Jobs in Maywood, CA

• 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
  
  

• Lucrative Earnings: Plaintiff-side settlements often surpass Big Law billable hours, unlocking significant financial rewards.
• Remote Freedom: Work from anywhere in California with minimal office visits (senior team members attend every 4-6 weeks).
• Fast-Track Growth: Become a Team Lead in months, with a proven path to rapid promotions.
• Recession-Proof Practice: Wage and hour litigation thrives in downturns, ensuring steady work in a field dominating California’s courts.
• Leverage Your Expertise: Your Big Law training in discovery, depositions, and procedure seamlessly fuels our high-stakes class action practice.
  
  

• Manage a caseload of ~40 wage and hour class action cases after initial training.
• Apply your defense-honed skills to draft written discovery, conduct depositions, and represent clients in court hearings.
• Engage confidently with clients and opposing counsel, leveraging your professional presence.
  
  

• 1 or more years of wage & hour employment litigation experience (defense experience at firms like Ogletree, or Jackson Lewis strongly preferred; FEHA or PAGA experience a plus).
• Eagerness to focuse on wage and hour class actions/PAGA litigation as a career focus (no prior wage and hour experience needed; full training provided).
• Ability to work remotely across California with occasional travel (1-2 times/month) for court hearings, depositions, or client meetings.
• First week in-person in Los Angeles for onboarding and systems training; fully remote thereafter.
• Procedural rigor, professional demeanor, and drive to excel in a high-demand practice.
  
  

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $130,000 – $160,000 (DOE)

Schedule: Initially onsite with potential hybrid flexibility

A well-established multi-state litigation firm is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate (1–4 years) to join its Downtown Los Angeles office.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior attorney looking to build strong litigation experience within a firm that handles high-demand insurance defense matters and offers clear long-term development opportunities.

The Role

You will work primarily on general liability defense matters, including:

• Premises liability

• Auto and trucking accidents

• General tort and personal injury defense

• Commercial liability disputes

Associates will gain hands-on litigation experience including drafting motions, managing discovery, taking depositions, and developing litigation strategy on active defense matters.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Competitive salary of $130,000 – $160,000 depending on experience

• 1920 billable hour target (160 monthly)

• Opportunity to work with a stable multi-state defense practice

• Exposure to high-demand general liability matters

• Clear path to expand into more complex areas such as professional liability, employment practices liability, and related defense work

• Hybrid flexibility possible after demonstrating strong performance

Requirements

• 1–4 years of litigation experience (insurance defense preferred)

• Experience or exposure to general liability litigation

• Licensed to practice in California

• Ability to work primarily onsite in Downtown Los Angeles initially

• Strong motivation to develop into more complex litigation work

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to employment practices liability or professional liability defense

• Ability to handle cases independently as experience develops

This is a strong opportunity for an associate looking to develop their litigation career within a supportive and growing defense practice.

If you would like to learn more, feel free to apply or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

Join a mission-driven immigration law firm for a meaningful career.  

Now more than ever, immigrants need skilled and compassionate advocates. At Dayzad Law Offices, we help individuals, families, and global companies navigate the U.S. immigration system with excellence and integrity. As a boutique, minority-owned firm, we value diversity, mentorship, and growth. We offer extensive training and real opportunity for advancement in a supportive, collaborative environment

Reflecting our successful immigration strategies, all our attorneys have been selected as a Super Lawyer or Rising Star. The managing attorney has received the Avvo Client’s Choice Award. He also educates the public by serving as an immigration expert on CNN, ABC, CBS, and the San Francisco Chronicle. Learn more at    

GREAT OPPORTUNITY

The position is excellent for:

• Future grad school applicants who want to obtain valuable skills, letters of recommendation, and can commit to a minimum of 2 years.

• Career legal assistants looking to grow in a dynamic, purpose-driven law firm.  

This is a full-time, on-site role (not remote). The position is not a short-term internship.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

You’ll play an essential role in our legal team. Your responsibilities may include the following:

• Assist in preparing immigration application packages: drafting legal forms, organizing documents, tracking case progress, assembling final packages.

• Database / Case Management Software: specialized legal and biographical data entry, creating and reading reports, customizing features for clients and internal work flow

• Creating and maintaining digital files 

• Writing e-mails to clients

• Bookkeeping software: client invoices, payments, etc.

• Supporting daily operations: phone coverage, coordinating client meetings, executive assistant to firm founder

Duties may be adjusted to suit your strengths and professional goals as you grow with us.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

This job is for you and you will be successful if you are a dedicated and diligent worker. You have at least 6 months of work experience in any type of office. You have demonstrated an interest in the legal field. You learn quickly. You write and speak clearly and professionally. You like details and are very accurate. People are uplifted by your positive attitude. You come to work on time every day. If you can bring these qualities, we will teach you the rest! 

BENEFITS WE OFFER

We care for our team with a comprehensive benefits package

• Medical insurance

• Dental & vision plan options

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• A retirement plan

• Commuter benefits

• Cal Perks and Wellness discounts

• Enjoy casual dress almost every day.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter which must include:

1. Why you are interested in the position

2. Your GPA from your highest level of education 

3. You salary requirement (remember to include this!) 

4. Names of any database and bookkeeping software you know well (i.e., database, bookkeeping, case management, email & calendar, Windows, macOS, etc.) 

5. Your earliest available start date

6. If your resume does not provide an accurate picture of your true strengths, describe special circumstances you have faced and how you overcame them

7. Bonus: Share a story or example that demonstrates how you embody the traits we’re seeking

Trust & Estates Paralegal

Location: Downtown Los Angeles, CA

Salary: $135,000 – $145,000 per year along with Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time and Holidays, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire, Hybrid (3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote after 45 days)

LHH is working with a national law firm seeking an experienced Trust & Estates Paralegal in their Downtown Los Angeles to support a busy estate planning and administration practice. This position is well-suited for someone who is highly organized, comfortable interacting with clients, and able to manage a varied workload that spans estate planning, trust administration, probate support, and transactional documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with estate planning and trust administration, including document preparation, client communication, and case organization.
• Draft estate planning documents, trust‑funding materials, and supporting transactional filings.
• Prepare real estate transfer documents, including deeds and related recordation materials.
• Assist with probate pleadings, petitions, and other court‑related filings.
• Compile financial information and supporting documentation for estate tax returns.
• Form and maintain business entities, including LLCs and nonprofit organizations.
• Participate in client meetings, collect required information, and provide status updates.
• Coordinate asset transfers, beneficiary changes, and communication with financial institutions. Provide general support to attorneys handling trust, estate, and probate matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of Trust & Estates paralegal experience preferred; strong candidates with 3–5 years will be considered.
• BA or BS degree and a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program.
• Experience preparing estate planning documents, probate filings, and trust administration materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with comfort handling high levels of client interaction.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with document management systems is a plus.
• Knowledge of California probate procedures; probate experience strongly preferred.

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• Manage healthcare defense litigation matters from discovery through trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other defense-focused legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and factual analysis to support defense strategy.
• Collaborate with senior defense attorneys and internal teams on healthcare matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and stakeholders.
• Represent clients in court hearings, depositions, and other proceedings related to healthcare defense.
  
  

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active California Bar license required.
• Litigation experience preferred, especially in healthcare defense or professional liability defense.
• Strong analytical, research, and written/verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple healthcare defense matters independently while collaborating with a team.
  
  

• Handle high-profile healthcare defense matters nationwide with flexible remote/onsite arrangements.
• Collaborate with experienced defense attorneys specializing in healthcare litigation.
• Access mentorship, professional development, and growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits package.
  
  

Senior Associate Attorney 

Clarkson has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 to 2026! 

Job Summary 

We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and ambitious Senior Associate with a passion for mission-driven work, to join our dynamic legal team, specializing in complex consumer class actions. The Senior Associate will be responsible for managing a caseload involving complex legal issues surrounding emerging technology, AI, data privacy and misuse, as well as other complex consumer class actions. Candidates must possess excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, persuasive, and well-structured briefs, motions, and memoranda that require minimal editing, as well as the ability to independently take depositions, present oral arguments, and argue motions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling key dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, and the ability to independently manage major phases of class action litigation. This is an opportunity to be mentored by industry thought leaders, to creatively pursue interesting cases, and to champion causes that meaningfully impact ordinary people’s lives and the world. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

· Evaluating new cases; preparing and reviewing case proposals 

· Conducting legal research 

· Developing and recommending case strategy 

· Drafting motions and briefs in file-ready form 

· Overseeing filing process for motions and briefs 

· Preparing, finalizing, and serving stipulations, discovery letters, joint statements, and proposed orders 

· Corresponding with co-counsel, opposing counsel, court personnel, and clients as necessary 

· Drafting, propounding, reviewing, and responding to discovery; managing discovery disputes 

· Preparing for and taking/defending depositions 

· Attending mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings 

· Taking argument at mediation, arbitration, and court hearings 

· Attending and/or leading team and firm meetings 

· Adhering to all deadlines (internal and court mandated) 

· Administrative duties as they relate to the practice of law 

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience 

· 5+ years of Litigation Experience 

· CA Bar Admission Required.  

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office required 

· CA bar exam if licensed in other states 

Skills and Abilities 

· Strong writing, legal research, and analytical skills 

· Proactive thinker, self-sufficient 

· Strong leadership, team management, and organizational skills 

· Strong oral advocacy and negotiation skills 

· Ability to handle a wide variety of legal matters 

· Adherence to all deadlines 

· Effective time management 

· Committed to superior client service 

· Familiarity with e-filing preferred 

NEW IN - Insurance Defense Litigation Associate - Up to $230k | Los Angeles (Torrance) | Hybrid/Remote Flexible | Growth Opportunity

About the Firm & Opportunity

Join a respected Southern California insurance defense firm with a strong reputation for defending prestigious clients—including major public entities and national brands—in complex, high-stakes liability matters.

Highlights

• Sophisticated Defense Work — Handle premises liability, transportation, construction defect, product liability, and general liability claims for high-profile clients
• Hands-On Litigation — Own cases from start to finish: discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, mediations, trial prep
• Flexible Work Options — Hybrid for juniors (3 days/week in Torrance); fully remote possible for experienced hires
• Client Prestige — Represent major public entities and national companies in high-exposure litigation
• Career Growth — Partner track for top performers; supportive team with mentorship and advancement
• Prime Location — Torrance (South Bay LA area) with easy access to greater Los Angeles

The Role

• Defend insureds and self-insured entities in civil liability claims
• Handle full case lifecycle: pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, settlement negotiations
• Appear at court hearings, arbitrations, and trials
• Collaborate with partners on strategy and client communication

Compensation & Perks

• Up to $230k (DOE; strong for market level)
• Bonus potential + comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)

Must-Haves

• 2+ years of insurance defense litigation experience
• Active California Bar license
• JD from an accredited law school (top 100 preferred)
• Strong litigation fundamentals: research, drafting, discovery, case management
• Client-facing demeanor and collaborative mindset

This is a rare chance for junior/mid-level defense litigators to gain meaningful courtroom responsibility, work with prestigious clients, and build a long-term career in a respected LA-area practice with flexibility and support.

Apply Confidentially

• Email resume:
• Book a quick, no-obligation chat: inquiries strictly confidential.
  
  Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.