Jobs in Foothill Ranch, CA

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily docket reports to track filing deadlines for domestic and foreign patent applications and issued patents; coordinate with the Docketing Department to ensure timely compliance.
• Prepare and customize template documents in response to USPTO correspondence.
• File patent-related documents and record assignments with the USPTO.
• Retrieve monthly prebills and invoices from the Accounting Department; revise prebills based on attorney feedback, proofread for accuracy, and distribute finalized invoices to clients.
• Proofread all documents prior to filing or submission to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, vendors, and internal personnel.
• Provide team support and assist adjacent departments as needed to maintain workflow efficiency.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of domestic patent prosecution procedures.
• Experience managing patent prosecution dockets for attorneys.
• Direct experience filing documents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is required.
• Familiarity with foreign patent prosecution processes is preferred.
• Advanced computer proficiency, including substantial experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent grammar, proofreading, and transcription skills.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.

The Phoenix Group Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We strive to attract talented individuals from all backgrounds and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

Im working with a great client of mine - a national litigation firm with an office in Irvine - and helping them find a solid Commercial Litigation Attorney to add to their team

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4+ years of experience handling complex commercial litigation, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, conducting depositions, and representing clients in court. Strong analytical, research, and writing skills are essential, as well as the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fastpaced environment

WHAT THIS ROLE OFFERS

• Handle complex commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, conducting depositions, and representing clients in court. • Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies.

• Work closely with partners and multidisciplinary teams to craft innovative, practical, and effective legal solutions.

• Advocate for clients in negotiations, mediations, hearings, and court proceedings.

• Manage client communications, ensuring clarity, responsiveness, and strategic alignment at every stage of a matter

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• A minimum of 4 years of commercial litigation experience, with demonstrated success in contract disputes and business torts.

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the California State Bar.

• Exceptional analytical, research, and writing skills.

• Strong advocacy skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Proven experience managing cases from inception to resolution.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for the role is 240-325k

Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Premises Liability Associate

Location – (California)

Costa Mesa

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 an Associate, with at least 2+ years of civil litigation experience, to join our Team in one of our California offices!

This specialized Team defends clients in high-stakes litigation; representing commercial corporations, while advising clients regarding risk mitigation. 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

• Attending court hearings, participating in site inspections, taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and requests for admissions.
• Evaluating, analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
• Proactively manage 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.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in premises liability litigation, preferably within a law firm setting.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with 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.

The law office of Grant, Genovese & Baratta, LLP is seeking a paralegal with at least 3 year of experience to support its Insurance Defense team. Our firm is a friendly, fast-paced environment. Qualified candidates must have past litigation experience, with trial preparation a plus. Additional responsibilities include:

• Communicating with clients, vendors, courts, and other third-parties.
• Retention and coordination of expert witness and expert witness discovery.
• Assisting counsel in drafting pleadings.
• Assisting counsel in responding/propounding to discovery.
• Subpoenaing records and witnesses.
• Tracking and follow-up on records requests and subpoenas.
• Summarizing discovery responses, productions, medical records, and depositions.
• Assist counsel with deposition preparation.
• Managing trial preparation i.e., coordination of witnesses and travel, trial documents, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebooks, subpoenas, and page lines.
• Maintain minimum billable hour requirement.

Requirements:

• Must have Paralegal Certificate that complies with CA B&P Code Section 6450. Bachelor's degree a plus.
• Knowledge of State and Federal court filing guideline and District Court e-filing.
• Team player and self-starter with strong analytical and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

Paralegals are also eligible for annual and quarterly bonuses under the firm's quarterly bonus structure.

Construction Defect Associate

Location (California)

Orange County

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. This hybrid position is for two days per week in office.

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

We are seeking a dedicated Construction Defect Associate to join our Team. As a member of our construction defect team, you will represent developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and material suppliers in a variety of cases involving both commercial and residential construction projects. Our ideal candidate will bring prior case handling experience. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation from case evaluation and discovery to alternative dispute resolution.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings and participate in site inspections.
• Handling every aspect of the construction claim including propounding and responding to discovery and taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our associate'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 member of California State Bar and in good standing.
• Experience with Construction Defect cases is a must. Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Litigation experience with a capacity to be a proactive team player.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $185,000 + bonus. Salary is commensurate with 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.

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP is seeking an attorney with 3 - 15 years of experience in civil defense litigation to join our Orange County office. This is a full-time, in-office position; we are not seeking applicants who want to work remotely. Instead, we are looking for attorneys who are eager to build a long-term career at the firm through consistent performance, leadership, and contribution.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, able to work autonomously, and eager to learn what it takes to prepare a case for trial and second-chair by handling a handful of witnesses. We seek someone who is not just looking for a job but is committed to developing the skills and leadership qualities necessary for partnership. The candidate must have a demonstrated ability to manage all phases of litigation, including taking and defending depositions, particularly of plaintiffs and expert witnesses, drafting and responding to discovery and pleadings, preparing and arguing motions, managing case files independently, and must be willing to travel to northern California offices when necessary. Strong research and writing skills are a must, and the candidate must have the ability to prioritize and handle multiple cases in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Haight is a well-established California law firm with offices throughout the state. Our culture emphasizes collaboration and open communication, transparency in career development and growth opportunities, work-life balance that supports long-term success, and professional development with a clear partnership track.

Base salary range: $145,000 – $190,000 per year with an annual $20,000 bonus for those who meet the firm's quarterly billable hour requirements.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and flexible spending accounts

Litigation Attorney

Office Locations

Los Angeles

Costa Mesa

San Francisco

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 is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join one of our California offices with at least 3+ years of experience in General Civil Litigation. This role offers the chance to thrive in a diverse, inclusive, and flexible work environment while benefiting from industry recognition and top-tier mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, assess, and execute litigation strategies through all stages of litigation.
• Conduct depositions, take examinations under oath (EUO), propound and respond to written discovery.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients, offering detailed liability and damage analyses.
• Represent clients in litigation proceedings, such as hearings, motions, depositions, and mediations.
• Review pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Develop legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.

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 is required.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Experience formulating and developing case strategy, advising clients on risk mitigation and case resolution options.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise common sense in complex situations while reporting to clients and carriers.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with 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.

Fortra Law is hiring a Litigation Attorney

At Fortra Law, one of our core values is "Un-firm." We believe great attorneys shouldn't have to choose between doing excellent work and being themselves. If you're a creditor-side litigator who values autonomy, practical solutions, and direct client relationships, this role may be a strong fit. We represent lenders, servicers, and mortgage professionals—primarily non-bank—and our litigation practice is built around efficient, solution-oriented creditor representation.

The Role

This position is ideal for an attorney with meaningful experience representing creditors and secured lenders. You'll manage matters from intake through resolution, collaborate with an experienced litigation team, and work directly with sophisticated clients who value responsiveness and strategy.

Who You Are

• 3–15 years of litigation experience, with a strong emphasis on creditor representation
• Experience handling collections, defense litigation, and secured real estate matters
• Familiarity with Unlawful Detainers, Bankruptcy proceedings, and post-judgment remedies is a plus
• Comfortable running your own cases: drafting pleadings, taking depositions, making court appearances, and communicating directly with clients
• Self-motivated and accountable — we don't micromanage
• Client-savvy and solutions-oriented — you focus on resolution, not roadblocks

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000–$200,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Discretionary annual bonus program
• Medical coverage through Anthem or Kaiser Permanente (100% of employee premium covered for base plan)
• Dental, vision, life/AD&D, and disability insurance options
• 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor employer contribution after one year
• Paid vacation and Flexible Spending Accounts (Health & Dependent Care)

Why Fortra

• Hybrid work with full WFH setup provided
• Tech-forward, efficient litigation practice
• Vertically integrated with in-house corporate/securities and real estate/finance teams
• Collaborative litigation team (5 attorneys, 3 paralegals)
• Office steps from the Irvine Spectrum, with gym access and outdoor Wi-Fi work areas

Requirements: Active California Bar membership

Location: Hybrid (Irvine, CA)

Next Steps

To apply, please submit your resume.

Qualified candidates may be asked to provide additional materials (e.g., writing sample) during the interview process.

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP, a well-established litigation defense firm, is seeking an experienced paralegal or legal assistant to work at its LA office. This job requires daily commuting to downtown LA with no remote work offered.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certificate of completion from a paralegal program OR significant experience handling paralegal and /or legal assistant duties at a civil litigation firm on the defense side
• Experience billing hours reflecting work
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and court procedures, filings, service requirements;
• Familiarity with federal court rules;
• Experience scanning, coding, uploading, storing and printing documents, as well as developing and implementing databases to manage, organize, sort, index, analyze and summarize large volumes of data;
• Ability to perform legal research, conduct asset searches and basic investigation, draft and issue subpoenas, and draft, summarize and index discovery and documents;
• Experience assisting attorneys with trial/binding arbitration preparation and court attendance where necessary; and
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; NetDocuments; Summation; Concordance; and Trial Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year with an annual $10,000 bonus for those who meet the firm's quarterly billable hour requirement.

Our firm culture includes a mix of teamwork, good communication, a work/life balance and career development opportunities.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and flexible spending accounts

All resume submissions are strictly confidential.

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.