 3+ years of civil litigation experience and will have a solid understanding of drafting various motions, all aspects of written discovery, taking and defending depositions as well as trial preparation and attendance. </p><p><br></p><p>The litigation associate opportunity offers a hybrid remote work schedule, above market compensation, defined bonus structure, paid health benefits and 401k. </p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy litigation and have the desire to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you!</p><p><br></p><p>To apply, submit resumes only to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove < at > RobertHalf. < com > </p><p><br></p><p>#SoCalRHL </p>
