JO#5887 Appellate Court Attorney - Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District - Downtown Los Angeles

Associate Justice Rashida Adams is accepting applications for an appellate attorney. You will work collaboratively with Justice Adams in the preparation of opinions. Your duties will include reviewing appellate briefs and trial records, researching and analyzing the law, preparing initial drafts of opinions, reviewing and proofreading opinions, and performing other tasks as assigned. The types of cases presented are varied, and you will get civil and criminal law experience at the appellate level in an environment providing significant responsibility and challenge. Preference will be given to candidates who have prior clerking experience or familiarity with appellate practice.

In this role you may work from home up to 3 days per week.

Open until Filled.

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Trial Attorney - Kemper - Cerritos

We are seeking Legal Counsel to work in our Cerritos, CA location. 

Position Summary:

This role offers you the ability to strategize cases, exercise business judgment soundly, and operate with a sense of urgency. If you are suitably experienced and ready to quickly assume responsibilities, this opportunity may be for you.

Position Responsibilities:

• Handles legal work on assigned cases Aggressively pursues files referred to Staff Counsel by the Claims Department.

• Creates and maintains a documented strategy for case handling in each assigned case to include a synopsis of the intangible factors, i.e. the judge, plaintiff attorney, aggravating factors, etc.

• Develops, organizes and maintains document files consisting of pleadings, briefs and memorandums.

• Prepares and submits timely status reports to claims handlers on all significant activities as they occur, but at no greater than 60-day intervals.

• Ensures that all files are properly documented and organized.

• Provides prompt and timely responses to all telephone calls and correspondence.

• Utilizes and/or ensures use of case management software for maintaining notes, diary, calendar, billing, etc., on cases assigned to Staff Counsel and in accordance with established Company operating guidelines, procedures and legal and ethical requirements/guidelines.

Position Qualifications:

• 3 to 5 plus years of experience as a trial attorney.

• Handling of insurance defense work is preferred.

• Member of the State Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing education requirements.

• This position is a remote role. Work can be conducted out of a home office in the Cerritos, CA area.

• Required to travel as needed.

The range for this position is $85,200 to $146,500. When determining candidate offers, we consider experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location among other factors.  This job is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and Kemper benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, etc.)  

For more information and to apply, [click here].

Real Estate Transactions & Finance Associate - Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP - Los Angeles , Orange County

Manatt is looking for innovative, forward-thinking associates with three to five years of real estate transactions experience to join our Real Estate Transactions & Finance practice, led by Anita Sabine, recognized as a Next Generation Partner in real estate by The Legal 500 US, and also named in the 2020 and 2021 editions of The Best Lawyers in America.

Job Req. #:  618, 620

For more information and to apply, [click here].

Health Care Transactional Attorney - Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP - Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is seeking a highly qualified associate with at least six years of strong health care transactional experience to join our growing team.

Job Req. #:  540, 542, 573

For more information and to apply, [click here].

Litigation Associate - Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP - Los Angeles

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, is seeking an associate with three to six years of litigation experience to join our growing team.

Job Req. #: 810

For more information and to apply, [click here].

Ethics and Compliance Investigator - County of San Diego

The County of San Diego's Office of Ethics and Compliance invites qualified individuals to apply for Ethics and Compliance Investigator.

Closing Date 5/15/2023

For more information and to apply, [click here].

Deputy County Counsel - County of San Diego

The County of San Diego's Office of County Counsel has an immediate vacancy for a Deputy County Counsel to render legal services and perform legal assignments in an exciting and rewarding position.

For more information and to apply, [click here].

Senior Deputy County Counsel - County of San Diego

The County of San Diego's Office of County Counsel has an immediate opening for Senior Deputy County Counsel in a rewarding and productive position performing legal work for local government.

For more information and to apply, [click here].

Superior Court Commissioner - Superior Court of California - Orange County

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange, is now accepting applications for SUPERIOR COURT COMMISSIONER.

Deadline to apply is Friday, June 9, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. PST

For more information and to apply, [click here].

Civil Litigation Associate - Kutak Rock - Irvine

Kutak Rock’s Irvine office has an immediate need for an associate to join its Litigation Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, with a focus in civil litigation, municipal/public entity litigation, insurance litigation, real estate, and general liability matters.

For more information and to apply, [click here].

Product Liability and Class Action Litigation Associate - Dykema - Los Angeles

Dykema's Los Angeles office seeks associates with 2-4 years of complex litigation experience to join our Product Liability & Class Action Litigation practice group. Duties will include motion practice, discovery, brief writing, taking and defending depositions, preparing company witnesses for depositions, attending court appearances, client interaction, trial preparation and trial. Qualified candidates will have significant experience with all aspects of case handling, including offensive and defensive discovery work.  Excellent written communication and oral advocacy skills are required.  Experience specifically within the automotive industry and e-discovery is a plus.  The work requires attention to detail and the ability to produce quality work under tight deadlines. Admission to practice in CA is required.

For more information, email kpatel@dykema.com or visit https://www.dykema.com/careers.html

Litigation Associate - Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP - Orange County Office

The Orange County Office of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP is seeking a litigation associate with 4-6 years of litigation experience to work on a broad range of complex litigation including product liability, class action, and commercial litigation matters.  California state court litigation experience is necessary and federal court experience is desired.  Candidates should have excellent writing and research skills and thrive in a collaborative environment.  We do complex, cutting-edge work in jurisdictions across the country and locally and have a deep commitment to providing opportunities for associates to gain significant case management and courtroom experience. 

For more information and to apply, [click here].

Assistant United States Attorney (Civil) - Department of Justice - Northern District of California

Employment with the USAO offers a unique and challenging experience for the highly motivated full-time attorney: an opportunity to litigate a broad range of cases involving significant and complex issues on behalf of the United States in federal court. Working in the Civil Division, you will be part of a dedicated team representing the United States and federal agencies in a variety of cases, including, employment, tort, constitutional, FOIA, Administrative Procedure Act, and False Claims Act cases.

1 vacancy in the following locations:
Oakland, CA
San Francisco, CA
San Jose, CA

Opening and Closing Dates:
10/06/2022 to 07/07/2023

For more information and to apply, [click here].

Attorney Job Opportunities Within the CA Labor & Workforce Development Agency

Please see below for this week’s list of current Attorney series vacancies at the Agricultural Labor Relations Board (ALRB), California Workforce Development Board (CWDB), Department of Industrial Relations (DIR), and Employment Development Department (EDD). If you are interested in applying, please complete your application on or before the deadline. You can review the job announcements for each vacancy by clicking on “Apply Now” under the Link column.

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