We are looking for a skilled Civil Defense Attorney to join our team in Walnut Creek, California. This role offers an exciting opportunity to handle high-stakes litigation cases, focusing on defending trucking companies in accident-related claims. The ideal candidate will actively participate in all aspects of litigation, including pre-suit investigations, depositions, motion practice, hearings, and trials, representing a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 100 companies and top-rated insurers.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Represent clients in complex civil litigation cases, with a focus on defending trucking companies in accident claims.<br>• Conduct thorough pre-suit investigations to develop case strategies and gather critical evidence.<br>• Manage all stages of litigation, including drafting and filing motions, pleadings, and other legal documents.<br>• Take and defend depositions, ensuring thorough preparation and effective questioning.<br>• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.<br>• Collaborate with clients to provide legal advice, updates, and strategic recommendations.<br>• Work closely with expert witnesses and other professionals to build strong defense cases.<br>• Oversee the management of case files, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.<br>• Stay updated on legal trends, regulations, and precedents relevant to civil defense and insurance litigation.<br>• Maintain strict compliance with ethical standards and bar admission requirements.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Research and Writing Attorney to join a client in California. In this role, you will focus on conducting in-depth legal research, drafting comprehensive legal documents, and providing strategic support in various personal injury, employment law, and civil litigation cases. This position is ideal for a meticulous legal expert who excels in analyzing complex issues and crafting sound legal arguments.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct thorough legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations to support litigation efforts.</p><p>• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with precision and clarity.</p><p>• Collaborate with attorneys and legal staff to develop case strategies and ensure alignment with legal objectives.</p><p>• Analyze discovery materials and summarize key findings to aid in case preparation.</p><p>• Stay informed about legal trends, rulings, and updates that may impact ongoing or future cases.</p><p>• Prepare client deliverables, such as demand letters and settlement packages, with a focus on achieving favorable outcomes.</p><p>• Utilize legal research platforms like Westlaw and LexisNexis to gather and interpret relevant information.</p><p>• Provide insights and recommendations to strengthen legal positions and arguments.</p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Commercial Litigation Attorney to join our team in San Jose, California. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience handling complex commercial litigation cases and possess a strong ability to navigate all phases of the litigation process. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with clients and colleagues in a dynamic environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis to support commercial litigation cases.</p><p>• Draft high-quality pleadings, motions, and briefs with precision and clarity.</p><p>• Represent clients in court proceedings, including motions, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.</p><p>• Collaborate with partners and other team members to develop case strategies and plans.</p><p>• Manage a diverse caseload effectively while maintaining attention to deadlines and priorities.</p><p>• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, judges, and mediators to ensure effective case management.</p><p>• Take a leading role in fact investigations and discovery processes, including drafting requests and responses.</p><p>• Participate in settlement negotiations and mediation sessions to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.</p><p>• Stay up-to-date on relevant legal developments and apply them to case strategies.</p>
<p>Well established San Jose firm is looking for an attorney to join their litigation department. If you're a candidate who is eager to learn from an experienced partner with an interest in furthering their career, this could be a role in which you will thrive. Previous real estate, business, or trust litigation experience required.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>- Supporting attorneys and staff within the practice groups department</p><p>- Correspond with clients and the counsel for the opposing side</p><p>- Legal research and drafting of a wide range of legal documents</p><p>- Analyze and summarize legal documents</p>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting a Litigation Paralegal for the East Bay office of a leading national trial law firm. The Litigation Paralegal is responsible for managing the firm's casework. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a FRIENDLY office with a VERY COLLEGIAL TEAM and have great hands-on litigation and substantive discovery experience.</p><p><br></p><p>The following are the responsibilities for the position:</p><p>• Open and maintain case files containing medical records, case activity, list of court dates, settlement information, etc.;</p><p>• Summarize and upload medical records, radiology films, medical billing, pathology results into database;</p><p>• Handle requests for medical, employment, military, Social Security, autopsy, and other records and prepare draft of objections to release;</p><p>• Draft responses to interrogatories, discovery requests, and meet and confer letters;</p><p>• Obtain authorizations from plaintiffs and provide records to opposing counsel and medical experts;</p><p>• Contact physicians and hospitals to get and draft declarations for deposition and trial preference motions for terminally ill plaintiffs;</p><p>• Prepare depo notices, book court reporters/videographers, draft and serve subpoenas for witnesses and documents;</p><p>• Enter court appearances and discovery / motion due dates into Master Calendar and apprise attorneys of upcoming deadlines;</p><p>• Draft pleadings including ex parte applications, noticed motions (e.g., preference, consolidate), offers to compromise, case management conference (CMC) statements, etc.;</p><p>• Prepare correspondence with clients, referring counsel, opposing counsel for supervising attorneys’ signature;</p><p>• Phone clients and treaters to update status reports;</p><p>• Significant trial preparation (and even war room coordination and trial attendance for senior paralegal) work for busy trial calendar.</p><p><br></p><p>The following are the qualifications for the role:</p><p>• 2+ years of experience as a paralegal working with plaintiffs and their families and reviewing medical and personnel records in a tort/personal injury practice (need for sensitivity and compassion!);</p><p>• High attention to detail, very organized (understand the flow of civil litigation and the motion calendar and the due dates), sound decision making and creative problem solving abilities;</p><p>• Excellent communication skills, team player but can also work independently, able to work fast under pressure to meet multiple deadlines, and manage numerous tasks for heavy caseload; and</p><p>• IT literate, experience with preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities (TOCs/TOAs), proficiency with Microsoft Word (good formatting skills needed) and litigation support software; and</p><p>• Trial preparation experience is a plus.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a direct-hire opportunity. Our well-regarded law firm client pays a base salary of $75,000 - 95,000+/yr, DOE, and great benefits (e.g., 100% of medical insurance premium covered for employee and family and 401(k) Plan with Firm match)! 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>
<p>We are seeking a Litigation Associate to join a growing law firm based in San Mateo, California, particularly in the field of complex intellectual property litigation. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle complex litigation cases, with a focus on patent and intellectual property disputes</p><p>• Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare detailed legal documents</p><p>• Engage in discovery and motion practice, managing a substantive portion of litigation matters</p><p>• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and understand their business needs</p><p>• Collaborate with team members to strategize and execute litigation processes effectively</p><p>• Take the lead in preparing for oral arguments and depositions</p><p>• Ensure all litigation activities comply with the applicable laws and regulations</p><p>• Utilize your technical aptitude to understand and manage cases related to intellectual property</p><p>• Work efficiently and creatively to resolve disputes in favor of our clients</p>
We are looking for a skilled Probate Attorney to join our legal team in Orinda, California. In this role, you will handle probate and trust litigation matters, managing cases through all phases of litigation, including trial preparation and court appearances. This position offers an opportunity to work on complex legal issues while contributing to a dynamic and collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage probate and trust litigation cases from inception through resolution.<br>• Prepare and draft legal motions, briefs, and other necessary documentation.<br>• Conduct thorough discovery processes, including depositions and interrogatories.<br>• Represent clients effectively in court hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.<br>• Collaborate with clients to provide strategic guidance and address their legal needs.<br>• Analyze and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations relevant to probate and trust litigation.<br>• Develop case strategies and prepare for trial, ensuring the best possible outcomes for clients.<br>• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with all legal standards.<br>• Participate in negotiations and settlement discussions when appropriate.
<p>Robert Half Legal is partnering with a groundbreaking technology company to identify an experienced Commercial Counsel for a 4-month contract engagement through February 2026. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on high-impact commercial transactions and strategic initiatives in a fast-paced, global environment. As Commercial Counsel, you will join a collaborative and dynamic legal team to draft, negotiate, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements while advising leadership on corporate and regulatory matters. The ideal candidate will be based locally to report onsite as needed, proactive, highly organized, and able to balance complex projects with business-minded solutions.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead drafting and negotiation of partnership, customer, and other complex commercial agreements.</li><li>Negotiate SaaS and vendor contracts, advisor and consultant agreements, and event sponsorships.</li><li>Collaborate with executives and business stakeholders to structure, document, and negotiate joint ventures and innovative deal types.</li><li>Develop playbooks, templates, and fallback positions to streamline contracting while protecting company interests.</li><li>Provide clear, practical advice on corporate and regulatory issues impacting commercial initiatives.</li><li>Manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment and contribute to process improvement initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Trust and Estate Of Counsel to join our team in San Ramon, California. In this role, you will provide expert guidance to high-net-worth clients, focusing on estate planning, trust administration, and business succession strategies. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering exceptional service and have a strong commitment to precision and integrity.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide strategic advice on estate planning, trust administration, and succession planning for high-net-worth individuals.<br>• Draft and analyze complex estate planning documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Facilitate entity formation and structure real estate transactions to meet client needs.<br>• Collaborate closely with financial advisors, CPAs, and insurance professionals to deliver integrated solutions.<br>• Adapt to and utilize firm systems and workflows efficiently.<br>• Build and maintain strong client relationships, gradually taking on leadership roles within the firm.
