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STAUD Clothing, headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, has an opening for a full-time Stylist at its South Coast Plaza store location.

Founded in Los Angeles in 2015 by Sarah Staudinger and George Augusto, STAUD stands at the intersection of vintage inspiration and modern design—cool, confident, and deeply tied to culture. From cult-favorite accessories to elevated collaborations with brands like Birkenstock and St. Regis, STAUD has built a world that’s distinctly LA yet globally resonant.

STAUD offers a health care plan to include medical coverage, dental care, vision insurance, an FSA plan, a matching 401k plan, paid time off, paid retail holidays, and generous product discount & allowance.

Role Overview

In Spring 2026, STAUD will open its South Coast Plaza location. We are seeking a selling stylist who will serve as the ultimate brand ambassador, delivering an elevated, personalized client experience while driving sales through relationship-based selling.

As a Stylist, you will build meaningful and lasting client relationships, provide 1:1 personalized styling, and contribute to a dynamic store environment that reflects STAUD’s brand values and aesthetic. This role requires strong sales acumen, styling expertise, operational excellence, and adaptability in a fast-paced retail setting.

Essential Duties

• Deliver exceptional customer service and elevated styling experiences that surprise and delight our clients
• Act as a brand ambassador by embodying STAUD’s values and engaging clients through authentic storytelling and product knowledge
• Drive personal and store sales goals through relationship selling and clienteling
• Build and maintain a loyal client book through consistent outreach and follow-up
• Responsible for opening and closing the store
• Maintain visual merchandising standards and uphold brand presentation on a daily basis
• Support inventory processing, replenishment, and merchandising execution
• Accurately and efficiently process transactions in the POS system, following all company procedures
• Assist with back-of-house operations, including inventory organization and operational projects
• Contribute to a professional, inclusive, and collaborative work environment

Prerequisite Knowledge, Skills, & Education

• Proven success in retail sales with the ability to meet or exceed sales goals
• Strong clienteling skills with a passion for fashion, styling, and customer experience
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving retail environment
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive and solution-driven approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds safely
• Ability to move efficiently throughout the sales floor and back-of-house areas
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to interact professionally with clients, peers, and leadership
• Ability to use standard office and retail equipment safely, including computers and POS systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with diverse personalities
• Correctable vision and hearing
• Ability to work on-site as scheduled

Job Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Join the Pacsun Community

Co-created in Los Angeles, Pacsun inspires the next generation of youth, building community at the intersection of fashion, music, art and sport. Pacsun is a leading lifestyle brand offering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles such as adidas, Brandy Melville, Essentials Fear of God, our own brands, and many more.

Our Pacsun community believes in and understands the importance of using our voice, platform, and resources to inspire and bring about positive development. Through our PacCares program, we are committed to our responsibility in using our platform to drive change and take action on the issues important to our community. Join the Pacsun Community.

Learn more here: LinkedIn- Our Community

About the Job:

The primary responsibility is to assist in creating art, graphics and trims for all men’s product categories.

A day in the life, what you’ll be doing:

• Design and illustrate original art across all categories

• Be graphically versatile and create work in different styles as needed.

• Design cohesive graphic stories for each delivery and category and creates multiple options.

• Have basic understanding of Tech packs, print techniques and applications for apparel production.

• Prepare artwork for production: scaling, color callouts and sending to vendors.

• Uses Photoshop and Illustrator to create and setup artwork.

• Be a point person for a category. Take ownership of all the art and work with Designer and

Director to design and pass off to PD.

• Responsible for strike off comments and review with Designers, Merchants and Production.

• Develop trend reports and mood boards and know what’s relevant in the Men’s market.

• Reports to our Designer and assists in everyday tasks such as artwork submissions/updates in

license portals, etc.

• Present artwork and ideas in large meetings.

• Balance multiple projects with time management while being very organized to meet deadlines.

• Self-motivated, humble, have good work ethic and a team player

What it takes to Join:

• 1-3 years’ experience in graphic design in the apparel industry, focused on men’s market.

• BFA or BA or other design related degree such as Fine Arts

• Proficient in Illustrator and Photoshop on a Mac platform

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficient in Illustration, painting and drawing.

• Knowledge in textile and pattern making a plus but not required.

• Highly organized

• Multi-tasking

• Self-motivator / works well with others / team player

Salary Range: $64,366-$70,740

Pac Perks:

• Dog friendly office environment

• On-site Cafe

• On-site Gym

• $1,000 referral incentive program

• Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores

• Competitive long term and short-term incentive program

• Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match

• Calm Premium access for all employees

• Employee perks throughout the year

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The

associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as

reach with hands and arms.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception

and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.

• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.

• Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on

multiple floors throughout building.

• Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be

required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Join the Pacsun Community

Co-created in Los Angeles, Pacsun inspires the next generation of youth, building community at the intersection of fashion, music, art and sport. Pacsun is a leading lifestyle brand offering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles such as adidas, Brandy Melville, Essentials Fear of God, our own brands, and many more.

Our Pacsun community believes in and understands the importance of using our voice, platform, and resources to inspire and bring about positive development. Through our PacCares program, we are committed to our responsibility in using our platform to drive change and take action on the issues important to our community. Join the Pacsun Community.

Learn more here: LinkedIn- Our Community

About the Job:

The Director, Digital Growth Marketing is responsible for the development and management of the company’s digital growth marketing strategy. This role is responsible for managing the in-house paid media team and leading key activities, including but not limited to paid search, paid social, affiliate, display, marketplace advertising, SEO, and custom activations. This person will collaborate with cross functional teams including CRM, Brand Marketing, Merchandising, Buying, Planning, Legal and IT. Primary focus is to drive customer acquisition and retention, build revenue profitably online, manage a strict budget and continually improve return on ad spend.

A day in the life, what you’ll be doing:

• Develops and executes paid marketing strategy across all digital media channels from concept to launch. Leads internal paid media team, handling tactical execution of media allocation and optimization.
• Leads and manages all aspects of digital media, including SEO/SEM, affiliate, display re-targeting and acquisition, paid social and custom activations with media partners and platforms.
• Manages and develops digital media team; sets and maintains clear, specific, measurable, actionable, reasonable and time-related goals for functional group and individual team members.
• Partners with cross functional leaders to optimize digital marketing effectiveness and support cross channel sales, including Merchandising/Buying, Planning, Brand Marketing, Creative, and other functions.
• Identifies and launches new digital marketing initiatives to better acquire and retain customers
• Develops digital marketing roadmap including existing channel optimization and development of new, aligning with approved budget and key merchandising and marketing moments.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key platform partners including, but not limited to, Google/YouTube, Meta, TikTok, Pinterest, and Snapchat.
• Builds and maintains digital media budget aligned with overall business objectives and reports on actual, budgeted and forecasted projections in both spend, demand and return on ad spend on regular weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Provides reporting on effectiveness of all digital media channels including but not limited to qualitative and quantitative channel performance holistically and down to the campaign/publisher level, channel impacts to customer acquisition costs and customer lifetime value and associated benchmarks to measure competitive advantages.
• Maintains and leverages analytics systems in collaboration with cross functional partners including sophisticated attribution modeling to gain better insights into effectiveness of digital marketing.
• Leads effort for landing page optimization, personalization and other forms of a/b and multivariate tests associated with digital media focused on improving click through and conversion rates.
• Evaluates all associated digital marketing partners, vendors and publishers for effectiveness and contribution to business and digital marketing efforts.

What it takes to Join:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, ideally in Marketing, Business, or Retail
• 5-7 years’ experience in digital marketing and marketing analytics
• 5+ years within a retail environment; Apparel and Omni channel experience a plus
• Must be financially savvy and skilled in reporting on all KPIs, marketing performance, user behavior, shopping flows, channels, marketing tests and uncovering insights which provide a better understanding our customer in order to improve traffic, conversion and financial results.
• Must be hands-on, analytical, and highly collaborative leader capable of delivering results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective internal and external relationships, and influence change
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong business, data analysis and interpretation skills
• Excellent collaboration skills; experience managing digital marketing in a highly-matrixed, multi-channel retailer a strong plus
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Self-starter able to solve medium to complex problems

Developing the Community/ Leadership Qualities:

• Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality; setting the example for leaders and associates.
• Develop and nurture strong cross functional partnerships; driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Serve as a Pacsun advocate in the industry and marketplace.
• Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence.
• As a manager, serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct.
• Ability to balance a strong management presence with a high level of approachability, encouraging and eliciting associate feedback and interaction.

Salary Range: $157,411 - $183,000

Pac Perks:

• Dog friendly office environment
• On-site Cafe
• On-site Gym
• $1,000 referral incentive program
• Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores
• Competitive long term and short-term incentive program
• Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
• Calm Premium access for all employees
• Employee perks throughout the year

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
• Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.
• Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Join the Pacsun Community

Co-created in Los Angeles, Pacsun inspires the next generation of youth, building community at the intersection of fashion, music, art and sport. Pacsun is a leading lifestyle brand offering an exclusive collection of the most relevant brands and styles such as adidas, Brandy Melville, Essentials Fear of God, our own brands, and many more.

Our Pacsun community believes in and understands the importance of using our voice, platform, and resources to inspire and bring about positive development. Through our PacCares program, we are committed to our responsibility in using our platform to drive change and take action on the issues important to our community. Join the Pacsun Community.

Learn more here: LinkedIn- Our Community

About the Job:

To manage the fit and construction process for quality garments leading to on time delivery.

A day in the life, what you’ll be doing:

• Manage and supervise assigned Technical Designer/s
• Lead/direct fit session on live model with cross-functional teams (Design/Merchants/Product Development) to evaluate garment fit, constructions, and styling details
• Ability to articulate the fit issues and present solutions during the fit session to cross functional teams
• Accountable to resolve fit issues and to clearly communicate to vendors via PLM system, illustrator and/or pattern corrections w/in a 24-72 hour turn time
• Accurately apply grade rules and make pattern corrections
• Take ownership to maintain accuracy of PLM tech pack specs and construction pages
• Establish and maintain library of patterns of basic blocks
• Establish and maintain brand fit, spec and construction consistency
• Collaborate with Design in initial stages of tech pack spec development. Translate design sketches and/or sample into spec and construction pages. Review tech packs prior to turn over for accuracy
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Travel overseas as needed

What it takes to Join:

• Degree in fashion design, apparel production
• Minimum 10 years of proven technical design experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of pattern making experience
• Minimum 5 years Sweater Knits experience, yarns, gauges, stitches, knit capabilities
• Advance knowledge of garment construction, fabric characteristics and garment performance standards
• Working knowledge of Gerber, PLM system, Illustrator and Excel
• Demonstrated strong grading knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment with a keen sense of urgency
• Ability to work as a team member across multiple cross-functional teams
• Ability to flex between multiple product categories
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changes and be self-motivated

Salary Range: $101,900 - $119,947

Pac Perks:

• Dog friendly office environment
• On-site Cafe
• On-site Gym
• $1,000 referral incentive program
• Generous associate discount of 30-50% off merchandise online and in-stores
• Competitive long term and short-term incentive program
• Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
• Calm Premium access for all employees
• Employee perks throughout the year

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that are required by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; as well as reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in open environment with fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting.
• Ability to work on computer and mobile phone for multiple hours; with frequent interruptions.
• Required to travel in elevator or stairwells to attend meetings and engage with associates on multiple floors throughout building.
• Hotel, Airplane, and Car Travel may be required.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume. This role operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.

Other Considerations:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Customer Operations Associate (Temp-to-Perm)

Location: Orange County, CA (Hybrid: Tues–Thurs in-office, Mon & Fri remote)

Pay: up to $28/hr (DOE) | Temp-to-Perm opportunity

Industry: Wholesale / Apparel / Footwear

About the Company

We are a global company specializing in sports, lifestyle, and footwear products. Our brands are sold in multiple countries through both direct and wholesale channels. We value innovation, collaboration, and creativity, and offer employees opportunities for growth, learning, and development in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Role Overview

The Customer Operations Associate is responsible for managing and nurturing customer relationships, supporting a portfolio of key accounts, and ensuring timely order fulfillment. This role focuses on delivering a high-quality customer experience while collaborating with internal teams such as Sales, Distribution, Credit, and Operations.

Primary Responsibilities

Order Management & EDI Coordination

• Process EDI, manual, and B2B orders; provide confirmations/recaps and communicate any order impacts.
• Manage day-to-day order execution for assigned accounts to ensure on-time, in-full delivery.
• Handle cancellations, returns, credits, debits, and value-added service requests.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure smooth order flow in line with business and customer requirements.
• Validate EDI transactions and resolve discrepancies.
• Generate and analyze daily order reports and proactively address issues.

Customer Service & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and internal teams.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned key accounts, supporting escalations as needed.
• Create and maintain account SOPs for assigned customers.
• Assist with special projects or initiatives as assigned by management.

Process Optimization & Automation

• Identify process inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Assist in implementing tools, technologies, and best practices to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual work.

Qualifications & Experience

• 2+ years in Key Account management, Wholesale Customer Service, or Customer Operations.
• 2+ years of experience with end-to-end EDI order processing and troubleshooting.
• Salesforce and SAP experience a plus.
• Experience in Wholesale Customer Service or Operations in Apparel, Footwear, or similar industries preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities.

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.

Seeking a Litigation Attorney for our Orange County office. Responsible for all aspects of case management, with the exception of presenting cases at trial and arbitration. An experienced attorney with in-depth knowledge of medicine, law and issues related to medical malpractice litigation with the skill to develop effective case strategy.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Work with the trial attorney and actively participates in:

• Formulating discovery and investigation strategy
• Obtaining concurrence with Claims Specialist on defense preparation
• Preparing pleadings
• Preparing and responding to discovery
• Attending court appearances
• Preparing lawsuits for trial/arbitration
• Preparing motions as requested

Share knowledge and information with all attorneys

Ensure cost effective work-up and overall defense of assignments

Respond to “hotline” inquiries from the Claims Department

Assist trial/lead attorneys with preparation of reports to Claims at all stages of litigation to ensure timely reporting and completion of case work-up

Comply with the Defense Attorney Guidelines

Represent CAP/MPT physicians at deposition in “Depo-only” cases

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• J.D. Degree
• Minimum 3-6years medical malpractice litigation experience

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

• License to practice law in California
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to mentor, train, and build team enthusiasm among staff counsel

Offering Salary Range: $153,000 - $215,000 Annually (Depending on Experience)

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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

General Counsel

Onsite in Orange County, CA

What we are looking for

A privately held commercial real estate investment platform is seeking an experienced General Counsel to lead all legal functions for a diversified real estate portfolio. This individual will serve as the organization’s senior legal authority, providing strategic counsel across leasing, asset management, operations, and corporate matters.

The General Counsel will work closely with executive leadership to support transaction execution, mitigate risk, and ensure legal strategies align with the firm’s long-term investment and growth objectives. This role requires a hands-on, business-minded attorney with deep experience in commercial real estate leasing and portfolio management.

What you will be doing

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for all commercial real estate leasing activity across retail, mixed-use, office, and multifamily assets
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of lease documentation, including:
• New leases
• Amendments and renewals
• Assignments and subleases
• Estoppels and SNDAs
• Termination and settlement agreements
• Partner with leasing and asset management teams to evaluate deal structure, risk exposure, and business terms
• Provide guidance on lease interpretation, enforcement, defaults, and landlord-tenant disputes

Transaction & Portfolio Support

• Support acquisitions, dispositions, and refinancing transactions from a legal perspective
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence related to tenants, contracts, and title matters
• Review organizational documents, guaranties, and financial information associated with transactions

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risk across the portfolio
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local laws impacting commercial real estate operations
• Advise leadership on compliance requirements and risk-management strategies

Outside Counsel & Process Management

• Manage relationships with outside counsel, including leasing, litigation, and specialized real estate advisors
• Establish and maintain standardized lease forms, templates, and internal legal procedures
• Improve efficiency, consistency, and turnaround time across legal processes

Corporate & Operational Legal Support

• Provide legal oversight for:
• Commercial contracts and vendor agreements
• Corporate governance and entity management
• Insurance and claims coordination
• General business compliance matters
• Act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on operational initiatives and long-term planning

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in California (or ability to obtain)
• 5–8+ years of legal experience, with significant focus on commercial real estate leasing
• Proven experience negotiating complex retail and mixed-use lease transactions
• Strong understanding of landlord-tenant law and real estate regulations
• Experience supporting real estate owners, operators, or investment platforms
• Excellent negotiation, judgment, and analytical skills
• Ability to translate legal concepts into practical business guidance

Preferred Experience

• Background in retail, mixed-use, or value-add real estate portfolios
• Experience working in an owner-operator or investment-driven environment
• Familiarity with California real estate and leasing
• In-house experience desired

Messner Reeves LLP, a full-service national law firm, seeks a highly qualified Litigation Paralegal to join its fast-paced, complex litigation team in California.

Position Overview:

This position requires a high degree of interaction with firm partners, associates, and clients. Candidates should have good judgment and impeccable professionalism.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of paralegal experience.
• Must be well-versed in both federal and state court procedures.
• Communicate with team, witnesses, and opposing counsel to ensure complete information is gathered and organized in a timely fashion.
• Experience handling multiple attorneys with full caseloads.
• Utilize electronic format to organize and index medical records and prepare detailed documents and other party records chronologies, identifying and obtaining missing records or materials.
• Experience in legal document preparation, particularly propounding and responding to discovery and preparing initial, expert, and supplemental disclosures.
• Experience tracking and recording time using Prolaw or similar legal billing software.
• Use communication, experience, docketed deadlines, and knowledge of civil procedure rules as a guide.
• Must possess strong attention to detail, be highly organized, and communicate effectively.
• Paralegal Certificate.
• Must be located in California.

At Messner Reeves LLP, we offer a great work atmosphere, a competitive compensation package, and comprehensive benefits.

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.