Legal Jobs in Rosemead, CA

Premises Liability Associate

Location – (California)

Los Angeles

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 Associate, with at least 2+ years of civil litigation experience, to join our Team in one of our California offices!

This specialized Team defends clients in high-stakes litigation; representing commercial corporations, while advising clients regarding risk mitigation. 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

• Attending court hearings, participating in site inspections, taking and defending depositions.
• Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and requests for admissions.
• Evaluating, analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.
• 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.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience in premises liability litigation, preferably within a law firm setting.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines

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.

About Us:

Los Angeles Dependency Lawyers, Inc. (LADL) is a non-profit, public interest legal firm representing parents in juvenile dependency court proceedings in Los Angeles County. We currently serve over 12,249 parents seeking to reunite with their children.

Who We Are Seeking:

LADL seeks California attorneys who are committed to the fight for social justice, intellectually excited to defend the constitutionally protected relationship between parents and their children, and sufficiently resilient to engage in daily battle against the generational effects of poverty, racism, addiction, domestic violence, and mental health conditions. We represent parents who have been negatively impacted by child welfare systems, which have often taken their children and placed them with strangers. LADL attorneys have frequent client contact and litigate contested matters daily, protecting and reunifying L.A. County's most vulnerable families. LADL offers competitive salary and benefits based on experience.

Attorney positions are available in our Monterey Park, Lancaster, and San Diego locations. This job ad is open until it is closed. A $1,000.00 monthly stipend will be available to Attorneys based in Lancaster.

Attorneys' duties include, but are not limited to:

• Legal representation of parents in daily juvenile dependency proceedings in the Los Angeles County Juvenile Dependency Court. This duty includes in-court and out-of-court representation of parents at all phases of dependency case proceedings.
• Attorneys are to establish and maintain an attorney-client relationship with their client.
• Attorneys are to conduct thorough, continuing, and independent investigations and interviews at every stage of the proceedings on behalf of their client. Attorneys shall utilize the services of law firm social workers, investigators, paralegals, and parent partners as necessary. Attorneys are to file pleadings, motions, responses, or objections as necessary on behalf of their client.

LADL attorneys go through a multi-tiered training period to prepare them for the stimulating and electric atmosphere of the 25 courtrooms in Monterey Park.

Requirements:

• Must have an active California State Bar license and must be in good standing. Please include your State Bar Number on your application materials.
• Ideal candidate would have previous public interest experience and/or criminal law experience.

Salary:

Salaries range from $104,000 - 129,000 per year based on years of experience.

LADL offers a variety of health benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, voluntary term life, and long term disability insurance plans; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); retirement accounts (401k) with a match of 4%; Nationwide pet insurance; work/life balance resources; paid time off including paid sick time, personal time, and vacation time.

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Flexible spending account

· Health insurance

· Health savings account

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Parental leave

· Retirement plan

· Vision insurance

Work Hybrid

• Many factors influence the location of an attorney’s practice, especially the client’s needs, as we work to reunify their family. Attorneys must be able to physically appear in court, in person, when required, as well as appear in the office when training or when needed.

How to Apply:

A cover letter and resume are required. Both must be in PDF or Microsoft Word format. If your resume contains little by way of non-profit, public interest, or social justice experience, please explain in your cover letter your interest in, and qualifications for, employment in the specific area of Parents’ Representation in Dependency Court.

Labor & Employment Associate - Los Angeles / OC

A nationally recognized Am Law ranked firm is seeking a Labor & Employment Associate with 2-7 years of experience to join its Los Angeles or Orange County offices. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-impact employment litigation and counseling matters for major national and global clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent employers in employment litigation, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims.
• Handle complex wage and hour matters, including class actions and PAGA claims.
• Advise clients on employment policies, compliance, investigations, and risk management.
• Draft and revise employee handbooks, policies, and employment agreements.
• Participate in administrative proceedings before state and federal agencies.

Key Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Admission to the CA Bar.
• 2-7 years of experience in employment litigation and/or counseling.

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive compensation: Base salaries ranging from $210,000 to $360,000, depending on experience.
• Work-life balance: Reasonable billable hour targets with reduced billable roles available.
• Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid options available.
• Supportive culture: Collaborative teams, strong support staff ratios, and a collegial, inclusive environment.

If you are interested in joining a top-tier employment practice in Los Angeles, please apply or reach out directly to .

Why USAA?

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

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

The Opportunity

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

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

What you'll do:

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

• Participates in the development of fraud prevention strategies.

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

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

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

• Makes recommendations within defined authority guidelines.

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

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

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

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

• Handles CAT duty responsibilities as business requires.

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

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

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

• Proven investigatory skills.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Strong multi-line SIU experience

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Younessi Law is one of the top plaintiff employment, plaintiff personal injury and applicant worker's compensation legal firm in Los Angeles. You will work for a specific department in your area of law experience.

It has reached 32 years of excellence and has helped thousands of victims. It is seeking to add an additional attorney to our vibrant and energetic team.

Younessi Law is seeking to hire an attorney with at least 1+ year of hands on experience in the fields of personal injury, employment law or workers' compensation. Candidates with previous trial experience are preferred, but less experienced individuals will be considered.

Excellent academic credentials as well as strong research and writing skills, oral advocacy and ability to manage a case load. We are eager to add an exceptional attorney to our team.

Experience: 1+

Location: Los Angeles; Monday to Friday 8am-6pm; In office.

Salary: Range from $120,000 (Entry Level) -$400,000 (Managing Level)

License/Certification: California Bar License (Required)

Benefits:

• Bar dues.
• PTO.
• 401k.
• Medical Health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Voluntary accident, hospital indemnity, pet insurance and critical illness-optional at the employee's expense.
• 6 days (major holidays).
• $50.00 monthly cell phone credit.
• MCLE classes and conventions at discretion of the firm.
• Office monthly parking.
• Mileage reimbursement to and from appearances at the IRS rate.
• Office hours are 8am-6pm M-F.
• No moonlighting.
• CAALA and CELA fees to be paid by the firm.
• Referral fees on cases referred to the firm to be negotiated.

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:

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

Skillset:

• Organized with a proven ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment.
• Tech-savvy.
• 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".

Our client, a premier Immigration Law Firm in Los Angeles, is seeking a business immigration attorney to join their team. In this role, you will represent clients from around the world in a wide range of complex immigration matters.

This firm offers:

• LA Office: option to work 1 day remote
• Base Salary: $130K-$200K
• Bonus: Bonus eligibility and amount are based upon company and/or individual performance
• Benefit offerings for full-time employment include medical

Required Qualifications:

• 2-10 years of Business Immigration experience, prior EB-5 experience preferred
• JD from an accredited university
• Active membership in any State Bar
• Strong academic and professional record

Please feel free to contact me at for more information.

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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

Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm's core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.

Private Wealth Paralegal

The Private Wealth Paralegal is responsible for providing paralegal support and assistance to attorneys in the management, coordination, and administration of all aspects of trusts and estates in probate within established administrative procedures. This position requires appropriate client and advisor contact. Maintains professionalism and strict confidentiality in all client and firm matters.

Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

The Private Wealth Paralegal can sit in our Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York or Washington D.C. office. Katten offers a hybrid work model, allowing the flexibility to work both on-site and remotely on a regular basis (KattenFlex).

Client billable hour requirement: 1,550 hours annually

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but may not be limited to, the following. Other duties may be requested and/or assigned. Essential functions are primary job duties that an individual must be able to perform successfully with or without a reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Oversee all aspects of trusts and estates in probate.
• Prepare and file probate documents in order to open and/or close estates, as well as prepare all requisite documents relative to trusts and estates in probate.
• Collect and distribute estate/decedent's assets by contacting banks, brokerage houses, and appraisers.Prepare receipts and releases.Open, establish, and maintain estate checking accounts.
• Compile all information required to prepare gift and estate tax returns.Prepare and file Illinois state and federal estate tax returns including the court inventory.Review completed tax returns, prepare checks, obtain necessary signatures, and forward to the IRS.Forward executed tax returns to accountants; maintain archival files.
• Coordinate asset transfers and funding of trusts.If necessary, communicate with necessary parties relative to appropriate funding.
• Prepare for federal audit or state gift/estate tax audits.
• Research and investigate any requests, problems or issues, and resolve with appropriate parties.
• Prepare initial drafts of client correspondence and memos.
• Responsible for client contact and communication to clients.
• Perform file organization and maintenance.
• Maintain up-to-date time reports to ensure accurate client billing.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• On a case-by-case basis, may supervise the work performed by Project Assistant and/or Paralegal I and II staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the firm's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, training, and providing input into the performance appraisal process.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Bachelor's degree and five or more years progressive trust administration experience managing all aspects of trust accounts are required, preferably in a law firm environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Legal research knowledge and ability to use law library are required.Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited paralegal program a plus.
• Computer proficient with experience and working knowledge of Westlaw and other trust-related databases , Internet research, due diligence, Excel, Access, Outlook, and MS Word preferred. Applicable knowledge of legal and investment terminology with a strong trust administration background and proficiency in West's Federal Estate Tax program and fiduciary income tax forms and extensions.Ability to prepare federal and state estate tax returns, as well as familiarity with estate and gift tax return software programs, highly desirable.
• Exhibit high degree of initiative with excellent analytical, technical, and critical-thinking skills requiring an aptitude for detail, precision, and logic in order to analyze and research probate trust/estate data, process information, conduct legal research, and perform essential duties.
• Excellent organizational skills including record keeping, data collection, and system information.Ability to compile and analyze complex data and furnish concise, detailed information in report format, written correspondence, e‐mail, or verbally.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.Ability to communicate with courtesy and diplomacy, efficiently follow written and verbal instructions, provide information and training, and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of attorneys, clients, staff, and outside contacts.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment.Ability to act independently and make decisions within scope of the position's responsibilities.
• Ability to identify and analyze probate trust/estate issues and inquiries and to recommend and implement solutions.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and oversee numerous tasks from inception to completion, and ensure work is completed within strict deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented work environment, and adapt to changes in workflow.Proactive with excellent troubleshooting, problem resolution, and follow-through skills.
• Possess excellent knowledge of reading, writing, grammar, spelling, punctuation, proofreading, and formatting in order to interpret source data, prepare probate and trust/estate-related documents and forms, proofread material for grammatical, typographical, and spelling errors, and perform file maintenance.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and apply mathematical concepts when computing, reconciling balances, and verifying numerical data on forms and documents.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computer, laser printer, telephone, photocopier, calculator, scanner, facsimile, etc.
• Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files, written documentation and copies, or office supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Work occasionally requires more than 37.5 hours to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Ability and availability to travel to other firm locations when required.

For our Los Angeles and Washington D.C. Offices, the annualized salary range for this position is $110,000 to $140,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

We offer an outstanding benefit package which includes: medical/dental/vision, 401k with employer contribution, parental leave, transportation fringe benefit program, back-up care option, generous paid time off policy, and long-term and short-term disability policies.

Katten will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Article 9 to Chapter XVII of the Los Angeles Municipal Code.

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

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

Miller Barondess, LLP is a Los Angeles-based law firm specializing in high-profile, high-stakes litigation, including trials, arbitrations, and appellate proceedings throughout California and across the nation. The firm represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of industries, including intellectual property, licensing and branding, technology and cybersecurity, real estate, healthcare, entertainment and music, sports, consumer products, insurance, retail, environmental, securities, private equity, financial services, and government.

We are seeking Complex Commercial Litigation Associates to join our firm. Ideal candidates will meet the following qualifications:

• 2-8 years of complex commercial litigation experience.
• Legal strategists with excellent writing, analytical, research, and communication skills who can handle a case from start to finish.
• Collaborative team player with a stable employment history.
• California-barred (non-CA-barred candidates will be considered – please indicate the timeline for CA admission).
• Hybrid: Required to work in the office 3 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AmLaw 100 experience.
• J.D. from a top 30 law school, or from a T30–T50 law school with honors (magna cum laude, cum laude) and law journal experience.
• Judicial clerkship.

Miller Barondess offers a collaborative environment, comprehensive benefits, merit bonuses, and case origination bonuses for all matters brought to the firm that the partnership approves. There is no billable hour requirement, but our attorneys are a hardworking team willing to go the extra mile for our clients.

• Competitive base salary ($210,000-$380,000/DOE) with merit bonus consideration.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance.
• Firm-sponsored MCLE, events, and outings.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume, law school transcript, and writing sample in confidence to

Miller Barondess is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Labor & Employment Associate | Location: Los Angeles, CA | AmLaw 200 Firm

Salary Range: $210,000 – $260,000 (depending on experience)

Premier Pursuit is partnering with an AmLaw 200 firm to recruit a Labor & Employment Associate for its Los Angeles office. This is an opportunity to join a well-established and growing L&E group with a strong reputation in the market. The team handles a sophisticated mix of employment litigation, counseling, and advisory work for a diverse client base.

What They’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of labor & employment experience (law firm experience preferred)
• California Bar admission required

If you’re interested in this role, apply to this posting or email us directly at

Law and Motion Associate - SWAT Team

Job Post Title:

Law and Motion Associate

Location (California)

Los Angeles

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 a Law and Motion / Appellate attorney, with at least 2 years of experience, to join our Law and Motion and Appeals Team in one of our California offices!

Our Law and Motion/Appellate Team is the backbone of Manning Kass, providing essential written advocacy that strengthens our litigators' work across all practice areas. This specialized team of skilled writers plays a crucial role in advancing our clients' cases and supporting the firm's success. From shaping litigation strategies at the start of a case to crafting effective law-and-motion tactics for both dispositive and non-dispositive motions, this dynamic team is integral to trial support and writ work. Associates benefit from collaborative, team-based support and work closely with lead attorneys, gaining hands-on experience and contributing directly to the success of each case.

Responsibilities

• Draft pretrial motions and oppositions, including pleading-related motions, discovery motions, and dispositive motions.
• Draft trial motions and assist with preparing trial documents, including motions in limine, trial briefs, pocket briefs, and jury instructions and verdicts.
• Drafting post-trial motions, including motions for new trial and motions for attorney’s fees.
• Opportunity to handle appellate cases and conduct appellate arguments, including learning from the firm's experienced appellate practitioners.
• Conduct legal research and provide recommendations to clients and litigation attorneys on complex legal issues.
• Analyze and assess litigation and appellate strategies.

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.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active membership in California State Bar and in good standing.
• Law review or any significant legal writing experience is a plus.
• Exceptional research and writing abilities, with strong analytical skills.
• Prior Judicial Clerkship or Externship is a plus.
• Prior criminal defense attorney experience is a plus, but not necessary.

Company Offers

• Competitive salary range of $130,000 - $185,000.
• Compensation will be set based on experience and qualifications of the successful candidate's 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.

Overview

Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP is actively seeking experienced Associate Attorneys with mid to senior-level experience in Public Entity Defense. This position is ideal for candidates with a background in defending cases related to excessive force and constitutional violations, especially those with prior experience in law enforcement or the military.

As an Associate Attorney at Kjar, McKenna & Stockalper, LLP, you will have the opportunity to handle complex cases, including trial opportunities, while contributing to a dynamic legal team.

We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, performance bonuses and annual reviews. At this time, we are offering all new attorneys a $5,000 signing bonus to start. We offer flexible office hours with no cap on vacation days. Our attorneys have a flexible schedule that allows for some remote work.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have at least 3-5+ years’ experience in some form of insurance defense and an ability to manage their own caseload.
• Proven experience handling cases involving excessive force and constitutional violations is a plus
• Litigation and trial experience
• Law enforcement or military background is highly desirable
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, handle discovery and analyze medical and employment records.
• Frequently handle court appearances, depositions and meetings.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

About the Company - South Bay Insurance Defense Firm is seeking a Litigation Assistant with 5+ years insurance defense litigation experience. The job requires someone with advanced skills to be able to fill this hybrid assistant position. This is a Legal Assistant position, prior experience in a law firm is necessary to be considered for the role. Must have comparable experience working in a fast-paced, high-energy litigation firm. Applicant will work closely with a great team of attorneys and staff on cases from start to finish. We are looking for a candidate who can multitask, has great communication and organizational skills, while acting as a professional representative of the Firm.

About the Role - Experience Should Include:

• Scheduling depositions, motions and other hearings when needed.
• Experience filing in state and federal courts.
• Ability to prepare motion and discovery shells, motion filing.
• Expert coordination for depositions and trial.
• Preparation for trial/mediation/arbitration documents.
• Interface with clients, opposing counsel, court clerks.
• Experience working with sensitive material cases.
• Experience with Federal filing is a plus

Responsibilities - Skills & Qualifications:

• Attention to detail.
• Quick and efficient at transcribing dictation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, and Westlaw drafting software programs.
• Prolaw calendaring, document management or comparable program experience.
• Must possess exemplary grammar and spelling skills.
• Ability to work self-manage and work well on a team.

Pay range and compensation package - Full time, Benefits and Hybrid Schedule available.

Equal Opportunity Statement - It is the policy of Kjar, McKenna and Stockalper, LLP not to discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status.

Experienced personal injury demand writer desired for growing, professional, well-regarded personal injury firm in Pasadena.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional writer with great attention to detail and persuasive writing ability. The job includes, but is not limited to, reviewing a client’s file, and drafting persuasive demand packages for the insurance company. Must be knowledgeable in medical terminology and be able to work independently.

Please send your resume with an hourly rate of pay expectation. Pay commensurate with experience.

All responses are kept strictly, 100% confidential - we will not contact your prior employer(s) without your express authorization under any circumstances.

This is a wonderful environment to work where we do great work – and are looking for a wonderful team member to add to our growing practice. Work somewhere where you are appreciated and your work is supported.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance and benefits
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Why USAA?

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

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

The Opportunity

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

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

What you'll do:

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

• Participates in the development of fraud prevention strategies.

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

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

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

• Makes recommendations within defined authority guidelines.

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

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

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

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

• Handles CAT duty responsibilities as business requires.

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

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

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

• Proven investigatory skills.

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Strong multi-line SIU experience

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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