<p>Join a well-established and highly regarded East Bay law firm that continues to see strong demand for its family law practice. Due to increasing client needs, the firm is looking to add a Family Law Attorney on a contract-to-hire basis who can help manage a growing caseload.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is open to attorneys with all levels of experience from 1+ year to 10+ years. The role will begin at approximately 20 hours per week and is expected to ramp up to full-time hours in the new year, with the potential to convert full-time with the firm in the future, depending on performance and fit. For more junior candidates, you must be able to come on-site periodically throughout the week, whereas more experienced candidates will be considered for a fully remote schedule.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Handle family law matters from intake through resolution</li><li>Draft motions, declarations, pleadings, and court filings</li><li>Manage discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery</li><li>Prepare settlement conference statements and other case-related documents</li><li>Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, strategy, and next steps</li><li>Conduct initial client consultations and gather supporting documentation</li><li>Work independently while collaborating with firm leadership as needed</li><li>Assist with networking, marketing, and relationship-building efforts when appropriate</li><li>Contribute to probate, estate planning, or civil litigation matters depending on experience and interest</li><li>Opportunity to help grow and shape additional practice areas aligned with your background</li></ul>
We are looking for an attorney with 2+ years of experience to join a growing law firm serving community associations in California. This opportunity offers exposure to a broad legal practice that touches contract matters, real property issues, corporate governance, tort claims, fair housing concerns, and insurance-related disputes. The ideal candidate brings strong legal writing, sound analytical judgment, and the confidence to represent clients effectively in both court proceedings and day-to-day counsel. This is a permanent, in-office position for someone motivated to deepen subject-matter expertise in a specialized and expanding area of law.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Represent community association clients in litigation and advisory matters across a range of legal issues affecting common interest developments.<br>• Prepare persuasive legal documents, including motions, briefs, pleadings, and other court filings, with close attention to detail and legal strategy.<br>• Manage discovery activities by drafting requests and responses, reviewing produced materials, and helping develop case positions.<br>• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and the court in a detail-focused and confident manner.<br>• Analyze disputes involving contracts, property rights, governance matters, tort exposure, housing-related issues, and insurance concerns.<br>• Support case progression from initial assessment through resolution while maintaining required billable hour expectations.<br>• Contribute to the firm’s expanding practice by delivering responsive legal service and building knowledge in community association law.
<p>Legal Secretary</p><p>We are seeking a Legal Secretary to support attorneys with a variety of administrative and legal support duties. The ideal candidate will be organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide administrative support to attorneys</li><li>Manage calendars, schedule meetings, and track deadlines</li><li>Prepare, format, revise, and proofread legal documents</li><li>Communicate with clients, courts, and outside parties</li><li>Maintain electronic and physical client files</li><li>Assist with document management and filing</li><li>Support general office and legal administrative functions</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>2+ years of legal secretary, legal assistant, or related legal support experience</li><li>Strong Microsoft Word and document formatting skills</li><li>Experience with calendaring and deadline management</li><li>Professional written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Highly organized with strong attention to detail</li><li>Experience in Trusts & Estates (T&E), estate planning, or probate is a plus</li></ul><p>This role is ideal for someone who enjoys supporting attorneys, handling client interactions, and keeping legal matters organized and moving forward.</p><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a defense-focused litigation practice in Walnut Creek, California. This contract-to-hire opportunity is ideal for someone who is comfortable supporting attorneys in a fast-paced civil litigation environment and can manage both case-related and administrative tasks with accuracy. The role begins with a fully on-site training period of 90 days, followed by a hybrid schedule with three days in the office and two days working from home. Candidates who bring strong court filing experience, strong document preparation skills, and dependable organizational support will be well positioned for success.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare, revise, and finalize legal documents so they meet court formatting requirements and attorney expectations.</p><p>• Handle electronic filings in both state and federal courts, ensuring submissions are accurate and completed within required deadlines.</p><p>• Maintain attorney calendars by tracking hearings, filing dates, meetings, and other litigation-related commitments.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to attorneys, including organizing case materials and supporting workflow coordination.</p><p>• Support civil litigation matters by managing documents, monitoring deadlines, and helping keep case activity on schedule.</p><p>• Review filing details and court requirements carefully to reduce errors and help maintain compliance across active matters.</p>
We are looking for an accomplished Trial Attorney to join a respected litigation practice in Walnut Creek, California. This position focuses on defending complex medical malpractice and healthcare-related claims while guiding matters from early assessment through trial or resolution. The attorney in this role will work closely with healthcare clients, shape litigation strategy, and contribute meaningful leadership within a collaborative trial team.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct a docket of sophisticated medical malpractice and healthcare litigation matters from initial evaluation through final outcome.<br>• Act as primary courtroom counsel in trials, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and other contested proceedings.<br>• Build effective litigation strategies by coordinating investigations, planning discovery, and working with expert witnesses.<br>• Prepare, review, and argue motions, pleadings, and written discovery with a strong focus on accuracy and persuasive advocacy.<br>• Take and defend depositions, appear before the court, and represent clients throughout each phase of the litigation process.<br>• Communicate case developments, exposure analysis, and strategic recommendations to clients and other key stakeholders on a regular basis.<br>• Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and support professionals to drive organized, efficient, and cost-conscious case management.<br>• Strengthen client relationships by serving as a steady advisor to healthcare providers and organizations facing sensitive legal disputes.<br>• Support the broader success of the litigation group by mentoring entry-level team members and promoting high standards of legal service.
<p>Robert Half is recruiting an Associate Attorney for the Sacramento office of its large statewide law firm client servicing mostly public entities, school districts, and higher education clientele. This Associate would work alongside a highly regarded labor & employment (L&E) partners to do investigations at private and public sector workplaces and university campuses (incl. some Title IX work). The Associate is responsible for doing on-site witness interviews and investigations and then analyzing and preparing comprehensive investigative reports of findings. As a core part of this practice, the Associate helps case manage, counsel, and defend against various L&E grievances in administrative hearings.</p><p><br></p><p>The qualifications include 1-7+ years of practice experience (preferably in L&E, education, or public law), active and in good standing with the State Bar of California, strong academic record, superior writing and analytical skills, excellent interpersonal skills, ambitious and eager to develop one’s own practice ad book of business, and keen ability to act as a neutral, and reliable about prioritizing and meeting competing deadlines.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a unique direct-hire, partnership-track opportunity to build an education law practice under the mentorship of partners with years of experience and top recognition as leading local government and public school lawyers The annual base salary guidance for this opportunity is $120,000 – 170,000+, DOE, plus monthly productivity bonuses and an annual discretionary bonus totaling $15,000 to $40,000/yr. Good benefits, including the firm’s profit-sharing contributions to the retirement plan, are part of the employment package. This is a very good firm at which to grow your career and practice! </p><p><br></p><p>For confidential consideration, please email resume to Jon Lucchese, Vice President for Permanent Placement Services Division, at jon.lucchese‹at›roberthalf‹dot›com . Thank you!</p>
We are looking for an accomplished Natural Resources Attorney to support complex matters involving environmental regulation, land use, and resource-related legal issues in Lafayette, California. This opportunity is suited for a lawyer who can provide practical guidance, manage sophisticated legal work, and collaborate effectively with clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in natural resources law and a solid understanding of regulatory compliance in a dynamic legal environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Advise clients on legal matters involving natural resources, environmental requirements, land use considerations, and related regulatory frameworks.<br>• Manage a range of legal matters from initial analysis through resolution, including strategy development, drafting, and client counseling.<br>• Interpret federal, state, and local regulations and translate complex legal obligations into clear, actionable guidance for clients.<br>• Prepare, review, and refine legal documents such as memoranda, agreements, filings, and other matter-related materials.<br>• Represent client interests in negotiations, administrative proceedings, and other interactions connected to environmental and resource issues.<br>• Work closely with colleagues across related practice areas to deliver coordinated legal solutions on multifaceted matters.<br>• Conduct thorough legal research and evaluate emerging developments that may affect client operations or project objectives.
We are looking for a dedicated Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join our detail-oriented services team in Sacramento, California. This role supports a busy litigation practice and offers an excellent benefits package, including health coverage and a 401(K) profit-sharing plan. The position provides flexibility with a hybrid schedule following an initial in-office period.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and maintain attorney calendars, including tracking deadlines and coordinating schedules using a master calendar system.<br>• Open and close client matters while creating and maintaining comprehensive client profiles.<br>• Draft and format various legal documents, letters, and memoranda, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.<br>• Conduct e-filing of court documents, adhering to local, state, and federal court rules.<br>• Prepare and organize discovery materials, motions, deposition notices, subpoenas, and trial binders.<br>• Assist in the preparation of exhibits and trial or hearing documentation.<br>• Support attorneys in managing cases from inception through trial, providing administrative and litigation assistance.<br>• Generate expense reports and maintain accurate records for billing purposes.
We are looking for a dedicated Associate Attorney specializing in medical malpractice to join our team in Sacramento, California. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work both in-office and remotely while contributing to significant legal cases. The ideal candidate will excel in providing legal counsel, managing litigation, and collaborating effectively with senior attorneys.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients, ensuring their rights and interests are protected.<br>• Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategy and decision-making.<br>• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with precision and clarity.<br>• Represent clients in court proceedings, advocating effectively on their behalf.<br>• Handle labor and employment law cases, including negotiating settlements and resolving disputes.<br>• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex litigation matters to develop comprehensive legal strategies.<br>• Review medical records and other case-related documents to identify key information.<br>• Manage discovery processes, including depositions and evidence gathering.<br>• Maintain responsibility for multiple cases simultaneously, ensuring timely progress and resolution.<br>• Build strong relationships with clients through clear communication and attentive representation.
We are looking for an Employment Associate Attorney to join a collaborative legal team in Sacramento, California. This hybrid position is well suited for a lawyer who is confident handling employment disputes and enjoys working in a detail-oriented, office-based environment. The role offers the opportunity to support a range of litigation matters, including proceedings involving arbitration, mediation, and public sector employment issues.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Represent clients in employment-related disputes through all phases of litigation, from case assessment to resolution.<br>• Conduct and defend depositions, gather witness testimony, and develop factual records to support case strategy.<br>• Prepare motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents with strong attention to detail and persuasive analysis.<br>• Manage matters involving arbitration and mediation, including case preparation, participation, and follow-up actions.<br>• Advise on employment law issues affecting public sector organizations and help address complex workplace disputes.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys and internal stakeholders in a hybrid work setting while maintaining an active presence in the office.<br>• Analyze legal risks, evaluate claims and defenses, and recommend practical litigation strategies aligned with client objectives.