Jobs in Palo Alto

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled REMOTE Personal Injury Defense Attorney to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for representing clients in various legal proceedings related to personal injury cases.

Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in court proceedings
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
• Prepare legal documents and pleadings
• Advise clients on legal matters

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $145,000 – $200,000 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)

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate must have a CA Bar and Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Join prestigious law firms remotely in California. Our clients are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services with a commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. We are seeking a motivated and experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney for their team.

You are a perfect fit if you have:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• An active member in good standing with the California State Bar.
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to client service.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $150,000 – $210,000 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)

They offer a Competitive Salary, benefits package, and professional development and advancement opportunities.

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]

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

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

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

The Role

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

Practice Exposure Includes

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

Compensation & Workload

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

Benefits

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

What We’re Looking For

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

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

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

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

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.

Our client seeks a highly skilled and experienced REMOTE Insurance Defense Attorney specializing in Insurance Defense or Personal Injury or Premises Liability or Construction defect cases. The candidate will provide legal counsel, represent clients in court, and manage all cases within their designated practice area.

Location: REMOTE

Job Title: Insurance Defense Attorney

Responsibilities:

• Handle a caseload of Personal Injury, Insurance Defense, Premises Liability, and Construction defect cases from inception to resolution.
• 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.
• Experience specializing in Insurance Defense.
• Strong litigation and trial experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $145,000 – $220,000 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)

Prominent defense litigation firm is seeking a general liability to join their downtown Los Angeles team. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of construction defect defense experience.

This position is hybrid remote, 2/3 days remote, 2/3 days in office per week. This is a partnership track position.

Competitive base salary 140k to 180k, bonus and benefits.

Resumes can be sent to for review.

An established business litigation firm based in Century City is looking for a remote Attorney to join their team. This is fully remote contract-to-hire role that can start immediately. Candidates must be barred in CA.

Duties:

1. Law and Motion work - Drafting, filing, and arguing a variety of motions including motions to compel, demurrers, and motions for summary judgment
2. Discovery - Assist with drafting and responding to discovery, and reviewing opposing parties’ responses

Skillset:

1. Organized with a proven ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment.
2. Tech-savvy.
3. Strong legal research and writing.

If interested, please submit your resume directly to morgan.alessini[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with the subject line "Remote Contract Attorney".

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Director/ Senior Director - Quality Assurance

We are partnered with a global biotech that is looking to expand their quality team by bringing in a director/senior director of quality assurance.

Their position focus will be supporting the development, coordination and implementation of global pharmacovigilance regulations related to quality assurance activities.

Key requirements-

• 8-10 years of hands-on Global Pharmacovigilance experience within biotech/pharma environments
• Proven track record supporting and leading FDA, EMA, and other global health authority inspections
• Confident interacting directly with regulators and managing regulatory inquiries
• Strong working knowledge of global GVP regulations and pharmaceutical quality standards
• Experienced in conducting internal audits and maintaining an effective, inspection-ready QMS

Responsibilities-

• Ensure global PV compliance (FDA, EMA, ICH)
• Lead risk-based PV audits, CAPA management, and metric trending
• Drive inspection readiness and serve as QA lead during health authority inspections
• Oversee PV deviations and maintain effective quality systems documentation
• Provide PV training, regulatory updates, and cross-functional compliance support
• Support EU QPPV, reporting activities, and product complaint oversight

Seeking a west coast P&C Account Executive for a national private equity-M&A practice for a top 5 broker in the world.

The primary role of the Account Executive is responsibility for placement and client management on an assigned book of business, as well as guiding the Service team.

The AE is responsible for a more complex book of business, based on industry specialty, account revenue size and/or coverage complexity, such as loss sensitive programs, large deductibles, captives or shared and layered programs.