Legal Jobs in Anaheim Hills California

Your Local Notary offers professional 24/7 Notary Public services across Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County. With over 10 years of experience, we specialize in notarizing a variety of documents including contracts, real estate documents, trust and estate documents, and power of attorney forms. We serve customers through both in-office and traveling notary visits for convenience. Additionally, we provide supplementary services such as printing, scanning, and copying to support your document needs. We pride ourselves on offering reliable and efficient services to our clients.

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Notary Public located in Orange, CA. The Notary Public will be responsible for notarizing legal documents, verifying the identity of document signers, witnessing signatures, and ensuring the proper execution of documents. Additional responsibilities include maintaining records of notarial acts, providing general information about notarization processes to clients, and traveling to client locations as required. The role may also involve providing support for document preparation, printing, scanning, and copying services.

• Certified Notary Public with knowledge of legal requirements and compliance
• Experience in legal document preparation and an understanding of document execution procedures
• Familiarity with family law and other legal areas related to notarial services
• Strong research skills and attention to detail for ensuring document accuracy and compliance
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work on-site in Orange, CA, with flexible availability for client appointments
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for traveling notary services
• Previous experience in customer service or legal industry is a plus

Insurance Defense Attorney

Office Locations

Los Angeles

Costa Mesa

San Diego

San Francisco

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning Kass is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join one of our California offices in a hybrid remote capacity. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation to discovery through trial —focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and request for admissions.
• Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines is required.
• Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise common sense in complex situations while reporting to clients and carriers.

Company Offers

• Competitive salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000.
• The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, and qualifications.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure, allowing our associates to earn bonuses on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Premises Liability Associate

Location – (California)

Costa Mesa

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning Kass has an exciting opportunity for an Associate, with at least 2+ years of civil litigation experience, to join our Team in one of our California offices!

This specialized Team defends clients in high-stakes litigation; representing commercial corporations, while advising clients regarding risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation to discovery through trial —focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Attending court hearings, participating in site inspections, taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and requests for admissions.
• Evaluating, analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in premises liability litigation, preferably within a law firm setting.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Are you a skilled attorney with a passion for defending public entities? Our dynamic and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Public Entity Defense Associate Attorney to join our team in Orange County. 

Position: Public Entity Defense Associate Attorney

Location: Orange, California

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will assist with all aspects of public entity defense litigation, including but not limited to:

·        Handling a variety of matters involving public agencies and municipalities, such as:

o  Police Liability and Excessive Force: Defending law enforcement personnel and agencies in claims arising from use of force, wrongful arrest, and other alleged misconduct.

o  Employment and Labor Defense: Defending public entities in cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

o  General Tort and Premises Liability: Managing claims involving injuries occurring on government-owned or maintained property.

·        Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs on complex legal issues affecting public entities.

·        Review and analyze public records, discovery responses, and documents for relevance, privilege, and compliance with the Public Records Act.

·        Participate in all phases of litigation including discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation and appeals.

·        Attend court appearances, settlement conferences, mediations, and hearings.

·        Prepare and organize exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders.

·        Collaborate and coordinate with public entity clients, risk managers, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Qualifications:

·        Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.

·        Active California state bar membership in good standing is required.

·        3-5 years of litigation experience, with a focus on public entity defense, government tort liability, or civil rights defense preferred.

·        Proficiency in legal research and writing, with demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues.

·        Strong analytical, organizational, and oral advocacy skills.

·        Excellent attention to detail and time management.

·        Ability to handle multiple cases and deadlines efficiently, independently, and as part of a collaborative team.

• Proven track record of achieving favorable results for clients in motion practice, settlement, or trial.
• Availability for occasional travel as required for depositions, hearings, and client meetings.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Retirement plans.
• Bonus programs.
• Student loan assistance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Mentoring with senior associates and partner level attorneys.
• 3-to-1 attorney to secretary ratio.
• Paid office parking or Transit Pass.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a thriving team, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your cover letter, resume, writing example, and a list of references to: with the subject line "Public Entity Defense Associate Application - OC."

Join a team dedicated to excellence in client service and professional growth. Apply today to take the next step in your legal career with Lynberg & Watkins, APC.

About us:

Lynberg & Watkins, formed in the early 1970’s, has earned a long-standing reputation of excellence and prominence with clients and the legal community alike. The firm’s core practice is in civil litigation and insurance coverage. We represent public entities, insurance companies and their insureds, private corporations and individuals on a national, regional and local level.

L&W’s Los Angeles office representation includes the defense of high exposure personal injury actions, traumatic brain injuries, exposures to environmental contaminants, habitability claims, state and federal class actions and the investigation and defense of 1st party insurance fraud claims. Tired of your “Megalaw firm” where you are just a number, not getting the mentoring, credit and responsibility you deserve? We can fix that!

We are a thriving 100-attorney law firm is seeking an experienced Employment law Partner to join our collaborative and entrepreneurial practice. Our firm maintains a strong reputation for delivering sophisticated legal services across multiple practice areas, including real estate, nonprofit law, taxation, estate planning, and more.

Position Overview: We are looking for a seasoned law practitioner to lead and expand our employment practice group. The ideal candidate will bring substantial portable business and demonstrate proven leadership in all aspects of litigation.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of civil or employment law experience with partnership-level responsibility
• Portable book of business of $300,000+ annually
• JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in California
• Demonstrated expertise in employment litigation, workplace investigations, compliance counseling, and employment contract matters
• Experience managing and mentoring junior attorneys

What We Offer:

• The annual salary for this position is between $200,000-$400,000 annually, plus a percentage of the book. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• Collaborative, non-hierarchical firm culture
• Support for business development initiatives
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to shape and build the employment practice group

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 401 (K)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation time
• Paid parental leave

Trial Attorney

Office Locations

Los Angeles

Costa Mesa

San Diego

San Francisco

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning Kass is seeking a Trial Attorney to join one of our California offices in a hybrid remote capacity. This position focuses on Automotive Litigation, Premises Liability, Products Liability , and General Liability matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matter. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases

Responsibilities

• Strategically analyze and oversee all phases of litigation, from inception through resolution.
• Develop and deliver arguments and represent clients in negotiating settlement conferences.
• Maintain consistent and proactive client communication, including comprehensive assessments of liability and damages.
• Represent clients in key litigation proceedings, such as hearings, motions, depositions, and mediations.
• Lead a team of Associates, Paralegals, and Legal Assistants.
• Review and refine pleadings, motions, and other legal filings to ensure accuracy and strategic alignment.
• Develop legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree is required.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience, with a focus on personal injury.
• Trial experience.
• Experience formulating and developing case strategy, advising clients on risk mitigation and case resolution options.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise common sense in complex situations while reporting to clients and carriers.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $140,000 - $190,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

General Liability Associate

Locations (California)

Costa Mesa

Hybrid Work Flexibility

This role requires a minimum of two in-office days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week. Our robust infrastructure ensures seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Our General Liability team represents restaurants, retail stores, and other businesses in a wide range of matters, premises liability, products liability and business litigation. Our practice also encompasses the defense of personal and catastrophic injury claims, and foodborne illness disputes. We are seeking a highly motivated and well-rounded General Liability Associate with at least one (1) year of experience in to join our team.

As an associate, you will work closely with experienced litigators and industry-leading partners, gaining hands-on experience in every stage of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to mediation, arbitration, and trial. We are looking for a driven, intellectually curious attorney eager to make a meaningful impact for our clients while advancing their career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The ideal candidate is highly-motivated, eager to learn, and committed to long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, preparing meet and confer letters, and handling discovery-related motions.
• Take and defend depositions, attend site inspections, and interview witnesses.
• Appear at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies, including case evaluation and risk assessment.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our associates professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• One (1) year of civil litigation experience.
• Proven experience in premises liability litigation, ideally in a law firm environment.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities with keen attention to detail.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Employment Litigation Associate

Location - California

Costa Mesa

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning Kass has an exciting opportunity for an Employment Litigation Associate to join our Team in one of our Southern California offices!

As an Employment Litigation Associate at Manning Kass, you will play a key role in defending employers in a variety of workplace-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and other employment law matters. You will manage cases from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing motions, and participating in mediations and trials. This position offers a collaborative and dynamic environment where you will work closely with experienced attorneys to deliver exceptional client service and achieve favorable outcomes. Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Must be comfortable managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.

Company Offers

• Salary Range $125,000-$185,000, plus bonus.
• The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending account, and 401K
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

We are working with an exciting, incredibly fast-moving, high energy law firm, with an established reputation in the arena of products liability/products defect plaintiffs’ work , committed to achieving outstanding results. The firm is seeking an experienced Automotive Products Liability Trial Attorney with four eight (4-8) years of experience. The trial attorney will assist the firm’s partners in managing multiple cases. The attorney will prepare litigation reports and risk assessments, draft legal documents, and make court appearances on behalf of the firm’s clients. Focus areas for the trial attorney role are developing case strategy; conducting motion, low-level deposition, and low-level trial & Mediation practice; engaging in trial preparation, and doing legal research. The salary for the position will be $145,000/yr. or more, depending upon experience. The firm offers a comprehensive package of benefits about which the firm will provide further details.

About the Firm

The firm is a market leader in automotive products liability litigation, having litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world. It strives to set the standards in the field by which others will judge themselves. It seeks to become the leading law firm in the nation for automotive products liability, bar none. Its mission is to present, in uniquely creative ways, before juries throughout the U.S., products liability cases against manufacturers. The firm consistently promotes and adheres to the following values and qualities in all of its attorneys.

• Excellence: Good enough is not good enough.
• Consistency: Build a reputation that precedes the firm into the courtroom.
• Innovation: Create opportunities in areas that others have yet even to discover.
• Better than Yesterday: Continually grow, develop and learn.
• Systematicity: Harness the power of organized activity.
• Community Involvement: Be a pillar of the community in a way that would make a mother proud.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet personally with clients.
• Assist in providing case evaluation, legal support, and guidance.
• Develop case strategy and find plausible solutions to legal matters.
• Assist in preparing litigation reports and risk assessments.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and other court appearances.
• Attend focus groups.
• Stay informed about any current legislation.
• Build trustworthy relationships with clients and experts.
• Assist with finalizing legal documents, such as depositions, pleadings, and contracts, promptly and accurately.
• Assist in drafting and finalizing complaints, meet and confer letters, motions to compel, and discovery responses.
• Assist in negotiating low-level settlements and attend mediations.
• May interview, train, mentor, and assist in managing legal staff within the team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in law-related field
• Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school
• Active license in good standing to practice law in California
• Four to eight (4-8) years of related experience
• Ability to handle a high caseload
• Experience or expertise in automotive product liability law
• Commitment to abiding by the set laws and behaving ethically
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Adaptability and attention to detail
• Ability to work on a case independently
• Ability to work with a team of attorneys to develop strategies for a case and to collaborate effectively with team members and staff
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem-solving approach
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt quickly to new challenges
• High emotional intelligence (EQ)
• High level of discretion
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly

OTHER DETAILS

• Supervisors: Reports to the Partner
• Status: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Location: Beautiful office environment at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, across from South Coast Plaza
• Salary: $145,000+, depending on experience
• Benefits: Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k)

Candidates may apply to this position on LinkedIn, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.

About Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company

Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company, is an agile legal talent company. We build connections between and among legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation's largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest). By introducing good lawyers to our clients and assisting attorney candidacies, we serve the entire legal community. We provide permanent employment opportunities. We also provide individuals with options to work on contract (temporary) assignments as may be fitting, to aid their stability, even as we endeavor to help them find permanent homes. Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.

Lateral Link is closely assisting a prestigious boutique law firm in Orange County, CA with its search for experienced Litigation Attorneys. The position can also be based in Los Angeles. The firm offers a supportive and collegial platform where you can successfully work on sophisticated matters, including trials, along with a generous compensation package. The firm is in growth mode and is excited to add well-qualified Litigators.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3 years+ of defense-side or plaintiff-side litigation experience, particularly in state court
• Experience with managing cases from start to finish
• Substantial legal research and writing experience
• Trial experience
• Excellent credentials and a license to practice law in California (active and in good standing)

This is a rare opportunity to join a team where you can further develop your practice, including by gaining significant trial experience while working on high-caliber matters.

If you would like to take this next step in your career, please submit your resume here.

The Underwood Law Firm, P.C. is an award-winning law firm specializing in a growing real estate/ business niche with offices throughout California. The firm offers a collaborative environment focused on mentorship and actually practicing law, as opposed to sitting in a back office doing busy work. We are passionate about real estate law, results, and helping real people.

We're hiring an Associate Attorney with 0 to 5 years of experience and interest in business and real estate litigation. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with client interactions and court-appearances, have a growth mindset, and enjoy practicing law.

Qualifications:

• Active license to practice law in California;
• Excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• 0-5 years of experience in civil litigation (business or real estate law preferred)
• Judicial externship (preferred)

We offer:

• The opportunity to appear in court, substantial experience with clients and opposing counsel, and run point on litigation.
• A collegial and mentorship-driven environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ability to work remotely from home with your dog or other loved ones, or from a nearby office.

To Apply

Please submit a resume, writing sample, and references.

We are working with an exciting, incredibly fast-moving, high energy law firm, with an established reputation in the arena of products liability/products defect plaintiffs’ work, committed to achieving outstanding results. The firm seeks a Senior Automotive Products Liability Trial Attorney with at least ten (10+) years of attorney experience and at least five (5+) years of litigation or trial experience. The Senior Trial Attorney will manage a trial team and collaborate with the principal in managing multiple cases. The hired attorney will be proficient in working with a wide range of experts and be able to harness cutting-edge technology and litigation support in preparation of cases. The focus areas for the role are developing and executing case strategy, doing legal research, conducting mediations and trials, engaging in deposition and motion practice, communicating with experts, and mentoring younger attorneys. The salary for the position will be $175,000/yr. or more, depending upon experience. The firm offers a comprehensive package of benefits, about which the firm will provide further details.

About the Firm

The firm is a market leader in automotive products liability litigation, having litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world. It strives to set the standards in the field by which others will judge themselves. It seeks to become the leading law firm in the nation for automotive products liability, bar none. Its mission is to present, in uniquely creative ways, before juries throughout the U.S., products liability cases against manufacturers. The firm consistently promotes and adheres to the following values and qualities in all of its attorneys.

• Excellence: Good enough is not good enough.
• Consistency: Build a reputation that precedes the firm into the courtroom.
• Innovation: Create opportunities in areas that others have yet even to discover.
• Better than Yesterday: Continually grow, develop and learn.
• Systematicity: Harness the power of organized activity.
• Community Involvement: Be a pillar of the community in a way that would make a mother proud.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing cases
• Supervising associates and legal staff
• Serving as first and second chair for jury trials
• Attending hearings in state and federal court
• Taking and defending depositions
• Attending mediations
• Working with expert witnesses
• Drafting legal memoranda and motions
• Drafting all trial-related pleadings, including jury instructions, motions in limine and trial briefs
• Working closely in a team environment
• Engaging in strategic case planning
• Managing paralegals and support staff
• Conducting legal research
• Drafting and responding to discovery
• Managing document production
• Drafting and responding to meet and confer letters
• Communicating with opposing counsel and clients

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school
• Active license in good standing to practice in California
• At least ten (10+) years of practicing attorney experience
• At least five (5+) years of litigation or trial experience
• First and second chair trial experience
• Substantial deposition experience
• Substantial mediation experience
• Excellent brief writing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills geared to a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team
• Abitlity and commitment to contribute to a positive work environment
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and staff
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem-solving approach
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt quickly to new challenges
• High emotional intelligence (EQ)
• High level of discretion
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly

OTHER DETAILS

• Supervisors: Reports to the Vice President of Strategy.
• Status: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Location: Beautiful office environment at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, across from South Coast Plaza.
• Salary: $175,000 +, depending on experience.
• Benefits: Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k).
• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Candidates may apply to this position on LinkedIn, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.

About Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company

Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company, is an agile legal talent agency. We build connections between and among legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation's largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest). By introducing good lawyers to our clients and assisting attorney candidacies, we serve the entire legal community. We provide permanent employment opportunities. We also provide individuals with options to work on contract (temporary) assignments as may be fitting, to aid their stability, even as we endeavor to help them find permanent homes. Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.

Construction Defect Associate

Location (California)

Orange County

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere. This hybrid position is for two days per week in office.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Construction Defect Associate to join our Team. As a member of our construction defect team, you will represent developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and material suppliers in a variety of cases involving both commercial and residential construction projects. Our ideal candidate will bring prior case handling experience. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation from case evaluation and discovery to alternative dispute resolution.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings and participate in site inspections.
• Handling every aspect of the construction claim including propounding and responding to discovery and taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our associate's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active member of California State Bar and in good standing.
• Experience with Construction Defect cases is a must. Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Litigation experience with a capacity to be a proactive team player.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $185,000 + bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Job description

We are seeking an Associate Attorney who will report to a Partner who specializes in representing closely-held businesses and providing transactional, finance, real estate, and regulatory advice.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Commercial Real-estate and Corporate Transactions
• Stock and Asset transactions including term and accounts receivable financing
• Close complex commercial real estate transactions independently
• Work well in a team environment, communicate clearly, and prioritize practical issues for clients
• Strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills
• Ability to communicate well with clients and colleagues
• Multi-task and operate against inflexible deadlines both in a team environment and independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of various finance documents and security instruments, corporate filings, consents, and resolutions
• Accountable and motivated

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. and an active California Bar license
• 3-5 years experience as a licensed California attorney
• Commercial real estate and transactions experience are a plus
• Bar admission in CO, AZ, NM, OR, WA, ID, or other states a plus

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Life and Dental Insurance
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Positive work environment that promotes employee wellbeing, productivity, and growth
• Stocked kitchen with soda/snacks/fruit
• Monthly lunch
• Holiday Parties

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Candidates who meet the criteria for the position will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace and will consider all applicants in a manner consistent with Fair Chance Initiative.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Job Summary:

Lynberg & Watkins, APC, a law firm with offices throughout Southern California has an immediate opening for a a detail-oriented and organized Defense Litigation Secretary to join our dynamic legal team in Orange, CA. The ideal candidate will possess strong administrative skills and a solid understanding of legal procedures. This role is crucial in providing support to attorneys, managing case files, and ensuring the smooth operation of the office. The Litigation Secretary will work closely with clients and legal professionals in various areas. The candidate must have experience with Federal, State, and Appellate e-filing, calendaring, proofreading, trial preparation, document processing, and other administrative duties.

Position: Defense Litigation Secretary

Location: Orange, California (Los Angeles may apply)

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and organize legal documents, including filing, scanning, and maintaining case files.
• Assist attorneys with legal case management tasks, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Prepare and proofread legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Schedule appointments, court dates, and meetings for attorneys.
• Communicate effectively with clients to gather information and provide updates on case progress.
• Utilize legal software for billing and case management tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information in compliance with legal standards.

Qualifications:

• Computer proficiency in iManage, Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, as well as document management, and other office technologies. We will provide all training where necessary.
• Possess litigation experience, including mastery of court e-filings with Federal, State (CA), and Appellate Courts.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, client service skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and set priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in handling litigation calendars (Compulaw).
• Position requires the ability to work full-time, 40 hours a week, with flexibility for overtime as necessary.
• The ratio will be 3-4 attorneys.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: $32.00-$40.00 hourly based on experience
• Benefits package and retirement plan
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Paid office parking or Transit Pass

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a thriving team, we'd love to hear from you!

Please send your cover letter, resume, and a list of references to: with the subject line "Defense Litigation Secretary Application – OC."

Join a team dedicated to excellence in client service and professional growth. Apply today to take the next step in your legal career with Lynberg & Watkins, APC.

About us:

Lynberg & Watkins, formed in the early 1970's, has earned a long-standing reputation of excellence and prominence with clients and the legal community alike. The firm's core practice is in civil litigation and insurance coverage. We represent public entities, insurance companies and their insureds, private corporations and individuals on a national, regional and local level.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

• Job Type: Full-time

An established business litigation firm based in Century City is looking for a remote Attorney to join their team. This is fully remote contract-to-hire role that can start immediately. Candidates must be barred in CA.

Duties:

• Law and Motion work - Drafting, filing, and arguing a variety of motions including motions to compel, demurrers, and motions for summary judgment
• Discovery - Assist with drafting and responding to discovery, and reviewing opposing parties' responses

Skillset:

• Organized with a proven ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment.
• Tech-savvy.
• Strong legal research and writing.

If interested, please submit your resume directly to morgan.alessini[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with the subject line "Remote Contract Attorney".

Litigation Associate Attorney – Napa, CA or Los Angeles, CA (2–7 Years) | Hybrid/Remote

Are you a California-licensed attorney ready to take your litigation career to the next level? Join a nationally recognized mid-sized law firm with a 50+ year history of defending complex, high-stakes matters nationwide.

This firm is consistently ranked for litigation excellence and is renowned for its trial work. You'll work alongside seasoned trial lawyers on sophisticated cases for Fortune 500 companies and closely held businesses, gaining hands-on experience that will shape your career.

The Role

• Manage a docket of active litigation matters from start to finish
• Conduct discovery, take and defend depositions, and prepare and argue motions
• Participate in trial preparation, strategy sessions, and courtroom proceedings
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, business-focused solutions
• Handle complex litigation matters with meaningful responsibility

Practice Exposure Includes

General Liability | Premises Liability | Product Liability | ERISA Litigation | Employee Benefits | Executive Compensation | Construction Litigation | Complex Tort Matters

Compensation & Workload

• Base salary up to $200,000
• 1900 billable hour target
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Annual discretionary bonus

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA and FSA options
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• CLE reimbursement and professional development support
• Choose whether to work remotely or in-office

What We're Looking For

• JD with active California Bar admission
• 2–7 years of relevant litigation experience

This is a rare opportunity for attorneys seeking hands-on trial experience, long-term client relationships, and career growth within a stable, nationally respected firm with a proven track record spanning over five decades.

Interested candidates should apply with a resumé or reach out confidentially to learn more at

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