Jobs in Bell Gardens, CA

An established and expanding U.S. law firm is seeking Labor & Employment Partners to join its platform across multiple offices, with flexibility to support new locations where there is a strong business case. The firm is actively investing in lateral growth and offers a partner structure designed to attract entrepreneurial attorneys looking for long-term stability and autonomy.

This opportunity is particularly suited to attorneys with a strong California practice, including significant experience in wage and hour class actions and PAGA litigation.

Responsibilities:

• Handle California wage and hour class action claims and PAGA matters
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation, from initial pleadings to resolution
• Draft and respond to discovery and pleadings
• Write, argue, and oppose substantive motions
• Take and defend depositions
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice groups
• Mentor and support junior attorneys as part of team growth

Qualifications:

• Significant experience in California wage and hour class action and PAGA litigation
• Portable book of business, ideally $1M+ for equity consideration, with flexibility down to approximately $300K for income partner
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Confident handling matters independently while working effectively within a team
• Admission to practice in the relevant jurisdiction

Benefits:

• Competitive billing rates, with flexibility as low as $500 per hour
• Equity partnership opportunities from approximately $1M portable business
• Income partner entry point with as little as $300K portable business
• No mandatory retirement age
• Clear pathway to promote senior associates or counsel to partner as part of a lateral move
• Strategic support for laterals across existing and new office locations
• Collaborative platform designed to support long-term practice growth

If you are interested in this position, and you meet the requirements of the role, please click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your resume. Alternatively, if you would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Siobhan Murray for a confidential discussion.

Our advertisements use salary and experience as a guide only. Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About J&Y Law Firm

We are a rapidly growing Plaintiff's Elder Abuse & Personal Injury practice located in Los Angeles, CA. We are currently seeking an experienced Elder Abuse & Personal Injury Attorney Associate to join our dynamic team.

We are proud of our commitment to and vision of providing clients with the highest level of service. The ideal candidate will be someone who wants the chance to make a difference for our clients and contribute to our firm as a whole.

Why Attorneys Join J&Y Law:

• We Get You Seen: Our attorneys have been featured in Forbes, Yahoo, Newsweek, and The Daily Journal. We've also booked speaking engagements with respected organizations like the Beverly Hills Bar Association.
• We Help You Build a Brand: We'll support your content strategy, manage your legal profiles (Justia, Super Lawyers, Avvo), provide professional headshots, and help you create engaging, personalized content.
• We Grow Careers: We've helped attorneys earn "Best Lawyers" designations, grow referral networks, and establish real thought leadership in their areas of expertise.
• We've Got Your Back: While you focus on cases and clients, we handle the rest. Our marketing team, media specialists, and legal support staff ensure you never have to choose between great work and long-term growth.

If you're used to doing everything yourself, we can change that. J&Y Law is the team that builds your brand while you build your case.

What we're looking for:

Our ideal team member will have 5+ years of Elder Abuse law firm experience. You must be able to travel throughout all of California to attend court hearings and depositions, litigate trials, and conduct arbitrations. Prior experience in Elder Abuse Law is crucial. If needed, we will fully train you in Personal Injury Law.

What we provide:

• A team environment guided by respect and care
• An investment in technology and processes for our team
• A challenging, fast paced, and interesting case load
• A very competitive salary
• Growth opportunity and a collaborative team environment, in addition to a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision options and paid parking

Duties will include attending trials/arbitrations, depositions, mediations and other court appearances, preparing pleadings, setting up motions, drafting legal documents, mediation briefs and trial briefs. Excellent organizational skills and time management is a must. Ability to adhere to strict deadlines while multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced environment is necessary.

Serious Candidates only. We will keep your application completely confidential if you are a defense attorney looking to switch sides.

Requirements:

• Admission to the State Bar of California.
• A strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Passion for representing injured clients against insurance companies.
• Previous experience in personal injury litigation cases.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to be a leader and effectively lead all team members within the departments you manage

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, along with a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Competitive salary.
• Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• PTO: 4 Personal Time-Off; 6 Sick days.
• Paid holidays
• Free parking

Note:

• Both Plaintiff and Defense attorneys will be considered for this position.
• All applications are confidential.

Join Our Team:

If you are passionate about fighting on behalf of individuals against large firms and companies, and if helping those who cannot help themselves is important to you, we invite you to join our team.

We value our employees and believe in fostering a culture of growth, development and success. You will have opportunities to expand your skills and advance within the firm. If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your confidential application.

We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. We are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Seeking a mid - senior level Intellectual Property Litigation Associate for a boutique Century City Law Firm.

Ideal candidate is a fast learner/team player with top academic credentials, at least 5 - 15 years of Intellectual Property/Complex Litigation experience (preferably in major law firm/Big Law) and solid work ethic.

Engineering or other technical or science background preferred.

Annual Salary Range: $185,000 - $350,000 depending on experience.

Please send cover letter, résumé, law school transcript, writing sample and salary requirement.

Lateral Link is working closely with a top AmLaw firm in Los Angeles regarding its search for a midlevel Labor & Employment Associate Attorney. This position can also be based in San Francisco. You will be mentored by excellent attorneys while you work on sophisticated matters in a growing practice. You will be joining an entrepreneurial practice with tremendous professional development opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have:

· 3+ years of Labor & Employment management-side experience at a large law firm

· Significant defense-side employment litigation experience in matters involving wrongful termination, discrimination, unfair competition, PAGA, and wage and hour claims

· Advice and counseling experience

· Outstanding academic credentials

· A license to practice law in California (active and in good standing)

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

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP is seeking an attorney with 3 -15 years experience in civil defense litigation to join our Los Angeles office. This is a full-time, in-office position; we are not seeking applicants who want to work remotely. Instead, we are looking for candidates who are eager to build a long-term career at the firm through consistent performance, leadership, and contribution.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, able to work autonomously, and eager to learn what it takes to prepare a case for trial and second-chair by handling a handful of witnesses. We seek someone who is not just looking for a job but is committed to developing the skills and leadership qualities necessary for partnership. The candidate must have a demonstrated ability to manage all phases of litigation, including taking and defending depositions, particularly of plaintiffs and expert witnesses, drafting and responding to discovery and pleadings, preparing and arguing motions, managing case files independently, and must be willing to travel to northern California offices when necessary. Strong research and writing skills are a must, and the candidate must have the ability to prioritize and handle multiple cases in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Haight is a well-established California law firm with offices throughout the state. Our culture emphasizes collaboration and open communication, transparency in career development and growth opportunities, work-life balance that supports long-term success, and professional development with a clear partnership track.

Base salary range: $145,000 – $190,000 per year with an annual $20,000 bonus for those who meet the firm's quarterly billable hour requirements.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and flexible spending accounts.

Job Title: Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney

Location: Los Angeles (LA), Orange County (OC), or San Diego (SD), California (Hybrid)

Job Description:

Our law firm client, a well-established California-based firm with a strong full-service platform, is seeking a Trust & Estate Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of experience. This role supports a sophisticated trust and estate litigation practice involving complex disputes for high-net-worth individuals, beneficiaries, trustees, and fiduciaries, within a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Handle trust and estate litigation matters, including will and trust contests, fiduciary disputes, and beneficiary claims
• Represent clients in probate court proceedings, mediations, and hearings
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement documents
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to probate and trust litigation issues
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to deliver strategic and effective legal solutions
• Maintain clear and professional communication with clients throughout the litigation process

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active California bar license
• 3+ years of experience in trust and estate or probate litigation
• Strong litigation, writing, and advocacy skills
• Experience handling contested probate matters preferred
• Ability to manage cases independently while working in a team-oriented environment

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $180,000 – $220,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits:

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

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off (details TBD)
• Paid sick and safe time (details TBD)
• Paid vacation time (details TBD)
• Paid parental leave (details TBD)
• Paid holidays annually (details TBD)

Do you want to help revolutionize a major industry? At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you'll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent being together. Come join a team that builds excitement about working at URW. You'll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences. All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change. We believe there is no "perfect" candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren't met. If you're passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application!

We are currently looking for our:

Director, Legal Leasing (Based out of Corporate HQ in Century City, CA)

What we offer

We are excited to offer this opportunity to join us URW as the Director of Legal Leasing and Strategy. We value diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. The Director of Legal Leasing and Strategy is a dynamic and energetic senior legal leader who serves as a change agent within the Company's legal team. This position is perfect for individuals who enjoy tackling challenges, energizing and inspiring teams, and are committed to fostering significant growth and transformation. With a strategic mindset and a commitment to excellence, the Director will not only oversee all legal aspects of legal leasing, but will inspire the team to challenge existing practices, embrace innovation, and push for bold changes that elevate our standards and processes. This leader demonstrates boldness by collaborating with Leasing, Asset Management, and senior leadership to achieve business goals, establish future ambitions, and promote a culture where exceptional legal documentation and innovative solutions are standard practice. This leader will champion new ways of working, and lead the efficient negotiation and execution of complex retail, office, and mixed-use lease documentation across the portfolio, all while energizing the team to reach new heights in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Scope

Department Leadership & Strategy

• Co-Lead the Legal Leasing department, establishing strategy, priorities, goals, workflows, and performance standards.
• Oversee a team of attorneys, paralegals, and coordinators; provide coaching, training, and professional development to strengthen negotiation, communication, legal, and business skills.
• Ensure alignment between legal leasing operations and the Company's leasing, operational, and financial objectives.
• Maintain strong internal partnerships with Leasing leadership, Asset Management, Development, IT, and Senior Executives.
• Monitor departmental KPIs, resource needs, and workload allocation to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all leasing documentation.

Legal Drafting, Negotiation & Advisory

• Oversee and participate in the drafting and negotiation of leases, amendments, LOIs, subleases, assignments, temporary licenses, and related documents.
• Provide high‐level legal and business counsel on landlord/tenant issues, defaults, disputes, and other real estate matters.
• Ensure consistency and standardization of lease language, templates, policies, and procedures across the organization.
• Guide teams through complex legal and business issues, offering solutions that align with Company strategy while minimizing risk.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure leasing documentation is processed efficiently through execution, including coordination between legal, leasing, operations, and other internal departments.
• Oversee development and maintenance of legal leasing databases, systems, and tools in partnership with IT.
• Implement compliance best practices, legal updates, and continued education initiatives to support a strong, informed legal practice.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the Company's tenant portfolio, business priorities, and market considerations.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as key liaison between Legal and Leasing teams, ensuring clear communication, issue escalation, and timely delivery of solutions.
• Advise senior leadership on legal trends, portfolio risks, negotiation strategies, and operational process improvements.
• Represent the Legal Leasing function in cross‐functional initiatives, strategic planning, and portfolio decision‐making.

What we're looking for

• Member of the California Bar in good standing.
• 12+ years of experience negotiating and drafting complex retail, office, and/or mixed‐use lease documents; REIT or major retail/real estate company experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading or managing a legal team in a high‐volume transactional environment.
• Strong academic background preferred; combination of big‐law and in‐house experience ideal.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to integrate legal judgment with practical business needs.
• Positive, collaborative, solutions‐oriented mindset with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast‐paced, team‐focused environment.
• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience, with a growth mindset that embraces change and proactively seeks solutions in evolving circumstances.

Compensation

• Exempt
• $180,000 - $225,000 per year + Discretionary Annual Bonus

What is important to us

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds. URW's flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trend setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally. Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

Our company purpose – to Reinvent Being Together – is about reimagining how individuals and communities come together, socialize, and enjoy dynamic experiences alongside one another in entirely new ways. We are at our best when we are TOGETHER safely and joyfully

Robert Half is partnering with a Los Angeles–based nonprofit to hire a skilled Attorney for a long-term contract role. This organization focuses on child care, child development, and family well-being through services, research, and advocacy. This position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your expertise in contract law while giving back to the community. The ideal candidate will have strong drafting skills and be comfortable handling a wide range of legal matters. This is a full-time, on-site role (5 days/week) with an immediate start.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly support the General Counsel in day-to-day legal matters.
• Draft, review, and redline vendor agreements, consulting agreements, MOUs, leases, NDAs, releases, purchase orders and hotel agreements.
• Participate in negotiations as needed.
• Conduct legal research and prepare draft legal memos with respect to real estate, contract, labor and employment, corporate, and intellectual property law.
• Conduct fact-finding.
• Prepare or review subpoena production, corporate filings, insurance applications, and corporate minutes and resolutions for supervisor approval.
• Perform other legal duties and work on special projects as assigned by the Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel.

REQUIREMENTS

• CA Bar License
• 2+ years as a practicing attorney.
• 2+ years of drafting and review contracts experience.
• In-house counsel experience preferred.
• Knowledge of contract law principles.
• Strong research, analytical and fact-finding skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of staff.
• Ability to listen well and demonstrate sensitivity and respect for employees.

For immediate consideration, submit resumes directly to [dotcom] with the subject line "In-House Attorney".

Covington is seeking an experienced, career-track litigation paralegal with substantial work experience in AmLaw 100 firms or specialized boutique law firms who will contribute as lead paralegal on large, complex cases and provide instruction and informal mentorship to junior paralegals at the Firm.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform all elements of litigation case management, including file management, case calendaring, discovery, and trial activities.
• Utilize existing systems and procedures and/or establish new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of documents by and for the attorneys on the case team.
• On a case-specific basis, coordinate and oversee the tasks of more junior paralegals and other support staff as needed on large litigation matters and/or investigations in all phases of litigation from discovery through trial/arbitration.
• Liaise between case team attorneys and support staff as needed to ensure that case-specific paralegal services are meeting the team's expectations.
• Interact with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of firm activities, specifically trials and arbitrations.
• Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested by attorneys; conduct legal research under attorney supervision.
• Provide formal and/or informal guidance and training to more junior paralegals regarding firm and litigation procedures and best practices.
• Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment.
• Continuously refine, develop, and expand skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession.
• Adhere to Firm policies, practices, and priorities.
• Perform other duties as requested by Firm management.
• Uphold high standards of confidentiality, discretion, and integrity, particularly with respect to all sensitive and/or confidential firm and client information to which this position will have access.

Qualifications

• BS/BA from an accredited college or university required. Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' work experience as a litigation paralegal in an Amlaw 100 firm or a specialized litigation practice firm.
• Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial.
• Experience preparing for and attending trials/arbitrations/hearings.
• Experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics, including negotiating for workspace, setting-up remote office space, and coordinating with vendors.
• Experience developing and maintaining processes to collect, store, and maintain paper and electronic case files.
• Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.
• Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner; strong service orientation.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities.
• Ability to work equally well as part of a team in both a leadership and subordinate role.
• Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities; ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow.
• Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communications that are clear and concise, use proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary.
• Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e-filings.
• Experience using e-discovery databases (e.g. Concordance, Relativity, NUIX Discover}.
• Experience using litigation support software for managing files and transcripts preferred. (e.g. LiveNote, CaseMap, etc.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Adobe Acrobat in a legal setting.
• Proficient with cite-checking, Bluebook and CA Style Manual rules.
• Must be available for overtime work and travel as needed.

Reports to: California Paralegal Supervisor

Hours: 9:00 am - 5:30 pm PT

Status: Non-exempt

Workplace type: Hybrid

Salary range is $106,000 - $140,000 dependent on experience.

Candidates hired for staff positions with a minimum work schedule of 30 hours per week are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare insurance. Learn more about benefits at Covington.

& Burling LLP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment, including hiring, salary, promotion, discipline, termination, and benefits, on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, disability (including physical handicap), or any other improper criterion.

Covington will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with applicable laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Gig Court Staff Attorney (Immigration) – Appointment-Based Engagement

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Engagement: GIG / Contract / Appointment-Based

Start: Approximately 20 days from engagement

Compensation: 40-80 USD/Hr

About the Opportunity

Lisinski Law Firm is expanding its Court Operations team and seeks licensed U.S. attorneys interested in immigration law who value flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance. This role involves gig-based, appointment-driven court appearances supporting Master Calendar Hearings.

This is not a full-time role. Assignments are scheduled in advance and designed for attorneys seeking flexible courtroom work without full case ownership or long-term employment commitments.

What You'll Do

• Appear in person at scheduled Master Calendar Hearings
• Represent clients professionally and ensure accurate communication of case status
• Follow prepared notes, instructions and report outcomes using firm templates

Why This GIG Works

• Want flexible appointment-based assignments
• No case management, filings, or client ownership
• Predictable courtroom appearances during business hours
• Transportation and training expenses covered

Requirements

• Active U.S. bar license (any jurisdiction)
• Immigration or courtroom experience preferred
• Availability during court business hours