Legal Jobs in Pinedale, CA

NEW | Workers’ Comp Defense Attorney (2–10+ yrs) | Partner Track | Remote/Hybrid (CA) | High-Impact Docket | Up to $400k total comp

Multiple offices in California - hybrid and or 100% Remote

Practice: Workers' compensation

Highlights:

• True Partner Track: Clear path to non-equity partner in ~6 years; attorneys with a portable book can be compensated like partners from day one.
• Monthly Upside: $1,000 bonus for meeting billable hrs/month the prior month + $40 for every hour over 225. High performers have exceeded $300k–$400k total comp.
• Flex Built-In: Fully remote or hybrid options; statewide team and modern, AI-enabled electronic case management keep workflows tight.
• Meaningful Matters: Diverse WC defense docket (typically 15–25 matters/month per client like Amazon, UC, Star Insurance) plus unique work (aviation, sports, jurisdictional issues).
• Low Red Tape, High Support: Statewide platform without politics—room to build your niche, pursue WC specialization (firm supports certification), and advance on merit.

The Work

• Manage a high-volume WC defense docket (target ability to handle ~70 cases with proper systems/support).
• Appear at WCABs across California; handle discovery, depositions, law & motion, mediations, trials.
• Collaborate with claims professionals, employers, and TPA partners to drive timely, optimal outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience: 2–10 years in workers’ comp defense preferred (will consider sharp new admits or re-tooling candidates—including DBA backgrounds).
• Tools & Tempo: Comfort with electronic/AI-assisted case management; organized, proactive, and calm under a busy calendar.
• Market Insight: Bay Area, Fresno/Central Valley, or Westside/Santa Monica familiarity a plus.
• BD Curiosity: Interest/ability to develop business (the comp model rewards it).

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: Competitive
• Bonuses: $1,000 for hitting billables
• Benefits: Medical & dental (HMO/PPO options), 401(k) (wide investment menu; currently no match).

Flex & Location

Remote or Hybrid—your choice. Offices statewide for court days, collaboration, and community.

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Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Municipal Attorney to join our team in Fresno. This is a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful legal work that directly impacts communities across California. You'll work closely with cities, counties, and special districts, providing legal counsel that shapes public policy and governance. We're looking for a candidate with at least 3+ years of municipal law experience who thrives in a collaborative, inclusive environment and is passionate about public service.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising city councils, boards, and commissions during public meetings and closed sessions.
• Drafting and reviewing ordinances, resolutions, contracts, and policies.
• Providing counsel on issues related to the Brown Act, Public Records Act, conflicts of interest, and other public law matters.
• Assisting with land use, zoning, and CEQA compliance.
• Handling matters involving public procurement, real property, and economic development.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communications and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong interest and/or experience working with public agencies.

Salary: $120,000 - $180,000/year

Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among other things. We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.

Senior Associate Attorney 

Clarkson has been certified as a Great Place to Work® for 2025 to 2026! 

Job Summary 

We are seeking a skilled, motivated, and ambitious Senior Associate with a passion for mission-driven work, to join our dynamic legal team, specializing in complex consumer class actions. The Senior Associate will be responsible for managing a caseload involving complex legal issues surrounding emerging technology, AI, data privacy and misuse, as well as other complex consumer class actions. Candidates must possess excellent writing skills, with the ability to draft clear, persuasive, and well-structured briefs, motions, and memoranda that require minimal editing, as well as the ability to independently take depositions, present oral arguments, and argue motions. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling key dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment and motions for class certification, and the ability to independently manage major phases of class action litigation. This is an opportunity to be mentored by industry thought leaders, to creatively pursue interesting cases, and to champion causes that meaningfully impact ordinary people’s lives and the world. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

· Evaluating new cases; preparing and reviewing case proposals 

· Conducting legal research 

· Developing and recommending case strategy 

· Drafting motions and briefs in file-ready form 

· Overseeing filing process for motions and briefs 

· Preparing, finalizing, and serving stipulations, discovery letters, joint statements, and proposed orders 

· Corresponding with co-counsel, opposing counsel, court personnel, and clients as necessary 

· Drafting, propounding, reviewing, and responding to discovery; managing discovery disputes 

· Preparing for and taking/defending depositions 

· Attending mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings 

· Taking argument at mediation, arbitration, and court hearings 

· Attending and/or leading team and firm meetings 

· Adhering to all deadlines (internal and court mandated) 

· Administrative duties as they relate to the practice of law 

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience 

· 5+ years of Litigation Experience 

· CA Bar Admission Required.  

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office required 

· CA bar exam if licensed in other states 

Skills and Abilities 

· Strong writing, legal research, and analytical skills 

· Proactive thinker, self-sufficient 

· Strong leadership, team management, and organizational skills 

· Strong oral advocacy and negotiation skills 

· Ability to handle a wide variety of legal matters 

· Adherence to all deadlines 

· Effective time management 

· Committed to superior client service 

· Familiarity with e-filing preferred 

Title: Trial Attorney – Personal Injury

Location: Fully Remote (California)

About The Firm:

The client is a nationally recognized personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for individuals who have been seriously injured due to negligence. For over three decades, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional results and compassionate representation for clients throughout California.

As the firm continues to grow, they are seeking an experienced Trial Attorney to join its litigation team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven litigator who thrives in the courtroom and wants to handle significant personal injury cases while working remotely.

Position Overview:

The Trial Attorney will manage a caseload of complex personal injury matters and take cases through all phases of litigation, including trial. The ideal candidate is comfortable handling depositions, arguing motions, and presenting cases in front of juries.

This role offers the opportunity to work on high-value cases while collaborating with an experienced litigation team and support staff.

Responsibilities:

• Manage personal injury cases from litigation through trial
• Conduct depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions
• Develop case strategy and trial preparation plans
• Prepare witnesses and clients for testimony
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and trials
• Collaborate with paralegals, case managers, and support staff
• Maintain strong client communication and case updates

Qualifications:

• Active license and good standing with the California State Bar
• 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience
• Trial experience strongly preferred (first or second chair)

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$250,000 – $300,000 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] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]

Employment Attorney – Plaintiff Side

Location: Full Remote across California

Job Description:

Our client, a fast-growing plaintiffs' employment law firm based in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a dedicated Employment Attorney to join their dynamic team.

As part of their litigation team, you'll represent employees in individual and class action claims, including wage and hour disputes, wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, and retaliation cases.

What You'll Do

• Handle all aspects of litigation from intake through trial or settlement
• Draft and respond to discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue motions, including MSJs
• Appear for hearings, mediations, and trials
• Manage client relationships with empathy and strategic guidance
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on complex class and PAGA cases

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of employment litigation experience
• Experience with wage and hour, wrongful termination, and discrimination cases
• Licensed and in good standing with the California Bar

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$200,000 – $300,000 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] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]

Company Description

Led by Certified Family Law Specialist and experinced Managing Partners, our firm provides legal services in family law across Orange County and Los Angeles. The firm specializes in navigating various family law matters, including custody and visitation, child and spousal support, property division, and the dissolution of same-sex marriages.

Role Description

This full-time remote Family Law Attorney role involves providing legal support and representation to clients in family law matters. Responsibilities include drafting legal pleadings, managing divorce and custody cases, and communicating with clients regarding their rights and options. Attendance in court hearings, depositions, and mediation sessions may also be required, along with handling sensitive and confidential legal matters.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of family law, including custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and property division
• Experience in litigation, court filings, legal drafting, and case strategy
• Exceptional research skills and the ability to analyze legal documents and create detailed case summaries
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing with the California State Bar

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $200,000 – $400,000 annually.

Benefits:

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• 401 (K) match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid vacation time
• Paid parental leave

Employment Defense Attorney (Remote – California)

Base Salary: $170,000 - $300,000(2+ yrs of experience)

About the Role

The position focuses on defending employers in a wide range of employment disputes, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and PAGA matters. The role offers substantive litigation responsibility and consistent client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Manage employment defense cases from intake through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, including demurrers and summary judgment
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Handle written discovery and case strategy
• Represent clients at mediations, hearings, and court appearances
• Advise employers on compliance and risk mitigation

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license
• 2+ years of employment defense experience
• Strong motion practice and discovery skills
• Experience handling wage & hour and discrimination matters
• Ability to independently manage a litigation caseload in a remote setting

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $170,000 – $300,000 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 (20 days)
• 401k

Title: Senior Employment Attorney

Location: Irvine, CA

Work Schedule: FULL REMOTE

About the client:

They are seeking an Employment Attorney to join its growing team in Irvine, CA. This role offers a remote work schedule, providing flexibility while maintaining meaningful in-office collaboration. The ideal candidate will have strong employment law experience and thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employees in employment law matters, including:
• Wrongful termination
• Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims
• Wage & hour disputes
• Leave of absence and accommodation issues
• Handle cases from inception through resolution, including:
• Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Taking and defending depositions
• Court appearances, mediations, and settlement negotiations

Qualifications:

• Active and good-standing member of the California State Bar
• 3+ years of experience practicing employment law plaintiff's (open to defense experience)
• Strong litigation and legal writing skills.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$200,000 – $250,000 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] [401(k) retirement plan] [life insurance] [long-term disability insurance] [short-term disability insurance] [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]