Legal Jobs in Los Altos

Intellectual Property Partners / Groups

Patents • IP Litigation • Technology Transactions • Life Sciences • Software

Fast-Growing AmLaw Firm | Nationwide Platform

We are representing a fast-growing AmLaw firm actively building a national intellectual property platform across patent prosecution, IP litigation, life sciences, and technology transactions. The firm is making significant strategic investments in lateral partners and groups who want a scalable platform, stronger economics, and real institutional support for growing sophisticated IP practices.

This is a growth-driven opportunity for partners who want more than just overhead — it is built for IP rainmakers who want cross-selling, premium clients, and a firm that actively invests in their success.

The Platform

The firm represents technology companies, life sciences innovators, venture-backed startups, and Fortune-level enterprises across the full spectrum of IP and technology matters. The IP practice integrates seamlessly with corporate, M&A, private equity, regulatory, and litigation teams, allowing partners to expand wallet share and capture larger, more complex engagements.

The platform supports matters including:

• Patent prosecution & portfolio management
• IP litigation (patents, trade secrets, trademarks, copyright)
• Technology licensing, SaaS, and data transactions
• IP due diligence for M&A, financings, and investments
• Life sciences, biotech, pharma, and med-tech IP
• Cross-border and international IP strategy

Who They’re Looking For

The firm is seeking partners — and partner groups — with:

• A portable book of business
• Practices in patents, IP litigation, life sciences, technology, or IP transactions
• Interest in a platform that delivers real growth, not just a desk and a logo

Portable Books typically start in the at $750K, with flexibility based on synergies, trajectory, and expansion potential.

Why Partners Make This Move

This firm offers:

• AmLaw-level sophistication with entrepreneurial economics
• National footprint with flexible office alignment
• True cross-selling across corporate, PE, litigation, and regulatory
• Real marketing and business-development infrastructure
• Leadership opportunities to help shape the IP platform

Partners join because they want more leverage, more referrals, and more upside — without the bureaucracy .

Explore Confidentially

All conversations are handled in strict confidence.

If you are exploring a platform that offers better economics, institutional clients, and a serious commitment to IP growth, we welcome a discreet discussion.

NEW IN - Insurance Defense Associate | Maritime & Transportation Litigation | Complex High-Seas Cases | Up to $200K | San Francisco Bay Area (Hybrid)

About the Firm & Opportunity

Join a respected San Francisco Bay Area boutique that's a go-to leader in admiralty, maritime, transportation, and insurance litigation—handling sophisticated cases for carriers, shipowners, insurers, and industry clients with fast, cost-effective results and deep sector expertise.

Highlights

• Premier Maritime & Transportation Practice — Specialize in admiralty, cargo/shipping disputes, marine insurance, Jones Act claims, subrogation, and transportation litigation
• National + Global Scope — Cases across the U.S. with growing Asia focus and strong ties to key marine insurance hubs (London, New York)
• Industry Respect — Attorneys and firm highly regarded in maritime, insurance, and transportation circles; active in associations and frequent industry speakers
• Strong Mentorship — Hands-on training across all areas; never pigeonholed—explore what suits you with supportive senior guidance
• Clear Growth Path — Build your niche fast with real potential for partnership (typically 7–8 years for top performers)
• Travel & Variety — Nationwide and international cases (e.g., London, Vancouver) for diverse, engaging work

The Role

• Handle insurance defense in complex maritime and transportation matters: cargo disputes, Jones Act employment claims, marine insurance coverage, global shipping issues
• Manage cases from inception through trial/appeal, with direct client interaction
• Work on high-stakes, technically demanding disputes with recurring major industry players

Compensation:

• Competitive package up to $200,000 base (DOE) + benefits

Location: San Fran

• Hybrid Flexibility

Must-Haves

• 2–3+ years of civil litigation / insurance defense experience (maritime background not required—transferable skills welcome)
• Active California Bar license
• Strong litigation fundamentals: managing cases end-to-end, research, drafting, depositions, court appearances
• Collaborative, team-oriented mindset

This role suits a motivated associate eager for specialized, interesting work in a boutique setting with genuine work-life consideration, industry prestige, and long-term career upside.

Apply Confidentially

Email resume:

Book a quick, no-obligation chat: inquiries strictly confidential.

Lateral Corporate Partner / Group

M&A • Private Equity • Capital Markets • Securities • Finance • Funds

Fast-Growing AmLaw Firm | Nationwide Platform

We are representing a rapidly expanding AmLaw firm actively building a premier national corporate platform. The firm is investing heavily in lateral partner and group growth across M&A, private equity, capital markets, securities, finance, and investment funds and offers a highly supportive, entrepreneurial environment designed to scale portable books of business.

This is a growth-driven platform built for partners who want stronger economics, better cross-selling, and a firm that actively invests in their success.

Why This Firm

This firm combines AmLaw-level sophistication with a modern, expansion-focused operating model, including:

• Aggressive strategic investment in corporate, finance, and PE practices
• National footprint across major U.S. markets with flexible office alignment
• Robust business development & marketing support
• Deep cross-selling across litigation, regulatory, tax, and finance
• Track record of successful lateral partner integration
• Collaborative, non-bureaucratic culture built for revenue growth

The Opportunity

The firm is seeking partners — and partner groups — in areas including:

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Private Equity & Sponsor-Side Transactions
• Capital Markets & Securities
• Corporate Finance & Lending
• Structured Finance & Securitization
• Fund Formation (PE, Credit, Hedge, VC, Real Estate)
• Joint Ventures, Recapitalizations & Strategic Investments

Partners will have access to a national client base, institutional referral flow, and integrated deal teams designed to expand wallet share and accelerate growth.

Who They’re Looking For

• Established partners or groups with a portable book of business
• Practices in corporate, PE, securities, finance, or funds
• Interest in a platform that invests in partner success, not just overhead

Portable business expectations typically start around $700K+, with flexibility based on practice, synergies, and growth potential.

Confidential Inquiries Welcome

All conversations are handled in strict confidence.

If you are exploring a platform that offers better economics, real firm support, and national growth opportunity, we would welcome a discreet discussion.

Litigation Partner / Group

Commercial • Securities • Class Actions • White Collar • Regulatory

Fast-Growing AmLaw Firm | Nationwide Platform

We are representing a fast-growing AmLaw firm actively building a national litigation platform across complex commercial disputes, securities litigation, class actions, government investigations, and trial work. The firm is making significant strategic investments in lateral partners and groups who want stronger economics, deeper institutional support, and a platform designed to scale high-stakes litigation practices.

This is an opportunity for trial-tested rainmakers who want more than a department — it is built for partners who want cross-selling, premium clients, and a firm that actively invests in their success.

The Platform

The firm represents Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions, private equity sponsors, asset managers, technology companies, and regulated businesses in some of the most complex and high-exposure matters in the market. Litigation partners operate inside a fully integrated platform that includes corporate, securities, regulatory, IP, and employment, allowing clients to manage risk and disputes across their entire enterprise.

The practice supports matters including:

• Complex commercial and business litigation
• Securities litigation, shareholder derivative and fiduciary-duty actions
• Class actions and mass tort defense
• Antitrust and competition disputes
• White-collar criminal defense and government investigations
• Regulatory enforcement (SEC, DOJ, FINRA, CFTC, state AGs)
• Internal investigations and compliance matters
• Trade secrets, unfair competition, and business torts
• Appellate litigation and trial strategy

Who They’re Looking For

The firm is seeking partners — and partner groups — with:

• A portable book of business
• Practices in commercial litigation, securities, regulatory, white collar, or class action defense
• Interest in a platform that delivers real institutional support and cross-practice client expansion

Books typically begin in the mid-six figures and above, with flexibility based on practice mix, clients, and growth potential.

Why Partners Join This Platform

This firm offers:

• AmLaw-level sophistication with entrepreneurial economics
• National footprint with flexible office alignment
• Deep corporate, PE, and regulatory cross-selling
• Elite trial teams, e-discovery, and litigation support
• Real marketing and business-development infrastructure
• Leadership opportunities to shape the litigation platform

Partners move here because they want more leverage, more referrals, and more upside — without BigLaw bureaucracy.

Explore Confidentially

All inquiries are handled in strict confidence.

If you are exploring a platform that offers stronger economics, premium disputes, and real growth support, we welcome a discreet conversation.

A growing litigation firm is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Attorney to join its team supporting the Concord, California office. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who enjoy handling complex litigation matters while maintaining the flexibility of a remote-capable position.

Attorneys in this role will manage cases from inception through resolution and have the opportunity to work on a variety of defense matters while collaborating with an experienced litigation team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle insurance defense matters involving personal injury litigation

• Manage cases from initial evaluation through resolution

• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery

• Conduct depositions and attend hearings

• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation

• Maintain strong communication with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel

Preferred Experience:

• 5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience

• Strong background in personal injury defense

• Additional experience in landlord/tenant habitability, medical malpractice, or construction defect is a plus

• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload

What This Opportunity Offers:

• Remote work flexibility with occasional in-person appearances as required

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Signing bonus available for the right candidate

• Opportunity to work with an established defense team on meaningful litigation matters

This role is ideal for attorneys looking for autonomy, flexibility, and the ability to work on substantive litigation matters while remaining connected to a strong legal team.

Solid Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

National Law Firm

Litigation Legal Secretary

San Francisco, CA Office

Salary: $95K - $115K

Hybrid Schedule

National Law Firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support attorneys in the San Francisco office.

What You'll Do:

• Prep, format, proof, and file pleadings, motions & correspondence
• Handle state & federal e‐filings flawlessly
• Use advanced Word skills (TOCs, TOAs, styles, redlines, numbering)
• Manage client billing: review/edit proformas & finalize invoices
• Open new matters, run conflict checks & draft engagement letters
• Coordinate litigation calendaring with docketing
• Schedule depositions, hearings, meetings & court reporters
• Maintain organized case files & databases
• Process expenses & vendor invoices

What You Bring:

• 5+ years legal secretarial experience (civil or IP litigation)
• 2+ years supporting a billing attorney
• Strong state & federal court filing experience
• High proficiency in MS Office
• Exceptional accuracy, organization & multitasking skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast‐paced, deadline‐driven environment
• Flexible availability during peak workload periods
• High school diploma required; college degree a plus

25+ Years Strong.

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A leading global company is seeking a Legal Assistant to support its Litigation and Regulatory team on a contract basis. This role will focus on intake coordination, document management, and operational support across high-volume legal workflows.

Role Details

Title: Legal Assistant (Litigation & Regulatory) – Contract

Location: Hybrid (San Francisco, CA – 3 days/week onsite)

Duration: ~8 months

Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)

Rate: $50/hour - $60/hour

What You'll Do

• Manage intake of legal requests across email, physical mail, and third-party services (e.g., CT Corporation)
• Review and triage legal documents, ensuring timely routing to appropriate stakeholders
• Create and maintain matters within internal systems, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting
• Support audits of matter management systems in collaboration with litigation and regulatory teams
• Categorize and input data into intake and tracking tools with a high level of accuracy
• Maintain organized repositories of legal documents for internal teams and external stakeholders (e.g., outside counsel, finance)
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure smooth handling of legal workflows and documentation

Qualifications

• Experience in a Legal Assistant, Project Assistant, or similar role
• Experience supporting litigation, regulatory, or legal operations teams preferred
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with Tonkean or similar workflow tools is a strong plus

Employment Lawyer

Experience Lawyer required by highly regarded Law firm to advise on a range of employment law issues.

This will include employment law litigation, including defense against FEHA and Title VII claims, wage and hour claims, class and PAGA claims, and the defense and prosecution of trade secret and unfair competition claims.

Experience representing clients in court, arbitration, and before administrative agencies, including the EEOC, CRD, and DLSE, is required.

A financial services company is seeking an experienced General Counsel to lead the company's legal and compliance functions. This role will serve as the organization's primary legal advisor and will oversee legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and risk management related to probate funding transactions.

The General Counsel will work closely with executive leadership to support the company's operations while ensuring compliance with applicable probate, financial services, and consumer protection regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the company's chief legal advisor on all legal, regulatory, and compliance matters
• Provide legal guidance related to probate law, estate administration, and probate funding transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate agreements related to probate advances, funding transactions, and vendor relationships
• Review probate filings, estate documentation, and court procedures relevant to funding transactions
• Advise leadership on legal risk associated with probate funding and related financial products
• Oversee compliance with state and federal lending regulations, consumer protection laws, and licensing requirements
• Work closely with operations and underwriting teams to ensure legally compliant funding structures and processes
• Manage outside counsel and oversee litigation matters as needed
• Develop internal policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
• Provide legal guidance on business initiatives, market expansion, and new product offerings
• Support corporate governance and other company-level legal matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; Active membership in the California State Bar
• 10–15 years of experience with a strong focus on probate law and estate administration
• Experience may be gained either at a law firm or in-house environment
• Experience reviewing probate filings, estate documentation, and court procedures
• Familiarity with financial services, lending, or funding transactions is a plus
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal advisory skills
• Ability to work directly with executive leadership and cross-functional teams

Compensation

• $225,000 – $250,000+ base salary, depending on experience
• Bonus eligibility

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements (hybrid options depending on role)
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for career growth and internal advancement

Location

San Francisco, CA

Hybrid schedule – minimum two days per week in office

Civil Litigation Paralegal-San Francisco, CA

About Us:

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP is a prestigious civil litigation defense firm with 44 years of experience. Since 1980, we have specialized in construction defect and casualty claims, successfully representing developers and general contractors in major cases. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Flexible Work Environment:

We believe in empowering our employees to work where they're most productive. Whether you prefer being onsite, working remotely, or a hybrid approach, the choice is yours. We trust our team members to choose the work arrangement that best fits their lifestyle and working style.

The Position:

We are seeking a full-time Civil Litigation Paralegal to join our talented legal team in San Francisco, CA. (Remote position, however, must live within driving distance to the local office as occasional onsite work may be required.) Experience in the areas of Construction Defect Litigation (developer representation) and General Casualty/PI preferred, or recent civil litigation experience. Ideal candidates will excel in document management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Records management: indexing records received; following up on missing records; reviewing records for additional sources; initiate processes to obtain records from those additional sources.
• Public Records Requests for both CD and PI cases
• Preparation of authorizations and subpoenas and follow up on responses thereto
• Preparation of draft discovery responses through review of file materials and client follow-up, including signed verifications
• Compiling and preparing records for production
• Facilitate expert retention and liaison with expert throughout life of case
• Professionally communicate with clients, witnesses, experts and counsel
• Adherence to billing minimums and differing requirements of the carriers
• Offer trial support, including creating demonstrative aids.
• Meet and maintain annual firm billable requirements monthly.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of Civil Litigation Paralegal experience
• Adherence to assignment/calendar/court deadlines
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Adobe
• Application of Bates numbering via Adobe
• Follow firm's protocol
• Strong organizational skills for cases with large volumes of documentation
• Proficiency in current state and federal rules of civil procedure
• Knowledge of local county court rules and procedures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities
• Ability to work effectively both autonomously and collaboratively
• Self-motivated with ability to work with deadlines and communicating progress

Benefits of Joining Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP:

• Collaborate closely with firm Partners
• Bonus Opportunities
• Incredible teams and work life balance
• Fully Remote
• Generous Paid Leave
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Plan
• 401K + Employer Match

The anticipated compensation for this role falls between $60,000 and $85,000 annually. While we expect to offer a salary within this range, the final figure will be determined based on several factors, including the selected candidate's expertise and background.