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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

Litigation | Trial Practice | California Attorney | Complex Litigation | General Liability | Product Liability | Premises Liability | ERISA | Employee Benefits | Executive Compensation | Construction Litigation | Complex Tort | Depositions | Motion Practice | Legal Writing | Legal Research | Client Relations | Hybrid Work | Remote Work

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".

Prominent defense litigation firm is seeking a General Liability Counsel or Non-Equity Partner to join their downtown San Francisco team. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of general liability defense experience.

This position can be hybrid or fully remote.

Competitive base salary 180k to 225k+, bonus and benefits.

Resumes may be sent to for review.

Professional Liability Associate

Location

San Francisco (CA)

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

We are seeking a dedicated Professional Liability Associate to join our Team. As a member of our professional liability team you will represent legal professionals, real estate professionals, insurance agents, developers, design professionals, land surveyors, appraisers, and directors and officers in a variety of cases involving legal malpractice claims. 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

• Handling every aspect of the professional liability claim including propounding and responding to written discovery and taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
• Timely and accurate written reporting to our clients in 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 try cases, including learning from the firm's ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in civil litigation, preferably within a law firm setting.
• 2 + years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.

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.

Pay: $260,000.00 - $365,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a premier M&A platform handling sophisticated, high-profile transactions for Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms, investment banks, and privately held businesses.
• Work on complex domestic and cross-border deals across a wide range of strategic transactions.
• Gain meaningful responsibility on headline-level matters involving acquisitions, divestitures, carve-outs, spin-offs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and strategic alliances.
• Build your career in a collaborative, elite environment known for excellence, strong mentorship, and long-term professional development.
• Step into a role that offers strong deal exposure, top-tier training, and a clear path for continued growth.

Location: San Francisco, CA, New York, NY, or Seattle, WA. This is a full-time, on-site role based in one of the firm’s office locations.

Note: Must have 3+ years of law firm M&A experience handling sophisticated strategic transactions. Must be admitted in the state where practicing or eligible to waive in.

About Us

We are a top-tier law firm known for advising leading companies, investors, and institutions on complex, high-stakes business matters with practical, strategic guidance. Our team is collaborative, ambitious, and committed to excellence, client service, and professional growth. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise clients on sophisticated mergers and acquisitions and other strategic corporate transactions
• Handle domestic and cross-border transactions on both the buy-side and sell-side
• Support and manage deal execution from diligence through signing and closing
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, ancillary documents, and transaction-related materials
• Advise on complex corporate structures and transaction strategy
• Work on acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, carve-outs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and tender offers
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, specialists, and internal teams to drive transactions forward efficiently
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to transaction structures, risk allocation, and corporate governance matters
• Take on increasing responsibility in a fast-paced, team-oriented practice

Qualifications

• 3+ years of law firm experience in mergers and acquisitions
• Significant experience handling sophisticated strategic transactions
• Experience with domestic and cross-border deals
• Experience on both buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Strong understanding of acquisitions, divestitures, strategic alliances, spin-offs, carve-outs, leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, and tender offers
• Strong drafting, analytical, communication, and client service skills
• Strong business judgment and problem-solving ability
• Admitted in the state where practicing or eligible to waive in
• BigLaw or highly sophisticated corporate transactional background strongly preferred

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Elite M&A platform with sophisticated, market-leading work
• Exposure to major clients and complex transactions
• Strong mentorship, sponsorship, and career development support
• Collaborative culture with high standards and meaningful responsibility
• Excellent benefits and family-supportive programs
• Clear opportunity to grow into a stronger deal lawyer on an exceptional platform

JPC-742

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Join prestigious law firms remotely in California. Our clients are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services with a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney for their team.

You are a perfect fit if you have:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• An active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to client service.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 – $210,000 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)

They offer a Competitive Salary, benefits package, and professional development and advancement opportunities.

Our client seeks a highly skilled and experienced REMOTE Insurance Defense Attorney specializing in Insurance Defense or Personal Injury or Premises Liability or Construction defect cases. The candidate will provide legal counsel, represent clients in court, and manage all cases within their designated practice area.

Location: REMOTE

Job Title: Insurance Defense Attorney

Responsibilities:

• Handle a caseload of Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Premises Liability, and Construction defect cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and ensure all necessary paperwork is filed in a timely manner.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations.
• Prepare and argue motions, attend depositions, and engage in all aspects of litigation.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations relevant to Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Premises Liability, and Construction defect cases.
• Work collaboratively with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to achieve optimal case outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience specializing in Insurance Defense.
• Strong litigation and trial experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $145,000 – $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)

What you will find ...

• 2025 US News "Best Law Firm"
• expanding L&E practice group
• 300+ attorneys & growing

What you will do ...

• Wage & Hour cases
• Class Action Wage & Hour cases
• Labor & Employment | L&E litigation
• Labor & Employment depositions and court appearances
• Drafting and opposing Labor & Employment motions
• Investigating Labor & Employment claims

Wish list ...

• REQUIRED CA bar
• 2-10 years' Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
• Practice areas EEOC, NLRB, and OSHA
• Focus on Wage & Hour litigation
• Class Action experience preferred
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Large law firm experience 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

• 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.

Our client, a prominent defense litigation firm is seeking a Employment Litigation Partner to join their San Francisco, CA team.

This is a non-equity partner position and can be equity partner track.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of employment defense experience.

Candidates should have 500k+ in portable business

This position can be primarily remote.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in California

Competitive base salary 300k+, bonus and benefits. (Salary will adjust per portable business)

Resumes may be sent to for review.