Legal Jobs in Orange, CA

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a nationally recognized, fast-growing personal injury firm handling complex, high-stakes cases
• Be hands-on from case inception through resolution with real ownership and variety
• Work alongside a high-performance team where strong work is recognized and trusted with more responsibility
• Strong benefits package including 401(k) match and generous paid time off
• Opportunity to grow long-term in a values-driven, results-focused environment

Location: In-office in Chicago, IL or Irvine, CA (hybrid flexibility can be discussed)

Note: Must have a paralegal certificate and 3+ years of personal injury litigation experience, plus some plaintiff-side experience (plaintiff or defense backgrounds are welcome, but defense-only is not)

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally recognized personal injury and consumer protection law firm known for delivering an exceptional client experience and handling complex, high-value matters. They operate with high standards and clear accountability. Results matter, ownership matters, and top performers are trusted, developed, and given real responsibility as the firm continues to expand.

Job Description

• Support attorneys on personal injury litigation matters from start to finish
• Communicate frequently with clients with empathy, urgency, and professionalism
• Maintain and organize the electronic case file and document management system
• Draft and finalize litigation documents including complaints, pleadings, discovery responses, memoranda, affidavits, and correspondence
• Proofread and quality-check filings for accuracy and completeness
• Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, and appearances
• Prepare notices, schedule depositions, coordinate service, and prepare/serve subpoenas
• Secure medical records and related documentation from providers
• Gather lien information and assist with case damages documentation
• Assist with fact investigation and case development
• Coordinate with internal teams and outside parties to keep matters moving on tight deadlines
• Light travel may be required at times (court-related or case needs)

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate required
• 3+ years of personal injury litigation experience required (plaintiff or defense)
• Some plaintiff-side personal injury experience required
• Strong legal drafting and proofreading skills
• Knowledge of court rules, filing procedures, and e-filing systems
• Highly organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage high volume without dropping details
• Professional, calm, and solution-oriented under pressure
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

• High standards, clear expectations, and a team that takes pride in winning for clients
• Fast-moving environment with strong processes and meaningful work
• Culture built on accountability, growth, and ownership
• Regular firm events and a collaborative, supportive team dynamic
• Benefits include 12 paid holidays, 10 days of paid vacation, 6 sick days, medical insurance, and 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor match (plus a laptop refresh policy)

JPC-668

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

My client is a well regarded litigation firm and they are looking to add an Attorney to their team

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in civil lit
• The candidate must be a self-starter, highly motivated and have an ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• Be an active member in good standing with the California Bar
• Have solid academic credentials
• Possess civil litigation experience and insurance defense experience
• Must have a high level of organization, detail orientation and ability to time-manage across multiple deadlines
• Demonstrate good judgment, strong critical thinking skills and the desire and willingness to take ownership and control of projects
• Have excellent communication, analytical and writing skills
• Have excellent client relations
• civil litigation: 2 years (Required)

The annual salary for this position is between 140k-220k

Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

We are partnering with a growing plaintiff personal injury law firm seeking a detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal to join its team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced litigation environment and wants to play a key role in helping clients through the legal process.

Position: Personal Injury Paralegal

Location: Irvine, CA

Work Type: 100% Onsite

Salary: Up to $85,000

Experience Required: 2+ years

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys in plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Manage case files, medical records, and documentation
• Coordinate with clients, medical providers, experts, and insurance companies
• Track deadlines, court filings, and case progress
• Assist with trial preparation, mediations, and settlement packages

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years of personal injury paralegal experience
• Open to candidates from plaintiff or defense backgrounds
• Strong understanding of personal injury litigation process
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Strong communication and client interaction skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, onsite environment

Why Consider This Role:

• Opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys
• Hands-on involvement in meaningful personal injury cases
• Collaborative and supportive office environment
• Growth opportunity within a busy plaintiff-side practice

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position can be between $65,000- $85,000 base annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range 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
• Paid time off (details TBD)
• Paid sick and safe time (details TBD)
• Paid vacation time (details TBD)
• Paid parental leave (details TBD)
• Paid holidays annually (details TBD)

Are you an experienced insurance defense litigator ready to take on complex, high-exposure matters and gain meaningful trial experience?

Do you thrive in fast-paced litigation environments where your independence is valued, your expertise is trusted, and your work directly impacts high-stakes outcomes? If so, this opportunity may be an excellent next step in your litigation career.

Scion Legal, the national legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, has been engaged to conduct a confidential search on behalf of a respected and well-established California-based insurance defense litigation firm. This firm is known for its strong trial culture, sophisticated defense work, and collaborative attorney environment. They are seeking a Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of insurance defense experience to join their Irvine office and support complex catastrophic personal injury and construction defect matters.

LEGAL OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW

This role offers hands-on responsibility across all phases of litigation, including depositions, motion practice, expert coordination, and trial preparation. Attorneys in this position are entrusted with managing their own matters while working closely with experienced litigators and trial attorneys. There is a clear opportunity for first- and second-chair trial experience.

The position is based in Irvine, CA, with regular travel to Los Angeles and surrounding counties, and occasional travel to central and northern California for court appearances, depositions, and site inspections.

What You Will Do

• Manage complex insurance defense litigation matters from inception through trial
• Draft pleadings, discovery, law and motion, and Case Management Orders
• Appear in court and handle hearings and procedural matters
• Take and defend depositions, including expert depositions
• Coordinate with clients, insurance carriers, and expert witnesses
• Analyze case strategy and provide detailed reporting to carriers
• Attend site inspections and support all phases of trial preparation
• Participate in first and second-chair trial opportunities

What You Bring

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Minimum of 5 years of insurance defense litigation experience
• Strong analytical, legal writing, and research skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfort managing a fast paced litigation docket with autonomy
• Willingness to travel as required for litigation needs

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This role offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $180,000 DOE, representing the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and location.

In addition, the firm provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Generous bonus program
• Employer-paid medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid California State Bar dues
• Continuing Legal Education-fully covered
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Cell phone allowance
• Casual office attire

About Our Search Firm

Scion Legal is the legal recruiting division of Scion Staffing, Inc., a nationally recognized and award winning recruiting and staffing firm. Since 2006, Scion has successfully placed thousands of professionals in direct hire, interim, and contract roles nationwide. Our team is known for delivering thoughtful, relationship driven recruiting solutions that align exceptional talent with outstanding organizations.

Scion Staffing has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Recruitment Firms and Best Executive Search Firms in America and is a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected classification. We are committed to equitable, inclusive, and merit based hiring practices.

For roles located in jurisdictions with fair chance or conviction history regulations, Scion Staffing complies fully with all applicable laws and considers qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records.

Location: Los Angeles/Orange County, CA or Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - Flexible

Compensation: Hourly range is $36.00-$46.00 p/hr. depending on experience and location.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are excited to announce the expansion of our team in Southern California and Arizona! BBG Construction Law is a Denver-based boutique construction litigation firm representing regional, national, and international leaders in the industry. Our work is fast paced, intellectually challenging, and highly collaborative. Each team member plays an integral role in our success and are valued for their contribution to litigation processes and the firm.

We are seeking a positive, meticulous, highly motivated, and tech savvy Legal Assistant/Litigation Paralegal who thrives in an organized, deadline driven environment and who enjoys working closely with attorneys to collaboratively and proactively move cases forward for our clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor and organize attorney inboxes as directed, participate in regular check-ins, create task lists, track deliverables, and set reminders for attorneys.
• Maintain attorney calendars including case specific reminders, meetings, and internal commitment.
• Track receipts and assist with expense tracking related to CLEs, travel, and client events.
• Assist with client events and attorney networking activities, including logistics and follow-up.
• Docket and track litigation matters and court deadlines in accordance with applicable California court rules (or applicable state) and firm requirements.
• Maintain accurate client and case records using a DMS system.
• Work proactively with attorneys to advance cases, provide frequent updates and alert attorneys to urgent or pressing issues, deadlines, client, and case needs. 
• Prepare, format, and E-file pleadings and other legal documents with federal, state (specifically California and Arizona), and local courts. Monitor filing confirmations, notices, and rejections and notify attorneys whenever corrective action as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of litigation experience. Expertise in California and/or Arizona state and federal court procedure and rules, as well as local rules and practice standards in LA and/or Orange County required.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to anticipate case needs.
• Experience with managing E-discovery using Everlaw (or similar) is a plus.
• High level of professionalism, communication, initiative, independent judgement, and comfort learning new technology.
• Ability to succeed in a fast paced, team-centered environment supporting highs stakes litigation.

WHY BBG?

• Remote/Hybrid work supported (Pacific Time Zone preferred)
• Discretionary bonus eligible
• Benefits including medical, dental, vision, Life/AD&D, disability insurance
• Voluntary income protection including supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
•  401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Flexible PTO and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Fast paced, collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth

This position is open until April 30, 2026. 

Access Talent Solutions is partnering with a respected law firm to identify an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary to support attorneys in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. This role is ideal for a detail‑oriented professional with strong litigation support experience who thrives on precision, organization, and proactive attorney support.

Key Responsibilities

• Format, proofread, and finalize briefs, pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents in compliance with court, agency, and judge‑specific requirements
• Generate, update, and maintain Tables of Contents and Tables of Authorities
• Conduct legal research as needed and ensure filings comply with local, state, federal, agency‑specific, and arbitrator rules
• File and submit legal documents with administrative agencies and state and federal courts, including electronic filing systems
• Prepare, coordinate, and process service of legal documents (electronic and traditional), including drafting and finalizing proofs of service
• Support team with trial preparation
• Maintain and organize electronic client files and case documents in accordance with firm document‑naming and filing protocols
• Review, track, and accurately file matter‑related emails in a timely manner
• Manage attorney‑specific case lists, charts, and reports; track case statuses and outcomes
• Coordinate meetings, depositions, mediations, interviews, vendor and facility reservations, and attorney travel arrangements
• Proof, revise, and release attorney time entries, including transferring suspense time and ensuring accuracy and billing compliance

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma required; college degree preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably supporting business litigation attorneys
• Experience with trial preparation required
• Strong working knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, and legal documents
• Demonstrated experience filing in state and federal courts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with document management systems, time entry, e‑filing platforms, and legal databases
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage competing deadlines

Apply today, or reach if you have more questions.

Litigation Secretary

Location: Costa Mesa, CA.

Pay Rate and Benefits: $80,000 to $100,000 per year, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.

Position Type: Full-time, Direct Hire, Hybrid (3 Days Onsite 2 Day Remote)

LHH is currently seeking a skilled Civil Litigation Secretary to join a large firm in Costa Mesa, CA. As a Civil Litigation Secretary, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team in handling civil litigation matters. This position requires excellent organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to attorneys and legal professionals in civil litigation matters.
• Assist with court filings, including e-filing in state, federal, and appellate courts.
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence.
• Maintain and organize case files, documents, and records.
• Manage court deadlines and assist in calculating pre-trial dates.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information from various sources.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of prior experience as a civil litigation secretary, supporting litigators in civil defense.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures.
• Proficiency in court deadlines and calculating pre-trial dates accurately.
• Experience with court filings, including e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

What you will find ...

• 200+ attorney western regional firm
• voted US News "Best Law Firm 2025"
• Mansfield Rule Certified Plus 2025

What you will do ...

• General liability defense
• Commercial Auto liability defense
• Premises liability cases
• Excess policy exposure
• High profile trial litigation

Wish list ...

• REQUIRED CA bar
• 2-8 years' experience in general liability
• Focus on commercial auto and general liability defense
• Exceptional writing and communication skills

Law Enforcement Liability Associate

Locations (California)

Los Angeles

Costa Mesa

San Diego

Inland Empire

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning Kass has an exciting opportunity for Associate, with at least two (2) years of civil litigation experience, to join our Governmental Entity Team/ Police Team! This specialized Team is known for representing public entities in a variety of cases, including dangerous condition claims, educational law, and law enforcement officer liability matters.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation to discovery through trial —focusing on strategic thinking to achieve client goals. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Must be comfortable managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting and arguing motions, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.
• Evaluating, analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
• Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Prior Law Enforcement and/or Military experience is a plus, but not necessary.
• Criminal defense experience is welcomed, but not necessary.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.

Company Offers

• Competitive salary range of $125,000 - $180,000 plus bonus. Compensation will be set based on experience and qualifications of the successful candidates education and experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

We are seeking a Senior Employment Defense litigation Associate to join our team, focusing on employment law cases. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of litigation experience and must be licensed to practice in California.

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in employment law litigation in both federal and state courts.
• Conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and ensure all necessary paperwork is filed in a timely manner.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations.
• Prepare and argue motions, attend depositions, and engage in all aspects of litigation.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations relevant to Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Premises Liability, and Construction defect cases.
• Work collaboratively with paralegals, legal assistants, and other attorneys to achieve optimal case outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 – $350,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range 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
• Paid time off (details TBD)
• Paid sick and safe time (details TBD)
• Paid vacation time (details TBD)
• Paid parental leave (details TBD)
• Paid holidays annually (details TBD)

What you will find ...

• 2025 US News "Best Law Firm"
• expanding L&E practice group
• 300+ attorneys & growing

What you will do ...

• Wage & Hour cases
• Class Action Wage & Hour cases
• Labor & Employment | L&E litigation
• Labor & Employment depositions and court appearances
• Drafting and opposing Labor & Employment motions
• Investigating Labor & Employment claims
• Serve as Special Counsel or Of Counsel

Wish list ...

• REQUIRED CA bar
• REQUIRED Wage & Hour experience
• Hybrid: on-site 3 days/week
• 6-12 years' Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
• Practice areas EEOC, NLRB, and OSHA
• Focus on Wage & Hour litigation
• mix of single plaintiff (FEHA) & class action (PAGA)
• Large law firm experience a plus

A leading global law firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate (2–4 years’ experience) to join its Orange County office. This opportunity sits within a highly regarded labor and employment practice that advises major domestic and international employers on complex workplace matters, high-stakes litigation, and day-to-day employment counseling.

This role offers the chance to work on sophisticated employment litigation and advisory matters alongside experienced practitioners representing companies across a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, financial services, retail, manufacturing, and life sciences.

Associates in this group gain exposure to complex wage-and-hour disputes, class and representative actions, workplace investigations, and strategic employment counseling, while working in a collaborative environment that prioritizes professional development and client impact.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will play an active role in employment litigation and advisory work for corporate clients facing complex workplace issues. This includes assisting with litigation strategy, managing discovery, drafting motions and pleadings, and advising clients on compliance with evolving federal and California employment laws.

Given California’s uniquely complex employment landscape, the role provides meaningful opportunities to work on high-profile litigation matters, particularly those involving wage-and-hour claims and representative actions.

Associates will work closely with partners and senior attorneys while also engaging directly with clients on legal strategy, compliance considerations, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this role may include:

• Representing employers in employment-related litigation in state and federal courts
• Working on class actions and representative claims, including matters brought under California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA)
• Drafting motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda
• Managing discovery processes, including document review, production, and depositions
• Conducting fact investigations related to employment disputes or workplace complaints
• Supporting workplace investigations and internal compliance reviews
• Advising employers on employment law compliance, including wage-and-hour issues, workplace policies, and risk mitigation
• Assisting with pre-litigation dispute resolution, including demand responses and settlement discussions
• Collaborating with colleagues across offices on complex and multi-jurisdictional employment matters

Candidate Requirements

Qualified candidates will typically have:

• 2–4 years of experience practicing labor and employment law at a large law firm
• Experience handling employment litigation matters
• Strong academic credentials from a recognized law school
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Active membership in the California Bar

Preferred Experience

The ideal candidate will also have experience with:

• Class action and representative litigation, particularly PAGA matters
• Single-plaintiff employment litigation
• Fact investigations and internal workplace reviews
• Employment counseling for corporate clients
• Drafting and arguing motions in employment-related disputes

Compensation

For positions in California, the base salary range is $225,000 – $435,000.

Actual compensation will be determined during the interview process and may vary based on factors including:

• Prior legal experience
• Relevant expertise
• Current market conditions
• Business needs

Total compensation may include additional benefits and incentive opportunities.

Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
• Parental leave
• Additional wellness and financial benefits depending on eligibility and position offered

Further details regarding benefit participation will be provided upon offer of employment.

Work Environment

This position is based in the firm’s Orange County office, working alongside attorneys in a collaborative and nationally integrated Labor & Employment practice.

Hybrid work arrangements may be available in accordance with firm policy.

Why Join This Firm

1. Market-Leading Labor & Employment Practice - Work alongside experienced attorneys handling some of the most complex employment litigation and advisory matters affecting major employers.
2. Exposure to High-Impact California Employment Matters - California’s employment laws are among the most dynamic and complex in the country, offering associates significant opportunities to build sophisticated litigation experience.
3. Global Platform and Diverse Client Base - The firm represents multinational corporations, emerging companies, and industry leaders across numerous sectors.
4. Strong Training and Mentorship Culture - Associates benefit from hands-on experience, partner mentorship, and structured professional development opportunities.
5. Collaborative and Entrepreneurial Environment - The firm emphasizes teamwork, innovation, and a culture that encourages associates to take ownership of their work and client relationships

Billable Hours - TBC

Interested? Apply with your resume and we will be in touch to discuss the role and firm further.

Prominent firm is expanding and seeking to add a Senior Counsel to their Los Angeles office. Ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience in one or more of the following practice areas: General Liability, Construction Defect, Transportation/Trucking, Premises Liability, Catastrophic Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Professional Liability, Auto, Medical Malpractice, Toxic Tort, Product Liability.

Option to work Remote or Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned cases

• Handle cases from inception to conclusion

• Take and defend depositions

• Make court appearances

• Draft motions, pleadings and respond to discovery

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience

• Licensed to practice and in good standing in California

• Trial and/or trial prep experience

Base Salary 190k-250k (DOE)+ Bonuses + Comprehensive Benefits Package + Remote or Hybrid

Please email resume to

Everett Dorey is a full-service civil litigation defense firm seeking fill-time attorneys for its Orange County Office, preferably in the areas of employment law, toxic tort, environmental law, construction law, public entity defense, professional liability and/or general liability. The firm blends innovation and experience to deliver excellent results for its clients while creating a uniquely positive workplace for its attorneys and staff. The core values of the firm include unmatched responsiveness, cutting edge technology, a commitment to gender equity, diversity, inclusion and the recruitment and retention of exceptionally talented litigators and staff. Everett Dorey's recognitions include, but are not limited to, “Best Places to Work" by Orange County Business Journal, “Top Workplace” by Orange County Register, “Top Legal Organization for DEI” by Orange County Coalition for Diversity in the Law, "Advancement of Women Award" by Orange County Women Lawyer Association, “Company that Cares" by Orange County Business Journal, and “Inclusive Workplace” by Best Companies Group and COLOR Magazine.

• Everett Dorey prides itself on superior benefits, including 401k matching, health, dental and vision insurance, gender neutral parental leave and hybrid and in-person work policies.

Litigation Attorney

Costa Mesa, CA | Fully Remote

About the Opportunity

A well-established plaintiff-side firm is hiring Litigation Attorneys to join a growing practice handling high-stakes matters for sophisticated clients.

This role is ideal for attorneys who enjoy litigation, want trial exposure, and are ready to step away from billable-hour pressure while still earning top-of-market compensation.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in depositions, mediations, and trial preparation
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and settlement documentation
• Handle healthcare-related litigation matters on the plaintiff/provider side
• Work on reimbursement, managed care, and payor dispute cases

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Active California Bar license in good standing
• Nice to have medical malpractice experience.

Nice to have:

Exposure to healthcare, managed care, reimbursement, or payor-related matters

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 – $220,000 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

Complex Litigation Defense Attorney

Locations (California)

Los Angeles

Costa Mesa

San Francisco

San Diego

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere. This hybrid position is for two days per week in office.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Our California offices are expanding. Join the dynamic and innovative Complex Team, where we tackle a diverse portfolio of high exposure personal injury cases. This is a rare opportunity to work on challenging and impactful litigation matters involving transportation (automotive and trucking cases), catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims. Our cases have both factual and legal complexities.

As an attorney on the Complex Team, you will work alongside seasoned litigators and industry-leading partners, engaging in every stage of litigation—from strategy development and discovery to mediation, arbitration, and trial. We are seeking a driven, intellectually curious attorney eager to make a difference for our clients while advancing their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Must be comfortable managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, attend court hearings, as well as taking and defending depositions.
• The candidate must have strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our associate's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm’s experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• The ideal candidate should have 2 + years of civil litigation experience.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $185,000 + bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Workers Compensation Litigation Associate

Location

Costa Mesa

Remote Work Flexibility

Experience the freedom of working remotely for a portion of your workweek. Our infrastructure enables seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Manning Kass is currently seeking a Workers Compensation Litigation Associate to join our team! The position will help manage a diverse range of cases, including defending employers and insurers against employment related litigation. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to attending workers' compensation appeal board hearing.

Associates benefit from collaborative, team-based support while gaining hands-on experience. The ideal candidate must be eager to learn, self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• The candidate must have strong analytical skills.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our team's professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm's experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• 1+ year of workers' compensation experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication, advocacy, and analytical skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.

Company Offers

• Salary Range $125,000-$175,000 + bonus. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Haight Brown & Bonesteel LLP, a well-established litigation defense firm, is seeking an experienced paralegal or legal assistant to work at its LA office. This job requires daily commuting to downtown LA with no remote work offered.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Certificate of completion from a paralegal program OR significant experience handling paralegal and /or legal assistant duties at a civil litigation firm on the defense side
• Experience billing hours reflecting work
• Strong understanding and knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure and court procedures, filings, service requirements;
• Familiarity with federal court rules;
• Experience scanning, coding, uploading, storing and printing documents, as well as developing and implementing databases to manage, organize, sort, index, analyze and summarize large volumes of data;
• Ability to perform legal research, conduct asset searches and basic investigation, draft and issue subpoenas, and draft, summarize and index discovery and documents;
• Experience assisting attorneys with trial/binding arbitration preparation and court attendance where necessary; and
• Experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; NetDocuments; Summation; Concordance; and Trial Director.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year with an annual $10,000 bonus for those who meet the firm's quarterly billable hour requirement.

Our firm culture includes a mix of teamwork, good communication, a work/life balance and career development opportunities.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance and flexible spending accounts

All resume submissions are strictly confidential.

General Liability Associate

Locations (California)

Costa Mesa

Hybrid Work Flexibility

This role requires a minimum of two in-office days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely for the remainder of the week. Our robust infrastructure ensures seamless communication, collaboration, and access to resources from anywhere.

About the Company

Manning Kass is a national civil litigation defense firm that stands out from the rest—every case and client matters. Established in 1994 with just sixteen attorneys, we have expanded over the past thirty years to more than 160 attorneys across seven offices, including major economic hubs like New York and Los Angeles.

About the Role

Our General Liability team represents restaurants, retail stores, and other businesses in a wide range of matters, premises liability, products liability and business litigation. Our practice also encompasses the defense of personal and catastrophic injury claims, and foodborne illness disputes. We are seeking a highly motivated and well-rounded General Liability Associate with at least one (1) year of experience in to join our team.

As an associate, you will work closely with experienced litigators and industry-leading partners, gaining hands-on experience in every stage of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to mediation, arbitration, and trial. We are looking for a driven, intellectually curious attorney eager to make a meaningful impact for our clients while advancing their career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. The ideal candidate is highly-motivated, eager to learn, and committed to long-term professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, preparing meet and confer letters, and handling discovery-related motions.
• Take and defend depositions, attend site inspections, and interview witnesses.
• Appear at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Develop and execute litigation strategies, including case evaluation and risk assessment.
• Maintain proactive communication with clients throughout litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

We are committed to investing in our associates professional growth. Our distinctive "Manning Kass University" training program offers tailored education and development opportunities to help you thrive as a successful lawyer. Opportunity to mediate, arbitrate, and try cases while learning from the firm's experienced ABOTA trial attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• One (1) year of civil litigation experience.
• Proven experience in premises liability litigation, ideally in a law firm environment.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities with keen attention to detail.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.
• Pet insurance coverage.
• Referral program.
• A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.
• All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Company Description

Jones Mayer is an AV-rated, premier public sector law firm in California, providing legal advice, guidance, and representation to cities, counties, law enforcement agencies, and more. Our attorneys offer outstanding legal services with expertise in municipal law, police litigation, code enforcement, and receiverships. We serve as special counsel to approximately 70 law enforcement agencies in California and our attorneys have handled high-stakes civil rights litigation at all court levels including the United States Supreme Court.

Role Description

Senior Civil Trial Attorney to handle semi-autonomous caseload with potential high exposure. Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in civil litigation handling cases from inception through appeal. First chair experience in a minimum of ten (10) jury and five (5) bench trials taken to verdict in a California State Superior Court required.

• Manage all aspects of civil litigation from case inception to verdict, including initial case assessment, discovery, depositions, motion practice, pre-trial negotiations, courtroom advocacy, and post-trial motions to ensure favorable outcomes for clients.

• Gather and organize documents, evidence, and legal research for cases, including preparation for hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions.

• Conduct legal research on relevant laws, regulations, and case precedents; prepare summaries and reports.

• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other legal documents.

• Interview clients and witnesses, as well as drafting summaries of their statements and maintaining communication records.

• Attend court hearings, depositions, and other legal proceedings.

• Monitor changes in laws and regulations, and assist in updating the clients on potential impacts to ongoing cases.

• Regularly update clients on status of cases being handled.

• Attend meetings with clients to provide significant updates on cases.

• This is a hybrid, full-time position. For the first two weeks, the job will be in-person at our Fullerton office. After that, the job can be done remotely, with in-person meetings as needed. Candidate needs to remain local. Base Salary: $200,00 - $225,000 annually

Qualifications and Experience

• Trial practice and preparation
• Jury selection (voir dire)
• Effective selection and retention of trial experts
• Principles, practices and procedures of contract, tort, public entity, government tort, personal injury, and other areas of civil law
• Experience in drafting motions and conducting trials
• Deposition preparation and execution skills
• Knowledge of Superior and Federal court systems and proceedings and administrative procedures to try cases in State and Federal courts
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active Bar membership in California

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• FSA
• Retirement plan w/ Company match