Jobs in Orange County, CA

Job description:

Position Summary: The Human Resources Manager partners closely with our business unit to shape the organization’s culture, manage HR operations, and support our employee’s professional growth and well-being. You will collaborate closely with site and corporate leadership to drive HR strategies aligned with business objectives.

The HR Manager will lead with integrity and authenticity and exercise humility and respect in all interactions with team members of all levels and positions across the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• HR Strategy and Planning
• Partner with BU senior leadership to anticipate and address HR needs, ensuring a proactive approach to workforce planning.
• Talent Acquisition and Retention
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition Manager, ensuring focus on critical roles and consistent hiring and onboarding practices as well as forecasting turnover.
• Implement strategies to retain and develop employees, including career development plans and performance management.
• Employee Relations
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers, providing guidance and solutions to HR-related issues.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work culture through effective communication and conflict resolution.
• Compliance and Policy Management
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures to foster a fair and respectful workplace.
• Training and Development
• Implement training programs that enhance employees’ skills and contribute to their career growth.
• Identify and nurture leadership talent within the organization.
• Identify opportunities for workforce development, develop training and work with local community for talent outreach.
• Benefits and Compensation
• Manage employee benefits programs and compensation structures, ensuring competitiveness in the market.
• Conduct regular local labor market analysis to stay updated on industry standards.
• HR Analytics and Reporting
• Utilize HR data and metrics to make informed decision and track effectiveness of HR and business initiatives.
• Prepare and present reports to leadership on HR and employment trends.
• Leadership
• Mentor, coach and develop business team, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• Experience and Education:
• Proven experience (5+ years) in HR roles; leadership experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification is a plus
• Technical Skills:
• In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Proficiency in HRIS (UKG experience is preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (specifically SharePoint, Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Ability to orchestrate a multitude of critical deliverables and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, honest, and articulate communicator
• Physical Requirements:
• Extended screen time
• Long periods of sitting

Supervisory Responsibilities: If direct reports are assigned, responsibilities listed below.

• Supervises, coordinates, provides leadership to and reviews the work of assigned staff.
• Directly supervises individual contributors in technical positions and/or entry level professionals.
• Estimates staffing needs.
• Assigns work.
• Recommends candidates for employment and makes recommendations for termination.
• Conducts performance evaluations and salary reviews for assigned staff.
• Responsible for the application of company policies.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

About Konnect

Konnect is a privately owned HR consulting firm with deep expertise in helping organizations design and optimize their people operations. Building on this foundation, Konnect is expanding into the SaaS space with the launch of KonnectAi, an AI-powered platform designed to automate and enhance HR workflows across the employee lifecycle.

Job Summary: We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll processing and a thorough understanding of payroll regulations and compliance. This role is essential in ensuring accurate and timely payroll for all employees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payrolls for Konnect's client organizations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations, with the opportunity to support internal payroll operations for Konnect as the team scales.
• Maintain and update payroll information by collecting, calculating, and entering data.
• Review and verify timesheets, work charts, wage computation, and other information to detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
• Prepare and distribute payroll reports and statements.
• Handle employee inquiries regarding payroll issues and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with HR and Finance departments to ensure proper flow and maintenance of employee data.
• Manage payroll deductions, including benefits, garnishments, and other withholdings.
• Prepare and file payroll tax returns and ensure timely payment of payroll taxes.
• Assist in the development and implementation of payroll policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll procedures and records to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in payroll administration.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and software (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, Dayforce).
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Certification in Payroll Administration (e.g., CPP) is a plus.

What We Offer

• Compensation: $72,800 annually (equivalent to ~$35/hour), W-2
• Comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision), with 100% of medical premiums covered by Konnect
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) with up to 4% match
• Location: Hybrid in Irvine (Tuesday-Thursday) 7515 Irvine Center Dr, Ste 120 Irvine CA, 92618
• Clients: Multiple across industries and service tiers

Job Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Embedded Software Engineer.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in the complete Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) including requirements analysis, architecture/design, implementation, integration, and testing.
• Develop and maintain embedded applications using C/C++.
• Work closely with hardware teams on board bring-up, OS bring-up, and device driver development.
• Develop and integrate hardware interface solutions for embedded platforms.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with customer safety and security standards.
• Debug, test, and optimize embedded software for performance and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, systems, and verification engineers.

Required Skills:

• Strong experience in Embedded C/C++ development.
• Hands-on experience with board bring-up, OS bring-up, and device driver development.
• Experience with hardware interfaces such as:
• UART
• USB
• Ethernet
• I2C
• SPI
• RS232 / RS422
• Knowledge of communication protocols including:
• CAN
• TCP/IP
• UDP

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
• Residential & Commercial landlord-tenant habitability
• Depositions, mediation, & arbitration
• High profile trial litigation

Wish list ...

• REQUIRED CA bar
• REQUIRED 3 days/week on-site
• 2-7 years' experience in habitability
• Focus on landlord-tenant matters
• Exceptional writing and communication skills

We have an immediate opening for a Prosecution Paralegal to join us in our Irvine office. This position is in-office.

Areas of responsibility for this position include:

• Prepare and file U.S. Patent and PCT applications; response to office actions; and other USPTO and international patent correspondence.
• Coordinate with foreign associates for PCT and national stage filings, reporting and ongoing prosecution.
• Prepare and file formal documents.
• Provide instructions to foreign associates for timely payment of foreign annuities, issue fee payments, maintenance fees, and registration fees.
• Conduct post-allowance patent due diligence to ensure patents are issued accurately.
• Monitor and track foreign and domestic patent filing deadlines.
• Prepare office action response shells and other application drafts for attorney review.
• Review and revise claims at directions of attorneys and foreign associates, as necessary.
• Draft client and foreign associate correspondence regarding filings, deadlines, and procedural updates.
• Report USPTO and international correspondence to clients and attorneys promptly, including calling the USPTO for fact-finding and procedural information as needed.
• Prepare and maintain attorney dockets to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain and organize client files (electronic and physical) to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Manage intake and transfer of files from clients, ensuring accuracy and proper organization.
• Research and generate reports to assist attorneys with client development and matter management.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to other staff members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Successful candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of foreign and domestic patent prosecution and/or litigation rules and procedures, proficiency in use of PTO website navigation, and ability to professionally handle confidential information, adhering to legal and ethical policies.

The minimum requirements for this position are a high school education and four years or more of patent prosecution paralegal experience.

Maschoff Brennan is a growing intellectual property and complex litigation law firm with Utah offices in Park City and Salt Lake City, San Francisco and Irvine, California and New York. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package including an attractive 401(k) plan with matching and profit-sharing, medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, holiday and generous paid time off in a very friendly, business-casual environment. If you think you might be a good fit for our team, we'd love to hear from you.

Employment Litigation Associate

Location - California

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 has an exciting opportunity for an Employment Litigation Associate to join our Team in one of our Southern California offices!

As an Employment Litigation Associate at Manning Kass, you will play a key role in defending employers in a variety of workplace-related claims, including discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and other employment law matters. You will manage cases from inception to resolution, including drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, preparing motions, and participating in mediations and trials. This position offers a collaborative and dynamic environment where you will work closely with experienced attorneys to deliver exceptional client service and achieve favorable outcomes. Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities

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

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.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.

Company Offers

• Salary Range $125,000-$185,000, plus 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 insurance, 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.

Job Title: Insurance Defense Attorney

100% REMOTE IN CALIFORNIA

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and trial preparation.
• Handle case analysis, strategy development, and client reporting.
• Represent clients in court hearings, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure top-tier legal services.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in California and in good standing with the California Bar.
• Good years of litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense or civil litigation.
• Demonstrated experience in handling personal injury or other complex litigation matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $180,000 – $200,000 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: [health insurance plans ][401(k) retirement plan ][paid time off (PTO): 2 to 4+ weeks][paid holidays annually]

About the job

Who We Are

At The Estate Lawyers, we fiercely protect trustees from getting sued and beneficiaries from getting screwed. Based in Southern California and rapidly expanding, we are on a mission to become the largest and most respected trust and estate litigation law firm in the state.

We are a results-based team of litigation professionals known for our precision, power, and integrity among clients, judges, and referral partners alike. Our firm culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and supportive. If you're a strategic litigator looking for a firm where you can grow with intention, work with brilliant colleagues, and be recognized for your results we want to meet you.

About This Role

As a Litigation Associate Attorney, you will work under the direction of a partner to manage a high-value caseload of trust and estate disputes from initial filing through resolution. You will be expected to take ownership of your cases—drafting persuasive pleadings, managing discovery, writing strong motions, taking and defending depositions, and contributing to trial strategy. You'll also lead support staff and mentor junior team members.

This is a hybrid role based out of our Irvine office.

Who This Role Is For:

This is for you if you:

• Have 3–8 years of litigation experience, including discovery, depositions, law and motion, and trial prep.
• Have at least 2 years of experience in trust and estate litigation and love the complexity of this field.
• Are strategic in approach and skilled at identifying leverage points.
• Are highly organized, proactive, and a strong communicator with clients, opposing counsel, and the court.
• Want to be part of a smart, driven, humble team that values accountability, consistency, and creative problem-solving.
• Thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-growing environment where innovation is encouraged.

Who This Role Is Not For:

· You prefer a slower-paced environment and need frequent reminders to stay on top of tasks and deadlines.

· You find direct feedback challenging or are still developing your comfort level with open, constructive communication.

Why Join The Estate Lawyers?

We're not your typical law firm. Here's what sets us apart:

• Clear path to leadership – You'll have mentorship, feedback, and the opportunity to grow toward partnership.
• Compensation that rewards excellence – Competitive base salary + bonuses based on performance and impact.
• Forward-thinking culture – We embrace technology, systems, and structure so our team can do their best work.
• Amazing benefits – Unlimited PTO, 401(k) with safe harbor match, student loan repayment, full health/dental/vision, life insurance, and a flexible hybrid/remote setup.
• Values-driven team – We live by our core values: Stay Hungry, Radical Candor, Radical Respect, Team Win/Client Win, and No Jerks Allowed.

At The Estate Lawyers, we don't just practice law—we elevate it.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• 3–8 years of litigation experience (including depositions, court appearances, and motion practice)
• 2+ years of heavy experience in trust and estate litigation
• Familiarity with the California Probate Code, Code of Civil Procedure, and Evidence Code
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and time-entry software
• High level of emotional intelligence and client-facing communication skills
• Open to feedback, personal growth, and leveraging new technologies

Perks & Benefits

• $150,000 - $250,000
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) with safe harbor matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings & FSA options
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid professional development
• Opportunities for internal growth and leadership

Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 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

What you will find ...

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

What you will do ...

• Labor & Employment litigation
• Labor & Employment depositions and court appearances
• Class Action Wage & Hour cases
• Drafting and opposing Labor & Employment motions
• Investigating Labor & Employment claims

Wish list ...

• REQUIRED CA bar
• 2-7 years' as Labor & Employment Associate Attorney
• Practice areas EEOC, NLRB, and OSHA
• Focus on Wage & Hour litigation
• Class Action experience preferred
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Large law firm experience a plus