We are looking for a skilled Attorney to join our team in San Diego, California, on a contract basis. In this role, you will handle a variety of legal matters with a focus on creditors' rights litigation, collaborating with experienced professionals to deliver exceptional results. This position offers an excellent opportunity to refine your expertise in civil litigation while working in both state and federal court environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage creditors' rights litigation and related legal matters, ensuring cases progress effectively.<br>• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and other legal correspondence.<br>• Represent clients in court proceedings and assist in trial preparation.<br>• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and maintain knowledge of relevant statutes and case law.<br>• Review case files and collaborate with the team to develop and implement effective legal strategies.<br>• Maintain and update case management systems, ensuring the accuracy of all legal documentation.<br>• Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.<br>• Work closely with legal staff to meet deadlines and adhere to court requirements.<br>• Lead and provide support to a small legal team, ensuring smooth operations.
<p>We are looking for an attorney with employment experience to join a tenured, growing in San Diego, California. This role focuses on employment litigation defense, including managing class action lawsuits, conducting depositions, and attending court hearings. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, family-friendly environment while handling complex legal matters with precision and attention to detail.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage employment litigation cases from initiation through trial, ensuring thorough preparation and strategic execution.</p><p>• Participate in defending large class action lawsuits alongside firm principals and senior attorneys.</p><p>• Conduct depositions and court appearances as part of discovery and case proceedings.</p><p>• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and legal briefs with attention to detail and compliance.</p><p>• Represent clients effectively in hearings and other courtroom settings.</p><p>• Maintain clear and detail-oriented communication with clients, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel.</p><p>• Only <strong>130 billable hours per month!</strong></p><p>• Collaborate with the firm's transactional group on employment-related matters as needed.</p><p>• Stay updated on California and federal labor laws to provide informed counsel.</p><p>• Contribute to the firm's positive and stable work environment through teamwork and reliability.</p>
<p>One of RHL's repeat clients, a regional 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! The last attorney has had nothing but positive things to say. </p><p><br></p><p>This role will ideally be hybrid, based out of San Diego (and associates with less than 4 years of licensed experience should live/be willing to work onsite here), 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 2 years of civil litigation experience in CA. <em>Please do not apply without this!</em></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>We are looking for an experienced In-House Counsel to join our team in San Diego, California. This Contract to permanent position requires a skilled legal expert to handle complex commercial transactions and agreements while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, offering expert legal guidance to support business operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including client service contracts, business associate agreements, and requests for proposals.</p><p>• Manage legal agreements from initiation to completion, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and industry regulations.</p><p>• Address legal concerns related to privacy, confidentiality, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and other compliance issues.</p><p>• Provide timely feedback on agreements, understanding deal structures, and suggesting revisions as necessary.</p><p>• Engage in negotiations to resolve contractual terms and conditions effectively.</p><p>• Acknowledge receipt of agreements and ensure a turnaround time of approximately two weeks.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal teams to align agreements with the company's strategic goals and legal standards.</p><p>• Support training initiatives by utilizing company playbooks to streamline agreement processes.</p>
<p>We're seeking a knowledgeable and meticulous Tax Accountant to manage and support our tax compliance, planning, and reporting functions. In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing federal, state, and local tax filings, researching tax issues, and collaborating with external advisors to optimize our tax position while ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulations.</p><p><br></p><p>This position offers significant exposure to complex tax matters across multiple jurisdictions and entity types. You'll work closely with the Controller and CFO on strategic tax planning initiatives while handling the tactical day-to-day requirements of a growing organization. If you thrive on solving intricate problems, staying current with evolving tax law, and translating technical requirements into actionable recommendations, this role is for you.</p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and file federal, state, and local income tax returns for multiple entities, including C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, and LLCs, ensuring accuracy and timely submission</li><li>Calculate and process quarterly estimated tax payments across all jurisdictions, monitoring cash flow implications and maintaining detailed payment schedules</li><li>Manage sales and use tax compliance, including registration in new jurisdictions, monthly and quarterly filings, exemption certificate maintenance, and nexus analysis</li><li>Prepare annual property tax filings and coordinate with assessors to ensure accurate valuations and timely appeals when appropriate</li><li>Research and document tax positions on complex transactions, including M&A activity, intercompany arrangements, and international considerations, providing clear memoranda for management review</li><li>Monitor and analyze changes in tax legislation at the federal, state, and local levels, assessing potential impacts on the organization and recommending proactive strategies</li><li>Support income tax provision calculations under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax computations, effective tax rate reconciliations, and uncertain tax position analyses</li><li>Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors on compliance projects, provision reviews, and audit support, serving as the primary internal point of contact for tax matters</li><li>Maintain organized tax workpapers and documentation to support all filings and positions, ensuring audit-readiness at all times</li><li>Assist with transfer pricing documentation and compliance for intercompany transactions, working with advisors to maintain contemporaneous documentation meeting regulatory standards</li><li>Respond to tax authority inquiries, notices, and audits, gathering documentation, preparing responses, and managing the resolution process</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls within the tax function</li><li>Collaborate with accounting, legal, and operations teams to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into business decisions and transactions</li></ul>