Jobs in Half Moon Bay, CA

VOYlegal has partnered with an international law firm in search for a Labor & Employment Associate for their San Francisco office. Details include:

• AM Law 20 - premier US based law firm
• Salary: 260k - 390K (i.e Cravath Sacle)
• Experience: Mid Level
• Perks: pro bono work supported, strong bonus structure, one of the largest L+E practices in the world, diverse client base

Please submit your resume for immediate consideration!

Our client is a well-established, full-service law firm with a long-standing presence in Silicon Valley and

the broader Bay Area. The firm operates as a true multi-service platform, offering clients comprehensive

legal solutions across practice areas while maintaining focused, subject-matter depth within each

department. They are a member of a premier network of independent law firms spanning more than 60

countries, the firm provides clients with both regional strength and international reach.

Requirements

· Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

· Active membership in the State Bar of California

· Strong working knowledge of the California Code Of Civil Procedure and Evidence Code

· Private law practice experience, with some experience taking responsibility for client matters (with

supervision)

· Excellent written and oral communication skills

· Desire to invest in building a future with a mid-sized law firm

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies and prepare legal documents

· Draft pleadings, discovery requests, and other legal documents with precision and attention to detail

· Prepare for and engage in settlement negotiations, hearings, and trials to achieve favorable outcomes for

client

Civil Defense Litigation Associate

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Costa Mesa, CA

San Diego, CA

San Francisco, CA

Hybrid 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

We are seeking a highly motivated and well-rounded Civil Litigation Associate with at least two (2) years of experience to join our Team! The candidate will work closely with senior associates and partners daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to trial presentation—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

• Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and request for admissions.
• Attending hearings, drafting motions, and taking and defending depositions, while analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
• Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.

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

• JD from an accredited law school and current good standing with the CA State Bar.
• At least two (2) years of civil / general litigation experience.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrable experience investigating and case handling with respect to research, discovery, depositions, and mediations.
• 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.

Civil litigation defense firm with offices in Contra Costa and Solano Counties, has an immediate opening for litigation associates with at least five years of litigation experience for its Fairfield, CA and Pleasant Hill, CA offices.

Candidates must be able to work in fast paced, high volume, team-oriented environment.

Successful candidates must have excellent writing and research skills, a strong academic background from an accredited law school and be willing to accept significant responsibility in a broad range of litigation matters.

Responsibilities will include all aspects of litigation support, including trial preparation, defense strategy development, discovery planning and responses, motion work, deposition attendance, and court appearances.

We offer competitive salary commensurate with experience, a congenial atmosphere and benefits.

Please email cover letter, resume and short writing sample by responding to the email.

All inquiries will be treated confidentially.

Seeking Plaintiff PI Trial Attorneys

Mid-size Bay Area firm with ample regular pipeline of strong personal injury claims seeks aggressive trial lawyers in mid-and-senior levels. Enthusiasm for courtroom to maximize client outcomes crucial – deep demonstrated trial skills/experience essential to success. Independent case-development. Compensation flexible and success-oriented. Good benefits, BART-adjacent. These are break-out opportunities - let’s talk.

Contact Thomas F Cushing, Esq. Cushing Group, Recruiters 415.307.1600

Headquartered in San Francisco, Goeschl Law Corporation provides comprehensive business immigration services to clients ranging from innovative startups to large multinational corporations. We help our clients build top-tier immigration programs in an increasingly competitive market for global talent. We are looking for highly motivated and exceptionally qualified professionals to join our fast-paced legal operations as Business Immigration Paralegals.

Salary $73,000-$115,000

Responsibilities

Preparing immigration petitions and applications, managing and assigning work to case assistants and administrative assistants, tracking expiration dates and other critical immigration data, communicating with clients daily, and referring inquiries to attorneys when necessary.

Qualifications

Ideal candidates have at least 4+ years of experience in high-volume business immigration, with strong emphasis in H-1B and other nonimmigrant case types. Bachelor's degree with strong academic achievement, excellent communication/writing skills, and exceptional attention to detail required.

Note that this is an ‘in-office’ position, at our offices in San Francisco.

Benefits*

$5,000-$7,000 Hiring Bonus

Competitive Health/dental/vision benefits

401K retirement with employer contribution

Commuter and health club reimbursement

Catered lunches, twice weekly

Remote work, one day a week, after 90 days

*Additional details to be provided to applicants selected for an interview

Note: Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to complete a skills assessment. All offers of employment will be subject to reference and background checks and will be conducted in a manner that meets all relevant state and federal laws.

Applications will be accepted from principals only.

Legal Secretary – Trusts & Estates Firm (San Francisco, CA)

My client, a small Trusts and Estates firm in San Francisco, is seeking a Legal Secretary to join their team. The firm offers a collaborative, supportive work environment.

Position: Legal Secretary

Location: San Francisco, CA

Schedule: Four days per week in-office, with the possibility of five days

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and format legal documents, ensuring accuracy and consistency
• Prepare materials for mailings and client communications
• Assist with general office tasks and document management
• Support attorneys in Trusts and Estates matters

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Word, Excel, and Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Preferred/Additional Skills:

• Experience with Clio
• Familiarity with deed recordings and estate planning documents
• Notary public status is a plus

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a legal secretary or in a law office preferred
• Professional, reliable, and collaborative attitude
• Able to work in-office four days a week, flexible for a fifth day if needed

This is a great opportunity to join my client’s small, family-run law firm with a focus on Trusts and Estates.

Organization Overview

Family & Child Empowerment Services (FACES) SF provides families who live and work in San Francisco with high-quality early childhood education and enrichment; job support, training, and placement; and comprehensive family support services and referrals. Our mission is to empower families who live and work in San Francisco to transform their futures through evidence-based educational and economic opportunities.

Position Summary

Are you an educator looking to create inclusive learning environments? Do you want the opportunity to contribute to an organization with a mission of serving the needs and well-being of San Francisco's youngest children? We are looking for an Inclusion Specialist to provide comprehensive assessment and intervention services to children in our infant, toddler and preschool programs at FACES’s  Masonic & Hayes Valley location. This staff member  is responsible for assisting in the assessments of special needs, supporting classroom teachers to set developmental goals for children, educating teachers to make accommodations in their classrooms, and developing curricula to enable each student to reach their full potential!

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate effectively and appropriately with teachers, administration, parents and consultants/specialists, i.e. OT, mental health services, etc. Following up with Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) and Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) concerns when necessary.
• Collaborate on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) or 504 plans with teachers, parents, and other specialists. Develop, implement, and train paraprofessionals on Behavior Intervention Plans (BIP).
• Provide one-on-one support with children in the classroom to meet specific developmental goals outlined in IEPs, and develop data tracking processes to track ongoing progress towards goals.
• Coach teachers and paraprofessionals and model developmentally appropriate classroom activities to support children with suspected or identified special needs. (expanding in SY 2025-2026 PBC coaches)
• Documentation and maintenance of confidential child files including ongoing tracking and documentation of interventions, assessments, family, teacher and administration communication.
• Support and collaborate with teachers, parents/caregivers, and Site Supervisor to identify and access resources (instructional materials, adaptive equipment, etc.) to help children flourish in classrooms. 
• Meet with parents/ caregivers, in conjunction with teaching staff and paraprofessionals, to interpret ASQ’s, parent conferences, IEP meetings, and assessments when needed.
• Provide referrals, advocate, and serve as liaison for additional family services, such as support for families with special needs, etc.
• Lead occasional parent/ caregiver and staff training on child development, special education and early intervention topics. Expanding in SY 2 PPP, Sparkler Developmental Playgroups)
• Collaborate with the Family Support Team to facilitate Center on the Social Emotional Foundations for Early Learning (CSEFEL) meetings and work with teachers to implement CSEFEL strategies in classrooms, including visual schedules and expectations.

Qualifications

You have a solid mix of the following knowledge, ability, skills and experience:

• B. A. degree in Child Development, Mental Health, Special Education or related fields
• At least 2 years of experience working with preschool age children with a focus on children with special needs.
• Possesses California Child Development permit or 12 qualifying units in Early Childhood Education
• Demonstrated knowledge of parenting challenges, child development, and children and families with special needs, including behavioral and emotional issues
• Experience with coaching staff and facilitating workshops/trainings preferred
• Commitment to working with families from marginalized communities
• Effective and compassionate communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and independently with initiative and enthusiasm
• Ability to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications and electronic client management systems
• Ability to meet required state, federal, local, and CDC standards (including but not limited to fingerprint clearance, negative TB test, First Aid, CPR)
• A deep commitment to aligning all program practices to FACES SF values, especially around equity, inclusion, and belonging for all our stakeholders
• Strong passion for and a desire to humbly reflect, learn, and grow in pursuit of our mission
• A sense of humor- we believe joy and justice go hand in hand!

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish/English) 
• Special Education Credential

What We Offer

• Hourly rate range $36.00 - $40.00 based on experience, qualifications, and education
• Healthcare premiums 100% paid for employees and 25% paid for dependents
• Three weeks of vacation, personal and floating holidays, ten sick days, ten paid holidays (including one-week winter closure between Christmas and New Year’s) and a day off for your birthday!
• A retirement plan with employer match up to 7% of your salary
• A chance to positively impact the lives of young children and their families
• A fun, dynamic and collaborative working environment
• Opportunity to join a movement to achieve educational, economic, and racial justice!

 FACES SF is a welcoming workplace for all. We embrace diversity in every form- race and culture, gender identity, sexuality, country of origin, religion, and/or ability. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.  FACES SF is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

ADP Talent Page to apply

Legal Assistant / Paralegal – Real Estate, Land Use & Litigation

A well-established mid-sized law firm in Menlo Park, California is seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to support attorneys in the areas of Real Estate, Land Use, and Litigation. The firm has served clients for more than six decades and is known for maintaining a high standard of legal work within a collaborative, mentorship-focused environment.

This position plays a key role in supporting attorneys through transactional, litigation, and administrative responsibilities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a professional legal setting.

Key Responsibilities

Real Estate & Land Use Support

• Assist with residential and commercial purchase/sale transactions, leasing agreements, and easement documentation
• Coordinate document signings, notarizations, and recordings
• Support Public Records Act requests
• Conduct zoning, mapping, and permitting research through city and county ACCELA systems
• Assist with property research and title information using tools such as TitlePro

Litigation Support

• Prepare, format, and electronically file pleadings and discovery documents in state and federal courts
• Coordinate service of process
• Track discovery deadlines and maintain litigation calendars
• Organize document productions and prepare electronic and physical hearing or trial binders
• Schedule court reporters, videographers, and other litigation vendors
• Assist with exhibit preparation and witness coordination

Administrative & Case Management

• Manage attorney calendars, meetings, hearings, closings, and public meetings
• Draft, format, and proofread legal correspondence, memoranda, and pleadings
• Open new matters and maintain electronic and physical client files
• Prepare engagement agreements and conduct conflict checks
• Track deadlines, court dates, and internal milestones
• Enter attorney time as needed and assist with LEDES billing and invoice preparation
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, government agencies, consultants, and vendors

Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a law firm environment
• Experience supporting real estate transactions and/or litigation matters preferred
• Ability to support multiple attorneys or practice areas is a plus

Knowledge

• Familiarity with state and federal court procedures and e-filing systems
• Understanding of land use processes, CEQA workflows, and real estate transactions

Technical Skills

• Microsoft 365 (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with legal technology such as ProLaw, Essential Forms, CAR Forms, DocuSign, or similar systems
• Knowledge of e-filing portals and legal billing platforms (e.g., LEDES/Sage Timeslips)
• WordPerfect experience is helpful but not required

Core Skills

• Strong grammar, proofreading, and document formatting
• Excellent organization and deadline management
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across several attorneys
• Professional client service and strict confidentiality

Company Description

de la Peña & Holiday, LLP is a national full-service litigation and transactional law firm headquartered at 601 Montgomery Street in Downtown San Francisco. With extensive experience, the firm serves businesses, insurance companies, and individuals, providing personalized attention regardless of client size. Known for handling complex and high-stakes cases, de la Peña & Holiday is adept at addressing legal matters involving significant exposure, public relations sensitivity, and global implications. Many cases involve resolutions reaching up to $100 million, highlighting the firm’s expertise and commitment to excellent legal representation.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Litigation Attorney. The role, depending on preference, is fully remote, hybrid, or in the office. Key responsibilities include preparing and filing motions, conducting depositions, representing clients in court hearings and trials, and handling legal research. The candidate will work closely with clients, ensuring thorough analysis and effective legal strategies for complex litigation cases.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Law and a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree with active bar admission in California.
• Experience in drafting and filing Motions with comprehensive legal arguments.
• Skilled in representing clients in Courts, including trial experience.
• Proficiency in conducting Depositions and witness examinations.
• Strong research, analytical, and written communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail for managing complex cases.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment and manage deadlines.
• Prior experience in high-stakes or complex litigation is a plus.