Legal Jobs in Modesto Ca Remote

Title: Senior Employment Attorney

Location: Irvine, CA

Work Schedule: FULL REMOTE

About the client:

They are seeking an Employment Attorney to join its growing team in Irvine, CA. This role offers a remote work schedule, providing flexibility while maintaining meaningful in-office collaboration. The ideal candidate will have strong employment law experience and thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employees in employment law matters, including:
• Wrongful termination
• Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
• Wage & hour disputes
• Leave of absence and accommodation issues
• Handle cases from inception through resolution, including:
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Taking and defending depositions
• Court appearances, mediations, and settlement negotiations

Qualifications:

• Active and good-standing member of the California State Bar
• 3+ years of experience practicing employment law plaintiff's (open to defense experience)
• Strong litigation and legal writing skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$200,000 – $250,000 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]

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]

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]

Job ID: 410457

Practice area:- Litigation - General (consumer)

Civil Litigation Associate Attorney (2–5 Years Experience) – Courtroom Experience & Mentorship | Modesto, California

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A respected law firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney (2–5 years experience) to join its litigation team in Modesto, California. This opportunity offers strong courtroom exposure, hands-on case ownership, and mentorship within a collaborative litigation practice.

Recognized for outstanding achievements, this full-service firm covers a wide range of industries throughout California. The highly experienced attorneys come from diverse backgrounds and have been AV-rated for results and ethics. The attorneys are often invited to lecture on programs sponsored by national, state, and local bar associations. The firm fosters a collaborative and collegial working environment where everybody gets hands-on experiences and meaningful responsibility. The firm offers a competitive salary, significant bonus opportunities, and generous benefits. The firm encourages attorneys to be involved in community services.

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A well-established top-tier law firm is seeking a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join its litigation team in Modesto, California. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys who want to develop strong courtroom experience while working on diverse consumer and civil litigation matters.

Attorneys pursuing Modesto legal jobs in litigation will gain valuable exposure to all stages of the litigation process, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.

The General Litigation Attorney will collaborate closely with experienced litigators while also managing their own caseload and building strong client relationships.

This partner-track position provides significant opportunities for mentorship and professional development. The firm is actively interviewing candidates seeking Modesto legal jobs where they can gain meaningful responsibility and advance their litigation careers.

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Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to clients on civil and consumer litigation matters.

• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and other litigation documents.

• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and litigation proceedings.

• Take and defend depositions and participate in discovery processes.

• Manage client files and ensure documentation is current and organized.

• Draft and review discovery requests and responses.

• Assist with trial preparation and litigation strategy.

• Attend client meetings, hearings, and other legal proceedings as required.

• Draft and review contracts and agreements related to litigation matters.

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Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience as a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney or General Litigation Attorney.

• Strong experience with litigation processes including discovery, depositions, and motion practice.

• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and courts.

• California Bar required and active license to practice law in California.

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Education

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

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Certifications

• Admission to the California State Bar.

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Skills

• Legal research and writing expertise.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a litigation team.

• Proficiency with legal research and document management tools.

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This opportunity is with a respected full-service law firm recognized for delivering high-quality legal services across a broad range of industries throughout California. The firm is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to professional growth, offering attorneys strong mentorship and hands-on experience.

Attorneys benefit from a collegial work environment where they are encouraged to take ownership of cases while receiving guidance from experienced litigators. Professionals seeking Modesto legal jobs will appreciate the firm’s balanced work environment, realistic billable expectations, and opportunities for career advancement.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Hands-on courtroom exposure and meaningful litigation responsibility.

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced litigators in a collaborative team.

• Significant mentorship and training opportunities.

• Exposure to a wide range of civil and consumer litigation matters.

• Clear partner-track position supporting long-term career growth.

• Excellent opportunity for attorneys seeking advanced Modesto legal jobs in litigation.

This position rarely opens at this level and offers attorneys a strong platform to build litigation expertise while advancing their professional development.

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Benefits

• Collegial work environment.

• Hybrid work options.

• Realistic billable hour expectations.

• Generous retirement plan with employer contributions and matching.

• Collaborative and supportive litigation team with mentorship opportunities.

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Litigation Associate Attorney – Napa, CA or Los Angeles, CA (2–7 Years) | Hybrid/Remote

Are you a California-licensed attorney ready to take your litigation career to the next level? Join a nationally recognized mid-sized law firm with a 50+ year history of defending complex, high-stakes matters nationwide.

This firm is consistently ranked for litigation excellence and is renowned for its trial work. You’ll work alongside seasoned trial lawyers on sophisticated cases for Fortune 500 companies and closely held businesses, gaining hands-on experience that will shape your career.

The Role

• Manage a docket of active litigation matters from start to finish
• Conduct discovery, take and defend depositions, and prepare and argue motions
• Participate in trial preparation, strategy sessions, and courtroom proceedings
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, business-focused solutions
• Handle complex litigation matters with meaningful responsibility

Practice Exposure Includes

General Liability | Premises Liability | Product Liability | ERISA Litigation | Employee Benefits | Executive Compensation | Construction Litigation | Complex Tort Matters

Compensation & Workload

• Base salary up to $200,000
• 1900 billable hour target
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Annual discretionary bonus

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• HSA and FSA options
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• CLE reimbursement and professional development support
• Choose whether to work remotely or in-office

What We’re Looking For

• JD with active California Bar admission
• 2–7 years of relevant litigation experience

This is a rare opportunity for attorneys seeking hands-on trial experience, long-term client relationships, and career growth within a stable, nationally respected firm with a proven track record spanning over five decades.

Interested candidates should apply with a resumé or reach out confidentially to learn more at

Litigation | Trial Practice | California Attorney | Complex Litigation | General Liability | Product Liability | Premises Liability | ERISA | Employee Benefits | Executive Compensation | Construction Litigation | Complex Tort | Depositions | Motion Practice | Legal Writing | Legal Research | Client Relations | Hybrid Work | Remote Work

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 

Insurance Coverage Attorney | Manhattan, NY (Remote/Flexible) – Base Salary $225k+

Location/Schedule: Manhattan, NY (Fully Remote or Hybrid – Flexible arrangements available)

Base Salary: $225k

Practice: Insurance Coverage Litigation – Complex commercial disputes, bad faith claims, liability, property, professional liability, D&O, business interruption, and nationwide coverage opinions for U.S. and global insurers including Lloyd's syndicates

What stands out about this opportunity:

• Nationwide Power Player for Insurers: Command coverage battles across the entire U.S. at a specialized firm trusted by global giants and Lloyd's syndicates, delivering decisive opinions and victories in high-stakes commercial disputes from trial courts to federal appeals.
• Appellate & Trial Mastery: Elevate your practice with decades-deep experience litigating bad faith, property, D&O, E&O, and multi-policy exposures—where attorneys routinely shape outcomes in state and federal courts for sophisticated insurer clients.
• Strategic, Insightful Culture: Join a results-driven team that provides measured, innovative counsel on complex coverage positions, allowing you to guide major carriers through intricate disputes with real impact and autonomy.
• Remote Freedom with Big-Case Exposure: Enjoy full remote flexibility (or hybrid from Manhattan) while tackling nationwide matters that demand sharp analysis and bold advocacy—no routine defense grind here, just high-level coverage strategy.
• Top-Tier Rewards for Expertise: Lock in a premium $225,000+ base plus performance incentives and robust benefits, reflecting the firm's commitment to compensating attorneys who deliver standout results in this specialized arena.

Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):

• JD from an accredited law school and active New York State Bar admission (additional jurisdictions a plus).
• 3+ years of relevant experience in insurance coverage litigation, opinions, bad faith, or related commercial disputes (senior roles open for more seasoned candidates).
• Strong skills in policy analysis, legal research, drafting opinions/briefs, negotiations, and advocating in trial/appellate settings.

No one fits every box perfectly - if you're passionate about insurance coverage and close on experience, let's connect confidentially! This is one of several similar roles I'm handling.

If this fires up your interest in cutting-edge coverage work, reach out for a quick, private chat.

working/work at home options are available for this role.

Commercial Real Estate Transactional Associate | Manhattan, NY (Hybrid) – Base Salary $250k+

Location/Schedule: Manhattan, NY (Hybrid)

Base Salary: $250k

Practice: Commercial Real Estate Transactions – Acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, joint ventures, distressed asset workouts, and development deals for NY

What stands out about this opportunity:

• Trailblazing NYC Real Estate Powerhouse: Join a flagship firm established in 1975, celebrated for redefining New York City's skyline through 50+ years of innovative real estate solutions.
• Prestigious Rankings and Influence: Leverage a powerhouse status, consistently top-listed by The Real Deal among NYC's elite practices, with Litigation Department honors underscoring overall excellence in real estate.
• Inclusive, High-Retention Workplace: Prosper in a professional culture scoring 5.0/5 on Glassdoor and Crain's 2024 Best Places to Work in NYC, emphasizing collaboration, work-life harmony, and advancement opportunities for all, including post-family support.
• Pure Real Estate Specialization: Immerse in transactional mastery across deals, financing, and opportunity zones, honing skills in a firm dedicated solely to NYC's vibrant real estate ecosystem.
• Lucrative Rewards System: Secure a commanding $250,000+ base complemented by incentive bonuses and robust perks, fueling your success in transformative transactions.

Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):

• JD from an accredited law school and active New York State Bar admission (additional jurisdictions a plus).
• 3+ years of relevant transactional experience, ideally in commercial real estate, acquisitions, financing, leasing, or development.
• Expertise in due diligence, contract drafting, negotiations, closings, and client advisement in multifaceted deals.

No one fits every box perfectly - if you're passionate about real estate transactions and close on experience, let's connect confidentially! This is one of several similar roles I'm handling.

If this accelerates your deal-making career, reach out for a quick, private discussion.

working/work at home options are available for this role.

Join our team at Johnson/Turner!

We are excited to add attorneys to our growing family law team!

• We answer the call.
• We do what(ever) it takes.
• We are bold innovators.
• We are optimistic.
• We are Friends-in-Law.
• We care about each other.

Do our core values speak to you? If so, we'd love to meet you.

We are particularly interested in candidates with 2+ years of experience in family law.

At our firm, you don't have to choose between doing great legal work and having a life outside of it. We combine high-level advocacy with a genuinely collaborative culture and a true commitment to work-life balance. We are incredibly proud to have received a 2025 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Best Places to Work award.

Our strong Team Approach means our attorneys spend their time doing the work attorneys are meant to do - craft legal arguments, devise creative strategies, analyze complicated facts and law, provide legal advice, persuade judicial officers & negotiate settlements.

We get to do this work with the support of a tremendous Team of professionals, collaborating to deliver top notch service to our clients. Our Team includes Sr. Paralegals who do the majority of initial drafting, Client Service Specialists who triage client calls and assist with document collection, a Life Coach who works with clients on the non-legal aspects of family law, Intake and Sales Professionals who meet with potential clients to sign them up for legal services, a Marketing Team who crafts and delivers our message to potential clients, an Accounting Team who works closely with clients to build successful payment plans and an IT and Innovation Team who ensures our technology runs seamlessly and reliably, and leads us with cutting edge solutions to keep us ahead.

We have a culture of learning - we host ongoing substantive & procedural legal training, professional development on leadership, communication, assertive advocacy, & relationship building with your team. Our Attorney & Paralegal Teams actively engage with one another literally daily to collaborate on complex issues and nuanced challenges.

We only consider candidates who are team players, who have positive attitudes, compassion for clients, a strong work ethic, and an enthusiasm for innovation.

We are a growing law firm that values our culture, strives for excellence, dreams big and has a lot of fun along the way.

Attorneys at Johnson/Turner Legal enjoy the following benefits:

• Better Compensation plan – Base salary, plus a formulaic monthly incentive plan based on performance metrics.
• You are supported by industry-leading training, systems, workflows, software and automation - all making you a better lawyer.
• Your clients will be provided to you. You have no sales and marketing responsibilities – so you can keep your focus on serving clients and practicing law well.
• No hourly billing – our cases are handled with flat fee packages of service.
• You are part of a Team that is second to none.

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year, and commensurate with experience

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Twin Cities Metro Area, Duluth Area, Rochester Area

No-Fault Litigation Associate | New York, NY (Fully Remote) – Base Salary $150,000+

Location/Schedule: New York, NY (Fully Remote)

Base Salary: $150,000+

Practice: No-Fault / PIP Litigation – Defending insurers in New York no-fault/PIP arbitrations, hearings, and court proceedings; handling serious injury threshold motions, coverage disputes, IME challenges, provider billing fraud, and related personal injury defense matters for national and regional carriers

What stands out about this opportunity:

• Ultimate Remote Flexibility – Enjoy complete freedom to work remotely with no rigid office mandates, as long as client needs are met and deliverables are on time - in a firm that trusts results over presence.
• Lucrative Structured Bonuses – Boost your earnings with monthly bonuses of $1,000 for strong performance and $1,500 at higher tiers, plus generous discretionary year-end bonuses up to $18,000 total, rewarding consistent contributions.
• Pure Growth Hiring – This is an addition for expansion (not replacement), with the firm actively scaling to hire up to six attorneys at various levels to support surging caseloads and market demand.
• Established Insurance Defense Leader – Join one of NYC's most respected firms since 1952, the largest women-owned law firm in New York State, with over 70 years of excellence in no-fault/PIP and tort defense across state courts.
• Competitive Entry Rewards – Secure a solid $150,000+ base enhanced by performance bonuses and benefits in a supportive, agile environment that combines big-firm resources with boutique personal service.

Core Requirements (Flexibility for Exceptional Candidates):

• JD from an accredited law school and active New York State Bar admission (additional jurisdictions a plus).
• 1 - 4 years of experience in no-fault/PIP litigation, insurance defense, personal injury defense, or related civil matters (strong recent grads with relevant internships considered).
• Solid skills in arbitration, motions (threshold/serious injury), discovery, client communication, and advocating in no-fault hearings/courts.

If this fits your remote litigation goals, reach out for a quick, private chat.

working/work at home options are available for this role.