Legal Jobs in Milpitas, CA

Company Description

Led by Certified Family Law Specialist and experinced Managing Partners, our firm provides legal services in family law across Orange County and Los Angeles. The firm specializes in navigating various family law matters, including custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property division, and the dissolution of same-sex marriages.

Role Description

This full-time remote Family Law Attorney role involves providing legal support and representation to clients in family law matters. Responsibilities include drafting legal pleadings, managing divorce and custody cases, and communicating with clients regarding their rights and options. Attendance in court hearings, depositions, and mediation sessions may also be required, along with handling sensitive and confidential legal matters.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of family law, including custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and property division
• Experience in litigation, court filings, legal drafting, and case strategy
• Exceptional research skills and the ability to analyze legal documents and create detailed case summaries
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing with the California State Bar

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $200,000 – $400,000 annually.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 401 (K) match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation time
• Paid parental leave

Employment Attorney – Plaintiff Side

Location: Full Remote across California

Job Description:

Our client, a fast-growing plaintiffs' employment law firm based in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a dedicated Employment Attorney to join their dynamic team.

As part of their litigation team, you'll represent employees in individual and class action claims, including wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases.

What You'll Do

• Handle all aspects of litigation from intake through trial or settlement
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue motions, including MSJs
• Appear for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Manage client relationships with empathy and strategic guidance
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex class and PAGA cases

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of employment litigation experience
• Experience with wage and hour, wrongful termination, and discrimination cases
• Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$200,000 – $300,000 annually]. 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] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]

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.

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

Senior Legal Assistant / Corporate Legal Specialist (On‐Site)

Location: San Jose, CA (5 days on‐site)

Compensation: $180K–$200K base + 10% bonus + Equity

A growing, fast‐paced legal department is hiring a Senior Legal Assistant / Corporate Legal Specialist to support the General Counsel of a large, well‐established company. This is a newly created, full‐time role designed for a seasoned legal professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and can anticipate needs before they arise.

About the Role

This position provides high‐level legal, paralegal, and administrative support directly to the GC and broader legal team. The ideal candidate brings a blend of corporate legal experience, including time in both private practice and in‐house, with strong paralegal fundamentals. You'll handle a mix of:

• Corporate governance support
• Contract/document management
• Legal operations support
• Vendor/matter management
• Board and entity documentation
• Signature and workflow coordination
• Legal technology and CLM systems
• Day‐to‐day legal team administrative operations

Who They're Looking For

The GC needs someone who is:

• Experienced: 10+ years supporting corporate legal functions
• Paralegal‐savvy: Paralegal background strongly preferred
• Mature and proactive: Can anticipate needs, pivot quickly, and manage shifting priorities
• Resilient and flexible: Comfortable supporting a GC with a flexible schedule
• Reliable: Willing to occasionally take calls or respond after hours/weekends
• Detail‐oriented: Strong command of legal jargon, document management, and corporate governance
• Tech‐comfortable: Familiar with CLM tools, e‐signature platforms, MS Office, SharePoint, etc.

Industry experience is a nice‐to‐have but not required.

Work Environment

• Fully on‐site, 5 days per week (some flexibility on an as‐needed basis)
• Fast‐paced legal department with high visibility to leadership
• Direct partnership with the GC
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to streamline processes and support key legal functions

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

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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.

About the Role

A well-established multi-service law firm in the Bay Area is seeking a Senior Employment Law Attorney to join its growing Employment Law practice. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a trusted advisor and significant experience advising and counseling employers on the full spectrum of employment law matters, as well as representing clients in employment litigation. This includes defending claims involving FEHA, Title VII, wage and hour disputes, class actions, and PAGA claims, as well as matters involving trade secrets and unfair competition. Candidates should have experience representing clients in court, arbitration, and before administrative agencies, including the EEOC, CRD, and DLSE. A partial portable book of business is preferred.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in the California State Bar
• Minimum 8+ years of employment law litigation experience
• Demonstrated success handling complex employment law matters
• Strong analytical, negotiation, consulting, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal counsel and representation in employment law litigation
• Defend employers against FEHA, Title VII, and related common law claims
• Handle class actions and PAGA litigation
• Manage trade secret and unfair competition matters
• Defend wage and hour claims
• Represent clients before state and federal administrative agencies
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a trusted advisor
• Support business development initiatives to grow the employment law practice
• Present employment law trainings and seminars for clients
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys

Location

Location This position can be based in any of our offices: Silicon Valley (downtown San Jose), Tri-Valley (Pleasanton), or Peninsula (San Mateo). Travel between locations may be necessary.

From Tangerine Search:

Tangerine Search is an equal opportunity agency that values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Title: Trial Attorney – Personal Injury

Location: Fully Remote (California)

About The Firm:

The client is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals who have been seriously injured due to negligence. For over three decades, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional results and compassionate representation for clients throughout California.

As the firm continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join its litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven litigator who thrives in the courtroom and wants to handle significant personal injury cases while working remotely.

Position Overview:

The Trial Attorney will manage a caseload of complex personal injury matters and take cases through all phases of litigation, including trial. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling depositions, arguing motions, and presenting cases in front of juries.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value cases while collaborating with an experienced litigation team and support staff.

Responsibilities:

• Manage personal injury cases from litigation through trial
• Conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions
• Develop case strategy and trial preparation plans
• Prepare witnesses and clients for testimony
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and trials
• Collaborate with paralegals, case managers, and support staff
• Maintain strong client communication and case updates

Qualifications:

• Active license and good standing with the California State Bar
• 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience
• Trial experience strongly preferred (first or second chair)

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$250,000 – $300,000 annually]. 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] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]