Legally Blonde Jobs in Ca

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.

Omega Law Group is a prestigious personal injury law firm serving California and Texas. We are committed to championing the rights of individuals who have suffered due to negligence or wrongful acts. Our dedicated team is known for delivering exceptional service and winning results for our clients. Through innovation, compassion, and expertise, we have gained a reputation as one of the leading law firms in personal injury. To learn more, please visit our website: Overview:

As a Legal Assistant in our personal injury law firm, you'll be integral part to our Litigation department, focusing on various admin duties. This position suits a highly organized, detail-focused individual capable of juggling various tasks. We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth and development, and the chance to make a significant impact in the lives of those we represent.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately and timely enter all court appearances, deadlines, and events into the law firm's calendar system
• Prepare and distribute comprehensive calendar reports and updates to attorneys and staff, ensuring everyone is well-informed
• Timely and accurately sort and save all incoming mail and email to the respective teams, including titling of documents, sending file path emails, and alerting supervisors to time-sensitive issues
• Handle all case-related costs for each respective team, paying all invoices, saving all receipts, and communicating with other team members to facilitate timely payments
• Other duties as assigned

*This role is located at our West Hollywood office and requires physical presence on-site.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a legal setting is highly beneficial
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software, processes, and procedures
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently
• Capable of efficiently managing high work volumes in a fast-paced setting and adapting to changes
• Ability to maintain professionalism, always responding calmly and courteously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically in a variety of situations
• Excellent follow-through to meet multiple deadlines
• Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and work assignments, with a willingness to take on additional duties as required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• A Bachelor's degree
• Paralegal Certificate is a PLUS

Compensation

$20 to $25 per hour

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan available
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Free onsite parking

We are an equal opportunity employer and offer competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Our client, a high-profile global law firm, is looking for a Legal Secretary to support the 3 partners in their San Francisco office. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that core tasks such as calendar management, travel arrangements, expenses, editing documents, answering telephones are managed on behalf of the partners, and will also undertake a range of other general administrative support tasks or project work.

About the Role:

• Maintain calendars and schedules for attorneys
• Arrange domestic and international travel and create detailed itineraries
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and ensure client confidentiality
• Consistent and reliable attendance in accordance with work schedule
• Manage own work allocation, productivity, and quality of work with minimum supervision
• Perform other administrative and secretarial duties as they arise
• Support attorney in adhering to the firm’s risk and compliance by tracking and uploading engagement letters/emails and ensuring time recording is completed to meet deadlines
• Assist with the billing process by developing a knowledge of billing procedures, edit bill narratives, prepare client bills, and liaising with Revenue Controllers on behalf of the attorneys
• Handle expense management, submitting claims on a weekly basis

About You:

• 5+ years of administrative experience in law supporting partners, preferably for a corporate practice
• Proficiency with MS Office, and ability to work with legal technology
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multitask and possess the good judgement to seek guidance or further input from others
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong sense of discretion and integrity
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Qualified candidates who meet the above requirements should kindly submit their resumes as a word or pdf attachment to Katherine Eskandanian-Yee:

We thank you for your interest and wish you much success in your search. For more information on us, please visit

Our client, a top-tier global law firm, is seeking a bright, driven and ambitious Legal Administrative Assistant to join their growing team in Palo Alto.

About the Role:

• Assist with assembly of exhibits and appendices for court papers, depositions, and trials
• Organize paper and electronic documents for use in depositions or trials
• Maintain and organizes case files
• Index and organize files for off-site storage
• Assist with document collection, review and production
• Prepare for and attend depositions, hearings, trials and arbitrations
• File and obtain documents at various courts and agencies
• Utilize legal research software
• Conduct research using various resources including databases and the internet
• Assists with department projects as needed and performs other work-related duties as assigned

About You:

• 2+ years in an administrative role at a professional services firm
• Bachelor's Degree
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage a large workload efficiently and effectively
• Highly detail-oriented, including the ability to assess and respond to underlying detail issues and implications
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to professionalism, integrity, and collegiality
• Proven ability to multi-task and set priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional problem solving skills, critical thinking abilities and the ability to work well under pressure

Qualified candidates please submit your resume to Chessa Eskandanian-Yee:

AdvisorEY. thanks you for your interest and wishes you much success in your search!

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Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP has an opening available for a Floater Litigation Legal Assistant with 3+ years of Labor & Employment experience to join the Los Angeles office. This position is full-time, non-exempt, and on-site, with hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements:

• Strong litigation background with knowledge of federal and state court filing rules and procedures, including experience with e-filing.
• Strong calendaring experience, including the ability to calculate, track, and maintain litigation deadlines in accordance with applicable court rules.
• Experience preparing tables of contents and tables of authorities within pleadings for court filings.
• Prior experience supporting Labor & Employment matters strongly preferred, including familiarity with Class Action, PAGA, and Wage & Hour matters.
• Exceptional proofreading and writing skills, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong administrative, organizational, and follow-up skills, with the ability to work proactively and take initiative.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Collaborative and dependable team player who works well with attorneys and staff across departments.
• Ability to provide overflow support to the Labor & Employment Department and assist attorneys and Legal Assistants firmwide, as needed.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent typing, formatting, and overall computer proficiency required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Experience working within iManage or a comparable document management system.
• Familiarity with CompuLaw, Best Authority, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and CCC Macros is preferred.

Benefits/Compensation:

We offer a collaborative and professional work environment with a competitive salary and excellent benefits. A summary of our full-time benefits includes:

• Retirement: 401(k) plan with annual employer contribution; employee deferrals available
• Healthcare: Medical (HMO/PPO options), dental, and vision coverage; Dependent coverage, domestic partners coverage is available
• Life Insurance: Group and supplemental life insurance options available
• Disability: Long-term disability and long-term care insurance options available
• Wellbeing: Employee wellbeing program, including EAP professional counseling and referral services
• Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation and sick leave; paid firm holidays
• Parking and Commuting: Parking is covered and monthly commuting allowance is offered
• Celebrations: Events for holidays, birthday commemorations, special staff acknowledgments and annual events
• Community Involvement Opportunities: Firm-sponsored community outreach opportunities are available
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Plans – Sections 125 and 132 plans available
• Professional Development Opportunities: On-boarding and in-house training programs, continuing learning and professional growth and development opportunities

Salary range for this position is $90K + DOE

Firm Info:

Please visit for more detailed information about our firm.

Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin, sex or any other applicable category protected by state and/or federal laws. In addition to federal law requirements, Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the firm has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, retention, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Do you want to help revolutionize a major industry? At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you’ll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent being together. Come join a team that builds excitement about working at URW. You’ll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences. All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change. We believe there is no "perfect" candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. If you're passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application!

We are currently looking for our:

Director, Legal Leasing (Based out of Corporate HQ in Century City, CA)

What we offer

We are excited to offer this opportunity to join us URW as the Director of Legal Leasing and Strategy. We value diverse perspectives and innovative thinking. The Director of Legal Leasing and Strategy is a dynamic and energetic senior legal leader who serves as a change agent within the Company’s legal team. This position is perfect for individuals who enjoy tackling challenges, energizing and inspiring teams, and are committed to fostering significant growth and transformation. With a strategic mindset and a commitment to excellence, the Director will not only oversee all legal aspects of legal leasing, but will inspire the team to challenge existing practices, embrace innovation, and push for bold changes that elevate our standards and processes. This leader demonstrates boldness by collaborating with Leasing, Asset Management, and senior leadership to achieve business goals, establish future ambitions, and promote a culture where exceptional legal documentation and innovative solutions are standard practice. This leader will champion new ways of working, and lead the efficient negotiation and execution of complex retail, office, and mixed-use lease documentation across the portfolio, all while energizing the team to reach new heights in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Scope

Department Leadership & Strategy

• Co-Lead the Legal Leasing department, establishing strategy, priorities, goals, workflows, and performance standards.
• Oversee a team of attorneys, paralegals, and coordinators; provide coaching, training, and professional development to strengthen negotiation, communication, legal, and business skills.
• Ensure alignment between legal leasing operations and the Company’s leasing, operational, and financial objectives.
• Maintain strong internal partnerships with Leasing leadership, Asset Management, Development, IT, and Senior Executives.
• Monitor departmental KPIs, resource needs, and workload allocation to ensure timely and accurate delivery of all leasing documentation.

Legal Drafting, Negotiation & Advisory

• Oversee and participate in the drafting and negotiation of leases, amendments, LOIs, subleases, assignments, temporary licenses, and related documents.
• Provide high‑level legal and business counsel on landlord/tenant issues, defaults, disputes, and other real estate matters.
• Ensure consistency and standardization of lease language, templates, policies, and procedures across the organization.
• Guide teams through complex legal and business issues, offering solutions that align with Company strategy while minimizing risk.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure leasing documentation is processed efficiently through execution, including coordination between legal, leasing, operations, and other internal departments.
• Oversee development and maintenance of legal leasing databases, systems, and tools in partnership with IT.
• Implement compliance best practices, legal updates, and continued education initiatives to support a strong, informed legal practice.
• Maintain deep knowledge of the Company’s tenant portfolio, business priorities, and market considerations.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serve as key liaison between Legal and Leasing teams, ensuring clear communication, issue escalation, and timely delivery of solutions.
• Advise senior leadership on legal trends, portfolio risks, negotiation strategies, and operational process improvements.
• Represent the Legal Leasing function in cross‑functional initiatives, strategic planning, and portfolio decision‑making.

What we’re looking for

• Member of the California Bar in good standing.
• 12+ years of experience negotiating and drafting complex retail, office, and/or mixed‑use lease documents; REIT or major retail/real estate company experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading or managing a legal team in a high‑volume transactional environment.
• Strong academic background preferred; combination of big‑law and in‑house experience ideal.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to integrate legal judgment with practical business needs.
• Positive, collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced, team‑focused environment.
• Demonstrated adaptability and resilience, with a growth mindset that embraces change and proactively seeks solutions in evolving circumstances.

Compensation

• Exempt
• $180,000 - $225,000 per year + Discretionary Annual Bonus

What is important to us

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds. URW‘s flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trend setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally. Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

Our company purpose – to Reinvent Being Together – is about reimagining how individuals and communities come together, socialize, and enjoy dynamic experiences alongside one another in entirely new ways. We are at our best when we are TOGETHER safely and joyfully

Our Story:

From South Africa to Southern California, the ColRich story is a decades-long journey of growth, continuous reinvention and a culture of caring. Through generations of family ownership, the ColRich brand has evolved, but the company’s foundation remains the same today as in the beginning; build lasting communities through a culture centered around innovation, humility and a commitment to helping others – ColRich Thrive.

Our Bio:

ColRich is a real estate, construction and investment firm focused on value-add, residential real estate in strategic locations primarily in the Western U.S. Our platform’s sustainability is assured through long- term ownership enabled by long-term debt and equity. We are focused on enduring, tax-efficient cash flow for our investors.

In the multifamily space, we actively maximize cash-on-cash returns and capital appreciation by acquiring properties with upside through extensive renovation and improved management. Leveraging our unique homebuilding background and construction platform, we reposition these older properties as design-forward, affordable workforce housing alternatives to newer Class A product.

Our development history includes the successful entitlement, construction, marketing and sales of single- family homes, townhomes, mid-rise condominiums and apartments. Currently we are bringing to market two master-planned, destination-oriented communities offering a combined 5,000+ homes (both for sale and rental) over a 10-year time horizon. In addition, the company is also working on several individual apartment developments (1,000+ units).

With a service matters operating philosophy, our team is passionate about supporting residents across our portfolio, building better environments that fuel happier residents, improving investor returns and creating a strong sense of purpose that drives what we do every day.

Our Current Portfolio:

ColRich’s portfolio includes $1.05 billion of equity actively invested through December 2025 in 89 deals across 9 states. These include master-planned community developments and 20,000+ multifamily units.

Our Approach:

A vertically integrated, hands-on approach is at the core of our company’s capabilities. Deep in-house construction, design, finance and asset management expertise ensures that our essential functions are managed internally and operationally intertwined to produce indisputable long-term value for our stakeholders. Our communities are built to last, offering enduring and stable environments where our residents will thrive.

Our DNA:

• Caring
• Wired for Connection
• Ever Evolving
• Hardworking
• Original Thinkers
• Competitive
• Humble
• Seasoned Through Adversity

Our Mantra:

Build lasting communities

Position: Legal and JV Operations Coordinator – San Diego, CA

About the Role: The Legal and JV Oper administrative and operational support across Legal, Insurance, and Joint Venture Accounting functions. This role is responsible for managing corporate compliance filings, litigation and claims documentation, insurance tracking, JV accounting administrative processes, and invoice management. The position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate documentation, timely filings, organized contract management, and visibility into claim and insurance trends.

Specific responsibilities include:

Legal Operations & Litigation Support

• Coordinate document production to outside counsel and assist in discovery responses
• Track claims data including type, frequency, and settlement values
• Acknowledge Service of Process (CT Corp)
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents and presentations
• Maintain contract management and organized legal file systems

Insurance Administration & Claims Tracking

• Track insurance policies, COIs, renewals, and historical renewal costs
• Coordinate documentation for OCIP and Builders’ Risk policies
• Manage quality control of policy updates (SOV, Named Insureds)
• Coordinate with adjusters, construction, and property management regarding remediation and claims
• Assist with insurance renewal processes
• Maintain tracking of insurance and legal costs and claim trends

Corporate Entity

• Manage entity acquisitions, dissolutions and DBA/FBN filings
• File required Secretary of State filings
• Maintain corporate compliance calendars and tracking logs
• Serve as primary point of contact for CT Corp communications

JV Accounting and Finance Administration

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Monitor and record daily bank activity (ACH/wires) - Research discrepancies
• Ad hoc data analysis and special projects
• Support Yardi migration initiatives
• Manage CPA invoice tracking and payments
• Prepare annual Form 1099 filings
• Track and process legal and professional service invoices

Requirements:

• 3–5 years administrative, legal operations, or accounting support experience
• Strong Excel skills (tracking, data organization, reporting)
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with litigation support, insurance administration, or entity management preferred

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Accounting Manager
• Receives task direction from: JV Director and Legal Director
• Performance evaluation: Led by Accounting Manager, with input from both directors

Benefits:

• Base salary and discretionary annual bonus competitive with industry standards
• $65,000 - $80,000 depending on experience
• Health and dental insurance paid fully at the employee level by employer
• Eligible upon hire for 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays and vacation time

Our client, Nexthop AI, is seeking a Director, Legal for their Santa Clara office (hybrid onsite schedule).

Nexthop AI, a Series B, 300-person startup, is building the next-generation AI networking platforms for hyperscalers. As an AI infrastructure startup, they are developing innovative systems to enable large-scale AI deployments. Their team is comprised of industry veterans passionate about building sophisticated systems that support the next generation of computing in a fast-paced startup environment. They are backed by Lightspeed, Kleiner, Battery Ventures, and others.

Nexthop AI is seeking its first lawyer to own and scale legal and handle all customer-facing legal matters. This role will serve as the primary legal partner to Sales, enabling revenue growth while managing risk in a fast-moving AI infrastructure company.

As the company’s first legal hire, this role combines hands-on contract negotiation with building the foundational commercial legal processes, templates, and policies required to support scale. The ideal candidate is commercially minded, pragmatic, and comfortable operating independently within a rapidly scaling company.

Responsibilities:

• Be the point person on all legal matters for a growing startup
• Structure, negotiate, and draft commercial contracts supporting the execution of customer-facing agreements.
• Partner directly with Sales leadership to structure deals that close efficiently while protecting the company’s interests
• Provide clear, practical guidance to Sales on contract terms, fallback positions, and deal risk
• Serve as an escalation point for complex or high-value deals
• Identify, assess, and manage legal risk across commercial transactions, including:
• Data usage and AI-related provisions
• IP ownership and licensing
• Liability, indemnity, and limitation of liability
• Balance speed and risk tolerance appropriate for a growth-stage company
• Advise leadership on legal implications of new products, pricing models, and go-to-market strategies
• Drive continual process improvement within the legal team and broader commercial operations.
• Translate legal concepts into business-friendly guidance for non-lawyers
• Manage outside counsel as needed, including scoping work and controlling costs
• Scale and manage the legal team when appropriate

Qualifications:

• JD and an active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 6–12+ years of experience in commercial contracting, preferably in:
• In-house roles closely aligned with Sales or Revenue teams in similar industries
• Proven experience negotiating complex manufacturing/supply contracts in an in-house setting
• Strong judgment and comfort in making decisions without extensive precedent or supervision
• Ability to operate as a one-person legal function in a startup environment
• Experience building and scaling - both people and infrastructure
• Commercially oriented and solutions-driven
• Direct, practical, and comfortable pushing back when necessary
• Bias towards action and getting to yes
• Comfortable with ambiguity and incomplete information

Compensation:

• The salary range for this position is $220-$250k per year, with significant equity.

Nexthop AI has exclusively engaged Kerwin Associates to conduct this search. Any resumes sent directly to Nexthop AI will be forwarded to Kerwin Associates. If interested in this role, please contact Anne Kerwin Payne ( ) and Michelle LeBiavant ( ) at Kerwin Associates.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative, operational, and client service support within a Trademark practice. This role supports attorneys, paralegals, and practice leadership across trademark prosecution and disputes, client onboarding, business development, billing, and executive-level coordination. This role will sit hybrid in Silicon Valley, CA.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Drafting and managing trademark-related documents and filings

• Coordinating with USPTO tools, docketing, vendors, and foreign counsel

• Supporting client onboarding, engagement letters, and conflicts processes

• Assisting with business development, marketing materials, CRM updates, and social media support

• Reviewing prebills, monitoring billing arrangements, and supporting collections

• Managing complex calendars, travel, meetings, and executive communications

• Supporting practice administration initiatives and special projects

Qualifications:

• 3+ years supporting law firm partners or senior executives

• 3+ years of trademark prosecution and/or dispute experience (domestic and foreign)

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills

• High level of discretion, accountability, and professionalism

• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe Acrobat, CRM tools, and collaboration platforms

About the Job:

We are looking for a talented Senior Legal Counsel to support our U.S. apparel e-commerce operations. As the primary legal partner to the U.S. business teams, you will provide strategic counsel on operational and compliance matters in this dynamic market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on U.S. e-commerce matters, including IP, sales compliance, contract review, negotiation, dispute resolution, and legislative updates.
• Provide legal guidance on U.S. law issues impacting the global business operations.
• Collaborate with global legal teams to support and align international business strategies and operations.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have at least 8 years of meaningful, hands-on legal experience in at least one of the following areas:

- Apparel, sportswear, or fashion brands;

- E-commerce businesses, either as a platform operator or marketplace seller; or

- International trade, cross-border sourcing, or supply chain matters.

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and active state bar membership.
• Strong business insight, proactive mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for working in a fast-paced, tech corporate environment.