Jobs in Half Moon Bay, CA

Family Law Attorney

The Zhou Law Group | Bay Area

Up to 30% Increase in Total Earning Potential | High-Growth Team Environment

The Zhou Law Group is expanding and seeking an experienced Family Law Associate Attorney or Senior Counsel to join our growing team in the Bay Area.

This is a unique opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding firm, take on meaningful responsibility, and play an important role in shaping our continued success. You will handle a broad range of family law matters while working alongside a collaborative, highly skilled legal team.

Our firm has worked hard to build a culture centered on collaboration, mutual support, and a healthy work-life balance. At our firm, you have true professional autonomy. You may determine your workload, select the cases you accept, and set your billable hour targets. Compensation is directly tied to your experience and billable hours, allowing you to earn in proportion to your contribution. In addition, we offer generous and comprehensive bonus programs designed to reward both individual excellence and team success. We also offer transparent and equitable promotion opportunities, ensuring your career can grow with the firm.

A Strong Foundation. A Meaningful Stage of Growth.

Founded by a Certified Family Law Specialist, The Zhou Law Group has spent more than a decade building a respected and disciplined presence in California family law.

Our team — including multiple Super Lawyers — has established a reputation for preparation, professionalism, and steady advocacy in complex divorce, custody, support, property division, and domestic violence matters. We understand that family law is rarely just legal — it is personal, emotional, and often life-defining. Our work requires both clarity and composure.

Over the past ten years, we have built a credible platform grounded in integrity, accountability, and consistent case standards. That foundation now supports a deliberate and structured phase of expansion.

We are seeking attorneys with at least five years of family law experience who are excited to join a fast-growing team and contribute meaningfully during a period of upward momentum.

In this role, you will:

• Manage substantive family law matters from strategy through resolution
• Draft pleadings and motions and appear in hearings and court proceedings
• Work directly with clients navigating complex personal transitions
• Collaborate with a dedicated support team to maintain case quality and preparation

This position is suited for an attorney with solid foundational experience who is ready for meaningful responsibility within a structured and high-standard practice.

Our Approach

We believe strong advocacy must be grounded in integrity, responsibility, and respect. In family law, firmness and empathy are not in conflict — they must coexist.

We approach each matter with preparation, discipline, and steady judgment, recognizing the human weight behind every decision. Our clients place significant trust in us during deeply personal transitions, and we honor that trust through professionalism, accountability, and thoughtful counsel.

As we grow, we do so deliberately — without compromising case quality or ethical standards. We value clarity over noise, long-term reputation over short-term gain, and character as much as capability.

Growth & Compensation

We are in a deliberate phase of expansion. As the firm grows, attorneys who demonstrate preparation and sound judgment take on increased case responsibility.

Our compensation model includes a competitive base salary combined with performance-based incentives tied to billable productivity and overall contribution.

For attorneys coming from traditional fixed-salary structures, our performance model often results in significantly higher total earning potential, depending on productivity and responsibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Family Law experience
• Active admission to the California State Bar
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Professional composure in emotionally complex situations
• Commitment to integrity, work ethic, and client-centered practice

Work Structure & Benefits

We offer hybrid and remote flexibility, with in-person presence required for court proceedings and client matters as appropriate.

Our benefits package includes:

• Competitive, performance-aligned compensation
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Our Commitment

We are committed to maintaining a professional, ethical, and inclusive workplace. We welcome qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

LHH is partnering with a litigation boutique that has earned a national reputation for its experienced, energetic, and highly skilled attorneys. The firm is seeking a General Litigation Associate with 2-5 years of experience to join its dynamic legal team.

The firm offers a strong work-life balance, a collaborative and supportive team culture, regular attorney bonding activities, and a clear path to partnership. Culture is paramount—new hires must be team players who contribute positively to firm morale.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of commercial litigation experience
• Experience in labor and employment, construction, or retail/trade litigation and counseling (preferred, not required)
• Strong legal writing and research skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with strong organizational skills
• Positive attitude, team-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

• Annual salary range: $178,000 to $210,000, based on experience
• Billable requirement: 1800 hours annually
• Bonus structure includes both hours-based and merit-based incentives:
• 1900 hours: 7% of annual salary
• 2000 hours: 8% of annual salary
• 2100 hours: 10% of annual salary
• Merit-based bonuses are awarded for exceptional client results, contributions to the firm, and business development efforts

Benefits

• Full coverage of health and dental insurance premiums for associates
• 30% coverage of premiums for dependents

Compliance & Equal Opportunity

This employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

The company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable laws, including:

• California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City and County Fair Chance Ordinances

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Candidate Privacy Information Statement:

Our client, a nationally recognized litigation boutique in the Bay Area, is seeking a litigation associate to join its busy practice. This role offers the chance to handle complex commercial litigation, high-stakes business disputes, and represent leading clients.

Hours are notably lower than peer firms.

Compensation:

The estimated base salary range for this role is $190,000 to $375,00.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid flexibility is available.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Active California Bar admission (required)

To Apply:

If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity (or others), please respond via LinkedIn with your resume in confidence to Amanda. If your background is a match, we will be in touch with you prior to presenting your resume to our client. Due to the high volume of submissions, we will only be able to respond to applicants who are a match for this opening (or one of our other active searches).

Partner / Partner Group – Private Client

Global Law Firm with a Boutique Feel | Multiple U.S. Locations

Our client, a global law firm with a boutique feel, is seeking to add a Partner or Partner Group to its market-leading Private Client practice in the United States.

For over 100 years, the firm has represented successful individuals and families, establishing itself as one of the few truly global private client law firms dedicated to the personal and private capital needs of high-net-worth individuals and families. With offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the practice provides integrated, cross-border advice that most domestic firms cannot match.

Practice Overview

The team advises on a wide range of matters, including:

• Estate planning, wills, and succession
• Wealth structuring, tax and estate planning
• Family and business governance
• Trusts, foundations, and private trust companies
• Probate, estate administration, and trust management
• Planning for vulnerable persons and mental capacity issues

Clients include senior executives, entrepreneurs, multi-generational families, family offices, and some of the world’s wealthiest individuals. Many engagements are domestic, while others involve complex, cross-border interests requiring seamless coordination across jurisdictions.

Candidate Profile

• Established partner-level private client practitioner, or a partner group seeking a new platform.
• Strong client relationships among high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Proven experience in trusts & estates, succession planning, or related wealth structuring work.
• Interest in leveraging a global, cross-border platform while enjoying a collaborative, boutique culture.

The Opportunity

• True hybrid flexibility: 3 days per week in-office.
• Sustainable billing expectations:
• Partners: ~1,400 hours
• A platform with unmatched global reach and the ability to serve clients across jurisdictions.
• The chance to grow alongside a team consistently recognized as a leader in private client work worldwide.

("partner" OR "of counsel" OR "counsel")

AND ("private client" OR "trusts and estates" OR "estate planning" OR "wealth management" OR "succession planning" OR "probate" OR "trust administration" OR "family office" OR "fiduciary")

AND ("high net worth" OR "ultra high net worth" OR "HNW" OR "UHNW" OR "private capital" OR "family wealth" OR "wealth structuring")

NOT ("paralegal" OR "legal assistant" OR "law clerk" OR "insurance defense")

Our client, a prominent defense litigation firm is seeking an Employment Litigation Attorney to join their downtown San Francisco team.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of Employment defense experience.

This position can be hybrid remote. Portable business is welcome but not required.

Candidates must be admitted to practice in California

Competitive base salary 150k to 300k+, bonus and benefits.

Resumes may be sent to for review.

Trustpoint One is pleased to assist a leading law firm in its search for Real Estate Paralegal. This on-site position may sit in either San Francisco or Palo Alto, California. The successful paralegal will support the real estate practice area in drafting documents for commercial sales/lease deals including escrow instructions, estoppels certificates, tenant notices, requests for consent, corporate authority documents and UCC statements and attachments. The firm offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Real Estate Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Order and review title/survey documents, review leases, participate in closings (ranging from small single site closings to large multi-site, multi-state closings)

• Participate in/assist with managing due diligence document reviews, record mortgages and documents, file UCC statements, coordinate post-closing distributions and other post-closing work

• Draft documents, correspondence, title and survey objection letters

• Keep multiple projects on schedule for closing and meet all deadlines

• Preparation of closing binders, UCC searches and other typical real estate tasks

• Assist with administrative tasks including updating attorney case files; binders; filing, scanning, printing and organization of documents on Worksite

• Assist with closings and document preparation

• Meets the Firm’s billable hours expectations and utilization

• Adhere to best practices for daily time entry for client billable work; clock in, clock out procedures and time off requests

• Flexibility to work overtime and travel as needed

• Perform other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Paralegal certificate from ABA approved paralegal program

• Prior experience working in a law firm, preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, required

• Research capabilities

• Knowledge of CT , xpedite or similar computer sites/systems for the preparation of UCC fixture filing forms required

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors

• Ability to work in a team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm

• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities

• Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to anticipate needs

• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects

• Maintain confidentiality and exercises discretion

• May require occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.

All candidates must be able to work on a computer screen for a sustained amount of time.

If you would like to learn more about the Real Estate Paralegal position in San Francisco or Palo Alto, California please submit your resume in Word format.

Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We are working with highly respected, growing, full-service, Oakland, California based law firm with a strong commitment to providing exceptional legal services to its clients. The firm seeks a highly motivated and experienced Trust & Estates Litigation Attorney to join its Trusts and Estates Litigation Practice Group, representing a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, fiduciaries, and charitable organizations, in all aspects of trust and estate controversies.

The ideal candidate will have five or more (5+) years of dedicated experience in trust, estate, and conservatorship litigation in California. The role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to manage a diverse caseload, work closely with partners, and take a lead role in all phases of litigation, from initial case assessment through trial and appeal. Minimum billable hours are 1610/yr. Attorneys meeting or exceeding that goal may increase their earnings significantly through the firm’s tiered bonus program. The annual base salary for the position is $165,000 to $195,000/yr., depending upon attorney experience, skills, and qualifications. Depending on billable hours, total compensation can range up to $207,000 for those at the lower end of the salary range to $245,000 at the higher end.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and litigate complex trust, estate, and conservatorship disputes, including but not limited to (a) will and trust contests (e.g., undue influence, lack of capacity, fraud); (b) breach of fiduciary duty claims against trustees, executors, and conservators; (c) petitions for instructions and accountings; (d) spousal property petitions; (e) elder abuse actions (financial and physical); (f) conservatorship contested matters; (g) probate and trust administration disputes.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Handle all aspects of discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, and taking/defending depositions.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Develop and implement effective case strategies.
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on complex matters.
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate time records and ensure compliance with billing requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• Five or more (5+) years of demonstrable experience specializing in California Trust & Estates Litigation
• Strong understanding of the California Probate Code, related statutes, and case law
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with a proven ability to draft persuasive legal documents and advocate effectively in court
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and a client-focused approach
• Experience with trial preparation and courtroom advocacy is highly preferred
• A proven track record of successfully resolving complex litigation matters
• Ability to work on a hybrid schedule requiring three (3) days in the office after ninety (90) days of employment

OTHER DETAILS

• Salary of $165,000 - $195,000 (for minimum billables of 1610 hrs./yr.), depending upon attorney experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Hybrid work schedule requiring three (3) days in office after ninety (90) days of employment
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Professionaldevelopment opportunities
• A collegial and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity for significant growth and advancement within the firm.

Candidates may apply for this position on LinkedIn, on the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.

About Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company

Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company, is an agile legal talent agency. We build connections between legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation's largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest). By connecting good lawyers with our clients, we help attorneys find a permanent home. We also provide individuals with the option to work on contract (temporary) assignments to aid their stability as they proceed with their job searches. Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.

There's a version of California employment law that only exists in the Bay Area, and you're either doing it or you're watching it from the wrong seat.

The companies here don't look like the rest of the country. They're pre-IPO startups doing their first RIF and realizing they have no severance framework. They're public tech companies navigating board-level investigations into workplace culture. They're growth-stage businesses acquiring competitors and discovering the target has wage & hour exposure baked into its contractor model. The employment issues in this market are woven into corporate transactions, regulatory risk, and C-suite strategy in ways that most BigLaw L&E groups never touch.

But at your current firm, you're doing California employment defense and nothing else. Wage & hour class actions, PAGA, single-plaintiff claims — the work is real, but it's the same playbook on repeat. You aren't advising on the employment dimensions of an acquisition. You aren't counseling founders on equity compensation disputes. You aren't getting pulled into the boardroom when a workforce restructuring needs to happen in 72 hours.

An AmLaw 50 firm is building out its employment and labor team across its California offices, with a strong preference for San Francisco and Palo Alto. They want someone who can litigate California employment matters and advise on the transactional and counseling side. This isn't a class action factory — it's a practice that sits at the intersection of employment law and corporate strategy.

The work includes:

• Defending complex wage & hour class actions, PAGA claims, and single-plaintiff matters in California state and federal court
• Advising on employment aspects of M&A transactions and corporate restructurings
• Counseling tech and growth-stage companies on California employment compliance, workforce planning, and executive employment matters
• Class/representative action strategy from pre-litigation through resolution

What you bring:

• 2+ years of California employment litigation experience at a major law firm
• Interest in or exposure to transactional employment work (M&A diligence, workforce restructuring, executive employment)
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• California bar admission

What you get:

• A practice that blends litigation and transactional employment work — not just one or the other
• Clients that are tech companies, PE-backed platforms, and high-growth businesses, not a random docket of retail wage & hour cases
• Cravath scale ($260K-$390K depending on class year)

Apply here directly or send your resume confidentially to

Contract Attorney – Litigation (Practice Area TBD)

San Francisco, California | Three-to-Six Month Contract | On-Site

A nationally leading law firm is seeking a contract litigation attorney to join their San Francisco office on an initial three-to-six month engagement. Depending on workload, a second attorney may also be needed.

These attorneys will work closely with and directly support two senior partners. The specific practice area — whether employment litigation, general civil litigation, government/regulatory law, or a combination — will be determined as candidates are reviewed. We welcome candidates with strong California litigation experience across these areas.

Priority Skills & Experience

California Litigation (Required)

• 3–6 years of litigation experience in California state and/or federal court
• Strong motion practice: drafting dispositive motions, opposing summary judgment, and independently managing discovery
• Comfortable appearing at hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences; ready for court from day one
• Experience with injunctive relief, expedited proceedings, or high-stakes commercial/employment matters is a plus

Employment Litigation (Valued)

• Experience handling employment matters, including discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, and PAGA representative actions
• Knowledge of California employment statutes (FEHA, Labor Code) and federal law (Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA) is a plus
• Experience advising employers and employees or appearing before state/federal administrative agencies is a plus

General Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage cases or litigation components independently
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Sound professional judgment and ability to communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel
• Prior law firm or litigation boutique training preferred; government or clerkship experience a plus
• Active California Bar membership, or ability to obtain admission promptly

Engagement Terms

• Initial three-to-six month contract, with possible extension based on performance and practice needs
• Full-time, on-site in San Francisco, California
• Compensation commensurate with experience

Applicants can send their resumes to Chelsea Johnson at

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Trademark Litigation Paralegal – TTAB Specialist (Hybrid)

San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Walnut Creek, CA

Contract-to-Hire

About the Role:

Our company is seeking an experienced Trademark Litigation Paralegal with significant hands-on USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) experience to support high-stakes trademark proceedings for a major client. This hybrid position requires 2–4 days per week in the office, particularly during onboarding and training, with flexibility based on learning curve and familiarity with team processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive support for trademark litigation matters before the USPTO TTAB, including trademark oppositions, cancellations, and appeals.
• Assist attorneys with motions practice, including drafting, filing, and managing motions to dismiss, summary judgment, and other procedural filings.
• Manage the discovery process, including preparing interrogatories, document requests, and coordinating written or oral depositions.
• Draft and file trial briefs, reply briefs, and schedule oral arguments before the TTAB.
• Organize and maintain case files, deadlines, and docketing for TTAB proceedings.
• Handle communications and filings with the USPTO and TTAB, ensuring compliance with Board procedures and deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to provide updates, gather evidence, and prepare case materials.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of direct experience as a paralegal in trademark litigation, with a focus on TTAB practice.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing TTAB oppositions, cancellations, and related proceedings is required.
• Strong understanding of USPTO TTAB rules, procedures, and electronic filing systems.
• Excellent organizational, legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid role: 2–4 days a week on-site in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Walnut Creek.
• Proficiency with legal document management and docketing systems.
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate preferred.

Hours:

8:30 a.m. start (possible 8:00 a.m.), 7.5-hour workday plus an hour for lunch.

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact opportunity to work with leading attorneys and a flagship client facing complex TTAB trademark litigation matters. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values expertise, attention to detail, and proactive communication.

Ready to advance your career in trademark litigation? Apply today to join our dedicated legal team!