Legal Jobs in Ca

We are partnered with a global investment firm seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their team.

Role is seeking an experienced attorney knowledgeable in investment advisory laws, US securities laws and the Investment Advisers Act.

Opportunity to work across both legal and compliance.

Base salary: 180-220K plus substantial and aggressive bonus

Job description

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

Responsibilities and duties include:

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

Required Qualifications:

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

Benefits:

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

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

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

Job Type: Full-time

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

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

We're excited to launch a new search on behalf of a national firm whose practice includes General Liability defense, Construction Defect and Product Liability defense.

Firm Overview

Our client has a stable of talented attorneys committed to providing exceptional legal services to their clients in insurance, manufacturing, transportation, construction and real estate. They operate with integrity, speed, and autonomy, ensuring their clients receive services tailored to their unique needs. They are searching for the brightest minds to join one of the most trusted firms in the industry.

Role Overview

• Can you manage a caseload of civil litigation files from inception through trial?
• Can you draft, review, and negotiate various legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests?
• Can you take and defend depositions?
• Can you represent clients in court, arbitration, and mediation proceedings?

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience
• Premises liability, product liability, construction defect and transportation experience is a plus
• Juris Doctorate is REQUIRED
• Admitted to practice law in California

Compensation + Benefits

• Base Salary + Bonus
• IRA plan with company contribution
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Hybrid environment (2 days in office)

Governmental Entity Liability Associate

Locations (California)

Los Angeles

Costa Mesa

San Diego

Inland Empire

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 Associate, with at least two (2) years of civil litigation experience, to join our Governmental Entity Team/ Police Team! This specialized Team is known for representing public entities in a variety of cases, including dangerous condition claims, educational law, and law enforcement officer liability matters.

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

• Must be comfortable managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.
• Evaluating, analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
• Proactively managing 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.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Prior Law Enforcement and/or Military experience is a plus, but not necessary.
• Criminal defense experience is welcomed, but not necessary.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.

Company Offers

• Competitive salary range of $125,000 - $180,000.
• Compensation will be set based on experience and qualifications of the successful candidate's education and 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 premier Immigration Law Firm in Los Angeles, is seeking a business immigration attorney to join their team. In this role, you will represent clients from around the world in a wide range of complex immigration matters.

This firm offers:

• LA Office: option to work 1 day remote
• Base Salary: $130K-$200K
• Bonus: Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance
• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical

Required Qualifications:

• 2-10 years of Business Immigration experience, prior EB-5 experience preferred
• JD from an accredited university
• Active membership in any State Bar
• Strong academic and professional record

Please feel free to contact me at for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

A great opportunity to be a part of a reputable, and growing law firm handling significant cases in a positive work atmosphere. Our law firm needs an experienced Personal Injury Intake Specialist with strong sales experience and a desire to grow within the legal industry. The Intake Specialist will be the first point of contact with prospective clients, will screen leads, and will be responsible for obtaining case details that will allow the firm to determine if a case should be retained. We ask that you have a strong customer service background and possess the ability to screen potential client calls. You will ensure operational excellence and handle a large volume of incoming client calls.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial client intakes
• Persistently monitor all potential new client inquiries (email, internet, phone and referrals)
• Immediately contact every potential client and establish relationship with client
• Update logs and reporting systems to reflect status of all potential new clients
• Conduct potential new client interviews with genuine empathy and compassion
• Schedule appointments for potential clients
• Take accurate notes during the initial intake
• Collaborate with our attorneys to complete the initial consultation process
• Assist attorneys with administrative tasks related to opening new cases and maintaining databases
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail
• Proven track record to meet goals and deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Work Location: In person

Pay: $20-$25 per hour

An elite US law firm is seeking a high-performing Technology Transactions Associate to join its small, collegial, and tight-knit team in Palo Alto (Los Angeles applicants will also be considered). This opportunity offers exposure to sophisticated technology and software transactions, working closely with highly regarded partners and a premium client base in the tech and growth company sectors.

The group is widely recognized for advising emerging and growth-stage technology companies, venture-backed startups, and leading venture capital firms, including clients in gaming, social media, and AI, on corporate transactions, financings, and commercial agreements.

You will:

• Advise on corporate and technology transactions for clients across software, AI, gaming, and social media industries
• Draft, negotiate, and review commercial agreements, licensing arrangements, and technology contracts
• Work directly with partners and key clients in high-growth and venture-backed companies

The ideal candidate will have:

• California Bar admission
• 3+ years of experience in corporate/technology transactions
• Experience working with technology or software clients, including in-house exposure (a bonus)
• Strong academic credentials and attention to detail
• Interest in working in a small, collegial team environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive market-aligned salary and bonuses
• Full benefits package

For a confidential discussion and further details, please contact Carla Luna directly at .

About Sonder Consultants:

Sonder Consultants is a global legal search firm specialising in associate and partner placements at the world’s leading law firms. With offices in London, New York, Sydney, Hong Kong, and Los Angeles, we provide strategic career advice and access to opportunities often not publicly advertised.

A leading international law firm with a top-tier Technology Transactions practice is seeking a mid-level associate for its premier team in Palo Alto.

The group advises many of the most innovative technology companies and market-leading enterprises on complex commercial transactions involving cutting-edge technologies.

Representative work includes:

• AI counseling and deployment arrangements
• Software, SaaS, and content licensing agreements
• Cloud hosting and application hosting transactions
• IP development, joint development, and technology transfer agreements
• Strategic partnering and distribution arrangements
• Transactional privacy, regulatory, and emerging AI compliance counseling

The firm offers top-of-market compensation ($260,000–$365,000), lean deal teams, significant drafting responsibility, and a collaborative, talent-development-focused culture known for practical, business-oriented advice.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Class Year 2021–2023
• 3–5 years of technology transactions experience
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Experience with AI, SaaS, cloud, and IP licensing matters preferred
• Excellent academics
• Currently at an AmLaw 50 firm preferred

If this aligns with your background and interests, please feel free to reach out for a confidential conversation.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative, operational, and client service support within a Trademark practice. This role supports attorneys, paralegals, and practice leadership across trademark prosecution and disputes, client onboarding, business development, billing, and executive-level coordination. This role will sit hybrid in Silicon Valley, CA.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Drafting and managing trademark-related documents and filings

• Coordinating with USPTO tools, docketing, vendors, and foreign counsel

• Supporting client onboarding, engagement letters, and conflicts processes

• Assisting with business development, marketing materials, CRM updates, and social media support

• Reviewing prebills, monitoring billing arrangements, and supporting collections

• Managing complex calendars, travel, meetings, and executive communications

• Supporting practice administration initiatives and special projects

Qualifications:

• 3+ years supporting law firm partners or senior executives

• 3+ years of trademark prosecution and/or dispute experience (domestic and foreign)

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• High level of discretion, accountability, and professionalism

• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, CRM tools, and collaboration platforms