Legal Jobs in Commerce, CA

Role Summary

Established mid-sized law firm is looking for a versatile and organized HR & Office Manager/Administrator to oversee daily operations and human resources functions. You will be the "go-to" person for all things people and office-related. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, balances technical HR compliance with a warm personality, and is passionate about creating a positive workplace culture. If you are an experienced HR & operations professional looking to make an impact with a growing firm, please apply for consideration!

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources (50%)

Benefits Administration:

• Program Management: Administer health, dental, vision, life insurance, and other benefit programs.
• Provider Liaison: Serve as the primary contact for benefit providers and resolve issues.
• Employee Communication: Conduct benefits orientation, monitor compliance, and address employee queries.
• Open Enrollment: Oversee the annual benefits open enrollment process.

Onboarding & Offboarding:

• Lead the orientation for new hires (paperwork, equipment setup, culture training) and manage exit interviews.

Employee Relations:

• Act as a trusted point of contact for employee concerns and facilitate conflict resolution.

Compliance & Policy:

• Maintain and update the Employee Handbook; ensure the company stays compliant with federal, state, and local labor laws.

Office Administration (50%)

• Facility Management: Oversee the physical office space, managing relationships with the landlord, janitorial services, and maintenance.
• Vendor Management: Negotiate and manage contracts with service providers (internet, snacks/catering, office supplies, insurance).
• Culture & Events: Organize team-building activities, holiday parties, and office celebrations to foster high employee engagement.

Qualifications & Skills

Experience

8-10+ years in HR, Office Management, and/or Operations; law firm or professional services experience required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Technology

Proficiency in MS Office required and experience with legal billing is a plus.

Soft Skills

Exceptional empathy, discretion with confidential data, and "radar-like" attention to detail.

Certifications

SHRM-CP or PHR certification is a significant plus.

One of the country’s premier talent-side entertainment litigation boutiques is looking to add a litigation associate in Los Angeles.

The firm represents actors, writers, directors, producers, and other creative talent in high-profile disputes across film, television, music, and digital media.

Associates work on sophisticated matters including:

• Contract disputes

• Profit participation litigation

• Rights disputes

• Other complex entertainment industry litigation

You will work closely with partners and have meaningful responsibility on major matters from the outset.

No prior entertainment experience is required. The firm is interested in strong litigators who want to work on cutting-edge disputes in the entertainment space.

This is a rare opportunity to join a highly regarded boutique known for representing talent in some of the industry’s most significant disputes.

If this opportunity may be of interest to you or someone in your network, feel free to reach out to Buddy Broome

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.

The Merker Group is working on a new role with an Am Law 100 firm to find an attorney with experience in Asbestos Litigation. This role is 100% remote (with an option to go into the office) but the attorney should reside in the Los Angeles area. This is a non-partnership track role (but still pays well).

This firm is seeking an attorney with 3 to 8 years of relevant experience. Compensation is competitive and billable hours are flexible. We have placed many attorneys into this firm across the country and have consistently received positive feedback.

Required Experience

• Experience with all stages of asbestos-specific litigation including all phases of discovery, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, and participating in court appearances.
• Prior Am Law 100, 200, or litigation boutique firm experience.
• J.D. and excellent academics.
• Active California Bar license.

Apply here or email to discuss the firm and team in detail.

Overview

Whistler Partners is partnering with a nationally recognized commercial litigation practice seeking a junior to mid-level associate (1–4 years) to join its New York office.

The group handles sophisticated business disputes in state and federal courts and arbitrations, with a focus on complex commercial litigation across industries. This is an excellent opportunity for a developing litigator to gain meaningful reps within a collaborative, high-performance litigation platform.

Why this role?

This team staffs matters leanly and gives associates substantive responsibility early. You’ll work on complex disputes involving contract performance, fiduciary duties, debtor-creditor matters, partnership and shareholder disputes, supply/vendor agreements, unfair competition, and consumer class actions.

Associates are expected to take ownership of key aspects of cases—drafting substantive motions, managing discovery, participating in strategy discussions, and interfacing directly with clients. The culture emphasizes strong client service, teamwork, and professional growth.

This is ideal for someone who wants hands-on experience in serious commercial litigation without being siloed into a narrow function.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support commercial litigation matters in state and federal courts and arbitrations.
• Draft pleadings and contested motions, including motions to dismiss, summary judgment, preliminary injunctions, and class certification briefing.
• Conduct substantive legal research and motion drafting.
• Take and defend depositions or prepare outlines and witnesses.
• Manage written discovery, including drafting and responding to document requests and interrogatories.
• Argue motions as appropriate based on experience level.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients on case strategy.

Top Requirements

• 1–4 years of commercial litigation experience.
• Large law firm or established boutique litigation training required.
• Experience handling complex disputes in state or federal court or arbitration.
• Strong motion practice and discovery experience.
• Excellent writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated interest in complex commercial litigation.
• Clerkship experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong client-service mindset and collaborative approach.

TL;DR

NYC commercial litigation role for junior–mid associates (1–4 years) handling complex business disputes with meaningful responsibility and strong compensation.

About Whistler Partners

Matchmakers, Not Headhunters

Whistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and the brightest attorneys over the course of their careers. We believe that the right move comes from working closely with talent to curate their long-term career paths. When it comes to career advice, what matters is not the size of the agency but the strength of your individual recruiter.

We readily admit that we are elite and only work with the best – after all, a little elitism is okay when it comes to your career. Employers love us because we are picky about whom we represent, and attorneys love us because we get them their dream jobs.

Reisz Siderman Eisenberg, APC is seeking attorney candidates for a Non-Equity Partner Position at our established and fast-growing civil litigation defense firm in Los Angeles. This is a supervisory attorney role overseeing matters from inception to resolution, usually paired with one or more associate attorneys. The ideal applicant will have demonstrated leadership and supervision experience, strong research and writing skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, and be licensed to practice law in California.

***Non-equity partner candidates with experience in one or more of the following legal areas are preferred: personal injury litigation, construction defect litigation, insurance coverage litigation, product liability litigation, and/or professional liability litigation.***

RSE offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, opportunities for advancement, and comprehensive training. We strongly value a collegial environment and work-life balance, with a billing requirement of 1800 hours annually and remote work flexibility as well as a generous quarterly bonus structure for non-equity partners.

Salary Range: $190,000 – $234,000 (commensurate with experience)

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct initial senior-level evaluation of claim documentation upon referral and develop initial defense timeline and strategy
• Conduct defense strategy conferences with clients and insurance claims examiners
• Coordinate with clients and co-counsel during all phases of discovery; manage all facets of case from discovery through trial
• Organize and maintain case files; coordinate with secretaries and other staff
• Review and analyze discovery requests and prepare discovery responses
• Supervise document reviews with legal team, clients, and vendors
• Assist with document reviews for responsiveness, case issues, and privilege responses to discovery requests and to identify privileged documents, documents for redaction, case issues in context
• Prepare witnesses for deposition and trial
• Prepare court filings
• Keep accurate time records for fees to clients

Qualifications and skills of ideal candidate include:

• JD degree and California bar license in good standing
• 5 or more years of litigation experience
• Leadership, management, or case supervision experience
• Non-equity partner candidates with experience in one or more of the following legal areas are preferred: personal injury litigation, construction defect litigation, insurance coverage litigation, product liability litigation, and/or professional liability litigation
• Strong, concise communication and writing skills
• Experience in taking and defending depositions
• Experience in reporting to insurance carriers preferred
• Experience in preparing/drafting/arguing demurrers, motions to strike, motions for summary adjudication/judgment preferred
• Familiarity with written and oral discovery is required

Benefits:

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

Please submit a cover letter and resume by email to Office Manager, Jack Witcher, .

Prominent defense litigation firm is seeking a general liability to join their downtown Los Angeles team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of construction defect defense experience.

This position is hybrid remote, 2/3 days remote, 2/3 days in office per week. This is a partnership track position.

Competitive base salary 140k to 180k, bonus and benefits.

Resumes can be sent to for review.

A highly respected boutique law firm is seeking a mid-level Corporate / M&A Attorney to join its growing transactional practice. This firm is known for delivering sophisticated legal services typically associated with large national firms while maintaining a collaborative boutique environment. The attorneys represent companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals in complex corporate transactions across a wide range of industries. The firm has received multiple recognitions for its exceptional workplace culture and collaborative environment, making it an attractive platform for attorneys seeking high-level work without the bureaucracy of large institutions.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and revising transactional documents such as stock and asset purchase agreements, ancillary acquisition agreements, employment agreements, NDAs, limited liability company agreements, stockholder agreements, and other corporate governance documents
• Managing and supporting mergers and acquisitions transactions from inception through closing
• Coordinating with colleagues, clients, and opposing counsel to ensure deadlines and transaction milestones are met
• Advising clients on corporate governance and transactional strategy
• Working closely with partners and clients on sophisticated transactional matters

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience handling mergers and acquisitions transactions
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact directly with clients
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple matters simultaneously
• Positive, collaborative mindset and team-oriented approach

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $200,000 – $350,000. 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:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 10 paid holidays annually
• generous vacation policy
• paid sick leave
• life insurance
• short-term disability insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• AD&D insurance
• business development budget
• hybrid work flexibility (up to 3 days per week remote)

Immediate Opening – Experienced Litigation Attorney

Miller Waxler LLP is seeking a Professional Liability Attorney with experience in handling business litigation. The candidate would be joining a growing, dynamic firm of eleven attorneys that prioritize teamwork and the delivery of high-quality legal representation to the firm’s clients.

Responsibilities will depend on the candidate, but will ideally include the management of a full litigation caseload and working cases from inception through resolution, including communicating with clients and providing status reports, taking and defending depositions, and participating in trials. The candidate will handle a wide array of professional liability matters, including malpractice cases and claims against attorneys, insurance agents/brokers, accountants, architects, and engineers.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, able to multi-task, and comfortable working with litigation deadlines. Professional Liability defense, State and Federal court experience, discovery, deposition, law and motion, independent case handling and trial experience are preferred. The firm is looking for candidates with 6 or more years of California litigation experience.

Location is flexible. The firm has offices in Downtown Los Angeles and Brentwood. Hybrid and remote work are also options.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. Target hiring range is $180,000 - $225,000.

Successful candidates will have access to exceptional career development opportunities and a competitive total rewards package, including the potential to earn performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Business litigation experience, preferably including professional liability, legal malpractice and/or accounting malpractice experience
• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted in CA
• Superior academic credentials
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solid foundation/experience in direct handling of all aspects of civil litigation, particularly discovery and sophisticated law and motion work
• Experience drafting and arguing dispositive motions, responses and various other pleadings
• Taking and defending depositions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Adobe, WestLaw, etc.

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze client files and evaluate complex cases with attention to detail
• Draft pleadings and motions; including summary judgment motions in both State and Federal Courts
• Propound and respond to written discovery
• Prepare for and take depositions
• Court appearances
• Legal research
• Manage relations with clients
• Trial preparation
• Participate in trials as Second Chair on appropriate cases

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and does not guarantee a specific offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and job-related qualifications. Base salary represents just one component of the comprehensive total rewards package offered by Miller Waxler LLP, which also includes a discretionary bonus program and a competitive benefits offering for full-time employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at Miller Waxler LLP without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. Miller Waxler LLP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Our client seeks a highly skilled and experienced REMOTE Insurance Defense Attorney specializing in Insurance Defense or Personal Injury or Premises Liability or Construction defect cases. The candidate will provide legal counsel, represent clients in court, and manage all cases within their designated practice area.

Location: REMOTE

Job Title: Insurance Defense Attorney

Responsibilities:

• Handle a caseload of Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Premises Liability, and Construction defect cases from inception to resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and ensure all necessary paperwork is filed in a timely manner.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations.
• Prepare and argue motions, attend depositions, and engage in all aspects of litigation.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations relevant to Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Premises Liability, and Construction defect cases.
• Work collaboratively with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to achieve optimal case outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Experience specializing in Insurance Defense.
• Strong litigation and trial experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $145,000 – $220,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range 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
• Paid time off (details TBD)
• Paid sick and safe time (details TBD)
• Paid vacation time (details TBD)
• Paid parental leave (details TBD)
• Paid holidays annually (details TBD)