<p>We are offering an exciting opportunity for a CFO in Oakland, California. The CFO will play a key role in our team, tasked with overseeing our financial operations and systems, including the use of Accounting Software Systems and CRM tools. This role operates within the industry and involves managing accounting functions, auditing, budget processes, and capital management.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Property Operations Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with teams for financial optimization and to identify cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Supervise budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and capital structure.</li><li>Identify and manage financial risks and ensure compliance with regulations.</li><li>Administer accurate financial reporting according to GAAP and other standards, and tax planning.</li><li>Work with attorneys and title companies on property purchase and sale agreements.</li><li>Manage payroll processes ensuring timely compensation and conforming with regulations and tax laws.</li></ul><p><strong>Estate Planning Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage owner’s estate planning activities, ensuring regulation compliance and effective estate/gift planning.</li><li>Implement strategies for charitable and philanthropic initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Partnership Accounting Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of partnership accounting for precise financial management, including tracking partner basis and overseeing cost segregation studies for potential tax savings.</li><li>Ensure accurate preparation of partnership financial statements.</li><li>Supervise tax filings preparation for partnerships, ensuring regulation compliance.</li><li>Collaborate with external tax advisors on complex issues, providing tax optimization opportunities.</li><li>Regularly monitor financial performance and tax implications of the partnership, providing insights and recommendations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p> </p><p>We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our team in Lafayette. This on-site role supports attorneys with administrative and case management tasks, ensuring smooth operations and timely handling of client matters.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents including pleadings, contracts, and correspondence.</li><li>Manage case files, maintain calendars, and track deadlines for hearings, filings, and meetings.</li><li>Coordinate with courts, clients, and opposing counsel for scheduling and document delivery.</li><li>Assist with discovery processes, including organizing exhibits and maintaining document databases.</li><li>Handle administrative tasks such as billing, expense reporting, and time entry.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with firm policies and legal procedures.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Commercial Counsel to join a mission-driven organization that provides policy, training, and wellness solutions to public safety agencies. This fully remote, full-time position focuses on negotiating and managing complex commercial agreements that help law enforcement, fire departments, and other public safety organizations reduce risk, improve operations, and support their personnel.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS subscription contracts, government procurement agreements, and licensing deals for an integrated platform.</li><li>Advise internal teams on contract terms, compliance requirements, and risk mitigation strategies, ensuring alignment with federal and state standards and court rulings.</li><li>Collaborate with sales, procurement, and product teams to structure agreements that meet operational and regulatory needs of public safety agencies.</li><li>Maintain and update contract templates and negotiation playbooks to improve efficiency and consistency.</li><li>Monitor changes in laws and regulations impacting SaaS and government contracting, and provide guidance to stakeholders.</li><li>Support contract lifecycle management and assist with resolving contractual disputes when necessary.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Interested?</strong> Apply today and send your resume via LinkedIn to <strong>JC del Rosario</strong> — I’d love to connect!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Lead Planner</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>We’re seeking an experienced <strong>Lead Planner</strong> to manage and deepen client relationships while providing holistic financial planning and wealth management solutions. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and client service excellence. You’ll work closely with senior advisors and mentor team members, ensuring clients receive personalized, high-quality advice and support.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee ongoing management and retention of client relationships.</li><li>Review and complete financial planning deliverables (balance sheets, strategic plans, estate maps, cash flow analyses).</li><li>Provide objective, comprehensive advice on investment management, estate planning, tax strategies, and philanthropic initiatives.</li><li>Prepare for and lead client meetings; ensure timely follow-up and execution of action items.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external advisors (CPAs, attorneys) to deliver integrated planning solutions.</li><li>Supervise and mentor associate planners, guiding their development.</li><li>Conduct financial modeling and oversee investment policy reviews and portfolio rebalancing.</li><li>Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with fiduciary standards and firm policies.</li><li>Contribute to strategic committees and business development initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Join Us</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to lead client relationships and mentor future advisors.</li><li>Collaborative, values-driven culture focused on service excellence.</li><li>Competitive compensation, benefits, and growth opportunities.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Jennifer Fukumae</strong> with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is seeking a <strong>Financial Planner</strong> to join a <strong>team-based wealth advisory environment</strong>. The firm manages a high-net-worth client base, providing comprehensive financial planning and investment management services. With a one-team approach, all planners work closely with Lead Advisors to gain exposure to diverse planning styles and develop expertise across all aspects of wealth management. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to <strong>grow their careers in financial planning</strong>, gain hands-on experience with high-net-worth clients, and participate in every step of the planning and investment process—from gathering client data to presenting custom financial plans.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Participate in client meetings alongside Lead Advisors, collecting and analyzing client data.</li><li>Assist in creating and presenting financial plans using a structured planning process.</li><li>Work closely with advisory, investment, and client services teams to gain exposure to all aspects of wealth management.</li><li>Review and ensure completion of client financial documents, including balance sheets, cash flow analyses, family strategic plans, estate maps, and portfolio reports.</li><li>Develop and deepen client relationships through regular communication and proactive service.</li><li>Coordinate with internal advisors and external professionals (CPAs, attorneys, insurance specialists) to execute comprehensive financial plans.</li><li>Prepare client and prospect presentations, correspondence, and meeting materials.</li><li>Assist with the implementation and monitoring of client financial plans, including investment policy statements, portfolio rebalancing, and ongoing planning updates.</li><li>Maintain and expand client, advisor, and prospect databases.</li><li>Support technology integration and document management initiatives to streamline planning processes.</li></ul>
<p>We are seeking an experienced Contracts Counsel to join a specialized management and consulting firm focused on the cell and gene therapy sector. This is a fully remote, full-time position supporting complex agreements that drive innovation in life sciences and biotech.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including consulting agreements, master service agreements (MSAs), and vendor contracts for biotech and CGT projects.</li><li>Ensure contracts comply with applicable laws, industry regulations, and client requirements.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to structure agreements that balance risk and business objectives.</li><li>Maintain contract templates and playbooks to streamline negotiation processes.</li><li>Provide guidance on contractual obligations, risk mitigation, and regulatory considerations.</li><li>Support contract lifecycle management and assist with resolving contractual disputes when necessary.</li></ul>
<p><strong>Natalie Lue with Robert Half is recruiting for an HR Manager . This is a full-time permanent role based in San Francisco with a hybrid/onsite schedule.</strong></p><p> </p><p>About the Role</p><p>This role encompasses HR functions that are critical to the smooth operation of our firm, from maintaining compliance to employee relations and performance management. You'll thrive on building strong relationships with staff, ensuring their well-being, and supporting strategic HR functions tailored to a legal-services environment.</p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities</p><p><em> </em></p><p><em>Employee Relations and Well-Being</em></p><ul><li>Actively check in with staff, fostering a supportive environment to ensure team members feel heard and valued.</li><li>Maintain positive employee relationships and resolve issues promptly to support workplace satisfaction and retention</li></ul><p><em> </em></p><p><em>Policy and Handbook Management</em></p><ul><li>Manage, update, and enforce the firm’s Employee Handbook to ensure alignment with best practices, current employment laws, and established firm policies.</li><li>Collaborate with the Management Committee and other stakeholders for policy updates and approvals.</li><li>Ensure accessibility and usability of the handbook for all employees.</li></ul><p><em> </em></p><p><em>Performance Evaluation Program</em></p><ul><li>Maintain and actively manage performance evaluation processes tailored to attorneys, staff, and partners.</li><li>Manage systems like Microsoft Forms to ensure seamless execution of reviews.</li></ul><p> </p><p><em>HR Administration and Compliance</em></p><ul><li>Oversee HR functions specific to legal firms, ensuring adherence to industry-standard policies and procedures.</li><li>Build and maintain strong collaborations with the firm’s Hiring Committees in talent acquisition processes.</li></ul><p> </p><p><em>Benefits Administration</em></p><ul><li>Liaise with the Benefits Broker to ensure comprehensive employee benefits administration.</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>*Contact <u>Natalie Lue via LinkedIn or email</u> for additional info and immediate consideration. </strong></p><p> </p>
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Partner to join our law firm in San Francisco, California. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advancing the firm’s strategic objectives by leading practice areas, fostering client relationships, and driving business growth. The ideal candidate will bring exceptional legal expertise, a proven track record in leadership, and a commitment to delivering outstanding client service.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Build and maintain strong client relationships by understanding their needs and delivering tailored legal solutions.<br>• Lead and expand practice areas to align with the firm’s strategic goals and objectives.<br>• Identify business development opportunities and spearhead initiatives to attract new clients and engagements.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to foster a cooperative and productive work environment.<br>• Mentor less experienced team members to support their growth and development.<br>• Oversee billing, compliance, and administrative processes to ensure efficiency and adherence to legal standards.<br>• Monitor and manage revenue streams, addressing past-due accounts and resolving payment issues.<br>• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance the firm’s market position and client offerings.
Responsibilities<br><br>Conduct legal research<br>Update and maintain internal databases<br>Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices<br>Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests<br>Gather relevant information from a variety of sources<br>Liaise between trial team and internal/external third parties<br>Communicating with retained experts and preparing relevant materials for expert review<br>Help with voir dire, jury selection and witness preparation<br>Subpoena medical, billing, and radiology records, employment records, workers compensation records, and other entities<br>Prepare comprehensive medical chronologies and Howell analysis<br>Summarize written discovery and document productions<br>Conduct background checks, social media investigations, litigation history<br><br><br>Qualifications<br><br>3+ years’ recent experience in civil litigation – employment and/or wage and hour class action/PAGA experience required<br>You MUST be competent and proficient in the use of Word, Outlook, and One Drive<br>You MUST be able to navigate the web like Magellan<br>You must be able to handle working with several different databases of information and comfortable organizing data<br>Think on your feet and make smart decisions<br>Your ability to listen to what you are being told and ask follow-up questions is very important<br>Able to talk to people (employees, clients, visitors, salespeople, servers, the public, doctors, and people at the insurance company) in a manner that is polite, detail oriented, well-spoken, and that puts them at ease<br>You need to be willing to do what it takes to get the job done right the first time<br>Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle a high caseload<br>Trial preparation and trial support experience is required<br>Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documents, court rules and procedures, practices, etc.<br>ABA approved paralegal certificate or other relevant certification
<p>A well-regarded construction law firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their Walnut Creek team in a hybrid capacity. This role is ideal for a proactive paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and enjoys handling cases from discovery through trial prep.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all aspects of discovery, including propounding and responding</li><li>Organize and maintain case files, document production, and deadlines</li><li>Support trial preparation, including exhibit lists, witness files, and trial binders</li><li>Perform legal research, draft routine litigation documents, and assist attorneys as needed</li><li>Track and bill hours accurately and timely</li></ul>
<p>Midsized law firm is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join their team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive litigation support to attorneys, ensuring cases are handled efficiently from start to finish. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex legal matters while utilizing cutting-edge e-discovery technology and collaborating with a dynamic team.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage case workflows from initiation through resolution, including trial or settlement and post-trial activities.</p><p>• Draft, review, and edit legal documents, ensuring citation accuracy and compliance.</p><p>• Oversee document reviews and leverage e-discovery tools to organize, search, and produce relevant data.</p><p>• Coordinate and manage document productions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</p><p>• Assist with preparation for depositions and hearings by compiling exhibits and creating witness outlines.</p><p>• Perform litigation support tasks such as Bates stamping, hyperlinking PDFs, and managing litigation deadlines.</p><p>• Draft subpoenas and facilitate their proper service, while obtaining necessary documents from third parties.</p><p>• Collaborate with vendors to secure litigation support services and resources.</p><p>• Conduct legal research and monitor pending decisions relevant to ongoing cases.</p><p>• Maintain accurate and detailed billable time entries, ensuring compliance with annual billing requirements.</p>
<p>Growing boutique firm is seeking a paralegal to join their team. This role is key to our operations in the litigation industry, and involves tasks such as preparing and submitting filings, managing case schedules, maintaining case files, assisting with legal and factual research, and much more. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist attorneys with comprehensive legal and factual research, including the preparation of case timelines and the analysis and synthesis of facts.</p><p>• Organize and manage case files, client information, and records to ensure accuracy and easy retrieval.</p><p>• Prepare and submit filings to State and Federal Courts and arbitration tribunals, adhering to all relevant guidelines and procedures.</p><p>• Provide support in all aspects of litigation, from investigations and discovery to trial preparation, including the creation and maintenance of document databases and logs, document production, and on-site trial support.</p><p>• Facilitate effective case management by maintaining organized schedules and providing timely reminders of hearings, appointments, and deadlines.</p><p>• Help in the preparation of discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, pleadings, motions, correspondence, spreadsheets, and declarations.</p><p>• Ensure accurate formatting, proofreading, cite-checking, and blue-book documentation.</p><p>• Record time in line with ABA litigation guidelines, ensuring all case-related administrative and billable duties are performed.</p><p>• Utilize skills in e-filing and e-service across multiple jurisdictions, using online file and serve portals such as PACER, CM/ECF, and File & ServeXpress.B</p>
We are seeking a Litigation Associate with a focus on Securities/Antitrust for our team situated in San Francisco, California. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, handling multiple cases and utilizing their strong writing skills in the securities or antitrust litigation field.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Utilizing strong brief writing skills to effectively communicate complex legal information<br>• Engaging in securities or antitrust litigation, or general litigation if necessary<br>• Proactively managing 1-5 cases at any given time, while ensuring workload remains manageable<br>• Demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit in plaintiff's side work, taking charge of cases and showing initiative<br>• Conducting depositions with precision and professionalism<br>• Ensuring high caliber work in line with top tier law firm standards<br>• Collaborating with all levels of staff for case management and oversight.
<p>Our client, a well-respected law firm in San Francisco office is seeking a full-time Litigation Associate with three to five years of substantive general litigation experience including experience with dispositive motions, discovery, and exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills. This position can be based in <strong>San Francisco</strong> or <strong>Sacramento</strong> and is open to a hybrid schedule after 90 days with 3 days in office and no more than 2 days remote. </p><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>3-5 years solid experience in general Litigation</li><li><strong>Strong writing and research skills</strong></li><li>Depo and Trial experience is a plus</li><li>Experience with dispositive motions and discovery </li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Mid-sized law firm located in the Financial District in San Francisco is seeking a skilled Litigation Paralegal to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including but not limited to:</p><ul><li>Providing assistance to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation cases</li><li>Managing case-related tasks such as calendaring deadlines, scheduling appointments, and arranging meetings and depositions</li><li>Drafting and preparing litigation documents with meticulous attention to detail</li><li>Ensuring legal documents adhere to prescribed citation standards</li><li>Conducting factual investigations and legal research as required</li><li>Preparing for depositions, hearings, and trials by organizing exhibits and relevant materials</li><li>Assisting with case discovery, including document management and review</li><li>Handling the filing and service of legal documents, both electronically and in hard copy format</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a skilled and motivated Litigation Associate to join our team in San Mateo, California. In this role, you will manage various aspects of civil litigation cases, from initial analysis to trial preparation, while collaborating with partners and other associates to deliver exceptional legal services. The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation experience, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct initial case evaluations, including analysis of claims and investigation files.<br>• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and other legal documents, with a focus on summary judgment motions.<br>• Prepare and respond to discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and deposition notices.<br>• Take and defend depositions, including preparation of clients and witnesses.<br>• Represent clients at case management conferences, hearings, and other court proceedings.<br>• Perform legal research and draft points and authorities, declarations, and case briefs.<br>• Collaborate with paralegals, client service coordinators, and other team members to ensure efficient file management.<br>• Provide written status updates on case progress and develop litigation strategies.<br>• Handle public entity defense cases, including matters involving dangerous conditions, negligence, and civil rights issues.<br>• Support trial preparation, including evidence gathering, witness coordination, and budget planning.
We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our boutique estate planning and trust administration practice in Los Altos, California. This position requires a motivated and meticulous individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and possesses expertise in all aspects of trust and estate administration. You will work closely with attorneys, clients, fiduciaries, and support staff, managing complex cases and meeting deadlines with precision.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Organize and analyze asset information to support trust and estate administration processes.<br>• Assist in appraising and valuing assets, including strategies for asset allocation and subtrust funding.<br>• Prepare inventories, asset allocation agreements, and transfer documents for trust and estate matters.<br>• Draft and file court pleadings such as Probate petitions, Spousal Property petitions, and Trust Reformation petitions.<br>• Manage court filings, eFilings, discovery processes, and service of legal documents.<br>• Research and prepare deeds and supporting documents for real property transfers, including grant deeds and quitclaim deeds.<br>• Create fiduciary reports and accountings to ensure compliance and accuracy.<br>• Review and prepare Estate and Gift Tax returns with attention to detail.<br>• Maintain organized physical and electronic client files for seamless access and management.
