<p>Associate attorney opportunity with growing law firm!</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with an established, boutique law practice that is growing rapidly because of a new marketing focus and wants to bring in associates to work these new cases. The firm does a variety of civil litigation and these are opportunities to work on novel issues.</p><p><br></p><p>The firm is located in Westlake Village, California and will consider newly barred candidates as well as associates with up to three years of experience or more. This attorney will be given duties based on experience, but eventually will be given the tools to manage cases from inception through trial. This role is primarily litigation-based but will also involve some transactional work.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Manage cases from inception to trial, ensuring all legal matters are handled efficiently.</li><li>Conduct discovery, including depositions, to gather necessary information for cases.</li><li>Attend court appearances as needed to represent clients.</li><li>Draft and review pleadings and other legal documents.</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel to maintain strong relationships and ensure client satisfaction.</li><li>Handle project-based work, especially for first-year attorneys.</li><li>Utilize case management software and other legal software to manage and track case progress.</li><li>Manage litigation matters, including civil litigation and employment litigation.</li><li>Draft and review contracts as part of transactional work.</li><li>Maintain a focus on client outcomes, ensuring the best possible results for each case.</li><li><strong><u>Billable Hours Req: 1800</u></strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Compensation and Benefits</u></strong></p><ul><li>Salary: $110,000 to $140,000 for 0-3 years of experience.</li><li>Bonuses based on exceeding billable hour requirements. The firm pays bonuses monthly!</li><li>Health insurance with Kaiser, including a cafeteria plan with tax benefits for health insurance if they want to have their dependents on health plan.</li><li>Co-Power vision and dental.</li><li>401K (non-matching) and a separate year-end profit sharing.</li><li>2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a skilled Attorney to join a boutique law firm in Santa Barbara, California. This firm handles high-profile cases, including sex abuse litigation and other complex matters such as personal injury, employment law, and intellectual property disputes. With a commitment to providing impactful legal representation, the firm offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for growth. <strong>This role will specifically be working to defend public entity litigation. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Represent clients in litigation, including drafting motions, conducting legal research, and preparing memoranda.</p><p>• Manage discovery processes by reviewing documents and drafting responses.</p><p>• Participate in court proceedings, depositions, and trials to advocate on behalf of clients.</p><p>• Work on diverse legal matters ranging from employment law and intellectual property to personal injury and defense cases.</p><p>• Collaborate with partners and associates on high-value cases that often involve opposing major law firms.</p><p>• Track billable hours effectively while maintaining high-quality work standards.</p><p>• Support the development of legal strategies for clients in impactful cases, including appeals and Supreme Court filings.</p><p>• Contribute to the firm’s mission of advocating for victims of abuse and ensuring justice.</p><p>• Maintain flexibility in work arrangements, including hybrid or remote options based on experience level.</p>
<p>A well-known firm in the Valley is looking for a skilled <strong>Labor & Employment Attorney</strong> to join the dynamic legal team in Westlake Village, California. </p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will have the opportunity to represent public safety officers and associations in a variety of employment law matters, including collective bargaining, and administrative proceedings. This position offers a hybrid work environment (and days on-site are flexible), requiring occasional travel to meet with clients and attend appearances. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Represent public safety officers and associations in employment law cases, including litigation related to discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour disputes, and more.</p><p>• Conduct thorough legal research and factual investigations to develop effective case strategies.</p><p>• Draft and review legal documents such as pleadings, discovery responses, and employment-related demand letters.</p><p>• Take and defend depositions, and conduct investigatory interviews to gather critical case information.</p><p>• Negotiate settlement agreements and prepare for arbitration or trial proceedings.</p><p>• Provide advisory support on collective bargaining agreements and labor negotiations.</p><p>• Manage a caseload independently while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.</p><p>• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to establish trust and credibility.</p><p>• Travel as needed to client sites and public entities represented by the firm.</p><p><br></p><p>^ <em>Pay is contingent upon the experience above. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>For the right individual, this Labor & Employment Attorney could sit in San Diego or Northern Orange County</strong>; the firm has satellite offices here. </p>
