Legal Jobs in Oakland California Flexible

Roseland, NJ, Centerville, UT, or Palo Alto, CA

Summary

Under the direction of the Trademark Paralegal Manager and Director of the Patent Prosecution Group, the Patent Docket Clerk will be responsible for assisting the Patent Docket Administrator with maintaining the patent docketing system and communicating critical deadlines to responsible practitioners/staff in the prosecution group.

Requirements

• Review and process official communications from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office in order to maintain prosecution records and track statutory deadlines in the patent docketing system.
• Review and process communications from foreign agents, relay said communications to responsible practitioners/support staff and update prosecution records in the patent docketing system.
• Perform global reviews of docketing records, provide reminders of statutory deadlines, distribute docket and client portfolio reports, manage export of data to annuity provider for ongoing maintenance of active patent assets, and related tasks as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Minimum 4-6 years of relevant patent docketing experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college and/or Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program is a plus.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized and have the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Outlook and Excel.

Schedule

Full-time, Hybrid, Monday-Friday

• New Jersey: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Possibility of later start/end time for NJ hires to allow overlap with West Coast coverage.)
• California: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• Utah: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Compensation

For candidates meeting the requirements, the expected base salary is $65,000.00-$75,000.00, plus overtime and bonus in New Jersey, $70,000.00-$80,000.00, plus overtime and bonus in California and $65,000.00-$70,000.00, plus overtime and bonus in Utah. The range provided is the salary that the firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting that it is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined based on individual candidate qualifications and location. The benefits package includes coverage options for medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, disability, FSAs, 401K, and paid time off.

Disclaimers

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required by employee.

The Firm is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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About the Company

A reputable and distinguished real estate firm is seeking a Transactional Real Estate Associate to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented and committed professional with 4+ years of experience managing complex transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing. The firm prides itself on fostering a collaborative work environment, offering hybrid remote flexibility, and providing opportunities to work on high-profile projects that impact the local community. This role also offers a clear path for long-term career growth.

About the Role

This role involves managing complex transactions and providing strategic advice to clients in the real estate sector.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, negotiate, and review legal documents for commercial real estate transactions, such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, financing contracts, and joint venture agreements.
• Oversee due diligence processes, including reviewing title, surveys, and zoning compliance, to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Coordinate and lead transaction closings, ensuring smooth execution by collaborating with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
• Advise clients on strategies for real estate development, acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing activities.
• Structure deals effectively and manage complex negotiations to achieve client objectives.
• Provide guidance on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to real estate projects.
• Collaborate closely with partners and clients to deliver tailored solutions for sophisticated real estate matters.
• Stay informed about industry trends and local market dynamics to offer strategic advice.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently, ensuring high-quality results.

Qualifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar is required.
• 4+ years of experience in transactional real estate, preferably within a law firm environment.
• Strong expertise in commercial real estate law, including leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and joint ventures.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with commercial real estate transactions.
• Knowledge of local market dynamics.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The firm is committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals.

Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job description:

At Venardi Zurada, we are a dedicated team of legal professionals committed to advocating for individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others or treated unlawfully in the workplace. Our firm specializes in a wide range of personal injury claims, including auto accidents, slip and falls, medical malpractice, and employment cases. We are committed to providing our clients with compassionate, comprehensive legal representation to secure the justice and compensation they deserve. We are the Proud Sponsors of the San Francisco 49er's and we are deeply committed to our communities.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly organized, empathetic, and detail-oriented individual to act as a Litigation Assistant to join our growing team. This position involves document management, and coordination with various stakeholders to ensure smooth case progression and optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

Request, obtain, review and itemize medical records and billing records.

Coordinate the investigation of claims, including gathering medical records, accident reports, and other essential evidence.

Manage case documentation, ensuring all relevant information is accurately filed and easily accessible.

Provide empathetic support to clients, helping them navigate the complexities of the legal system while addressing their concerns and questions.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in a case management or legal assistant role, preferably within a personal injury law firm.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Proficient in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on client service.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Full Time position at $28.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience.

Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Venardi Zurada is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday (830am-5pm)

Job Type:

Full-time. In person. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. OAKLAND OFFICE.

Family Law Associate Attorney (Menlo Park or San Ramon)

FLICKER KERIN, LLP has an opening in our Menlo Park or San Ramon office for a full-time family law attorney (office location determined by candidate’s preference). Our exceptional team of attorneys and staff are the driving force behind the high-quality legal expertise our clients rely on. We recognize that our employees' success and well-being are integral to our success, and therefore, prioritize a supportive and fulfilling work environment.

We offer a flexible work setup, with attorneys primarily working from home and in the office one day, preferably two days, and as needed for client meetings, deadlines, and staff management. Our firm has a strong reputation in the community for integrity and exceptional legal acumen, and our experienced attorneys dedicate considerable time to mentoring our employees, fostering their professional growth and development.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes employer-subsidized health and dental insurance, paid vacation and sick time, a flexible spending account (FSA), a dependent care flexible spending account (DCFSA), and Health Savings Account (HSA), an employer-funded 401k/profit-sharing contribution, and opportunities to earn quarterly performance-based bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments from multiple partners, effectively prioritize tasks, and manage multiple assignments simultaneously to meet deadlines.
• Independently make court appearances and manage family law hearings on behalf of clients.
• Work autonomously and collaboratively with paralegals, law clerks, fellow attorneys, and administrative staff.
• Communicate clearly, skillfully, and discreetly with clients, Opposing Counsel, experts, consultants, etc.

Skills and Experience

• Must be licensed to practice law in California and should have completed 1 to 7 years of licensed family law experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. Experience with Xspouse, Clio, Lawyaw, and Lawgic is preferred.
• Candidates must possess excellent research skills and comfort with numerous research tools (WestLaw, Attorney’s Briefcase, online resources, and hardcover reference materials).
• Candidate should possess excellent writing skills to draft motions, pleadings, letters, memos, and other legal documents.

Expected Hours of Work

• Associates are expected to work during the firm’s regular business hours, 5 days per week, and be available for additional work when required by case load.

Starting salary is between $120,000 and $180,000, depending on family law experience. Please reply to this ad with your resume and cover letter. Candidacy responses will be kept confidential.

Join our team and be part of a firm that values your growth, offers flexibility, and rewards your performance. We look forward to hearing from you!

There's a version of California employment law that only exists in the Bay Area, and you're either doing it or you're watching it from the wrong seat.

The companies here don't look like the rest of the country. They're pre-IPO startups doing their first RIF and realizing they have no severance framework. They're public tech companies navigating board-level investigations into workplace culture. They're growth-stage businesses acquiring competitors and discovering the target has wage & hour exposure baked into its contractor model. The employment issues in this market are woven into corporate transactions, regulatory risk, and C-suite strategy in ways that most BigLaw L&E groups never touch.

But at your current firm, you're doing California employment defense and nothing else. Wage & hour class actions, PAGA, single-plaintiff claims — the work is real, but it's the same playbook on repeat. You aren't advising on the employment dimensions of an acquisition. You aren't counseling founders on equity compensation disputes. You aren't getting pulled into the boardroom when a workforce restructuring needs to happen in 72 hours.

An AmLaw 50 firm is building out its employment and labor team across its California offices, with a strong preference for San Francisco and Palo Alto. They want someone who can litigate California employment matters and advise on the transactional and counseling side. This isn't a class action factory — it's a practice that sits at the intersection of employment law and corporate strategy.

The work includes:

• Defending complex wage & hour class actions, PAGA claims, and single-plaintiff matters in California state and federal court
• Advising on employment aspects of M&A transactions and corporate restructurings
• Counseling tech and growth-stage companies on California employment compliance, workforce planning, and executive employment matters
• Class/representative action strategy from pre-litigation through resolution

What you bring:

• 2+ years of California employment litigation experience at a major law firm
• Interest in or exposure to transactional employment work (M&A diligence, workforce restructuring, executive employment)
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• California bar admission

What you get:

• A practice that blends litigation and transactional employment work — not just one or the other
• Clients that are tech companies, PE-backed platforms, and high-growth businesses, not a random docket of retail wage & hour cases
• Cravath scale ($260K-$390K depending on class year)

Apply here directly or send your resume confidentially to

Job description:

Great opportunity for an experienced hard-working independent case-handling attorney that wants to be part of a top tier, growing, and established plaintiff personal injury, plaintiff employment, and class action law firm and to work with some of the best trial attorneys in the San Francisco Bay Area. The attorneys in the firm specialize by practice area. We will provide you a 6 month to one year bridge where you will work directly with Mark Venardi and/or Martin Zurada after which you will be responsible for your own case load. We will provide you with the cases and you will work on them from intake through resolution or trial. During the bridge period we will provide you with a salary and potential bonuses and then when you graduate to an independent case handling attorney you will be eligible to participate in one of the most potentially lucrative compensation packages for personal injury and/or employment attorneys in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Are you a special lawyer who is motivated to win? Are you a natural "people-person" with the ability to connect to strangers? Are you hard-working, driven to succeed, goal oriented and motivated by success? If so, then we want you on our team.

Venardi Zurada is a dynamic, thriving and growing plaintiff personal injury, employment law, and class action law firm with offices in Walnut Creek, Oakland, and we are in the process of expanding our footprint to other regional communities. We are purpose driven. Clients are #1, we do the right things for the rights reasons, we get better every day, we are accountable to each other, and we strongly believe that every role in the firm helps to win the case.

We are the Proud Sponsors of the San Francisco 49ers, Superlawyers 17 years in a row, Martindale Hubbel AV rated, seasoned trial attorneys featured in many news publications, and as seen on KRON, FOX, NBC, Forbes, Bloomberg, the Recorder and the Daily Journal. We have won many million and multimillion dollar verdicts and settlements.

If you believe you are the best person for the best firm please email your resume and a writing sample directly to Mark Venardi at

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary depending on experience starting at $200,000 and up, but once you are an independent case handling attorney you will have the potential to earn well above that.
• Once you are an independent case handling attorney the opportunity to defer income through attorneys’ fees annuities in appropriate cases.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4 percent employer match.
• 3 weeks of PTO.
• Firm pays all professional dues and CLE expenses.
• Potential for hybrid and/or work from home once you are an independent case handling attorney.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Trademark Litigation Paralegal – TTAB Specialist (Hybrid)

San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Walnut Creek, CA

Contract-to-Hire

About the Role:

Our company is seeking an experienced Trademark Litigation Paralegal with significant hands-on USPTO Trademark Trial and Appeal Board (TTAB) experience to support high-stakes trademark proceedings for a major client. This hybrid position requires 2–4 days per week in the office, particularly during onboarding and training, with flexibility based on learning curve and familiarity with team processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive support for trademark litigation matters before the USPTO TTAB, including trademark oppositions, cancellations, and appeals.
• Assist attorneys with motions practice, including drafting, filing, and managing motions to dismiss, summary judgment, and other procedural filings.
• Manage the discovery process, including preparing interrogatories, document requests, and coordinating written or oral depositions.
• Draft and file trial briefs, reply briefs, and schedule oral arguments before the TTAB.
• Organize and maintain case files, deadlines, and docketing for TTAB proceedings.
• Handle communications and filings with the USPTO and TTAB, ensuring compliance with Board procedures and deadlines.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to provide updates, gather evidence, and prepare case materials.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of direct experience as a paralegal in trademark litigation, with a focus on TTAB practice.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience managing TTAB oppositions, cancellations, and related proceedings is required.
• Strong understanding of USPTO TTAB rules, procedures, and electronic filing systems.
• Excellent organizational, legal research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid role: 2–4 days a week on-site in San Francisco, Silicon Valley, or Walnut Creek.
• Proficiency with legal document management and docketing systems.
• Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate preferred.

Hours:

8:30 a.m. start (possible 8:00 a.m.), 7.5-hour workday plus an hour for lunch.

Why Join Us?

This is a high-impact opportunity to work with leading attorneys and a flagship client facing complex TTAB trademark litigation matters. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values expertise, attention to detail, and proactive communication.

Ready to advance your career in trademark litigation? Apply today to join our dedicated legal team!

Overview

Whistler Partners is partnering with to hire its first senior legal leader — a Head of Legal with the opportunity to step into a General Counsel title for the right candidate.

Owner provides a suite of tools designed to help local restaurant owners increase sales and strengthen their online presence. From mobile ordering and customer rewards to digital growth infrastructure, the platform empowers independent restaurants to compete and win. As the business expands product surfaces, navigates regulatory complexity, and enters increasingly strategic partnerships, legal leadership is now mission-critical.

This is a foundational hire at a high-growth, mission-driven SaaS company.

Why this role?

This is not an incremental legal hire. It’s a build-from-zero seat.

You will own the full legal stack — corporate, compliance, employment, IP, litigation, regulatory, and commercial — and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team. You won’t inherit a pre-built function. You’ll architect it.

Success in this role means:

• Building scalable systems from ambiguity
• Knowing when to leverage outside counsel — and when to move internally
• Acting as DRI on the company’s most sensitive initiatives
• Helping leadership move faster while strengthening risk discipline

The title is flexible and may include General Counsel for the right candidate.

This is ideal for a builder who wants true ownership, executive visibility, and the opportunity to shape Legal at a scaling technology company from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Engineering, Product & Design, GTM, People, Finance, Ops, and the Executive team
• Act as strategic advisor to the CEO on negotiations, disputes, and sensitive matters
• Build and scale Owner’s Legal function as its first full-time legal hire
• Serve as DRI on litigation strategy, regulatory posture, and complex commercial agreements
• Partner with Product and Engineering to ensure new products and pricing models are built with compliance and risk minimization in mind
• Design scalable systems across contracting, compliance, governance, privacy, employment, and IP
• Manage outside counsel across corporate, regulatory, employment, and litigation matters
• Support fundraising, board matters, corporate governance, and investor communications
• Proactively identify legal risk areas and implement preventive frameworks

About You

• 8–10+ years of legal experience across law firm and in-house environments
• Broad, “full-stack” experience across commercial, corporate, compliance, IP, employment, and litigation oversight
• Builder mentality — energized by creating structure from scratch
• Strong executive presence and business judgment
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments
• Able to partner closely with product and engineering teams
• Motivated to scale and eventually build a Legal team

Compensation

$250,000 – $325,000

Owner is open to increased compensation at the General Counsel level and may stretch beyond the posted range for the right candidate.

Perks

Comprehensive health coverage, Bay Area-based remote flexibility, unlimited PTO, and additional growth-stage benefits.

Interested?

This search is being led by Wolf at Whistler Partners. Please contact them for a confidential conversation.

About Whistler Partners

Matchmakers, Not Headhunters

Whistler Partners is a boutique matchmaking firm focused on counseling the best and the brightest attorneys over the course of their careers. We believe that the right move comes from working closely with talent to curate their long-term career paths. When it comes to career advice, what matters is not the size of the agency but the strength of your individual recruiter.

We readily admit that we are elite and only work with the best – after all, a little elitism is okay when it comes to your career. Employers love us because we are picky about whom we represent, and attorneys love us because we get them their dream jobs.

Exemption Status: Hourly Non-Exempt

Remote Options/Office Hours: Hybrid or Fully In-Office

Classification: Paralegal

Summary: The Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal must have at least five (5) years of recent experience in Trusts & Estates including complex and high net worth estate planning, trust administration and probate. Tax background and understanding is preferable, ideally with knowledge and preparation of Form 706 and Form 709. Litigation experience is also helpful. The Trusts & Estates Paralegal must be able to work independently and, on a team, manage their cases, and be relied on for follow-up and accountability. The Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal is expected to prepare legal documents, filings, and/or general correspondence with accuracy and adhere to the JKZ formatting guidelines. This position requires that the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal be extremely detail-oriented, organized, critical about accuracy, spelling and grammar and possess the ability to prioritize and follow up. This is a very fast-paced environment, and the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal must be able to multitask and manage a voluminous caseload. This role requires a self-starter who is willing and open to learning new skills as well as taking initiative and being proactive.

In addition to the above, the Senior Trusts & Estates Paralegal may be responsible for delegating assignments, mentoring, training, etc. of any legal support personnel in their practice area.

Direct Reports: N/A

Essential Duties and Responsibilities, Including but Not Limited To:

• Performing legal research
• Preparing trust accountings
• Preliminary drafting of trusts and memos
• Drafting documents
• Calendaring appointments and deadlines
• Managing and organizing client files as well as keeping client database and document management systems up to date
• Prepare Forms 706 and 709
• Maintaining a billable hour requirement

Requirements:

Education and Experience

• At least 5 years’ experience working as a Trusts & Estates Paralegal
• Must have paralegal certificate or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bilingual preferred;
• Proficient in the MS Office Suite with an emphasis on Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Solid command of English including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style;
• Organized and detail oriented; and
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Riley Safer Holmes & Cancila LLP (RSHC) is a diverse, client-centric, and technologically sophisticated firm that is committed to providing legal service at the highest level. We have nationally recognized litigation and transactional practices. We currently have more than 100 lawyers in offices in Chicago, San Francisco, Irvine, Ann Arbor, and New York. Founded March 1, 2016, our partnership features leaders in many fields including class actions, white collar, real estate, intellectual property, labor and employment, mass tort & product liability, mergers & acquisitions, and general litigation. Our San Francisco office is in the heart of the Financial District and populated with a team of fun, smart, team-oriented and hard-working professionals.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced mid-level General Litigation Attorney to join our growing practice. The ideal candidate will have courtroom and deposition experience, excellent writing and analytical skills, and experience working on complex litigation matters from intake through resolution. This role requires strategic thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse clients, colleagues, and staff.

Our recruiting process focuses on more than professional excellence. We hire only professionals with high emotional intelligence, resilience and track records of team-based success.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range: $210,000 to $250,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.

No calls or solicitations from recruiters accepted.

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a SIU Investigator (mid-level). This is a desk position. Within defined guidelines and framework, protects USAA and our members from potential fraudulent claims by investigating questionable, suspect claims activity in compliance with state insurance fraud-related laws and regulations and policies and procedures. The candidate selected will have strong multi-line SIU Investigation experience.

This role is remote eligible. However, you must live in the assigned territory which is ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI, DE, MD or Washington DC. There may be occasional business travel.

What you'll do:

• Applies knowledge and understanding of fraud schemes and investigation strategies on any questionable or suspect first or third part claims.

• Participates in the development of fraud prevention strategies.

• Applies knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, and processes in investigating claims to include P&C insurance policy contracts, coverages and internal claims handling process and procedures.

• Applies knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to insurance fraud in investigating claims.

• Collects evidence of potential fraud through field or remote interviews and thorough searches of investigative databases, internal resources, Internet resources, public records, and forensic tools.

• Makes recommendations within defined authority guidelines.

• Prepares and presents detailed and comprehensive verbal and written investigative reports summarizing the results of the investigation and recommended outcome.

• Develops and maintains external relationships with industry, law enforcement and other contacts involved in fraud investigation, detection, and prevention.

• May serve as a resource team member on specific matters through demonstrated skill or training.

• Assists with the delivery of fraud awareness training initiatives in a defined environment.

• Handles CAT duty responsibilities as business requires.

• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

• 2+ years claims adjusting experience, or P&C SIU/Fraud Investigation experience OR 4+ years prior investigative law enforcement (to include military) or relevant fraud industry investigation experience.

• Proven investigatory skills.

• Experience obtaining statements from various parties to incidents, witnesses, and suspects.

• Ability to gather broad range of evidence and draw conclusions based on the objective details related to the applicability of fraud.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload, performing multiple tasks and devising solutions to problems.

• Familiarity with using computers and various software packages to enter and extract data for analysis from relevant data sources and systems.

• Knowledge of city, state and local regulations, legal concepts, understanding of contracts, case law, medical treatment, and medical terminology.

• SIU experience conducting low to complex P&C fraud investigations OR a combination of Insurance Claims and (Law Enforcement Investigations OR Military Investigations) experience.

• Strong background with multi-line SIU investigations

• Designations such as CFE, CIFI, SCLA, ACLS, FCLS, LPCS, AIC, CPCU, CCLS, or other.

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Compensation range: The annualized range for this position is: $77,120 - $147,390. This is an hourly position.

USAA does not provide visa sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if at any time (now or in the future) you will need immigration support (i.e., H-1B, TN, F-1, STEM OPT Training Plans, etc.).

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Why USAA?

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families.

Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a SIU Investigator (mid-level). This is a Desk position. Within defined guidelines and framework, protects USAA and our members from potential fraudulent claims by investigating questionable, suspect claims activity in compliance with state insurance fraud-related laws and regulations and policies and procedures. The selected candidate will have a strong multi-line SIU investigation background.

This position is remote eligible. However, you must currently live in California.

What you'll do:

• Applies knowledge and understanding of fraud schemes and investigation strategies on any questionable or suspect first or third part claims.

• Participates in the development of fraud prevention strategies.

• Applies knowledge of P&C insurance industry products, services, and processes in investigating claims to include P&C insurance policy contracts, coverages and internal claims handling process and procedures.

• Applies knowledge of state laws and regulations pertaining to insurance fraud in investigating claims.

• Collects evidence of potential fraud through field or remote interviews and thorough searches of investigative databases, internal resources, Internet resources, public records, and forensic tools.

• Makes recommendations within defined authority guidelines.

• Prepares and presents detailed and comprehensive verbal and written investigative reports summarizing the results of the investigation and recommended outcome.

• Develops and maintains external relationships with industry, law enforcement and other contacts involved in fraud investigation, detection, and prevention.

• May serve as a resource team member on specific matters through demonstrated skill or training.

• Assists with the delivery of fraud awareness training initiatives in a defined environment.

• Handles CAT duty responsibilities as business requires.

• Ensures risks associated with business activities are effectively identified, measured, monitored, and controlled in accordance with risk and compliance policies and procedures.

• Minimum High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

• 2+ years claims adjusting experience, or P&C SIU/Fraud Investigation experience OR 4+ years prior investigative law enforcement (to include military) or relevant fraud industry investigation experience.

• Proven investigatory skills.

• Experience obtaining statements from various parties to incidents, witnesses, and suspects.

• Ability to gather broad range of evidence and draw conclusions based on the objective details related to the applicability of fraud.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload, performing multiple tasks and devising solutions to problems.

• Familiarity with using computers and various software packages to enter and extract data for analysis from relevant data sources and systems.

• Knowledge of city, state and local regulations, legal concepts, understanding of contracts, case law, medical treatment, and medical terminology.

• SIU experience conducting low to complex P&C fraud investigations OR a combination of Claims and Law Enforcement Investigations OR Military Investigative experience.

• Strong multi-line SIU experience

•  Designations such as CFE, CIFI, SCLA, ACLS, FCLS, LPCS, AIC, CPCU, CCLS, or other.

• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Compensation range: The annualized range for this position is: $77,120 - $147,390. However, this is an hourly position.

Compensation: USAA has an effective process for assessing market data and establishing ranges to ensure we remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range based on your experience and market data of the position. The actual salary for this role may vary by location.

Employees may be eligible for pay incentives based on overall corporate and individual performance and at the discretion of the USAA Board of Directors.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

Benefits: At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals.

For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis, this posting will remain open until the position is filled. Thus, interested candidates are encouraged to apply the same day they view this posting.

USAA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job ID: 404556

Practice area:- Insurance Defense - General,Litigation - Construction - Plaintiffs,Personal Injury Defense

Insurance Defense Litigation Partner Attorney (8+ Years Experience) – Leadership Role | Remote | New York

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A respected litigation practice is seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Partner Attorney with 8+ years of experience to lead high-level insurance defense matters. This remote legal job supports New York litigation and offers strategic leadership responsibility in complex liability cases.

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A highly regarded litigation practice is seeking an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Partner Attorney with 8+ years of litigation experience to join its growing New York litigation team. This partner-track position is designed for a seasoned litigator who can provide leadership, strategic oversight, and high-level client management within a complex insurance defense practice.

The Insurance Defense Attorney will guide litigation strategy across matters involving insurance defense, third-party claims, bodily injury defense, property damage defense, and construction litigation disputes. The role offers a remote legal job structure while requiring candidates to reside within a commutable distance to New York courts for appearances.

Attorneys in this leadership role will oversee litigation teams, manage relationships with insurers, and ensure the delivery of high-quality legal representation in sophisticated defense matters. This opportunity is actively interviewing and positions at this level rarely open within established litigation practices.

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Key Responsibilities

The Insurance Defense Litigation Partner Attorney will oversee litigation strategy and lead teams managing complex liability and insurance defense matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide strategic leadership and litigation oversight across complex insurance defense matters

• Manage cases involving third-party claims, bodily injury defense, and property damage defense

• Serve as primary contact for insurance carriers and institutional clients

• Supervise litigation teams including associates and support staff

• Review and guide legal strategies, filings, and case management decisions

• Mentor and train junior and senior attorneys to support professional development

• Step into active litigation roles when necessary to ensure high standards of advocacy

• Advise insurers regarding reservation of rights, liability exposure, and litigation strategy

• Handle litigation involving construction accidents, workplace injuries, and New York Labor Law claims

• Coordinate with panel counsel and defense teams across multiple litigation matters

This role allows experienced litigators to shape case strategy while guiding the growth and development of a high-performing legal team.

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Qualifications

Candidates applying for this Insurance Defense Litigation Partner Attorney role should demonstrate strong leadership experience and deep knowledge of insurance defense litigation.

Requirements include:

• Minimum of 8+ years of litigation experience

• Extensive experience in insurance defense, general liability, or personal injury defense

• Prior experience working at an insurance defense firm

• Strong knowledge of third-party claims, bodily injury defense, and property damage litigation

• Experience managing construction accident litigation and New York Labor Law matters

• Proven ability to supervise and mentor attorneys within a litigation practice

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• New York Bar required and active admission in good standing

• Strong client relationship management and litigation strategy skills

• Ability to lead complex litigation matters and oversee multi-attorney case teams

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Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

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Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the New York State Bar

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Core Skills

Successful Insurance Defense Attorneys in this leadership role will demonstrate advanced litigation and leadership abilities, including:

• Strategic oversight of insurance defense litigation and liability cases

• Strong courtroom litigation and case management skills

• Leadership and mentorship of litigation teams

• Client relationship management with insurers and institutional clients

• Advanced legal analysis and litigation strategy development

• Experience managing panel counsel relationships and insurance defense matters

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This litigation practice is recognized for its collaborative environment and commitment to delivering high-quality legal representation across complex liability matters. Attorneys work within a team-driven structure that encourages mentorship, strategic thinking, and professional growth.

The firm emphasizes strong client relationships with insurers and institutional clients while maintaining a culture that supports attorney development and leadership opportunities. Attorneys in this practice benefit from a supportive environment focused on litigation excellence and teamwork.

The remote-first structure allows attorneys flexibility while still maintaining strong collaboration across litigation teams and leadership.

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Why This Role Is Unique

This Insurance Defense Litigation Partner Attorney opportunity offers experienced litigators the chance to lead litigation strategy within a growing defense practice.

Highlights include:

• Leadership role guiding insurance defense litigation strategy

• Opportunity to mentor and develop litigation attorneys and teams

• Work on complex cases involving construction accidents and liability disputes

• A remote legal job structure supporting flexibility

• Clear advancement opportunities within a partner-track position

Positions offering this level of leadership and litigation oversight rarely become available in established New York litigation practices.

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Benefits

• Remote-first structure supporting flexibility and personal well-being

• Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth

• Supportive team-first culture with community events

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Call to Action

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is working with a top tech company in Cupertino, CA to hire a hybrid Legal Specialist (Privacy and Law Enforcement Compliance). Your primary responsibility will be to process and respond to requests for assistance on emergencies. You will also be responsible for processing and responding to requests, subpoenas, court orders and search warrants received from law enforcement agencies seeking access to customer information. This role requires someone to be on-site in Cupertino Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Role Details:

• Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Duration: 9 months, strong potential to extend
• Pay Rate: $35/hr - $40/hr ($70k - $80k annualized)
• Benefits: Medical, Vision and Dental insurance (all 99% covered)
• Location: Cupertino, CA - Hybrid (in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday)

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviewing, scrutinizing and responding to requests received from law enforcement agencies for customer information within established procedures.
• Reviewing and responding to large volume of time-sensitive standard requests received from law enforcement agencies for customer information which are handled in strict accordance with applicable law, our terms of service, and our law enforcement guidelines, and determining when to escalate non-standard requests.
• Researching relevant internal systems and retrieving appropriate information to include in legal process.

Key Personal Skills

• Strong understanding and handling of sensitive information and privacy protection.
• Ability to analyze and process emergency and legal process documents and requests within departmental operating procedures.
• Strong technical proficiency with ability to work effectively across multiple applications and databases and observe high levels of data accuracy and attention to detail in daily work management.
• Investigatory process experience, able to work independently with impeccable judgment.
• Good analysis and decision-making capability with ability to reliably recognize non-standard and emergency requests and escalate accordingly.
• Strong interpersonal and clear communication skills with ability to take the necessary initiative to resolve request-conflict issues.
• Prior experience responding to legal requests from law enforcement agencies and consumers preferred.
• Strong work ethic and exceptional partnering skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience at a tech company (tech savvy individual)
• Preferred candidate would have a litigation background either as a junior paralegal / paralegal, or a legal secretary.

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is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

• Employment law firm is currently seeking to hire attorneys specialized in Wage & Hour and PAGA cases. Ideally, candidates will have experience on both the plaintiff-side and defense (but not required)

• 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

• Manage Caseload: Oversee your own cases independently, ensuring they are handled efficiently and effectively.
• For a Senior / Lead Attorney: Provide leadership to a group of Associates, Paralegals, and Assistants, fostering a collaborative and goal-oriented team environment. You would supervise 1-3 attorneys (this will depend on your appetite to earn commission). The maxium the firm will let you supervise is 3 associate attorneys. Legal support is managed by another group. Demonstrated experience in managing legal teams, with a track record of mentoring and developing junior staff.
• Motion Practice and Litigation: Draft or supervise the preparation of compelling motions and arguments to effectively advance litigation, including remand motions, opposition to motions to compel arbitration, discovery motions, etc.
• Develop Legal Strategies: Create and execute effective legal strategies to resolve cases favorably and cost-effectively for clients.
• Conduct Depositions and Conferences: Take and manage depositions, and engage in meet and confer sessions to further case objectives.
• Mediation and Negotiations: Prepare for and participate in mediations, and assist in negotiations to settle employment disputes on a class or individual basis when appropriate.

• Active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a CA Attorney specializing in Wage & Hour and PAGA employment law.
• Strong analytical and research skills, with a creative and strategic approach to legal challenges.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, capable of handling multiple complex cases simultaneously.
• In-depth knowledge of the California Labor Code and its application in litigation and client advisement.
• Strong written and verbal advocacy skills.

Top Los Angeles Law Firms Seek Legal Assistants & Legal Secretaries

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Legal Secretary – Commercial Litigation – Century City 2 days/onsite 7.5 hour day

• Support litigation team with calendaring and state & federal court filings. Manage day-to-day administrative tasks for trial preparation and attorney needs.
• Salary: $90K–$105K
• Hours: 7.5-hour day (8–5:30 or 8:30–5), overtime as needed, hybrid: 2 days/week onsite (flexible), onsite as required for trialsBenefits: 401(k), medical/dental/vision, life & long-term disability, telemedicine, paid holidays, merit bonuses, paid parking or Uber/transportation allowance
• Perks: Onsite gym, stocked kitchen with breakfast/lunch/smoothies, low support staff turnover, 2-story office with restaurants, collaborative culture

Legal Assistant – Litigation Support – Santa Monica 3 days onsite 7.5 hour day

• Support 3 attorneys with state and federal court filings, calendaring (CompuLaw; training provided), document management (iManage), billing/conflicts (Aderant/Intapp), client communications, and scheduling travel, depositions, and meetings.
• Salary: $75K–$105K
• Benefits: 401(k) after 1 year with historical 8% contribution, medical/dental/vision, 4 weeks PTO, paid parking
• Hours: 37.5/week, 8:30–5 PM, 3 days/week onsite

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• Support litigation team with filings, calendaring (CompuLaw), and document prep (TOAs/TOCs).
• Coordinate hearings, depositions, travel, and expenses.
• Salary: $90K–$105K
• Benefits: 401(k), medical/dental/vision, discretionary bonus, paid parking
• Hours: 40/week, onsite

Litigation Legal Secretary – Century City (Hybrid) 10:30am-7pm PST

• Provide legal secretarial support to 400+ attorneys; no designated attorney assignment.
• Efile state & federal courts, manage calendaring, document prep, and litigation support tasks.
• Perks: AM Law 100 firm, award-winning culture, DEI & pro bono initiatives, collaborative hybrid environment.
• Salary: $90K–$95K
• Benefits: 401(k) w/profit sharing, medical/dental/vision, discretionary bonus, paid parking
• Hours: 37.5/week, 10:30 AM–7 PM,

TO APPLY, ONLY send resume directly to Vice President of Direct Hire, Samantha Graham at Samantha [dot] Graham [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com]

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About the Job:

A boutique law firm with a growing hybrid litigation and transactional practice is seeking a mid-to senior-level Associate to join its team.

The firm offers a unique opportunity for litigators who are interested in expanding into corporate and transactional work while maintaining a strong litigation practice. Associates work closely with partners on complex business disputes as well as transactional matters within a niche, industry-focused client base. The firm maintains a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where attorneys are given meaningful responsibility and exposure across matters.

With a manageable 1,600–1,650 billable hour requirement and a flexible hybrid schedule, the firm prioritizes sustainable practice and strong work-life balance without sacrificing the quality or sophistication of the work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Handling complex business litigation matters
• Assisting with and eventually leading transactional matters, including asset sales, land and equipment transactions, and corporate structuring
• Working directly with clients across disputes and deal matters
• Collaborating closely with partners on strategy and execution
• Contributing to long-term client relationships within a specialized industry base

This position offers:

• A true hybrid litigation/transactional practice
• Exposure to industry-specific clients, including commercial agriculture and related businesses
• Significant responsibility in a small-firm, entrepreneurial setting
• A supportive environment for attorneys transitioning or broadening practice areas

Requirements:

• JD from an accredited law school
• 3–8 years of litigation experience
• Interest in incorporating corporate and transactional work into practice
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset and client-focused approach
• Admission to the GA bar

What's Offered:

• 1,600–1,650 billable hour requirement
• Hybrid schedule
• Strong work-life balance
• Clear opportunity for long-term growth within the firm

If you are interested, feel free to apply or reach out directly to learn more.

Work Setting: Hybrid (2–3 days in office)

Compensation: $75,000 – $120,000 annually

A respected Sacramento-based litigation firm is seeking a Paralegal to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career—or with prior litigation exposure—looking to grow in a supportive, hands-on environment.

What You'll Do

• Support attorneys across active litigation matters
• Assist with case management, discovery, and document preparation
• Coordinate records, filings, and trial prep
• Work closely with attorneys to move cases efficiently

What They're Looking For

• Prior experience with medical records is a plus, but not required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced setting

Compensation & Benefits

The annual salary for this position is between [$75,000 – $120,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Health insurance (80% employer-paid)
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• PTO: 10 days/year + 10 paid holidays

This role offers strong mentorship, meaningful work, and room to grow long-term within the firm.

Why This Firm Stands Out

This established multi-state civil litigation firm is selectively hiring associates who want meaningful responsibility, long-term stability, and a voice at the table across various practice areas.

What differentiates this opportunity:

• Multiple attorneys with 20+ year careers at the firm
• Support staff tenure of 20–40 years
• Hybrid work model with structured workflow
• Quarterly bonus eligibility starting at 1,850 hours
• 401(k) eligibility immediately upon hire
• Benefits effective within 30 days

The firm has earned industry recognition through attorney distinctions including:

• Attorneys selected to Super Lawyers
• AV PreeminentTM peer ratings from Martindale-Hubbell
• Rankings in Best Law Firms published by U.S. News & World Report

These recognitions reflect peer-respected litigation strength and consistent client results.

Culture & Stability

The firm retains a core team with decades of tenure. Several attorneys began as summer associates and advanced to partnership and managing partner roles with Partners after many years having moved on to successfully open their own firms.

This is a firm where:

• Attorneys can "agree to disagree" and be heard
• Career progression has historically been internal
• Long-term retention is common
• Support staff are deeply experienced

The firm models its workflow after large firms but maintains the accessibility of a mid-sized platform.

Practice Areas

• Business Litigation
• Casualty Litigation
• Labor & Employment
• Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith

What You'll Do

• Manage cases independently from intake to resolution
• Conduct liability and property coverage analysis
• Draft motions, pleadings, and dispositive briefs
• Take and defend depositions
• Appear in court
• Advise clients directly

The ideal candidate is comfortable running files with minimal supervision and understands sequencing without handholding.

Ideal Background

• 3+ years civil litigation experience
• Strong research and writing record
• Active California Bar
• AZ or NV Bar admission is an advantage

Who Thrives Here

This role is well-suited for attorneys who want:

• A structured but sustainable model
• Quarterly bonus upside
• Autonomy without micromanagement
• Direct client exposure
• Long-term partnership track potential

Practice Areas & Core Skills

Civil Litigation | Insurance Coverage | Bad Faith Litigation | Insurance Defense | Coverage Analysis | Litigation Strategy | Trial Preparation | Depositions | Motion Practice | Legal Writing | Legal Research | Commercial Litigation | Employment Litigation | Personal Injury Defense | Premises Liability | Product Liability | Liability Insurance | Property Insurance | Declaratory Relief Actions | Settlement Negotiation | Case Management | Client Counseling | Risk Assessment |

Please apply online or reach out to Annie Hill at to arrange a confidential discussion.