<p>We are looking for an attorney to join an exciting, new boutique litigation practice in Los Angeles, California, focused on employment defense and related business disputes. This role offers meaningful responsibility from the outset, with attorneys encouraged to take ownership of their matters and play an active role in hearings, mediations, and case strategy. The position also provides exposure to preventive counseling work, helping employers strengthen policies and practices to reduce future legal risk.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Newly barred </strong>and <strong>experienced </strong>attorneys are encouraged to apply. Employment experience is not required, but <u>strong academic pedigree is a must</u>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Manage a litigation caseload that may include wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination claims, and other employment-related defense matters.</p><p>• Conduct legal research, evaluate case issues, and prepare persuasive written work product to support litigation strategy.</p><p>• Draft motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other pleadings required throughout the life of a case.</p><p>• Represent clients in depositions, court appearances, mediations, and settlement discussions.</p><p>• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to develop case strategy while maintaining strong day-to-day ownership of assigned files.</p><p>• Advise employer clients on workplace practices and help transition litigation relationships into ongoing counseling partnerships when appropriate.</p><p>• Prepare employment policies, separation agreements, and related workplace documents designed to support compliance and risk management.</p><p>• Contribute to client training and auditing efforts aimed at preventing future disputes and improving employment practices.</p>
<p>Fully Remote attorney opportunity with a growing firm based in west Los Angeles!!! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>This is listed as hybrid to encourage CA attorneys only to apply; ideally, candidates will be located in/around Los Angeles in case of in-person hearings/depositions, but qualified attorneys throughout Southern CA are encouraged to apply. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>An exciting, growing law firm specializing in professional malpractice (financial services and other professions like architecture, etc.) and commercial litigation is seeking an associate attorney for its expanding team. The firm handles interesting litigation, is very hybrid/remote flex, and has low billables - 1650!!</p><p><br></p><p>The firm is based on the west side with a remote schedule.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Associate Attorney Responsibilities</u></strong></p><p>This person will work on professional liability, D&O litigation, and business litigation matters.</p><p>Discovery, including depositions.</p><p>Law and motion.</p><p>Court appearances.</p><p>Pleadings.</p><p>Communicating with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel.</p><p><strong><u>Billable Hour Req: 1650 </u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Compensation, Benefits, Other Perks</u></strong></p><p>Salary from $140,000 to $190,000</p><p>Several ways to bonus!</p><p>Annual bonuses tied to performance, which includes hours billed, quality of performance, success; annual holiday bonuses; and period performance bonuses.</p><p>Medical is covered 100% for the employee and immediate family.</p><p>Dental and vision plans covered.</p><p>401k + safe harbor 3.5% contribution.</p><p>Paid parking. </p>
<p><strong><u>Collegial California Firm Seeks Litigation Attorney: MULTIPLE HAPPY CANDIDATES HERE FOR YEARS!</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>A well-established California law firm with a diverse and community-focused culture is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its litigation team. The firm represents public and private sector clients in matters involving public entity law, employment, education, construction, product liability, general litigation, and appellate work.</p><p><br></p><p>The firm offers a genuinely collegial, family-oriented office environment with an open-door culture and attorneys who are approachable and invested in working collaboratively. The Litigation Attorney will have the opportunity to handle substantive defense litigation matters while receiving hands-on mentorship and feedback when desired.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Litigation Attorney Responsibilities</strong>:</p><ul><li>Handle defense litigation matters on behalf of public entities and other clients.</li><li>Manage cases through various stages of litigation.</li><li>Draft and argue law and motion matters.</li><li>Prepare for and attend court hearings.</li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, and related litigation documents.</li><li>Work directly with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy.</li></ul><p><strong>Hours</strong>:</p><p>1850 annual billable hours.</p><p>3 days in office and 2 days working remotely. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>We have placed multiple attorneys and legal support professionals with the firm who have remained happy with their positions, including placements with many years of service.</strong></li><li>Strong emphasis on mentorship and hands-on feedback for attorneys who want it.</li><li>Friendly, collegial, and family-oriented working environment.</li><li>Genuine open-door culture.</li><li>Opportunities to attend professional networking and fundraising events.</li><li>Firm leadership is active in the community and encourages attorneys to become involved with charitable and professional organizations.</li><li>Opportunities to participate in community and family-friendly charitable events.</li></ul><p>Base Salary is $145,000-$200,000 (DOE)</p><p>Bonuses! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</u></em></strong></p>
<p>Are you looking to transition out of personal injury or insurance defense and get into more sophisticated litigation? Our client is looking for a REMOTE California-barred attorney to join its complex fraud litigation practice! </p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Role:</u></strong></p><ul><li>The associate will work with a team of 2 partners, 1 other associate, and at least 1 paralegal.</li><li>The team usually handles anywhere from 2 to 4 cases at any given time.</li><li>The associate will get to know the entire case, as it is a team approach, and will handle research, law & motion, depositions, and trial preparation.</li><li>Yearly Billable Requirement: 1850 hours</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks:</u></strong></p><ul><li>Work 100% remote anywhere in California</li><li>Opportunity for growth </li><li>Firm invests in the attorneys and regularly has trainings like deposition trainings and 1:1 writing coach sessions</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Benefits:</u></strong></p><ul><li>100% firm-paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term and short-term disability</li><li>401 (k) with up to a 4% match</li><li>Unlimited vacation</li><li>Paid sick days</li><li>15 paid holidays</li><li>Paid CA bar dues and MCLEs</li></ul><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration for this exciting Complex Litigation Attorney opportunity, please send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin<at>RobertHalf.<com></p>
<p><strong>Am Law Firm Seeks Employment Litigation Attorney for Growing Practice</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p>A financially stable Am Law 200 firm is adding multiple newly created Employment Litigation Attorney positions following an influx of work from new clients. This established employment defense group represents mid-cap and Fortune 500 companies in sophisticated single-plaintiff litigation. The Employment Litigation Attorney will receive hands-on mentorship, direct involvement in case strategy, and opportunities to develop independent client relationships. The firm maintains a collaborative culture centered on professional respect, reasonable workloads, flexibility, and long-term attorney retention.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week onsite.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Employment Litigation Attorney Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>· Defend employers against claims involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and breaches of employment contracts and agreements.</p><p>· Manage single-plaintiff employment litigation matters from inception through resolution. This team does not handle PAGA matters.</p><p>· Draft pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, and other substantive litigation documents.</p><p>· Take and defend depositions, attend court appearances, and participate in mediation and trial preparation.</p><p>· Handle matters in Northern, Central, and Southern California state courts and federal district courts within the Ninth Circuit.</p><p>· Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments, strategy, risk, and recommended next steps.</p><p>· Collaborate with partners on litigation strategy while developing the independence necessary to manage matters effectively.</p><p>· Participate in marketing and business-development initiatives, with certain qualifying activities credited toward the annual hours requirement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hours:</strong></p><p>1,850 annual hours for associates. Senior Counsel positions have an 1,800-hour annual requirement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><p><strong><em><u>Robert Half has placed seven attorneys with this group since 2024, and post-placement feedback has been consistently positive regarding the mentorship, workload, flexibility, leadership, and collegial environment.</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Bonuses</u></strong>: 3 ways to bonus (this is NOT a billing mill)</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</u></em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Am Law 200 Firm seeks Civil Litigation Attorney: 50% Advice & Counsel/50% Litigation</strong></p><p><br></p><p>**This is a combo Litigation (employment defense & commercial litigation) <u>AND</u> transactional (advising employers, workplace investigations, drafting employee handbooks).</p><p><br></p><p>Attorney Billables: 1800-1850 per year</p><p><br></p><p>Perks:</p><ul><li>Mentorship</li><li>Growth</li><li>Almost zero turnover</li></ul><p>We've placed multiple attorneys with this group from 1-10 years of experience. All have been there over a year and enjoy the group, and work! <strong>Will train on practice area!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Will be handling employment matters with clients ranging from small business to Fortune 500 clients.</p>
<p><strong>Premier Family Law Firm Seeks Family Law Associate</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p> A highly respected Southern California family law firm is seeking a <strong>Family Law Attorney</strong> to join its growing Los Angeles team. This firm is known for handling sophisticated, high-net-worth family law matters and has built a strong reputation for courtroom excellence, thoughtful advocacy, and long-term attorney retention. We placed a happy senior attorney! </p><p><br></p><p>The <strong>Family Law Attorney</strong> will join a collaborative group of attorneys and support staff in a firm that is actively expanding its footprint across Los Angeles and Orange County. This role offers meaningful courtroom exposure, flexible work arrangements, and a sustainable billable structure designed to support longevity in practice.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Family Law Attorney Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> • Represent clients in complex family law matters, including high-asset dissolutions and contested proceedings.</p><p> • Appear regularly in court for hearings, conferences, and trials.</p><p> • Manage cases from inception through resolution with appropriate attorney oversight.</p><p> • Draft pleadings, motions, declarations, and settlement documents.</p><p> • Collaborate with colleagues on strategy, case preparation, and trial readiness.</p><p> • Maintain professional client relationships while navigating emotionally charged matters.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hours:</strong></p><p> • Target billable goal of approximately 6 hours per day (variable based on caseload).</p><p> • Flexible schedule with the ability to work mostly remote within Los Angeles County, with access to South Bay or Westside office locations as needed.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><p> • Sophisticated family law practice with exposure to high-net-worth and high-profile matters.</p><p> • Significant courtroom opportunities for a <strong>Family Law Attorney</strong> who wants to litigate.</p><p> • Firm culture focused on retention, mentorship, and long-term career development.</p><p> • Growing firm with multiple Southern California offices and strong market reputation.</p><p> • We’ve successfully placed attorneys with this firm — they remain there and speak very highly of the environment and leadership.</p><p><strong>Salary:</strong></p><p> • Up to $225,000 base salary, depending on background and experience</p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p> • Bonus eligibility</p><p>Full benefits!</p>
<p>A well-established midsize (30+ attorneys) defense firm is looking to add a <strong>Law & Motion Attorney</strong> to its growing team. The ideal Law & Motion Attorney candidate will have at least 5+ years of California civil litigation experience as a California-licensed attorney and strong writing skills.</p><p><br></p><p>In this role, you will draft motions to strike, demurrers, and discovery motions, as well as occasionally drafting dispositive motions and pretrial motions. This Law & Motion Attorney will also argue the motions they drafted. The firm's yearly billable requirement is 1800 hours.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>My team has placed 5 attorneys with this firm, and 3 are now partners. The firm also offers 100% remote work throughout California.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Attorneys are drawn to this firm for its collaborative culture, strong reputation, and commitment to work-life balance. For more than 30 years, the firm has represented well-known clients while maintaining an environment where attorneys can build long-term careers.</p><p><br></p><p>The firm offers medical benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, paid parking, bar dues, MCLEs, and a <strong>defined billable bonus plan</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration for this exciting attorney opportunity, please send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin<at>RobertHalf.<com></p>
<p><strong>National Plaintiff Trial Firm Seeks Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney (CAN BE REMOTE IN CALIFORNIA)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p> A large and well-established plaintiff litigation firm seeks a Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney to join its litigation team. The firm represents plaintiffs in high-value matters including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, employee rights disputes, and consumer-related litigation. With several offices nationwide and a large team of attorneys and legal professionals, the firm is widely known for pursuing complex cases involving traumatic brain injuries, severe orthopedic injuries, and other significant personal injury claims. The firm has received repeated recognition from national legal publications for its litigation results and continues to expand its plaintiff-side practice.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents in personal injury matters.</li><li>Assist with depositions, hearings, and other litigation proceedings.</li><li>Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies for complex injury cases.</li><li>Communicate with clients regarding case progress and litigation strategy.</li><li>Assist in preparing matters for mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial.</li><li>Participate in developing arguments and representing plaintiffs in personal injury litigation.</li></ul><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to work on sophisticated catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation matters.</li><li>Collaborative litigation environment focused on plaintiff advocacy.</li><li>Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a large litigation platform.</li><li>Fully remote structure for the Personal Injury Litigation Associate Attorney position.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary:</strong></p><p> $200k-$320k base salary + performance-based incentives.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Paid time off and paid holidays</li><li>Medical coverage with employer-paid options available</li><li>Life and AD&D insurance</li><li>Dental and vision plans</li><li>401(k) plan</li></ul><p><br></p><p>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</p>
<p>One of Robert Half Legal's best clients - the legal department in a Fortune 50 company's subsidiary - is seeking an <strong>in-house employment law counsel, focused on labor & employment law compliance.</strong> This role is transactional in nature, but a litigation background is helpful. For now, the position requires being <strong>onsite daily in Irvine</strong> (near airport).</p><p><br></p><p>This counsel will be responsible for identifying employment & labor law issues, bringing them to resolution, and managing the fix (in conjunction with different internal teams & occasionally outside counsel). <em>Pay is contingent upon years of experience doing this independently</em>, but the company is targeting 2-8 (no more, no less).</p><p><br></p><p><u>Perks of Company</u>:</p><ul><li>I have placed 6/9 people in the legal department. All are still there, happy, and thriving!</li><li>“This team is so good about picking up slack, and nobody says, ‘this isn’t my job.’ They just get it done! That has made for such a good culture. That’s what we want to continue to cultivate. The team we’ve built is 100% the best part of my job.” – AGC</li><li>This company is a subsidiary of a multi-billion, Fortune 50 company. They have the resources of a big company with the benefits of a smaller company (autonomy, not much bureaucracy, autonomy).</li><li>Lots of ownership and growth. For someone who is a go-getter, this is a great place to be!</li><li>Free gym membership (you get 9 options of local gyms!).</li><li>Cell phone and laptop provided by company (for company work, even though it’s 100% in office)</li><li>The GC is young, kind and has high standards of excellence. The AGC is similar, down to earth and trusting. “We are very proud of the teams we are building. The culture is a thing we take very seriously!”</li><li>Company is rolling out some aggressive ESG goals (100% landfill waste elimination by 2030)</li></ul>
<p><strong>Plaintiff Employment Litigation Attorney - HYBRID 3 days on site, 2 days remote in Century City</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Work Plan</strong></p><p>• Hybrid schedule – 3 days on site, 2 days remote</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><p>• Plaintiff employment litigation firm handling matters involving discrimination, wrongful termination, whistleblower retaliation, and sexual harassment claims</p><p>• Additional practice areas include real estate, business, wrongful death, and construction litigation</p><p>• Collaborative team environment consisting of 2 partners and 1 associate</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>• Managing a high-volume plaintiff employment litigation caseload in a fast-paced environment</p><p>• Handling all aspects of law and motion practice, including drafting motions and oppositions</p><p>• Propounding and responding to written discovery</p><p>• Taking and defending depositions</p><p>• Assisting with trial preparation, including exhibit review, witness preparation, and case strategy support</p><p>• Communicating directly with clients and providing case updates throughout litigation</p>
<p><strong>National High‑End Trial Firm Seeks Litigation Associate</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p>A nationally recognized trial firm with a multi‑office footprint is hiring a Litigation Associate to handle complex injury and toxic tort matters, as well as commercial disputes. The associate will join a close‑knit team of courtroom‑focused trial lawyers known for high‑stakes verdicts and a track record in catastrophic injury, products liability, and toxic tort cases. The culture emphasizes collaboration, trial readiness, and end‑to‑end ownership of cases.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Litigation Associate Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage 5–20 cases from A–Z in state and federal court, including pleadings, written discovery (with in‑house discovery support), depositions, pre‑trial preparation, and trial.</li><li>Draft complaints, discovery requests/responses, deposition outlines, pre‑trial filings, and trial materials; coordinate experts and fact witnesses.</li><li>Take and defend depositions; prepare clients and witnesses for testimony.</li><li>Collaborate with in‑house law & motion and discovery teams (role does not require heavy motion practice).</li><li>Appear in court for case management, evidentiary hearings, and pre‑trial conferences; support trial teams during trial.</li><li>Maintain organized case workflows, deadlines, and strategic plans in alignment with supervising partners.</li></ul><p><strong>Hours</strong>:</p><p>This is a trial‑focused environment. Hours are steady overall, with longer days during trial. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks</strong>:</p><ul><li>Sophisticated work and consistent courtroom experience.</li><li>Strong culture with family‑style team environment and mentorship.</li><li>We’ve had multiple successful placements at this firm with long tenure and positive feedback. One attorney celebrated 9 years and another 5 years!</li><li>Multi‑office platform with national litigation footprint.</li></ul><p><strong>Salary: </strong>$160,000 - $225,000 (DOE) </p><p><strong>Discretionary year‑end bonus</strong> based on firm performance and individual contribution.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Full medical benefits; 50% coverage for dependents.</li><li>401(k) with 4% match.</li><li>14 days PTO.</li><li>Paid parking.</li><li>Firm‑paid cell phone/laptop.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>100+ Attorney Defense firm is seeking an<strong> Employment Defense Attorney</strong> to join its team! This fully remote opportunity is ideal for an attorney with <strong>5+ years of employment defense experience</strong> who is licensed and residing in <strong>California</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Independently manage a full caseload (15-25 cases) of employment defense matters from inception through resolution</li><li>Represent clients in hearings, depositions, discovery, motion practice, etc.</li><li>1800 yearly billable hour requirement </li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>5+ years of employment litigation defense experience, with some school district defense experience </li><li>Active California Bar license</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Fully remote work environment</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>401(k) with employer matching</li><li>Defined billable bonus plan paid quarterly</li><li>Annual performance reviews</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration for this exciting Remote Employment Defense Attorney opportunity, please send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin<at>RobertHalf.<com></p><p><br></p><p>#SoCALRHL</p>
<p>Associate attorney opportunity in downtown Los Angeles with Chambers-ranked firm! I have made multiple successful placements here; these placements have been driven by growth, and everyone has spoken about the fantastic environment!</p><p><br></p><p>An established, 30+ year law firm specializing in legal malpractice and professional liability is seeking a senior attorney for its expanding team. Robert Half has placed several people here because the firm has been growing and bringing in more work!</p><p><br></p><p>This is a hybrid on-site role based in downtown Los Angeles. This attorney will be expected to come into the office at least three to four days a week.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Associate Attorney Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>This person will work on legal malpractice, professional liability, and business litigation matters.</li><li>A-Z case management of cases from inception through trial. Typically, cases will have a partner and anywhere from 1-3 attorneys.</li><li>The attorney will be given the ability to have these clients become their own client.</li><li>Discovery, including depositions.</li><li>Law and motion.</li><li>Court appearances.</li><li>Pleadings.</li><li>Communicating with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel.</li><li><u>Billable Hour Req: </u>1850 – this includes time where senior attorneys mentor associates, time spent on client development, business development, time spent doing CLEs. </li></ul><p><strong>Compensation, Benefits, Other Perks:</strong></p><ul><li>Salary range, 140k to 180k.</li><li>Anything above 1850 is bonused out, paid 2x per year.</li><li>10% generation for what is collected on any client brought in – even if the attorney does not work on that matter.</li><li>Medical is covered 100% for the employee and immediate family, this kicks in first of the month after employment.</li><li>Dental and vision plans covered.</li><li>No formal PTO. </li><li>401k.</li><li>Paid parking in covered lot. </li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong><em>Top Firm Seeks Remote Litigation CA-licensed Attorney – Work from Anywhere in Select States</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p>One of the largest plaintiff firms in the US that is nationally recognized for excellence in litigation seeks multiple <strong>Attorneys</strong> to join its expanding motion practice group. The firm is well-known for its high-caliber trial teams, collaborative environment, and long-term retention of its lawyers. These fully remote opportunities offer a chance to contribute to complex, high-impact cases while maintaining work-life balance--40 hour work week! This work-life balance position is project/task based meaning that you could work non-traditional work hours to meet the deadlines for the writing assignment deadlines. This is a permanent, W-2 position with benefits. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Attorney will work on the Plaintiff Employment teams. Multiple opportunities!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Perks:</p><ul><li>100% remote (no court or office requirement).</li><li>Team stability: zero turnover on this group in the last several years.</li></ul><p>Salary:</p><p>Up to $205,000 base salary depending on experience, plus bonus opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage (multiple plans available; eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 60 days). HMO & PPO through Anthem.</li><li>401(k).</li><li>15 days of PTO accrual beginning Day 1.</li><li>9 paid holidays.</li></ul><p><strong><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</u></strong></p>
<p>This is a remote opportunity listed as hybrid to encourage local (southern California) attorneys to apply. The firm is located in Irvine, but someone in Long Beach or Los Angeles could apply because this person won't be expected to work onsite other than rare trials. I have made successful placements here</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is proud to partner with one of California's premier insurance coverage firms. Located in Orange County, this is an opportunity for attorneys to work with a stable group of attorneys who provide insurance coverage counseling and represent insurers accused of insurance bad faith. This is an opportunity for an attorney to help shape law because the firm takes on novel, intellectually stimulating cases that go to appeal!</p><p><br></p><p>This is an associate role defending complex civil litigation cases and representing matters pending in state and federal courts throughout California.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Attorney Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>The firm does not want any person, associate or partner, handling their own case A-Z. There are two attorneys per file.</li><li>This attorney will begin working with partners on about fifteen cases. As this attorney grows with the firm and in experience, they will drive more of the case forward.</li><li>Responsible for discovery including depositions, motion practice, court appearances, trial preparation and coverage analysis.</li><li>There is a lot of law and motion – many MSJ, appeals, etc. Somebody with experience in a heavy writing role is crucial.</li><li>The firm goes to trial, with some years heavier than others. 2022 had five trials, 2023 had one or two. Some years have none. </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation, Benefits, Other Perks:</strong></p><ul><li>Compensation ranges from 140,000 to 170,000 per year.</li><li>1600 hours billable requirement + every hour is paid $145/hour.</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus in addition to billing bonus listed above.</li><li>Medical coverage for employee (no dental or vision).</li><li>Unlimited PTO - everyone in the firm takes multiple vacations per year.</li><li>401k/profit sharing</li></ul>
<p>A successful 30+ attorney defense firm in LA is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join their team of litigators and support staff. The ideal Litigation Attorney candidate will have at least 3+ years of California motor vehicle accident or habitability litigation experience as a licensed attorney. The firm is open to plaintiff or defense experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Once hired, the Litigation Attorney will handle litigation matters from inception through final resolution, managing her/his own caseload. <strong>Target billables are 1800 per year.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Duties will include but are not limited to independently handling court appearances, taking and defending depositions, discovery, legal research and analysis, and law and motion. Mentorship and training are available for associates; previous trial experience is not required.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>My team has placed 5 attorneys with this firm, and 3 of them are now partners! The firm allows attorneys to work 100% remotely throughout California. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>The firm boasts a friendly and collaborative culture and a long-standing history of representing well-known clients for over 30 years. If you are seeking a firm that values life outside of work and prioritizes maintaining work-life balance, this may be the job for you! Benefits include medical, 401k with employer match, paid Holidays, vacation, sick leave, paid parking, paid bar dues and MCLEs, and a <strong>defined bonus plan.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration for this exciting attorney opportunity, please send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direct Hire, Tess Poliakin: Tess.Poliakin<at>RobertHalf.<com></p><p><br></p><p>#SoCALRHL</p>
<p><strong>Premier Plaintiff Employment Trial Firm Seeks Law & Motion Attorney (100% Remote – CALIFORNIA RESIDENT)</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p> Highly regarded single-practice plaintiff employment trial firm seeks a Law & Motion Attorney to join its growing team (1–2 openings). The firm focuses exclusively on wrongful termination and harassment matters and is known for securing some of the largest plaintiff employment verdicts in Los Angeles County.</p><p>This Law & Motion Attorney will report directly to a Shareholder who began as an associate and advanced internally. The firm maintains a strong reputation within the Southern California plaintiff community for high-value verdicts and aggressive trial work. Fully remote within California.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Law & Motion Attorney Responsibilities:</strong></p><p> · Draft and argue complex motions, including dispositive motions</p><p> · Prepare and respond to detailed discovery</p><p> · Develop strategic written advocacy supporting trial attorneys</p><p> · Collaborate with trial team on case positioning and motion strategy</p><p> · Handle substantive law and motion practice in California employment matters</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><p> · 100% remote in California</p><p> · Trial-focused plaintiff employment practice</p><p> </p><p> · Company retreats (recent 3-day retreat at the Ritz-Carlton, Santa Barbara)</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong></p><p> $200,000–$270,000 base salary (DOE) + bonus eligible</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p> 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (after first 60 days); 401K, PTO, bar dues</p><p><br></p><p>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</p>
<p><strong>Want to transition to in house environment with WORK LIFE BALANCE? This is the opportunity for you!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>A large, established global services company is seeking two in house litigation attorneys. Both are newly created positions. <strong><u>We've placed two attorneys in the group that have been with company for 1.5 years+.</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>This is a great opportunity for a junior litigation attorney with practice area experience, who wants to transition to better work-life balance in an in house environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Will handle employment claims in house, manage outside counsel, attend administrative hearings. Mentorship provided!</p><p><br></p><p><u>Hybrid Schedule</u>: onsite 2 days/week</p><p><br></p><p><u>Perks</u></p><ul><li>Robert Half has successfully placed multiple attorneys with this legal department.</li><li>Attorneys placed with the company have provided highly positive feedback regarding legal leadership, assignment allocation, and the team’s reasonable management style.</li><li>Autonomous practice with hands-off management.</li><li>Sophisticated in-house claims analysis and litigation-management work.</li><li>Direct involvement in litigation strategy and outside counsel oversight.</li><li>Established and growing global company.</li><li>work-life balance!</li></ul><p><br></p><p><u>Pay</u>: $140,000 - $165,000 (DOE) + bonus + benefits *full benefits</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</u></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><u>Construction Claims Attorney | West Los Angeles | Hybrid (1 Day Onsite, 4 Days Remote)</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>Join a sophisticated disputes team handling construction claims matters from pre-litigation through resolution. This Construction Claims Attorney position is ideal for an attorney seeking high-level work without the burnout of BigLaw billables, with flexibility and ownership over cases.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><ul><li>Longstanding client with multiple successful placements</li><li>Highly regarded litigation boutique focused on construction claims and complex disputes</li><li>Known for handling high-exposure matters, including $100M+ claims</li><li>Strong reputation in arbitration (AAA/JAMS) and high-stakes litigation</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Attorney Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Handle construction claims cases (delay, disruption, payment disputes)</li><li>Manage matters across state court, arbitration (AAA/JAMS), and federal/pre-litigation venues</li><li>Draft substantive motions (motions to compel, motions in limine, MSJs)</li><li>Take and defend depositions</li><li>Oversee discovery strategy and execution</li><li>Analyze construction and government contracts, liens, and claims entitlement</li><li>Collaborate with experts on delay and damages analysis</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation</strong></p><ul><li>$225,000 – $300,000 base salary DOE</li><li>Competitive bonus plan based on performance</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Work Plan</strong></p><ul><li>Hybrid: 1 day onsite in West Los Angeles, 4 days remote</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks of Company</strong></p><ul><li>Unlimited PTO</li><li>Low billable requirement: 1500 hours</li><li>Fully paid premiums on gold-tier health plans</li><li>Paid bar dues and MCLE</li><li>Free parking</li><li>401(k) with all service fees covered</li><li>Opportunity to work on $100M+ matters</li><li>High level of autonomy and flexibility</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re looking for top-tier claims work without sacrificing lifestyle, this is one of the strongest opportunities in the LA market.</p>
<p><strong>High Stakes & High Caliber Plaintiff Trial Firm Seeks Class Action Associate</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About Firm & Position:</strong></p><p>A highly regarded trial firm is seeking a Class Action Associate to join its sophisticated litigation team. This California-based trial practice is nationally recognized for handling complex, high-exposure matters involving consumer fraud, defective products, privacy and data breaches, environmental claims, mass torts, employment violations, and other large-scale litigation. The firm offers attorneys the opportunity to work alongside well-known trial lawyers on impactful, high-profile matters while maintaining a collaborative and supportive culture. This is an excellent opportunity for a Class Action Associate interested in sophisticated plaintiff-side litigation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Class Action Associate Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Handle complex plaintiff-side class action litigation from inception through resolution</p><p>• Draft complaints, motions, discovery, mediation briefs, and other substantive pleadings</p><p>• Conduct legal research and prepare strategic case analyses</p><p>• Manage matters involving consumer fraud, defective products, privacy/data breach, environmental, pharmaceutical, and employment-related claims</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Hours:</strong></p><p>• Hybrid schedule available</p><p>• Attorneys with under 2 years of experience may work remotely 1 day per week</p><p>• Attorneys with 3+ years of experience may work remotely 2 days per week</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Perks:</strong></p><p>• High-end trial practice with sophisticated, high-value litigation</p><p>• Opportunity to work closely with nationally recognized trial attorneys</p><p>• Friendly and collaborative firm culture with low turnover</p><p>• We’ve placed legal professionals with the firm who have remained long term and value the team environment</p><p>• Significant bonus potential in addition to base compensation</p><p>• Hybrid flexibility based on experience level</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Salary:</strong></p><p>$145,000-$195,000 base salary + annual bonus structure + referral opportunities</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><p>• Medical insurance through Blue Shield PPO or HMO after 90 days</p><p>• 100% paid medical coverage for employees and dependent children</p><p>• Unlimited PTO </p><p>• 11 paid holidays annually</p><p>• Eligible for 401(k) participation</p><p>• Annual compensation reviews and bonus opportunities</p><p><br></p><p><strong><em><u>TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]</u></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><u>Contracts Counsel: Public Company</u></strong></p><p>A stable, national healthcare services organization is seeking a Senior Counsel – Customer Contracts to join its established legal team.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced <strong><u>Contracts Counsel,</u></strong> who enjoys sophisticated customer negotiations and variety rather than a high-volume contract mill environment. The <strong><u>Contracts Counsel</u></strong> will work closely with a professional, highly tenured legal team and business stakeholders across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>We have worked extensively with this legal department and have placed multiple corporate legal professionals with the team. The group has exceptional retention, with several placements remaining with the company for many years, including one for more than a decade.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Contracts Counsel Responsibilities</u>:</p><ul><li>Review, draft and negotiate sophisticated healthcare-related customer contracts.</li><li>Lead direct contract negotiations with customers, including large enterprise organizations, healthcare companies, insurance organizations and governmental entities.</li><li>Review and negotiate agreements primarily using customer-provided contract forms.</li><li>Advise internal stakeholders regarding contractual risk, liability exposure, compliance requirements and business considerations.</li><li>Review and negotiate data protection addenda (DPAs), information-security provisions, business associate agreements (BAAs), confidentiality agreements and AI-related contractual terms.</li></ul><p><u>REMOTE</u>:</p><p>This <strong><u>Contracts Counsel</u></strong> position is mostly remote. Legal team meets quarterly in Southern California for 2-3 days. Travel will be covered.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Perks</u>:</p><ul><li>Sophisticated, low volume, highly complex agreements (not a contract mill).</li><li>Sophisticated contract work involving privacy, compliance, and AI-related issues.</li><li>We have successfully placed multiple legal professionals within the legal department. Several approaching 10 year mark!</li><li>Work-life balance position + stability!</li></ul><p><u>Salary</u>: $225,000 - $275,000 base salary (DOE) + annual bonus.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Benefits</u>:</p><ul><li>Full m/d/v packages</li><li>401(k) with employer matching contribution.</li><li>Vacation + sick + holidays + floating holidays.</li></ul>