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Immigration Attorney – Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Location: Appearances in Orange County and Los Angeles, CA (in person)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position: Hybrid

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year (depending on experience)

Make a Difference. Build Your Career. Join a Mission-Driven Legal Team

MCM Law Group, P.C. is seeking a bilingual Immigration Attorney (Spanish/English) with 1–2 years of experience to join our growing team. This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys court appearances and client advocacy, and wants to work within a firm that already has well-established systems, processes, and support staff in place.

If you are confident handling hearings, value teamwork, and want to focus on lawyering rather than administrative work, we want to meet you.

What You’ll Do

Represent clients before Immigration Court (EOIR), including:

• Master Calendar Hearings
• Individual Hearings
• Bond Hearings (as applicable)
• Appear in person, or remotely depending on court requirements
• Travel between Orange County and Los Angeles County courts, as needed
• Serve as the primary courtroom advocate for clients
• Work collaboratively with a paralegal and legal assistant team that handles the majority of case preparation and drafting
• Review filings prepared by support staff and provide legal guidance as needed
• Participate in client strategy discussions and case planning
• Provide compassionate, confident representation to immigrant families navigating the court system

Our firm already allows attorneys to concentrate primarily on court representation and legal strategy, rather than extensive drafting or administrative tasks.

What You Bring

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing in any U.S. state or territory
• 1–2 years of immigration law experience
• Demonstrated experience handling EOIR hearings
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English (written and oral)
• Ability to comfortably move between courts in Orange County and Los Angeles County
• Strong courtroom presence, legal analysis, and client advocacy skills
• Commitment to justice, dignity, and client-centered representation

What You’ll Get

• A clear growth path within an expanding firm (California, Texas, and nationwide)
• A supportive, multicultural, mission-driven team
• Experienced paralegals and administrative staff so you can focus on practicing law
• Ongoing mentorship, training, and professional development
• Opportunity for long-term growth, including a clear path to partnership
• A firm that values your voice, leadership, and professional development

Ready to Do Meaningful Work?

At MCM Law Group, P.C., you are not just another attorney, you are a changemaker. We serve immigrant communities with heart, structure, and strategic advocacy. If you’re ready to grow with a firm that already has the foundation in place and needs a strong courtroom advocate, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or send your resume to:

Litigation Paralegal

Orange County, CA | Hybrid (2+ days in office)

Eminent Domain | Environmental & Land Use

If you’re the kind of paralegal who anticipates what attorneys will need before they ask—and who keeps complex litigation running smoothly behind the scenes—you’ll recognize the rhythm of this role immediately.

A respected litigation team is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support matters from case inception through trial and appeal, with a focus on eminent domain, environmental, and land use litigation.

What the work looks like

Discovery & Case Support

• Support all phases of litigation matters, including complaint, discovery, trial, and appeal, ensuring deadlines are met and matters move forward smoothly
• Provide specialized support for eminent domain matters, including property research, arranging service of process, tracking property status, and related case support
• Use document review tools (including Relativity) and case management software to organize and manage case materials
• Assist with preparation and filing of pleadings, motions, and other filings in state and federal courts, including extensive exhibit preparation
• Prepare attorneys for depositions, identifying key documents and potential exhibits
• Assist with post-trial motions and appellate filings
• Communicate with client technical teams and vendors to support litigation strategy
• Coordinate with attorneys and litigation teams on deadlines, case progress, and project needs

Trial Support

• Prepare trial binders, appendices, exhibits, and witness files
• Coordinate logistics for hearings and trials
• Attend and support trials and hearings
• Present electronically at trial using OnCue, PowerPoint, or similar tools

Additional Responsibilities

• Participate in firm and case team meetings
• Maintain accurate project documentation in firm systems
• Track billable time and prepare clear descriptions for client billing
• Maintain annual billable requirements
• Assist with special projects as needed

Compensation

$85,000 – $115,000 base salary

Bonus eligibility, profit sharing, 401(k), and full benefits

If you’re interested, apply to the role and email to introduce yourself and share more about your background.

Messner Reeves LLP, a full-service, business law firm with 10 offices nationwide, seeks an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to join our team in California.

We are looking for a long-term addition to our team who has a great work ethic and positive attitude.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate heavy scheduling and calendaring for attorney meetings, court deadlines, and depositions.
• Provide support by drafting correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents.
• Prepare files and/or binders for hearings, depositions, meetings, and trials.
• Assist with client engagement and retention, including preparation of engagement letters, conflict checks, conflict waivers, and submitting information to open matters.
• Ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision.
• Well versed in both federal and state court procedure and filing requirements, including e-filing in federal court.

Requirements:

• Team player with excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Experience handling multiple attorneys with full caseloads.
• Insurance defense experience.

We offer a great working environment, competitive compensation, and full benefits

Job description

The firm is seeking paralegal candidates with experience representing parties in connection with commercial real estate acquisitions and finance transactions.

Ideal candidate will have expertise in:

• Commercial Real-Estate Transactions
• Merger and Acquitistion transactions
• Closing statements, signature pages, document management
• Title, survey, zoning, entitlement, and entity authority due diligence
• Working with escrow and handling settlement statements, transaction closing coordination and closing/post-closing documentation preparation
• Organization, preparing corporate filings, consents, and resolutions
• Document management, setting up and working with data bases/data rooms

Required Qualifications:

• 10 years experience
• College Degree
• Paralegal Certificate
• A highly motivated, dependable self-starter with excellent writing, analytical, technical, organizational, and administrative skills
• Excellent grammar, spelling, proofreading
• Able to handle multiple projects, changing priorities, work independently and as part of a team
• Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, determine priorities, plan, organize and follow through with minimal supervision.
• Excellent computer skills, be “fluent” in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat and Excel
• Four-year college degree
• Paralegal certificate (required; preferably from an ABA approved program)

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Life, and Dental Insurance
• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Travel requirement:

• No travel

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Paralegal Certificate (Required)

Work Location:

• In person
• Job Type: Full-time

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!

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.