Legal Jobs in California

At Disney, we‘re storytellers. We make the impossible possible. We do this by utilizing and developing cutting-edge technology and pushing the envelope to bring stories to life through our movies, products, interactive games, parks and resorts, and media networks. Now is your chance to join our talented team that delivers unparalleled creative content to audiences around the world.

If selected, you will become an integral member of the Privacy Legal Team. As part of Disney’s world-class Legal & Global Affairs Department, the Privacy Legal Team is made up of subject-matter experts who are responsible for providing comprehensive support in the areas of data privacy, information security, and data governance to Disney’s diverse businesses around the globe. Our mission is to guide and support legal compliance with privacy laws, regulations, and policies while simultaneously enabling Disney to deliver the entertainment, inspiration, and magic that make it one of the most iconic and respected companies in the world.

The Senior Counsel (“SC”), Privacy will provide privacy legal support across the global Disney enterprise, with a focus on the Disney Entertainment streaming segments, including Disney+, Hulu and the advertising and distribution teams. The SC will advise on privacy issues related to product development and initiatives for Disney+, working closely with cross-functional business and legal stakeholders and coordinating regularly with regional privacy teams. Key responsibilities also include drafting and negotiating privacy data terms for a wide range of technology and vendor agreements, including advertising technology agreements, as well as distribution and partnership deals, and supporting privacy impact assessments in support of client initiatives. This role partners with teams across Disney Entertainment, including product and engineering, advertising, viewer experience (customer support), and distribution. In doing so, you’ll help shape Disney’s philosophy, policies, and practices concerning data governance.

What You Will Do:

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on privacy and data protection terms in vendor technology, advertising, and distribution partner agreements.
• Advise on legal and business initiatives as they relate to privacy compliance, policy, and process, while providing practical guidance that will help Disney develop and implement solutions to complex issues.
• Maintain documentation of privacy requirements and advice for global product launches and initiatives, including data protection impact assessments and other compliance documentation.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures.
• Support enterprise-wide and targeted training initiatives and outreach.
• Share our team’s drive and enthusiasm for staying on top of the latest developments in this dynamic space.
• Work directly with business and legal colleagues throughout the enterprise.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a corporate legal department or law firm advising clients on data privacy issues, including negotiating and drafting contracts, product counseling, data governance oversight, and providing compliance-related guidance.
• Knowledge of privacy laws, regulations, and self-regulatory guidelines, such as CCPA and other comprehensive privacy laws, as well as sectoral privacy laws (e.g. VPPA, COPPA, BIPA, TCPA, and GLBA). Preferably, candidates will also be well-versed in international privacy laws (e.g. GDPR, PIPEDA and LGPD) and have experience providing legal services to international teams.
• Instinct and drive to take ownership, act proactively, and think strategically.
• Excellent judgment and aptitude for analyzing complex issues, identifying, assessing, and prioritizing legal risk, and devising business-oriented solutions and strategies.
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and communication skills, including attention to detail and the ability to problem-solve in an efficient, practical manner in time-pressured situations.
• Topnotch interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients.
• Ability to handle a high volume of work, prioritize appropriately, and work independently.

Education:

• JD or equivalent from an accredited law school
• Membership in the California State Bar in good standing or willingness and qualification to be Registered In-House Counsel

POSITION: Executive Assistant

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA

IN OFFICE SCHEDULE: In office 4 days per week

COMPENSATION: $75,000-$92,500, non-exempt

Executive Assistant| Global Law Firm| Los Angeles, CA. Our prestigious and globally recognized AM LAW 50 law firm client is hiring an experienced Executive Assistant in their Los Angeles, CA office. This executive assistant role is responsible for providing high-level, executive and confidential administrative support. This role will deliver value in the following ways: central support resource for the leader and the practice team; an integrator connecting work streams that would otherwise remain siloed; a communicator linking the practice team, clients and the broader organization.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Specialized legal support leading to exceptional client service.
• Calendar management and scheduling with meticulous attention to detail, including proactively identifying and
• monitoring matter-related deadlines, and organizing and creating invitations for internal and external events to include all pertinent details (zoom links, locations, contact information), often across time zones and multiple busy calendars.
• Liaise with internal and external clients and support services (e.g. IT, Travel, and Office Services as well as external vendors) on behalf of the attorney and the practice team as it pertains to scheduling of meetings, events and travel.
• Leveraging the Firm’s Travel Department while overseeing all aspects of travel planning, logistics, details and execution, to attorney’s preferences, aiming to be efficient with the attorney’s time during business trips, and keeping client-related components of business trips at the forefront.
• Track all follow-up requests (meetings, materials, deliverables).
• Approach all client interactions, either in writing, by telephone or in person, with professionalism, discretion, and diplomacy, as a representative of the attorney, the practice team and the Firm.
• Prepare and/or disseminate schedules, notifications, agendas, minutes, and meeting materials. Proactively prepare or coordinate preparation of background materials and due diligence for meetings to ensure attorney is prepared for meetings, events and interactions.
• Prepare/draft legal documents as required, including exhibits for trial or closings, trial/closing binders, correspondence, notices, pleadings, and memoranda.
• Build and maintain an effective working relationship with personnel at all levels. Effectively manage communications with high-level internal and external constituents.
• Process Matter Opening Forms promptly, ensuring timely follow up and assignment and communication of matter numbers.
• Maintain an ongoing status list of MOFs and new matters opened.
• Contribute to success of the attorney’s financial and client growth goals.
• Independently prioritize, research, and follow up on multiple incoming issues and concerns addressed to the attorney, including those of sensitive and/or confidential nature; recommend appropriate course of action, referral, and/or response.
• Maintain Outlook contacts lists, promptly adding new contacts upon introduction to the attorney and keeping up-to- date as contact information changes.
• Work in conjunction with Firm’s Business Center to ensure prompt processing of all expenses.
• Process timesheets daily, drafting entries and following up as appropriate.
• Onsite responsibilities may include meeting clients in a professional manner; use of standard office equipment, including copiers and scanners; maintaining physical files; reviewing jobs for quality assurance; and providing support to attorneys outside of team assignments
• Provide support outside of standard working hours, including during evenings and weekends as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Westlaw/Research: Perform internet research. Request UCC lien/litigation/bankruptcy searches from various entities (both state and county). Request certified copies of formation documents from various entities (both state and county); File formation documents with various entities (both state and county)
• Maintain paper and electronic filings. Maintain paper files for certain Estate Accounts (i.e., for purposes of tax filings); Retrieve documents from files as needed.
• Maintain Client Minute Books.
• E-Filings: Federal, State and appellate court filings. Scheduling remote court appearances Schedules messengers and other vendors for pick-up of documents for errands such as filings with court, delivery of documents to counsel and other types of errands.
• Depositions: Schedule court reporter for hearing and/or depositions, download transcript, and/or send to client for review.
• Corporate Tasks as required
• Litigation Tasks as required

Requirements

• Education: Two years of college or equivalent experience required. College degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Experience: Five plus years experience in a high-level administrative support position. Experience in a law firm or other professional services firm preferred.

Skills:

• Expert organizational skills; top-notch time management skills; streamlined and polished communication style;
• problem-solving orientation; ownership of the role and the responsibilities; meticulous attention to detail; ability to remain calm and poised in times of high stress.
• Additionally: Mastery of Microsoft Office suite, including ability to create PowerPoint presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and Word documents. Advanced Outlook skills including the calendaring and task functions.
• Facility with Zoom and MS Teams.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally and with discretion.
• Ability to resolve issues quickly, effectively, and diplomatically and to make appropriate recommendations.
• Good decision maker, strategic thinker and proven ability to manage time, people and resources in order to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, manage projects and handle multiple competing priorities.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to constantly changing priorities. Ability to deal with stress associated with a fast paced work environment, including handling the demands of multiple tasks on a daily basis. Ability to work well as a member of a team and make judgment decisions and handle daily responsibilities with little or no supervision.
• Project management skills/training, a plus.

Overview

Patterson & O’Neill, PC seeks an attorney with 0-10 years of experience who is passionate about solving the housing crisis to join our thriving San Francisco office. Our attorneys are recognized leaders in the fields of land use, building permits, real estate litigation, and environmental law.

Description

We represent a wide variety of clients across California in Planning Commission hearings, permit appeals, and litigation in state and federal courts. We are also proud to represent pro-housing advocacy organizations, including Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY Law), in high-profile impact litigation against cities that deny housing development applications. We are at the forefront of state housing law – shaping, testing, and applying complex laws in new and creative ways to help our clients succeed.

Our work has a real and lasting impact on our clients' lives and the public good. We value long-term relationships with our clients and colleagues, as well as a supportive culture where we love coming to work. We take mentorship seriously and offer early opportunities for court appearances, client contact, and career development.

Qualifications

Excellent research and writing skills are required. Experience with litigation, land use entitlements, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and state housing law are desirable. The position is located in San Francisco, but we will consider a hybrid work schedule.

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in California.

Application Materials

Please submit a resume and recent writing sample. Cover letters are welcomed but not required.

Public Finance Attorney

Newport Beach, CA

A top-tier, multi-office firm is expanding its Public Finance practice in San Francisco and is seeking a sharp, motivated associate with 0–3 years of transactional experience.

Prior public finance experience is welcome but not required. What matters most is intellectual rigor, strong drafting skills, and the ability to thrive in a sophisticated, fast-moving transactional environment.

The Practice

The Public Finance Group advises state and local governments and underwriting banks on public infrastructure financings throughout the western United States. This is meaningful, high-impact work — funding schools, transportation systems, utilities, and essential public projects. Associates gain early exposure to complex transactions that shape communities.

This is not a backroom drafting role. Associates work directly with experienced partners and clients on financings that demand precision, sound judgment, and strong execution.

The Platform

Our client has grown to 120 attorneys across 12 offices. The firm offers a dynamic blend of transactional strength and litigation depth, with practice areas spanning corporate transactions, securities, complex business litigation, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital.

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The Development Advantage

Associates receive structured mentoring from day one, designed to build practical skills that translate into long-term success. Training includes focused instruction in transactional negotiations, mock depositions, and practice-area-specific programming. Business development fundamentals begin in the first year, with group training and quarterly one-on-one coaching sessions led by experienced professionals.

Partnership is real. Associates are generally first eligible for shareholder consideration seven years after law school graduation, though there is no minimum time requirement — advancement is performance-driven.

Who Will Thrive in the Public Finance Attorney position

• 0–3 years of transactional experience

• Strong academic credentials

• Excellent analytical and drafting skills

• Interest in public finance and complex deal work

This is an opportunity as a Public Finance Attorney to build a serious transactional career within a respected, growing platform — handling sophisticated public finance matters while developing the business skills that sustain long-term success.

For Public Finance Attorney candidates ready to move beyond theory and into real-world impact, this is the place to do it.

Company Description

The Kindley Firm, APC, is a boutique law firm specializing in personal injury and elder abuse litigation. We pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service to our clients. Our caring and attention to detail consistently yields phenomenal results for our clients.

Job Title: Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Location: 275 West Market Street, San Diego, CA

Rate of Pay: DOE

Downtown San Diego Personal Injury Law Firm is seeking candidates with 2-7 years experience to fill a Legal Assistant/Paralegal position.

We are looking for someone to join our team that has experience with a firm that is heavy on litigation and that has experience with personal injury. The perfect person who would fit our team would be extremely self-sufficient, motivated, able to draft pleadings and discovery for attorneys, draft demand letters, prepare and follow up on medical records requests, know the ins and outs of preparing for trial, and be a pleasant person to be around.

Experience/Skills

Excellent grammatical and spelling skills

Mastery of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.), Adobe Acrobat Pro, WestLaw, Dropbox, and LexisNexis

Knowledge of calendaring and deadlines (discovery, motions, subpoenas, trial deadlines, etc.)

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Able to manage priorities and workflow

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others

Attention to detail

Knowledge of court deadlines

Office Management

Duties

Compose, draft, and edit documents in accordance with the Firm's standards

Prepare drafts of pleadings

Prepare drafts of discovery requests and responses

Prepare correspondence

Coordinate with the court for setting a variety of different hearings

Maintain records logs, including by monitoring informal discovery, document requests, and document productions

Organize and prepare exhibits for correspondence and filings

Assist with document review/summarization/deposition summaries

Prepare attorneys for conferences, depositions, hearings, and mediation

Manage scheduling and the attorneys’ calendars

Trial preparation

If you would like to apply for this position, please send us your resume, your LinkedIn profile (if you have one), salary requirements, and why you think you’d be a good fit for this job to the email associated with this posting.

Senior Associate, Entertainment Attorney

Yu Leseberg, A Professional Law Corporation is a Los Angeles-based boutique entertainment law firm specializing in music, copyright, and intellectual property matters. We represent recording artists, management companies, publishers, creators, influencers, and industry executives.

We're seeking a collaborative team player to join our full-time, on-site practice.

What You'll Do:

Negotiate and draft music industry agreements (management, recording, distribution, producer, sample clearance, creator/brand partnerships)

Handle complex worldwide music publishing and neighboring rights issues

Manage album clearance, executive employment, touring, and NDA agreements

Draft copyright registrations and prosecute trademark matters

Supervise royalty audits and resolve licensing/contractual disputes

Provide litigation support and draft legal correspondence

Work independently with quality control before partner review

What You Bring:

2+ years at a law firm with music-focused or complex copyright/trademark litigation experience (strongly preferred)

Strong knowledge of U.S. Copyright Act and trademark law

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple matters from inception to completion

Excellent drafting and communication skills

Self-starter who takes initiative (litigation experience a plus)

California Bar Admitted from an accredited law school

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary: $100,000–$165,000 (based on experience)

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan (after 24 months)

Revenue share on clients you bring to the firm

Apply now to join our innovative, client-focused team.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented junior Employment Litigation Associate to join the dynamic legal team of our prestigious growing plaintiff employment law firm client. The firm specializes in class actions, wage and hour class actions, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and Whistleblower termination.

Fridays are remote. Range of 130K to 150K. Junior attorney desired with 1-2 years of experience.

The ideal candidate will possess strong litigation skills and a comprehensive understanding of employment law, with the ability to handle complex cases from inception through resolution. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work on diverse employment-related disputes, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour claims, within a collaborative and professional environment.

Duties

• Manage all phases of employment litigation, including drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Conduct legal research to support case strategies and ensure compliance with current laws and regulations.
• Develop case strategies through thorough investigation, analysis of evidence, and legal analysis.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Draft legal documents with precision, including briefs, memoranda, and settlement agreements.
• Collaborate with clients to gather pertinent information and provide updates on case progress.
• Negotiate settlements effectively while maintaining the firm’s best interests.
• Stay current on developments in employment law, labor regulations, and relevant statutes affecting clients.
• Maintain meticulous case files and ensure all deadlines are met in accordance with court rules.

Experience

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Ideally proven experience in employment litigation BUT willing to accept candidates without employment law experience too.
• Strong writing skills with experience in legal drafting and administrative procedures.

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

Attorney – Patent Litigation (Trial-Focused Boutique)

Location: Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid - 4 days on-site) Experience: 3 – 10 Years Firm Type: Elite Litigation Boutique

About the Role We are representing a premier, trial-ready litigation boutique in Downtown Los Angeles seeking a high-caliber Patent Litigation Attorney. This is not a "back-office" role. Our client is known for taking complex cases to verdict, and they are currently preparing for several major patent trials.

Whether you are a seasoned trial hand or a litigation associate with a strong IP background looking to gain your first "stand-up" experience, this firm provides the platform to elevate your career.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience: 3–10 years of sophisticated patent litigation experience.
• Technical Skill: Strong brief writing, deposition experience, and a deep understanding of IP law.
• Trial Ready: A strong desire to be in the courtroom; prior trial experience is a major plus but not a requirement for the right candidate.
• Education: Exceptional academic credentials and CA Bar admission.

Why Join This Firm?

• Lower Billable Pressure: A manageable 1,800-hour requirement allows for a life outside the office.
• High-Stakes Work: Representing market leaders in high-profile, high-dollar disputes.
• Elite Mentorship: Work directly with renowned trial lawyers in a collaborative, lean-team environment.

Salary and Other Compensation The annual salary for this position is between $200,000 – $250,000+. Factors which may affect pay within this range may 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:

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance (BlueCross BlueShield)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Holiday Schedule
• Discretionary Performance Bonus

Apply Today If you are ready to move away from the document-review treadmill and into the courtroom, please submit your resume for a confidential review.

Our client is seeking a sophisticated Tax & Estate Planning Attorney to join our highly respected Silicon Valley practice. We represent high-net-worth individuals, business owners, and multi-generational families in complex estate and tax matters. This is an opportunity to work on sophisticated planning strategies in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and implement advanced estate plans (revocable/irrevocable trusts, GRATs, SLATs, ILITs, etc.)
• Advise clients on federal and California tax planning strategies
• Handle wealth transfer planning, business succession planning, and asset protection
• Draft estate planning documents and oversee trust administration matters

What We’re Looking For:

• 4+ years of experience in tax and estate planning
• Strong knowledge of federal estate and income tax laws
• California Bar admission

Why Join Us?

• Established, reputable firm with strong community presence
• High-level, sophisticated clientele
• Collaborative team culture

If you’re looking to elevate your estate planning practice with a firm that values expertise, long-term relationships, and professional growth, we’d love to connect.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $160,000 – $200,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If you are interested in this position and want to know more about it, you can schedule a call with me through my Calendly link: