Legal Jobs in Long Beach, CA

A growing California boutique litigation firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate (3+ years w/ CA Bar admission required) to join its Long Beach office. The role focuses on personal injury defense, premises liability, and public entity defense, with exposure to institutional clients and complex litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage defense litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Handle discovery, depositions, motions, and court appearances
• Work directly with partners and clients on litigation strategy

Qualifications

• 3+ years licensed in California (required)
• Defense-side experience preferred
• Background in premises liability, PI defense, or public entity defense strongly preferred
• Construction litigation experience is a plus

Why Join?

• Strong mentorship and collaborative culture
• Competitive Salary Structure & Bonus opportunities
• No rigid billable hour requirement
• 100% employer-paid medical benefits
• 401K + profit-sharing
• PTO + holidays
• Direct exposure to major institutional clients
• Boutique environment with meaningful responsibility

A well-established West Coast litigation boutique is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate (2+ years of experience) to join its growing team in Long Beach. This firm represents clients across complex disputes involving commercial litigation, maritime/admiralty matters, environmental law, and industry-specific regulatory issues. The firm is known for its high-level litigation work and collaborative boutique environment, providing associates the opportunity to work closely with experienced partners and gain meaningful courtroom exposure. With a lean team structure, associates are given significant responsibility and direct involvement in litigation strategy, depositions, and motion practice.

Responsibilities:

• Manage litigation matters from early case development through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Conduct legal research and prepare litigation strategy
• Work closely with partners on complex civil litigation matters
• Manage electronic discovery and document review processes

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• Active CA Bar license
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience with depositions and discovery preferred
• Experience in maritime/admiralty, environmental, or personal injury defense is a plus
• Familiarity with ESI discovery preferred
• Additional bar licenses (OR or NY) considered a plus

Compensation:

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $130,000 – $190,000. 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
• 20 paid holidays annually
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Paid Time Off – 20 days annually

• Employment law firm is currently seeking to hire attorneys specialized in Wage & Hour and PAGA cases. Ideally, candidates will have experience on both the plaintiff-side and defense (but not required)

• Base Salary: $140,000 - $250,000 per year (Top earners can expect to be in the mid-to high six-figures range; $600,000+).
• Additional Compensation: Opportunity to earn a % of the firm's recovery on cases handled.
• Benefits Include:

• 401(k) plan
• Comprehensive health (50% coverage level includes dependents), dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible time off policy
• Referral program
• Discretionary quarterly bonuses

• Manage Caseload: Oversee your own cases independently, ensuring they are handled efficiently and effectively.
• For a Senior / Lead Attorney: Provide leadership to a group of Associates, Paralegals, and Assistants, fostering a collaborative and goal-oriented team environment. You would supervise 1-3 attorneys (this will depend on your appetite to earn commission). The maxium the firm will let you supervise is 3 associate attorneys. Legal support is managed by another group. Demonstrated experience in managing legal teams, with a track record of mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Motion Practice and Litigation: Draft or supervise the preparation of compelling motions and arguments to effectively advance litigation, including remand motions, opposition to motions to compel arbitration, discovery motions, etc.
• Develop Legal Strategies: Create and execute effective legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.
• Conduct Depositions and Conferences: Take and manage depositions, and engage in meet and confer sessions to further case objectives.
• Mediation and Negotiations: Prepare for and participate in mediations, and assist in negotiations to settle employment disputes on a class or individual basis when appropriate.

• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a CA Attorney specializing in Wage & Hour and PAGA employment law.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with a creative and strategic approach to legal challenges.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of handling multiple complex cases simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of the California Labor Code and its application in litigation and client advisement.
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills.

At AG, we are committed to delivering exceptional quality, with every stitch rooted in our passion for denim.

AG Jeans is seeking an Associate General Counsel to support the SVP of Operations & General Counsel. This is a unique opportunity to learn the legal and operational complexities facing apparel companies on a day-to-day basis and to thrive within a dynamic and creative environment.

This role is a full-time, on-site position at our headquarters in South Gate.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel to senior management on corporate strategies and their implementation

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements

• Manage and resolve business disputes, including litigation and arbitration

• Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant legal developments

• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards

• Advise on regulatory issues and risk management strategies specifically as they relate to the apparel and manufacturing industry

• Oversee the company's intellectual property matters

• Collaborate with outside counsel when necessary

• Prepare legal documents, policies, and procedures with respect to, among other things, human resources, benefits administration and employment practices

• Provide training and guidance on legal issues and corporate policies

• Ensure adherence to ethical standards within the organization

• Support in the management of the legal department

Requirements:

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

• Membership in good standing with the California Bar Association

• 5+ years of experience in the legal profession

• Experience in employment law preferred

• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance matters

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proven leadership and managerial capabilities

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Experience in advising senior management and ownership group

• Proficiency in legal research tools

• A strategic thinker with strong problem-solving skills

• Strong understanding of corporate law and regulatory compliance

• Exceptional analytical and negotiation skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities

• High ethical standards and professional integrity

• Proficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents

• Experience in risk management and mitigation

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Prominent firm is expanding and seeking to add a Senior Counsel to their Los Angeles office. Ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: General Liability, Construction Defect, Transportation/Trucking, Premises Liability, Catastrophic Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Professional Liability, Auto, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Tort, Product Liability.

Option to work Remote or Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned cases

• Handle cases from inception to conclusion

• Take and defend depositions

• Make court appearances

• Draft motions, pleadings and respond to discovery

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience

• Licensed to practice and in good standing in California

• Trial and/or trial prep experience

Base Salary 190k-250k (DOE)+ Bonuses + Comprehensive Benefits Package + Remote or Hybrid

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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.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled REMOTE Personal Injury Defense Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for representing clients in various legal proceedings related to personal injury cases.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in court proceedings
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
• Prepare legal documents and pleadings
• Advise clients on legal matters

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $145,000 – $200,000 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)

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must have a CA Bar and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

FULL TIME CIVIL LITIGATION SECRETARY

Insurance Defense / Medical Malpractice Law Firm in beautiful downtown Long Beach, CA.

Minimum 2 to 6 years of recent civil litigation experience required for an in-office position. Insurance defense and medical malpractice experience preferred.

Experience Required:

• Must be available to work on site - this is not a remote position
• Serious inquiries only
• Must have knowledge of Word, Outlook and Adobe
• Type minimum 70 wpm
• Heavy transcription and telephones (scheduling depositions, meetings, etc.)
• Good phone and speaking etiquette, writing, multitasking, organizational, communication and computer skills
• Strong calendaring skills and knowledge of court filing deadlines and procedures
• Compilation and filing of Motions (including Summary Judgment), and all civil litigation pleadings, including ability to generate TOC and TOA
• Highly motivated, conscientious, detail oriented, self-starter
• Proven ability to work productively in a high pressure, fast pace environment

Great work environment. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability insurance, along with paid parking, flexible spending account and 401(k) plan.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Trueline’s client, a respected full-service law firm based in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to join their dynamic and collaborative litigation team.

Must-Haves as the Litigation Associate Attorney:

• Active California Bar license, in good standing.
• Minimum 3-7 years of litigation experience, ideally including insurance defense or personal injury matters.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficient in legal research tools and case management platforms (e.g., NetDocuments, Centerbase).
• Ability to prioritize multiple matters independently while remaining a strong team player.

What You'll Do as the Litigation Associate Attorney:

• Manage all phases of litigation including case strategy, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and trial prep across a diverse docket—especially personal injury and insurance defense.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft persuasive pleadings, motions, and discovery-related documents.
• Prepare and defend clients in depositions; take fact and expert witness depositions with strategic focus.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff on trial prep, site investigations, and evidentiary hearings.

Nice-to-Haves as the Litigation Associate Attorney:

• Background in complex litigation or other areas such as corporate or construction law.
• Hands-on trial experience or courtroom advocacy background.
• Enthusiasm for mentorship, professional development, and long-term firm growth.

Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary range of $140,000–$170,000, plus profit-sharing potential.
• Full benefits package including health insurance, HSA/FSA options, life and disability coverage, EAP, and 401(k).
• Paid time off and coverage of CLE, bar dues, and licensing expenses.
• Hybrid work flexibility available after a 90-day in-office onboarding period.
• Growth opportunities within a firm that values collaboration, initiative, and long-term success.

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.