Legal Jobs in Commerce, CA

Offit Kurman, a quickly growing full-service law firm, is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to join its Los Angeles, CA office supporting attorneys in the Bankruptcy, Restructuring & Credit practice group. Under general supervision, the Legal Administrative Assistant performs a variety of specialized/complex secretarial and administrative support functions for three or more timekeepers, and performs other work as required.

Responsibilities:

• Manage complex attorney schedules, including coordinating meetings, teleconferences, networking events, and court appearances.
• Draft and prepare a wide range of legal documents under attorney supervision, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
• Oversee the new client/matter intake process, managing timely submission and proper filing of all required documentation.
• Implement and maintain efficient systems for organizing both paper and electronic client files, pleading binders, and case documents throughout their lifecycle.
• Conduct legal research, prepare, and file documents with courts and relevant agencies, following attorney guidance and complying with legal procedures.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, managing professional communications via phone, email, and in-person interactions.
• Process and monitor financial documentation, including expense reports, credit card reconciliations, and reimbursement requests.
• Provide backup support to reception, ensuring seamless front-office operations and maintaining a professional firm image.
• Assist in case management by organizing and maintaining case files, coordinating deadlines, and supporting attorneys in trial preparation.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and case information, adhering to ethical standards and firm policies.
• Stay current with legal procedures and filing requirements, adapting processes as necessary to ensure compliance.
• Collaborate with legal teams to ensure all administrative aspects of case management are handled efficiently.
• Perform additional administrative tasks as required to support the firm's operations and attorneys' needs.

Requirements:

• Prior experience with bankruptcy litigation, including drafting legal documents, managing case files, filing motions with state and federal courts, preparing discovery materials, and organizing exhibit binders.
• Proactive work style with strong analytical skills needed for reading, researching, reviewing, verifying, and routing correspondence, reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to stay ahead of deadlines, prioritize tasks and projects, and anticipate attorney and client needs.
• Excellent production skills, capable of producing accurate work when transcribing, formatting, inputting data, editing, copying, scanning, and transmitting text, data, and graphics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proficiency in grammar and spelling.
• Exceptional client service skills with a proven record of building effective relationships with internal and external clients.

Qualifying Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in administrative support in the legal or professional services sector.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Internet research skills, document management systems, and attorney time entry software.

Apply now for consideration. Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Summary

This position provides high-level administrative support to litigation and transactional trademark and copyright attorneys. Must have advanced knowledge of federal court protocols and rules. To succeed in this role, candidates must be independent, have a can-do spirit, and be able to manage multiple projects and tasks. Considerable experience in litigation, trademarks, and trademark prosecution is essential in this role.

This role offers the opportunity to work from a remote location on days when in-person attendance is not required, and as agreed upon by the direct supervisor and assigned attorneys. It is an essential function of any remote role that the employee be available to attend in-person meetings, professional development sessions, or to come to the office for other reasons, if the need arises. This position requires the individual reside in California, and will have a designation to one of Hanson Bridgett's six office locations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare correspondence, memos, and other legal documents as directed.
• Assist with document review, proofreading, and editing of legal documents.
• Conduct trademark investigations about adverse parties.
• Communicate with clients and trademark team about deadlines and filings.
• Ensure the orderly management of client files; transmit physical documents to the records department.
• Create various spreadsheets and project sheets to track team assignments and client requests.
• Work closely with the docketing specialist to ensure deadlines are properly calendared.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain data integrity.
• Complete conflicts checks through the electronic intake system and draft engagement letters.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, conferences, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare monthly expense reports for attorneys.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of notices of opposition, petitions for cancellation, extensions of time to oppose, and other ESTTA filings.
• Maintain electronic files and keep attorneys updated on case status.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using iManage.
• Assist with the billing and invoicing process
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a legal secretary in trademark law.
• Deep knowledge of trademark procedures, terminology, and concepts.
• Knowledge of court rules and civil procedures in Federal courts, including experience with e-filing; knowledge of TTAB filing procedures.
• Highly organized and able to handle a heavy IP desk, including managing calendars and prioritizing workload.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal software for document management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Clear and professional communication skills.

Salary

Hanson Bridgett offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary for this California-based role is anticipated to be in the area of $85,000 - $95,000, and represents the firm's good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is negotiable, and will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Mid-Level Labor & Employment Associate | Los Angeles | 3 - 6 years | $260,000–$380,000

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Labor & Employment Associate to join a highly regarded international practice representing employers in complex employment matters.

The role will focus on employment litigation defense, including wage and hour class actions, PAGA representative actions, and single-plaintiff employment disputes in state and federal court. The successful candidate will gain exposure to sophisticated matters and work closely with senior attorneys on high-profile cases.

The firm is a leading international law firm with more than 1,000 attorneys globally, representing clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to emerging businesses and nonprofits. The team offers a collaborative environment with strong mentorship and meaningful responsibility on matters.

This is a strong opportunity for an associate seeking hands-on litigation experience and long-term growth within an internationally recognized employment practice.

The Candidate

• 3–6 years’ experience as a Labor & Employment Associate
• Experience defending California wage & hour class actions and PAGA matters
• Experience handling single-plaintiff employment litigation
• Comfortable managing discovery, depositions, witness interviews, and motion practice
• Experience responding to administrative agency charges and employment demand letters
• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar required

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Salary offered between $260,000 – $380,000 per annum
• Competitive bonus structure
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Apply in the strictest of confidence online and or via telephone. There is no need for a CV for an initial conversation.

Contact: Oliver Hines (Retained Consultant)

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Labor & Employment Attorney Opportunity - AM LAW Top 100 Law Firm - Los Angeles, CA

Compensation: $250,000 - $290,000 Base Salary plus bonuses (Depending on experience)

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 8-paid holidays
• Bonuses
• Medical Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, STD & LTD, and other medical coverages)
• Bereavement Leave
• Hospital Leave
• Group and Optional Life insurance
• 401(k) with company matching

Requirements

• MUST HAVE - 4+ years of previous experience in Labor & Employment Law
• Ideal candidate has Big Law experience
• Familiarity with various legal documents
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients

The ideal candidate is extremely positive and productive, can prioritize their workload and work efficiently in a highly charged positive team-oriented setting

I’m currently working with one of California’s top plaintiff litigation firms on a strategic hire for an attorney with insurance coverage or bad faith experience.

The firm regularly secures 7- and 8-figure results and is looking to add someone to handle high-exposure disputes against major insurance carriers.

This opportunity tends to be especially attractive for insurance defense or coverage attorneys who want to move to the plaintiff side of major cases and work alongside elite trial lawyers.

The firm is offering tremendous compensation and long-term upside for the right candidate.

If you’d be open to a quick confidential conversation, I’d be happy to share more details.

Pay: From $170,000.00 per year

Job description:

Join Our Award-Winning Firm aand make a meaningful shift in your career!

Beverly Law Firm is looking for experienced attorneys with a background in Medical Malpractice who are ready to pivot into Personal Injury Litigation. If you're passionate about advocacy, skilled in navigating complex cases, and ready to apply your litigation experience in a new arena, we’ll give you the training, mentorship, and structure you need to thrive in PI.

This is a Senior Associate position with no billable hour requirements and no need to bring your own book of business.

Ready to Make a Meaningful Shift in Your Legal Career?

Why This Is a Smart Move for Medical Malpractice Attorneys

Your experience with medical records, expert witnesses, and liability analysis gives you a unique edge in personal injury. At Beverly Law, you’ll expand beyond med-mal to a wider variety of impactful cases while receiving mentorship from nationally ranked PI litigators.

What You’ll Do

• Handle high-value, high-impact personal injury cases with full support.
• Review and draft litigation documents including pleadings, discovery, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Guide clients with compassion and clarity throughout every phase of their case.
• Collaborate with medical and liability experts to build strong legal arguments.

What You’ll Need

• Active license to practice law in California.
• Trial or courtroom experience, ideally from criminal or civil litigation.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Desire to grow quickly and succeed in a high-performing environment.
• Spanish fluency is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary: $170,000–$200,000+, plus a percentage of attorney fees.
• No billable hour requirement – focus on results, not hours.
• Hands-on training and growth under nationally ranked leadership.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and health benefits.
• Accelerated career advancement with clear growth paths.

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Direct Counsel has partnered with a leading immigration firm who is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their team. This position is ideal for individuals with 2-5 years of experience. The role is fully remote. Candidates must reside in California.

Job Duties:

• With a focus on innovative companies, you will be responsible for setting strategy, guiding clients and reviewing the work of our outstanding Case Managers, using legal automation technology
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the correct legal standards related to H1B, L1, E2, O1, PERM, EB1A, AOS cases.
• Supervise, mentor and review the work of Case Managers covering a wide range of visa categories
• Advising and guiding clients with the initial setup of the company’s electronic-posting process for LCAs and recruitment processes for PERM applications.
• Assist in drafting complex filings, as needed.
• Ensure all submissions meet A+ quality standards for our clients.
• Communicate with clients to assess eligibility for business-related immigration benefits.
• Provide timely updates to clients and respond to inquiries.
• Research legal issues related to immigration benefits.
• Utilize reports and manipulate data to prioritize work.

Skills required:

• Must have a solid understanding and prior experience preparing and reviewing at least 3 of the following petition types: H1B, L1, E2, O1, PERM, EB1A, AOS.
• Preference for prior experience representing startups and emerging technology companies and/or individual creatives.
• Preference for experience working with corporate clients who do not yet have an established immigration program.
• Prior experience training and supervising paralegals, case managers and/or legal assistants.
• Preference for prior experience working successfully in a remote environment.
• Key indicators: taking ownership of cases; preparing cases efficiently and accurately; actively and efficiently communicating with team members and seeking feedback; and understanding productivity goals.
• Must have strong analytical and organizational skills, as well as high-level of attention to detail.
• Ability to learn technology tools quickly.

Education required:

JD/LLM and bar license from any US state

Client Profile:

The firm serves a diverse clientele, including small to mid-sized businesses, startups, and multinational corporations seeking expert business immigration guidance. Renowned for their client-centric approach, they excel in navigating complex immigration processes and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. With a focus on industries such as technology, healthcare, and education, the firm is dedicated to providing tailored solutions that meet clients’ unique immigration needs while fostering long-term relationships.

Compensation: The yearly pay for this position ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Title: Senior Employment Attorney

Location: Irvine, CA

Work Schedule: FULL REMOTE

About the client:

They are seeking an Employment Attorney to join its growing team in Irvine, CA. This role offers a remote work schedule, providing flexibility while maintaining meaningful in-office collaboration. The ideal candidate will have strong employment law experience and thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employees in employment law matters, including:
• Wrongful termination
• Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
• Wage & hour disputes
• Leave of absence and accommodation issues
• Handle cases from inception through resolution, including:
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Taking and defending depositions
• Court appearances, mediations, and settlement negotiations

Qualifications:

• Active and good-standing member of the California State Bar
• 3+ years of experience practicing employment law plaintiff's (open to defense experience)
• Strong litigation and legal writing skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$200,000 – $250,000 annually]. 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: [medical insurance] [dental insurance] [vision insurance] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP has an opening available for a Floater Litigation Legal Assistant with 3+ years of Labor & Employment experience to join the Los Angeles office. This position is full-time, non-exempt, and on-site, with hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements:

• Strong litigation background with knowledge of federal and state court filing rules and procedures, including experience with e-filing.
• Strong calendaring experience, including the ability to calculate, track, and maintain litigation deadlines in accordance with applicable court rules.
• Experience preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities within pleadings for court filings.
• Prior experience supporting Labor & Employment matters strongly preferred, including familiarity with Class Action, PAGA, and Wage & Hour matters.
• Exceptional proofreading and writing skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and follow-up skills, with the ability to work proactively and take initiative.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative and dependable team player who works well with attorneys and staff across departments.
• Ability to provide overflow support to the Labor & Employment Department and assist attorneys and Legal Assistants firmwide, as needed.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent typing, formatting, and overall computer proficiency required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience working within iManage or a comparable document management system.
• Familiarity with CompuLaw, Best Authority, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and CCC Macros is preferred.

Benefits/Compensation:

We offer a collaborative and professional work environment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. A summary of our full-time benefits includes:

• Retirement: 401(k) plan with annual employer contribution; employee deferrals available
• Healthcare: Medical (HMO/PPO options), dental, and vision coverage; Dependent coverage, domestic partners coverage is available
• Life Insurance: Group and supplemental life insurance options available
• Disability: Long-term disability and long-term care insurance options available
• Wellbeing: Employee wellbeing program, including EAP professional counseling and referral services
• Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation and sick leave; paid firm holidays
• Parking and Commuting: Parking is covered and monthly commuting allowance is offered
• Celebrations: Events for holidays, birthday commemorations, special staff acknowledgments and annual events
• Community Involvement Opportunities: Firm-sponsored community outreach opportunities are available
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Plans – Sections 125 and 132 plans available
• Professional Development Opportunities: On-boarding and in-house training programs, continuing learning and professional growth and development opportunities

Salary range for this position is $90K + DOE

Firm Info:

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Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sex or any other applicable category protected by state and/or federal laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the firm has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, retention, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Contract Litigation Attorney for Top International Law Firm

Direct Counsel is seeking a contract litigation attorney to join a top international law firm in handling high-profile litigation matters for a major technology company. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex disputes in a fast-paced and dynamic legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with general litigation matters, including motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and memoranda
• Support discovery efforts, including document review, deposition preparation, and privilege analysis
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple jurisdictions, including an international team based in South America
• Provide strategic case analysis on evolving legal issues
• Summarizing, analyzing documents and readouts
• Work with one of the firms’ most prestigious clients

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 2-4 years of general litigation experience in a law firm or in-house setting
• Interest in Data Privacy
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience handling discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment
• Italian, German or English speaking with reading and writing fluency

Why This Role?

• Gain hands-on experience with high-profile, complex litigation matters
• An opportunity to break into data privacy practice!
• Work with top-tier attorneys at a globally recognized law firm
• Opportunity for a long-term engagement with ongoing opportunities

If you're interested in this opportunity, apply today to learn more!