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Public Finance Attorney

Newport Beach, CA

A top-tier, multi-office firm is expanding its Public Finance practice in San Francisco and is seeking a sharp, motivated associate with 0–3 years of transactional experience.

Prior public finance experience is welcome but not required. What matters most is intellectual rigor, strong drafting skills, and the ability to thrive in a sophisticated, fast-moving transactional environment.

The Practice

The Public Finance Group advises state and local governments and underwriting banks on public infrastructure financings throughout the western United States. This is meaningful, high-impact work — funding schools, transportation systems, utilities, and essential public projects. Associates gain early exposure to complex transactions that shape communities.

This is not a backroom drafting role. Associates work directly with experienced partners and clients on financings that demand precision, sound judgment, and strong execution.

The Platform

Our client has grown to 120 attorneys across 12 offices. The firm offers a dynamic blend of transactional strength and litigation depth, with practice areas spanning corporate transactions, securities, complex business litigation, private equity, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital.

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The Development Advantage

Associates receive structured mentoring from day one, designed to build practical skills that translate into long-term success. Training includes focused instruction in transactional negotiations, mock depositions, and practice-area-specific programming. Business development fundamentals begin in the first year, with group training and quarterly one-on-one coaching sessions led by experienced professionals.

Partnership is real. Associates are generally first eligible for shareholder consideration seven years after law school graduation, though there is no minimum time requirement — advancement is performance-driven.

Who Will Thrive in the Public Finance Attorney position

• 0–3 years of transactional experience

• Strong academic credentials

• Excellent analytical and drafting skills

• Interest in public finance and complex deal work

This is an opportunity as a Public Finance Attorney to build a serious transactional career within a respected, growing platform — handling sophisticated public finance matters while developing the business skills that sustain long-term success.

For Public Finance Attorney candidates ready to move beyond theory and into real-world impact, this is the place to do it.

Your Local Notary offers professional 24/7 Notary Public services across Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Bernardino County, and Riverside County. With over 10 years of experience, we specialize in notarizing a variety of documents including contracts, real estate documents, trust and estate documents, and power of attorney forms. We serve customers through both in-office and traveling notary visits for convenience. Additionally, we provide supplementary services such as printing, scanning, and copying to support your document needs. We pride ourselves on offering reliable and efficient services to our clients.

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Notary Public located in Orange, CA. The Notary Public will be responsible for notarizing legal documents, verifying the identity of document signers, witnessing signatures, and ensuring the proper execution of documents. Additional responsibilities include maintaining records of notarial acts, providing general information about notarization processes to clients, and traveling to client locations as required. The role may also involve providing support for document preparation, printing, scanning, and copying services.

• Certified Notary Public with knowledge of legal requirements and compliance
• Experience in legal document preparation and an understanding of document execution procedures
• Familiarity with family law and other legal areas related to notarial services
• Strong research skills and attention to detail for ensuring document accuracy and compliance
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work on-site in Orange, CA, with flexible availability for client appointments
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for traveling notary services
• Previous experience in customer service or legal industry is a plus

Helton Law Group is a boutique healthcare litigation firm focused exclusively on disputes involving healthcare reimbursement, managed care, and revenue cycle matters. For more than 30 years, we have represented hospitals—day in and day out—advocating for fair payment for the care they provide.

Our practice is mission driven and built around advocacy. Our attorneys solve real-time, real-world problems for our clients and use their litigation skills and strategy to have meaningful impact. As healthcare reimbursement issues grow increasingly complex, we are expanding our bench and our tools to better serve our clients and support a healthy healthcare system.

The Role:

We are seeking Trial Attorneys at the Associate to Senior level to handle complex healthcare litigation matters from strategy through resolution. Depending on experience, attorneys in this role will manage discrete matters or lead litigation teams while working closely with firm leadership, clients, and opposing counsel on cases that matter.

This role is ideal for attorneys who value trial advocacy, enjoy complex subject matter, and want to use—or continue to build—their litigation skills in ways that have a real and lasting impact on healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle healthcare arbitrations and litigation matters from early strategy through resolution
• Take and defend depositions; participate in mediations and settlement discussions
• Draft motions, briefs, and other advocacy-focused filings
• Collaborate with clients, expert witnesses, and colleagues to develop effective case strategies
• Use litigation technology and AI-driven tools to support trial preparation and case management
• For senior attorneys: lead case teams and mentor developing attorneys
• Contribute to the firm’s collaborative, trial-focused culture

Qualifications:

• Active California bar license in good standing
• Litigation experience commensurate with level
• Associate-level candidates: prior litigation experience preferred
• Senior-level candidates: significant trial and/or hearing experience, typically 10+ years
• Strong writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills
• Strong desire to advocate for healthcare providers and contribute meaningfully to cases that impact the delivery of care
• Personal drive to grow professionally and personally, with a commitment to developing trial and advocacy skills
• Comfortable working with technology, complex subject matter, and evolving litigation tools
• Self-starter with interest in building deep expertise and contributing to the thoughtful use of AI and technology in modern trial advocacy
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned matters

Preferred Experience:

• Healthcare litigation, managed care disputes, or revenue cycle matters
• Trial or arbitration experience across the case lifecycle

Why Helton Law Group:

• A focused healthcare litigation practice with decades of institutional knowledge
• Meaningful responsibility and hands-on advocacy experience at all levels
• Access to modern litigation technology and AI tools
• An environment that supports professional growth, skill development, mentorship, and collaboration

Join the team now and you can have direct involvement with our growth and make an impact on how we shape our future and the future of healthcare. Apply now for immediate and confidential consideration.

*The actual base is dependent upon many factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Insurance Defense Attorney

Office Locations

Los Angeles

Costa Mesa

San Diego

San Francisco

Remote Work Flexibility

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

About the Company

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

About the Role

Manning Kass is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney to join one of our California offices in a hybrid remote capacity. 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

• Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and request for admissions.
• 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 is required.
• You must be licensed to practice in the State of California.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines is required.
• Experience handling discovery for complex matters, with substantial knowledge of evidentiary objections in responding to discovery.
• Strong critical thinking, interpersonal skills and the ability to exercise common sense in complex situations while reporting to clients and carriers.

Company Offers

• Competitive salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000.
• 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.
• We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure, allowing our associates to earn bonuses on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• 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.

Premises Liability 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 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.

Law and Motion Associate - SWAT Team

Job Post Title:

Law and Motion 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 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.

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Job Title: Practice Assistant

Location: Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Salary/Payrate: $52K-$98K, bonus and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 days WFH after 6-months)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Associate degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: $1,000 - should your referral start with our client

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Orange County, CA office is looking for a Practice Assistant to join our growing firm. On a day-to-day basis, works under the direction of attorneys and paralegals to whom the Practice Assistant is assigned. Under general supervision, supports the delivery of quality legal services to clients by providing secretarial and administrative assistance to attorneys, performing complex and specialized secretarial and clerical tasks, and working collaboratively and cooperatively with others in a team-oriented environment. This position supports multiple attorneys as primary assignments and also provides back-up secretarial assistance to other attorneys as assigned. May also provide back-up to receptionist as necessary, depending on size of office.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing Documents: Using word processing and document management software, the Practice Assistant prepares and processes correspondence and memoranda as well as complex legal documents according to the requirements set by each practice group. Independently composes and drafts routine cover letters and documents. Proofreads documents and checks for appropriate formatting, spelling and grammar. Prepares revisions and redlines documents as directed. Prepares documents for e-filing as required.
• Processes Mail: Reviews and routes incoming mail and fax communications. Prepares and processes outgoing mail and faxes, arranging for specialized mail or messenger services as required. Ensures that all attachments, exhibits and enclosures are included.
• Maintains Calendar: Maintains and updates the calendars for assigned attorneys, including meetings, appointments, due dates, and client-related activities.
• Maintains Files: Maintains paper and electronic files in compliance with internal policies. Performs routine filing and retrieves files as needed. Maintains chronological files and administrative files for assigned attorneys.
• Timekeeping: Prepares time entries for assigned attorneys and submits in a timely manner. Prepares expense reimbursement and disbursement requests. Prepares billing letters and coordinates client billing matters with the Billing Department in Greenville.
• General Administrative Support: Prepares and processes new matter documents. Receives and screens phone calls and takes message as required. Receives and directs clients and visitors. Coordinates travel arrangements, prepares itineraries, and prepares travel expense reports. Schedules meetings and arranges for conference rooms and meals. Communicates effectively and professionally with clients and with others in the Firm. Is proactive in anticipating the business needs of the assigned attorneys; plans ahead and meets deadlines.
• The Practice Assistant may be responsible for additional administrative assistance and may, on occasion:
• Assist with mentoring new office staff
• Assist with piloting new software

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience as a practice assistant or legal secretary
• Knowledge of legal terminology, legal documents and legal processes
• Accurate typing of at least 70 words per minute
• Strong computer proficiency in the use of MS Office, document management, time entry, e-filing and database software
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
• Understanding of correct grammar, spelling and punctuation
• Strong proofreading skills
• Superior organizational skills including filing, calendaring, and proofreading
• Time management skills and ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Regular predictable attendance

Are you a skilled attorney with a passion for defending public entities? Our dynamic and growing law firm is seeking an experienced Public Entity Defense Associate Attorney to join our team in Orange County. 

Position: Public Entity Defense Associate Attorney

Location: Orange, California

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will assist with all aspects of public entity defense litigation, including but not limited to:

·        Handling a variety of matters involving public agencies and municipalities, such as:

o  Police Liability and Excessive Force: Defending law enforcement personnel and agencies in claims arising from use of force, wrongful arrest, and other alleged misconduct.

o  Employment and Labor Defense: Defending public entities in cases involving discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.

o  General Tort and Premises Liability: Managing claims involving injuries occurring on government-owned or maintained property.

·        Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, and briefs on complex legal issues affecting public entities.

·        Review and analyze public records, discovery responses, and documents for relevance, privilege, and compliance with the Public Records Act.

·        Participate in all phases of litigation including discovery, depositions, motion practice, trial preparation and appeals.

·        Attend court appearances, settlement conferences, mediations, and hearings.

·        Prepare and organize exhibits, witness materials, and trial binders.

·        Collaborate and coordinate with public entity clients, risk managers, opposing counsel, and court personnel.

Qualifications:

·        Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA accredited law school.

·        Active California state bar membership in good standing is required.

·        3-5 years of litigation experience, with a focus on public entity defense, government tort liability, or civil rights defense preferred.

·        Proficiency in legal research and writing, with demonstrated ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues.

·        Strong analytical, organizational, and oral advocacy skills.

·        Excellent attention to detail and time management.

·        Ability to handle multiple cases and deadlines efficiently, independently, and as part of a collaborative team.

• Proven track record of achieving favorable results for clients in motion practice, settlement, or trial.
• Availability for occasional travel as required for depositions, hearings, and client meetings.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Retirement plans.
• Bonus programs.
• Student loan assistance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Mentoring with senior associates and partner level attorneys.
• 3-to-1 attorney to secretary ratio.
• Paid office parking or Transit Pass.

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a thriving team, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your cover letter, resume, writing example, and a list of references to: with the subject line "Public Entity Defense Associate Application - OC."

Join a team dedicated to excellence in client service and professional growth. Apply today to take the next step in your legal career with Lynberg & Watkins, APC.

About us:

Lynberg & Watkins, formed in the early 1970’s, has earned a long-standing reputation of excellence and prominence with clients and the legal community alike. The firm’s core practice is in civil litigation and insurance coverage. We represent public entities, insurance companies and their insureds, private corporations and individuals on a national, regional and local level.

L&W’s Los Angeles office representation includes the defense of high exposure personal injury actions, traumatic brain injuries, exposures to environmental contaminants, habitability claims, state and federal class actions and the investigation and defense of 1st party insurance fraud claims. Tired of your “Megalaw firm” where you are just a number, not getting the mentoring, credit and responsibility you deserve? We can fix that!

We are a thriving 100-attorney law firm is seeking an experienced Employment law Partner to join our collaborative and entrepreneurial practice. Our firm maintains a strong reputation for delivering sophisticated legal services across multiple practice areas, including real estate, nonprofit law, taxation, estate planning, and more.

Position Overview: We are looking for a seasoned law practitioner to lead and expand our employment practice group. The ideal candidate will bring substantial portable business and demonstrate proven leadership in all aspects of litigation.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of civil or employment law experience with partnership-level responsibility
• Portable book of business of $300,000+ annually
• JD from an accredited law school and admission to practice in California
• Demonstrated expertise in employment litigation, workplace investigations, compliance counseling, and employment contract matters
• Experience managing and mentoring junior attorneys

What We Offer:

• The annual salary for this position is between $200,000-$400,000 annually, plus a percentage of the book. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
• Collaborative, non-hierarchical firm culture
• Support for business development initiatives
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity to shape and build the employment practice group

Benefits:

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

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

General Liability Associate

Locations (California)

Costa Mesa

Hybrid Work Flexibility

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

About the Company

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

About the Role

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

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

Responsibilities

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

Professional Development Opportunities

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

Requirements

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

Company Offers

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

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.

We are working with an exciting, incredibly fast-moving, high energy law firm, with an established reputation in the arena of products liability/products defect plaintiffs’ work , committed to achieving outstanding results. The firm is seeking an experienced Automotive Products Liability Trial Attorney with four eight (4-8) years of experience. The trial attorney will assist the firm’s partners in managing multiple cases. The attorney will prepare litigation reports and risk assessments, draft legal documents, and make court appearances on behalf of the firm’s clients. Focus areas for the trial attorney role are developing case strategy; conducting motion, low-level deposition, and low-level trial & Mediation practice; engaging in trial preparation, and doing legal research. The salary for the position will be $145,000/yr. or more, depending upon experience. The firm offers a comprehensive package of benefits about which the firm will provide further details.

About the Firm

The firm is a market leader in automotive products liability litigation, having litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world. It strives to set the standards in the field by which others will judge themselves. It seeks to become the leading law firm in the nation for automotive products liability, bar none. Its mission is to present, in uniquely creative ways, before juries throughout the U.S., products liability cases against manufacturers. The firm consistently promotes and adheres to the following values and qualities in all of its attorneys.

• Excellence: Good enough is not good enough.
• Consistency: Build a reputation that precedes the firm into the courtroom.
• Innovation: Create opportunities in areas that others have yet even to discover.
• Better than Yesterday: Continually grow, develop and learn.
• Systematicity: Harness the power of organized activity.
• Community Involvement: Be a pillar of the community in a way that would make a mother proud.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet personally with clients.
• Assist in providing case evaluation, legal support, and guidance.
• Develop case strategy and find plausible solutions to legal matters.
• Assist in preparing litigation reports and risk assessments.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and other court appearances.
• Attend focus groups.
• Stay informed about any current legislation.
• Build trustworthy relationships with clients and experts.
• Assist with finalizing legal documents, such as depositions, pleadings, and contracts, promptly and accurately.
• Assist in drafting and finalizing complaints, meet and confer letters, motions to compel, and discovery responses.
• Assist in negotiating low-level settlements and attend mediations.
• May interview, train, mentor, and assist in managing legal staff within the team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in law-related field
• Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school
• Active license in good standing to practice law in California
• Four to eight (4-8) years of related experience
• Ability to handle a high caseload
• Experience or expertise in automotive product liability law
• Commitment to abiding by the set laws and behaving ethically
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Adaptability and attention to detail
• Ability to work on a case independently
• Ability to work with a team of attorneys to develop strategies for a case and to collaborate effectively with team members and staff
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem-solving approach
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt quickly to new challenges
• High emotional intelligence (EQ)
• High level of discretion
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly

OTHER DETAILS

• Supervisors: Reports to the Partner
• Status: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Location: Beautiful office environment at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, across from South Coast Plaza
• Salary: $145,000+, depending on experience
• Benefits: Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k)

Candidates may apply to this position on LinkedIn, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.

About Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company

Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company, is an agile legal talent company. We build connections between and among legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation's largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest). By introducing good lawyers to our clients and assisting attorney candidacies, we serve the entire legal community. We provide permanent employment opportunities. We also provide individuals with options to work on contract (temporary) assignments as may be fitting, to aid their stability, even as we endeavor to help them find permanent homes. Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.

The Underwood Law Firm, P.C. is an award-winning law firm specializing in a growing real estate/ business niche with offices throughout California. The firm offers a collaborative environment focused on mentorship and actually practicing law, as opposed to sitting in a back office doing busy work. We are passionate about real estate law, results, and helping real people.

We're hiring an Associate Attorney with 0 to 5 years of experience and interest in business and real estate litigation. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with client interactions and court-appearances, have a growth mindset, and enjoy practicing law.

Qualifications:

• Active license to practice law in California;
• Excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills;
• 0-5 years of experience in civil litigation (business or real estate law preferred)
• Judicial externship (preferred)

We offer:

• The opportunity to appear in court, substantial experience with clients and opposing counsel, and run point on litigation.
• A collegial and mentorship-driven environment
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ability to work remotely from home with your dog or other loved ones, or from a nearby office.

To Apply

Please submit a resume, writing sample, and references.

We are working with an exciting, incredibly fast-moving, high energy law firm, with an established reputation in the arena of products liability/products defect plaintiffs’ work, committed to achieving outstanding results. The firm seeks a Senior Automotive Products Liability Trial Attorney with at least ten (10+) years of attorney experience and at least five (5+) years of litigation or trial experience. The Senior Trial Attorney will manage a trial team and collaborate with the principal in managing multiple cases. The hired attorney will be proficient in working with a wide range of experts and be able to harness cutting-edge technology and litigation support in preparation of cases. The focus areas for the role are developing and executing case strategy, doing legal research, conducting mediations and trials, engaging in deposition and motion practice, communicating with experts, and mentoring younger attorneys. The salary for the position will be $175,000/yr. or more, depending upon experience. The firm offers a comprehensive package of benefits, about which the firm will provide further details.

About the Firm

The firm is a market leader in automotive products liability litigation, having litigated cases against nearly every major automotive manufacturer in the world. It strives to set the standards in the field by which others will judge themselves. It seeks to become the leading law firm in the nation for automotive products liability, bar none. Its mission is to present, in uniquely creative ways, before juries throughout the U.S., products liability cases against manufacturers. The firm consistently promotes and adheres to the following values and qualities in all of its attorneys.

• Excellence: Good enough is not good enough.
• Consistency: Build a reputation that precedes the firm into the courtroom.
• Innovation: Create opportunities in areas that others have yet even to discover.
• Better than Yesterday: Continually grow, develop and learn.
• Systematicity: Harness the power of organized activity.
• Community Involvement: Be a pillar of the community in a way that would make a mother proud.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing cases
• Supervising associates and legal staff
• Serving as first and second chair for jury trials
• Attending hearings in state and federal court
• Taking and defending depositions
• Attending mediations
• Working with expert witnesses
• Drafting legal memoranda and motions
• Drafting all trial-related pleadings, including jury instructions, motions in limine and trial briefs
• Working closely in a team environment
• Engaging in strategic case planning
• Managing paralegals and support staff
• Conducting legal research
• Drafting and responding to discovery
• Managing document production
• Drafting and responding to meet and confer letters
• Communicating with opposing counsel and clients

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Juris Doctor or equivalent from an accredited law school
• Active license in good standing to practice in California
• At least ten (10+) years of practicing attorney experience
• At least five (5+) years of litigation or trial experience
• First and second chair trial experience
• Substantial deposition experience
• Substantial mediation experience
• Excellent brief writing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills geared to a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Flexibility and initiative regarding assignments for self and team
• Abitlity and commitment to contribute to a positive work environment
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and staff
• Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem-solving approach
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt quickly to new challenges
• High emotional intelligence (EQ)
• High level of discretion
• Ability to handle sensitive information discreetly

OTHER DETAILS

• Supervisors: Reports to the Vice President of Strategy.
• Status: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. with flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Location: Beautiful office environment at the Segerstrom Performing Arts Center, across from South Coast Plaza.
• Salary: $175,000 +, depending on experience.
• Benefits: Excellent career opportunity with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, and a matching 401(k).
• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Candidates may apply to this position on LinkedIn, the Hire Counsel website, or by direct e-mail to We at Hire Counsel cannot promise that a particular candidate will get the job or an interview, but we can promise that we will review all submitted resumes.

About Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company

Hire Counsel, a Purpose Legal Company, is an agile legal talent agency. We build connections between and among legal professionals and our clients, some of the nation's largest law firms and legal departments (and some of the smallest). By introducing good lawyers to our clients and assisting attorney candidacies, we serve the entire legal community. We provide permanent employment opportunities. We also provide individuals with options to work on contract (temporary) assignments as may be fitting, to aid their stability, even as we endeavor to help them find permanent homes. Hire Counsel holds all resumes in the strictest confidence.

Construction Defect Associate

Location (California)

Orange County

Remote Work Flexibility

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

About the Company

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

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Construction Defect Associate to join our Team. As a member of our construction defect team, you will represent developers, general contractors, subcontractors, design professionals, and material suppliers in a variety of cases involving both commercial and residential construction projects. Our ideal candidate will bring prior case handling experience. Associates work closely with lead attorneys daily, engaging in all phases of litigation from case evaluation and discovery to alternative dispute resolution.

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

Responsibilities

• Attend court hearings and participate in site inspections.
• Handling every aspect of the construction claim including propounding and responding to discovery and taking and defending depositions.
• Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.

Professional Development Opportunities

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

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Active member of California State Bar and in good standing.
• Experience with Construction Defect cases is a must. Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong legal research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
• Litigation experience with a capacity to be a proactive team player.

Company Offers

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

Job description

We are seeking an Associate Attorney who will report to a Partner who specializes in representing closely-held businesses and providing transactional, finance, real estate, and regulatory advice.

Responsibilities and duties include:

• Commercial Real-estate and Corporate Transactions
• Stock and Asset transactions including term and accounts receivable financing
• Close complex commercial real estate transactions independently
• Work well in a team environment, communicate clearly, and prioritize practical issues for clients
• Strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills
• Ability to communicate well with clients and colleagues
• Multi-task and operate against inflexible deadlines both in a team environment and independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of various finance documents and security instruments, corporate filings, consents, and resolutions
• Accountable and motivated

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. and an active California Bar license
• 3-5 years experience as a licensed California attorney
• Commercial real estate and transactions experience are a plus
• Bar admission in CO, AZ, NM, OR, WA, ID, or other states a plus

Benefits:

• Health, Vision, Life and Dental Insurance
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Positive work environment that promotes employee wellbeing, productivity, and growth
• Stocked kitchen with soda/snacks/fruit
• Monthly lunch
• Holiday Parties

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter. Candidates who meet the criteria for the position will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace and will consider all applicants in a manner consistent with Fair Chance Initiative.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

A national law firm is seeking an IP Legal Assistant, with a focus on patent prosecution (prior experience in this practice area is a must-have). This firm boasts a 7.5 hour work day, beautiful renovated office with snacks, and we have placed 5 legal assistants here in the last two years - all are super happy!

Must-Have Requirements:

• 3+ years of patent prosecution experience, specifically
• Knowledge of how to file a patent application (and the ancillary documents) with the USPTO
• Knowledge of how to docket/cross reference due dates within IP law.
• Ability to pivot multiple projects in a day, not easily frazzled.
• No plans for law school in the next 3 years.

Salary is contingent upon the experience above, but likely $70-90K. The firm also boasts excellent benefit plans, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, 401K, disability, and PTO.

Soft Skills:

o Ability to multitask and jump from one thing to another.

o Extremely high attention to detail. Should be able to catch if the partner misses a detail such as inventor name/filing deadline.

o Someone who takes direction well. Ideally, they'd say, "I've done this before, but how does your team do it?" Must have a learner mentality.

o Someone who is not a social butterfly, but is drama free!

o Someone who is not on their phone during the workday.

Perks of Firm:

· The IP attorneys are approachable, polite, and a congenial group.

· The Sr. legal assistant in the IP group, is a great trainer and has been with the firm for 22 years. She's been doing IP for 30. Many staff have strong tenure!

· High level of respect for staff, no micromanaging, no drama.

· Firm prioritizes pro bono work, and partner closely with nonprofits.

· The firm administrator offers 1:1 career coaching.

Software:

Anaqua, NetDocs, inTapp, iTimekeeper, CPi, AMS, Adobe (bate stamping/labeling, signatures, page numbers). Knowledge of these systems is a huge plus.

To apply, send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]RobertHalf[dotcom] with "OC IP Legal Assistant" as the subject line.