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Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant

Location: San Francisco, CA 94111

Salary/Payrate: $85K - $95K (some flex), bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 WFH after ramp up)

Term: Permanent

Bachelor's degree required: No

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our client is seeking a full-time Litigation Legal Assistant to be an integral part of their San Francisco Legal team. This position represents a great opportunity for a detail-oriented person to be the point person on managing litigation cases for their attorneys from start to conclusion. The ideal candidate must possess exceptional word processing skills, have strong technical, written and verbal communication skills and be able to prioritize competing tasks with poise and professionalism. The Legal Assistant will provide support to 3 attorneys desks. This position reports to the Director of Legal Operations and Office Managing Partner.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, with the option of working in the office, hybrid or remote. Days and hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 45 minute or one hour unpaid lunch period.

Qualifications

• Must have 5+ years of experience as a Litigation/Legal Assistant in a litigation environment. Labor and employment experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.
• Must have experience in calendaring, researching court rules/local rules/judge's rules, and ability to cross-check calendaring using software such as eDockets, Milana or Compulaw.
• Must have experience with eFiling in both State and Federal courts; including but not limited to creating tables of authority, bookmarking exhibits, redacting and Bates stamping.
• Position requires critical thinking skills, attention to detail, proof-reading skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Must be proficient in MS Office 365 Programs (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Duties also include the following tasks: travel arrangements, expense reports, entering attorney timesheets, and other administrative type duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required. Some college coursework is preferred.

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Title: Trial Attorney – Personal Injury

Location: Fully Remote (California)

About The Firm:

The client is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals who have been seriously injured due to negligence. For over three decades, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional results and compassionate representation for clients throughout California.

As the firm continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join its litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven litigator who thrives in the courtroom and wants to handle significant personal injury cases while working remotely.

Position Overview:

The Trial Attorney will manage a caseload of complex personal injury matters and take cases through all phases of litigation, including trial. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling depositions, arguing motions, and presenting cases in front of juries.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value cases while collaborating with an experienced litigation team and support staff.

Responsibilities:

• Manage personal injury cases from litigation through trial
• Conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions
• Develop case strategy and trial preparation plans
• Prepare witnesses and clients for testimony
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and trials
• Collaborate with paralegals, case managers, and support staff
• Maintain strong client communication and case updates

Qualifications:

• Active license and good standing with the California State Bar
• 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience
• Trial experience strongly preferred (first or second chair)

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$250,000 – $300,000 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]

Job ID: 410229

Practice area:- Estate & Tax Planning,Trusts and Estates - General

Family Wealth & Estate Planning Associate Attorney (4–7 Years Experience) – Private Client Practice | San Francisco, California

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A leading law firm is seeking a Family Wealth & Estate Planning Associate Attorney (4–7 years experience) to join its private client practice in San Francisco, California. Work with high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning and wealth preservation strategies.

Founded in 1962, this California based law firm specializes in consumer products and manufacturing, energy and natural resources, financial services, litigation, real estate, technology, business transactions, wine, and private clients. Committed to diversity and equality, this firm has diversity scholarship, pipeline internship, and women's leadership programs. The diversity makes the firm stronger and enables them to deliver strong legal advice. The firm is very supportive of achieving personal satisfaction and professional accomplishment and offers a competitive salary with benefits package. The firm has received numerous recognitions and accolades for professional achievements. The firm has obtained certification as a green business. Believing in giving back, the firm and the attorneys are actively involved in the local communities.

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A prominent law firm is seeking a Family Wealth & Estate Planning Associate Attorney to join its growing private client practice in San Francisco, California. This role focuses on advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, wealth transfer, and trust administration strategies.

Attorneys pursuing San Francisco legal jobs in private client services will gain the opportunity to work with sophisticated clients across industries such as technology, real estate, finance, and food and beverage. The Estate Planning Attorney will collaborate with the firm's Private Client Industry Group to provide tailored legal guidance on wealth preservation, trust structures, and family business planning.

This partner-track position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys while building strong client relationships within a highly respected estate planning practice.

This opportunity is actively interviewing attorneys seeking advanced San Francisco legal jobs in trusts and estates and family wealth advisory services.

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Key Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients on estate planning and wealth preservation strategies.

• Draft and review estate planning documents including trusts, wills, and related instruments.

• Support sophisticated family wealth planning involving generational wealth transfer and asset protection.

• Assist with trust and estate structuring to support tax efficiency and long-term planning objectives.

• Collaborate with the Private Client Industry Group to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

• Provide strategic legal and business insights tailored to clients' financial and family goals.

• Work closely with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to deliver integrated planning strategies.

• Participate in client development initiatives and support the continued growth of the estate planning practice.

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Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience practicing as an Estate Planning Attorney or trusts and estates associate.

• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families preferred.

• Strong understanding of estate planning structures and family wealth management strategies.

• California Bar required and active license to practice law in California.

• Ability to develop and maintain sophisticated client relationships.

• Strong analytical thinking and legal drafting skills.

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Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required.

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Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

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Skills

• Strong analytical and legal research capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience managing complex client relationships.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Attention to detail in drafting sophisticated estate planning instruments.

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This opportunity is with a respected California-based law firm known for delivering strategic legal services to individuals, families, and businesses across a broad range of industries. The firm maintains a strong presence in the San Francisco legal market and provides comprehensive legal services spanning litigation, business transactions, real estate, and private client services.

The firm emphasizes diversity, collaboration, and community engagement, with initiatives supporting leadership development, diversity programs, and professional advancement. Attorneys benefit from a supportive environment focused on achieving both professional excellence and personal satisfaction.

Professionals exploring San Francisco legal jobs will appreciate the firm's commitment to client service, inclusive culture, and long-term career growth opportunities within its estate planning and private client practice.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Opportunity to work with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients across diverse industries.

• Exposure to sophisticated family wealth and estate planning strategies.

• Collaborative private client practice within a highly respected law firm.

• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.

• Clear partner-track position supporting long-term advancement.

• Ideal opportunity for attorneys seeking advanced San Francisco legal jobs in trusts and estates.

This position rarely opens at this level and provides attorneys the opportunity to expand their expertise in family wealth advisory and estate planning within a thriving private client practice.

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Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits.

• Vacation and leave time, including parental and sabbatical leave.

• Paid holidays.

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This Latham spinoff has grown exponentially since its founding 15 years ago and seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel to join its team, working largely with clients in the Emerging Growth and Venture Capital space.

A broad corporate background (M&A, venture capital, corporate governance) is desired, along with a down-to-earth disposition.

The team is mainly composed of attorneys from firms like Wilson Sonsini, Gunderson, and Fenwick who thrived handling sophisticated matters, but who also desired more reasonable billable hours.

The firm's unique structure allows Counsel to select their target billable hours (1200 to 1600+) and enjoy commensurate compensation.

This opportunity may be fully remote.

Comp DOE and target hours: $230k-$350k+.

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A highly regarded international law firm is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate with 2 to 3 years of experience to join its Corporate Practice Group in San Francisco. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with partners and clients on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions in a collaborative, team-driven environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in complex corporate transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, and private equity deals. Responsibilities include leading due diligence efforts, drafting ancillary agreements, and advising clients throughout the lifecycle of strategic transactions.

About the Firm:

This global law firm operates as a fully integrated international partnership with more than 1,000 lawyers across 14 offices worldwide. The firm is known for its ability to handle high-profile, complex legal and business matters while maintaining a strong focus on the issues most important to its clients' strategic objectives. Its lawyers collaborate across offices to provide seamless cross-border service, and the firm has received recognition from leading legal ranking organizations for the strength of its global practice and commitment to developing top legal talent.

Qualifications:

• 2 to 3 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions or related corporate transactions.

• Experience supporting complex transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, or private equity deals.

• Admission to the California Bar.

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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]

Intellectual Property Transactions Associate

Our client is a major international Am law 100 firm, seeking an associate for its Intellectual Property Transactions Group in New York, Boston, San Francisco, and Palo Alto. Candidates who are interested in working with clients at the intersection of IP, innovation and business strategy are best suited for this role. The salary range for this position is between $260k to $365k.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in IP transactions, technology licensing, or related practice areas.
• Large law firm experience is preferred.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex license agreements and other agreements [purchase, software and cloud services agreements, and trademarks involving technology, software, data, and brand assets].
• Familiarity with AI technologies.
• Excellent communication skills, with ability to convey omplex legal concepts for clients in the consumer and technology sectors.
• Excellent interpersonal and client service skills.
• State bar admission in jurisdiction of practice.
• All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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The KPMG Advisory practice is currently our fastest growing practice. We are seeing tremendous client demand, and looking forward we do not anticipate that slowing down. In this ever-changing market environment, our professionals must be adaptable and thrive in a collaborative, team-driven culture. At KPMG, our people are our number one priority. With a wealth of learning and career development opportunities, a world-class training facility and leading market tools, we make sure our people continue to grow both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a firm with a strong team connection where you can be your whole self, have an impact, advance your skills, deepen your experiences, and have the flexibility and access to constantly find new areas of inspiration and expand your capabilities, then consider a career in Advisory.

KPMG is currently seeking a Director in Financial Due Diligence for our Deal Advisory practice.

• Lead buy-side and sell-side transaction advisory engagements, providing financial and business due diligence assistance to Fortune 1000 companies and private equity investors
• Manage and coordinate the approach of clients, KPMG's engagement teams, and third-party diligence providers throughout the transaction process
• Manage staff in the field and in the office to provide real-time feedback and guidance to clients and diligence providers to help ensure timely and efficient product delivery
• Analyze target company data to identify historical and projected financial and operating trends, quality of earnings, working capital considerations, and potential liabilities and risks impacting valuation and negotiation
• Create and design tailored transaction advisory reports specific to key issues, including normalized earnings, valuation model input assumptions, achievability of management's budget, and indebtedness considerations.
• Lead and participate in people development and business development efforts
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of eight years of experience in one of the following areas with a Top Ten public accounting firm: accounting, advisory, financial audit, or transaction experience
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university or CPA eligible
• Minimum of eight years of experience in project management, including the successful planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing of diverse teams, clients, and partners to ensure the on-time and within-budget completion of multiple high-impact projects
• Strong current knowledge in one of the following areas: United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) financial reporting issues, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), mergers and acquisitions, or transaction services
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa)

• Licensed CPA or equivalent certification
• Established and demonstrable relationships with decision-makers at Fortune 500 companies, contributing to a strong network and potential for business development
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Skills:
  • Strategic Business Development
  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving

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KPMG does not currently require partners or employees to be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to KPMG offices, client sites or KPMG events, except when mandated by federal, state or local law. In some circumstances, clients also may require proof of vaccination or testing (e.g., to go to the client site).

KPMG recruits on a rolling basis. Candidates are considered as they apply, until the opportunity is filled. Candidates are encouraged to apply expeditiously to any role(s) for which they are qualified that is also of interest to them.

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