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About J&Y Law Firm

J&Y Law Firm is a premier personal injury law firm committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for our clients while fostering a dynamic and collaborative workplace culture. Our goal is to deliver high-value results through superior client service, legal excellence, and a supportive team environment.

What we provide:

-A team environment guided by respect and care

-An investment in technology and processes for our team

-A challenging, fast paced, and interesting case load

-A very competitive salary

-Growth opportunity and a collaborative team environment, in addition to a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision options and paid parking.

Position Summary

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Pre-Litigation Managing Attorney to lead, coach, and inspire our pre-litigation legal team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive personal injury experience, exceptional leadership skills, and the ability to manage high case volumes with efficiency and precision. This role will oversee a team of case managers, demand writers, settlement negotiators, lien negotiators, and support staff managing up to 800 active personal injury cases.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Directly supervise all pre-litigation staff, including case managers, demand writers, settlement negotiators, lien negotiators, and VAs/RCs.
• Lead annual performance reviews; manage workloads and performance expectations.
• Conduct regular coaching sessions and feedback meetings; implement structured training through Lunch & Learns and one-on-one development plans.
• Identify and prioritize Serious Injury (SI) cases requiring enhanced attention and strategic oversight.

Time on Desk (TOD) Oversight & Case Movement

• Enforce and model TOD protocols including:
• Daily file reviews
• Routine client meetings to advise on treatment and case trajectory
• Movement of cases to GFRL (Get File Ready for Litigation)
• Oversight of GFRD (Get File Ready for Demand) stage progression
• Ensure timely coordination between case managers, records clerks, demand writers, and negotiators.
• Drive consistent case movement and reduce stagnation across teams.

Client Experience & Communication

• Maintain high client satisfaction by enforcing a communication standard:
• No more than 30 days between client contacts, with a 14-day goal
• Ensure regular status updates and touchpoints
• Personally engage with clients on high-value cases or sensitive matters to improve outcomes and service.

Strategic Oversight & Quality Control

• Review and revise demands in collaboration with demand writers for maximum clarity and impact.
• Work with settlement negotiators on strategic approaches to maximize Average Matter Value (AMV).
• Ensure thorough preparation and negotiation strategies before submitting demands.
• Oversee lien resolution strategy in collaboration with lien negotiators.

Operational Management & Metrics Tracking

• Track and report weekly settlements and productivity by individual and team.
• Monitor KPIs across all roles reporting to the Pre-Litigation Managing Attorney.
• Create and maintain scorecards for staff performance evaluation.
• Ensure alignment with firm goals and budget.
• Coordinate seamless handoffs to the litigation team, maintaining communication and case integrity.

Compliance & Ethics

• Uphold best practices in documentation, client communication, and compliance with legal standards.
• Promote ethical and professional conduct across all case handling and interactions.

Oversight of Government Claims (Tort Claims Act / Public Entity Matters)

• Ensure team compliance with statutory deadlines, including:

• Filing claims within the 6-month window.

• Monitoring response timelines from public entities.

• Initiating litigation within the proper timeframe following rejection or deemed rejection.

• Review and approve all government claim submissions for accuracy, sufficiency, and supporting documentation.

• Train and guide pre-litigation staff on spotting government entity involvement, navigating immunity issues, and understanding procedural nuances.

• Maintain a centralized tracking system to monitor the status of all open government claims, ensuring no deadlines are missed.

• Collaborate with records clerks and case managers to obtain necessary documentation (e.g., incident reports, medical records, correspondence from agencies).

• Escalate high-risk or complex claims to the Litigation Department when appropriate for early transition planning.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; active California Bar license required
• Minimum 8 years of personal injury experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Proven ability to manage large caseloads and deliver high-value settlements
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiation, case strategy, and client management
• Strong familiarity with Litify or similar legal CRM platforms
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Bilingual preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Paid Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Per-case bonus provided
• Continuing legal education and career development support

Our client, a renowned Civil Litigation Defense firm that specializes in Insurance Defense, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their exceptional team in Concord, CA.

This is a hybrid role. You'll be able to work from home with occasional travel to the office to meet with other team members for case strategies etc.

Our firm represents a diverse portfolio of domestic and international insurance carriers, as well as high-profile private clients, across a broad range of complex legal matters. We are seeking motivated associates to join our team and work alongside experienced lead attorneys on all phases of litigation.

This is a unique opportunity for associates looking to gain meaningful, front-line experience in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Insurance defense litigation experience
• Personal injury litigation experience
• Landlord tenant habitability work, med mal and construction defect is a plus.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in rapid response investigations following catastrophic events
• Contribute to case evaluation and strategic reporting
• Participate in discovery, depositions, and trial preparation
• Engage in hands-on litigation with a focus on strategic thinking to meet client objectives

Benefits:

• A top notch salary package, including bonus potential
• Insurance including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Unlimited PTO
• A flexible work from home policy
• Professional development assistance

Are you a paralegal with strong administrative and litigation experience who’s ready to join a team dedicated to empowering businesses to achieve their full potential? We are seeking a detail-oriented, proactive, and reliable team player to support our firm’s practice—including tracking cases, calendaring deadlines, and coordinating filings in both state and federal courts—while contributing to our culture of hard work, problem-solving, and service.

At MNK Law, we believe in offering exceptional service to our clients and fostering a work environment that allows our team members to find meaning and satisfaction in their work. To achieve this, we encourage our staff to interact directly with clients and build strong relationships with colleagues. Our goal is to create a supportive, engaged, and high-performing team—and we are looking for individuals who share this vision.

Responsibilities – Your Day May Look Like This:

• Tracking litigation matters from intake through resolution, maintaining case files, and monitoring deadlines to ensure compliance with court rules and internal firm protocols.
• Ability to file in state federal court
• Managing and maintaining litigation calendars, deadlines, and case schedules, including preparing reminders, alerts, and updates for attorneys.
• Proficiency in reviewing and applying the California and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to ensure accurate calendaring and filing deadlines.
• Creating resource and news content for clients and prospective clients.
• Interacting professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court clerks, and judicial staff on scheduling, filings, and case-related communications.
• Handling administrative tasks, such as managing schedules, overseeing office operations, and responding to inquiries.
• Providing cross-departmental support (HR, Finance, Marketing), including billing, organizing confidential documents, and assisting with firm initiatives.

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of paralegal experience, with a strong emphasis on litigation support, including case tracking, deadline calendaring, and electronic court filings in both California state and federal courts.
• Associate’s degree or paralegal certification.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedure, motions, discovery, evidence, and court rules.
• Experience with electronic filing systems (e.g., CM/ECF for federal courts, state e-filing portals, One Legal, etc.).
• Familiarity with transactional matters and due diligence is a plus.
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented.
• Strong writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and cloud-based platforms.
• Familiarity with litigation support software (Westlaw, Lawtoolbox, etc.).
• Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, or Final Cut Pro.
• A proactive solution finder with the willingness to take on new challenges.

Compensation:

• $25.00 – $35.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift

Location:

• Irvine, CA 92618 (In-person; must relocate before starting work)

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Paralegal: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Irvine, CA 92618 (Preferred)

Work Location: In-office only

I’m currently working with one of California’s top plaintiff litigation firms on a strategic hire for an attorney with insurance coverage or bad faith experience.

The firm regularly secures 7- and 8-figure results and is looking to add someone to handle high-exposure disputes against major insurance carriers.

This opportunity tends to be especially attractive for insurance defense or coverage attorneys who want to move to the plaintiff side of major cases and work alongside elite trial lawyers.

The firm is offering tremendous compensation and long-term upside for the right candidate.

If you’d be open to a quick confidential conversation, I’d be happy to share more details.

About:

A highly regarded international law firm is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Associate with 2 to 3 years of experience to join its Corporate Practice Group in San Francisco. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with partners and clients on sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions in a collaborative, team-driven environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in complex corporate transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures, mergers, joint ventures, and private equity deals. Responsibilities include leading due diligence efforts, drafting ancillary agreements, and advising clients throughout the lifecycle of strategic transactions.

About the Firm:

This global law firm operates as a fully integrated international partnership with more than 1,000 lawyers across 14 offices worldwide. The firm is known for its ability to handle high-profile, complex legal and business matters while maintaining a strong focus on the issues most important to its clients’ strategic objectives. Its lawyers collaborate across offices to provide seamless cross-border service, and the firm has received recognition from leading legal ranking organizations for the strength of its global practice and commitment to developing top legal talent.

Qualifications:

• 2 to 3 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions or related corporate transactions.

• Experience supporting complex transactions, including acquisitions, mergers, joint ventures, or private equity deals.

• Admission to the California Bar.

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Summary

This position provides high-level administrative support to litigation and transactional trademark and copyright attorneys. Must have advanced knowledge of federal court protocols and rules. To succeed in this role, candidates must be independent, have a can-do spirit, and be able to manage multiple projects and tasks. Considerable experience in litigation, trademarks, and trademark prosecution is essential in this role.

This role offers the opportunity to work from a remote location on days when in-person attendance is not required, and as agreed upon by the direct supervisor and assigned attorneys. It is an essential function of any remote role that the employee be available to attend in-person meetings, professional development sessions, or to come to the office for other reasons, if the need arises. This position requires the individual reside in California, and will have a designation to one of Hanson Bridgett's six office locations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare correspondence, memos, and other legal documents as directed.
• Assist with document review, proofreading, and editing of legal documents.
• Conduct trademark investigations about adverse parties.
• Communicate with clients and trademark team about deadlines and filings.
• Ensure the orderly management of client files; transmit physical documents to the records department.
• Create various spreadsheets and project sheets to track team assignments and client requests.
• Work closely with the docketing specialist to ensure deadlines are properly calendared.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and maintain data integrity.
• Complete conflicts checks through the electronic intake system and draft engagement letters.
• Coordinate meetings, appointments, conferences, and travel arrangements.
• Prepare monthly expense reports for attorneys.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of notices of opposition, petitions for cancellation, extensions of time to oppose, and other ESTTA filings.
• Maintain electronic files and keep attorneys updated on case status.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using iManage.
• Assist with the billing and invoicing process
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a legal secretary in trademark law.
• Deep knowledge of trademark procedures, terminology, and concepts.
• Knowledge of court rules and civil procedures in Federal courts, including experience with e-filing; knowledge of TTAB filing procedures.
• Highly organized and able to handle a heavy IP desk, including managing calendars and prioritizing workload.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and legal software for document management.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Clear and professional communication skills.

Salary

Hanson Bridgett offers a competitive salary and benefits package. The annual salary for this California-based role is anticipated to be in the area of $85,000 - $95,000, and represents the firm’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is negotiable, and will depend upon a number of factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s years of experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Family Law Associate | Silicon Valley | $175,000 – $245,000 - +++

Are you a passionate Family Law Associate who wants to do sophisticated work, earn well, and actually have a life outside the office?

This could be exactly what you've been looking for.

What's in it for you?

Exceptional compensation , a base salary of $175,000 to $245,000, reflecting the firm's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.

Sophisticated, meaningful work , you'll handle complex, high-net-worth matters including intricate financial disputes, custody cases, domestic violence matters, and high-stakes negotiations. This is not a volume shop. You'll work on cases that genuinely challenge and develop you.

A team that has your back, you'll collaborate with experienced attorneys who care about doing great work together. The culture is supportive, collegial, and refreshingly free of BigLaw politics.

A genuine path to partnership , this firm promotes from within and values long-term relationships with its attorneys. If partnership is your goal, this is a place where that conversation is real.

Balance and growth , the firm is proud of its sustainable attorney model and actively supports ongoing professional development and community engagement. You'll be challenged, but you won't burn out.

What you'll be doing

You'll manage a broad range of family law matters from start to finish , representing clients before judicial officers, appearing in mediations, drafting pleadings and discovery, preparing financial disclosures, and leading settlement negotiations. You'll work closely with experts including forensic accountants and custody evaluators, and collaborate closely with colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.

What they're looking for

• 4+ years of family law experience in private practice
• Active California State Bar membership
• Courtroom and mediation experience
• Strong drafting skills across pleadings, discovery, and financial disclosures
• Ability to handle matters independently while thriving as part of a team
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially in court

This is a firm that genuinely invests in its people ,with a real and transparent path to partnership for the right person.

Location: San Jose, CA / Silicon Valley

This role is being managed confidentially. The firm and full details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Interested or curious? Reach out directly or apply below.

I work exclusively in legal recruitment and regularly connect attorneys with roles that genuinely move their careers forward, even if the timing isn't perfect right now, I'd love to connect.

Our client, a highly regarded and rapidly expanding national litigation boutique, is seeking to hire multiple associates to join their newly launching California office. Desired candidates will have 2+ years of commercial experience, with preference for those with experience and/or an interest in sophisticated consumer class action litigation and privacy litigation. Qualified attorneys should have top credentials and prior law firm experience or federal clerkship experience.

This is a rare opportunity to join a rapidly growing elite boutique known for representing marquee, blue chip-clients! The firm is nationally recognized for its defense of complex, high-stakes class actions, while also selectively handling other sophisticated litigation matters, including high-profile plaintiff-side cases. They are widely known for exceptional advocacy, consistently strong outcomes, and the pedigree and caliber of its attorneys.

Key Highlights:

• Established national platform with existing blue-chip clients

• Entrepreneurial yet supportive culture with true collaboration

• Market-leading compensation and a genuinely national practice

• Clear path to partnership

• Competitive compensation on the Cravath scale

Candidate Profile:

• 2+ years of commercial litigation experience

• Graduates of top-tier law schools with outstanding academic credentials

• Federal court experience strongly preferred

The firm has tripled in size over the past three years and continues to grow organically in direct response to client demand, offering long-term stability alongside entrepreneurial opportunity.

Join a flourishing litigation boutique that is making waves nationwide for its sophisticated representation - particularly in the class action arena! Hybrid work arrangement offered. For consideration, please contact (for a full listing of our open positions, please visit ).

This Latham spinoff has grown exponentially since its founding 15 years ago and seeks an experienced Corporate Counsel to join its team, working largely with clients in the Emerging Growth and Venture Capital space. A broad corporate background (M&A, venture capital, corporate governance) is desired, along with a down-to-earth disposition. The team is mainly composed of attorneys from firms like Wilson Sonsini, Gunderson, and Fenwick who thrived handling sophisticated matters, but who also desired more reasonable billable hours.

The firm's unique structure allows Counsel to select their target billable hours (1200 to 1600+) and enjoy commensurate compensation.

This opportunity may be fully remote. Comp DOE and target hours: $230k-$350k+.

Job ID: 410229

Practice area:- Estate & Tax Planning,Trusts and Estates - General

Family Wealth & Estate Planning Associate Attorney (4–7 Years Experience) – Private Client Practice | San Francisco, California

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A leading law firm is seeking a Family Wealth & Estate Planning Associate Attorney (4–7 years experience) to join its private client practice in San Francisco, California. Work with high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated estate planning and wealth preservation strategies.

Founded in 1962, this California based law firm specializes in consumer products and manufacturing, energy and natural resources, financial services, litigation, real estate, technology, business transactions, wine, and private clients. Committed to diversity and equality, this firm has diversity scholarship, pipeline internship, and women's leadership programs. The diversity makes the firm stronger and enables them to deliver strong legal advice. The firm is very supportive of achieving personal satisfaction and professional accomplishment and offers a competitive salary with benefits package. The firm has received numerous recognitions and accolades for professional achievements. The firm has obtained certification as a green business. Believing in giving back, the firm and the attorneys are actively involved in the local communities.

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A prominent law firm is seeking a Family Wealth & Estate Planning Associate Attorney to join its growing private client practice in San Francisco, California. This role focuses on advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families on estate planning, wealth transfer, and trust administration strategies.

Attorneys pursuing San Francisco legal jobs in private client services will gain the opportunity to work with sophisticated clients across industries such as technology, real estate, finance, and food and beverage. The Estate Planning Attorney will collaborate with the firm’s Private Client Industry Group to provide tailored legal guidance on wealth preservation, trust structures, and family business planning.

This partner-track position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys while building strong client relationships within a highly respected estate planning practice.

This opportunity is actively interviewing attorneys seeking advanced San Francisco legal jobs in trusts and estates and family wealth advisory services.

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Key Responsibilities

• Advise high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients on estate planning and wealth preservation strategies.

• Draft and review estate planning documents including trusts, wills, and related instruments.

• Support sophisticated family wealth planning involving generational wealth transfer and asset protection.

• Assist with trust and estate structuring to support tax efficiency and long-term planning objectives.

• Collaborate with the Private Client Industry Group to develop and maintain strong client relationships.

• Provide strategic legal and business insights tailored to clients’ financial and family goals.

• Work closely with financial advisors, accountants, and other professionals to deliver integrated planning strategies.

• Participate in client development initiatives and support the continued growth of the estate planning practice.

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Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience practicing as an Estate Planning Attorney or trusts and estates associate.

• Experience advising high-net-worth individuals and families preferred.

• Strong understanding of estate planning structures and family wealth management strategies.

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

• Ability to develop and maintain sophisticated client relationships.

• Strong analytical thinking and legal drafting skills.

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Education

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

• LL.M. in Taxation preferred but not required.

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Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

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Skills

• Strong analytical and legal research capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Experience managing complex client relationships.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Attention to detail in drafting sophisticated estate planning instruments.

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This opportunity is with a respected California-based law firm known for delivering strategic legal services to individuals, families, and businesses across a broad range of industries. The firm maintains a strong presence in the San Francisco legal market and provides comprehensive legal services spanning litigation, business transactions, real estate, and private client services.

The firm emphasizes diversity, collaboration, and community engagement, with initiatives supporting leadership development, diversity programs, and professional advancement. Attorneys benefit from a supportive environment focused on achieving both professional excellence and personal satisfaction.

Professionals exploring San Francisco legal jobs will appreciate the firm’s commitment to client service, inclusive culture, and long-term career growth opportunities within its estate planning and private client practice.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Opportunity to work with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients across diverse industries.

• Exposure to sophisticated family wealth and estate planning strategies.

• Collaborative private client practice within a highly respected law firm.

• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities.

• Clear partner-track position supporting long-term advancement.

• Ideal opportunity for attorneys seeking advanced San Francisco legal jobs in trusts and estates.

This position rarely opens at this level and provides attorneys the opportunity to expand their expertise in family wealth advisory and estate planning within a thriving private client practice.

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Benefits

• Health and welfare benefits.

• Vacation and leave time, including parental and sabbatical leave.

• Paid holidays.

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