Jobs/Opportunities

Location
Los Angeles, CA
Costa Mesa, CA
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA

Hybrid 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

We are seeking a highly motivated and well-rounded Civil Litigation Associate with at least two (2) years of experience to join our Team! The candidate will work closely with senior associates and partners daily, engaging in all phases of litigation—from case evaluation and discovery to trial presentation—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 hearings, and taking and defending depositions, while analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies on behalf of clients.
• 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 and 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

• JD from an accredited law school and current good standing with the CA State Bar.
• At least two (2)+ years of civil / general litigation experience.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrable experience investigating and case handling with respect to research, discovery, depositions, and mediations.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.

Company Offers

• Salary starting at $115,000 - $180,000 + bonus represents the firm’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. 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.

***Please submit all applications and resumes to recruiting@manningkass.com

The Environmental Defense Center (EDC) is a nonprofit public interest environmental law firm, established in 1977, that represents community groups dedicated to environmental quality in California’s South Central Coast region (Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo Counties). EDC represents clients in court and before government agencies, provides legal counsel and advice, and offers educational opportunities to the community on issues involving land use, open space and habitat protection, watersheds and water quality, wetland and natural resource protection, toxics, offshore oil and gas development, public lands, endangered species, marine protection, and public access.

EDC hires law students for summer clerkships as well as externships during the regular school year. Law clerks and externs are involved in substantive activities such as conducting legal research; drafting memos and pleadings; participating in client meetings, strategy discussions and negotiations; appearing before public agencies; and observing court arguments. EDC attorneys involve students in every aspect of actual cases.

Desired qualifications: 2L students with a background or interest in environmental law, and a demonstrated commitment to public interest work.

Application: Send cover letter, resume, writing sample, law school transcript, and a list of three references to Brandi Webber, Office Manager & Event Coordinator at: brandi@EnvironmentalDefenseCenter.org.

This position can work out of EDC’s Santa Barbara office, but remote candidates will be considered. Stipend and/or housing assistance may be available.

Deadlines: Preferred deadline for 2L applicants is Friday, November 28; applications may be submitted earlier and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Preferred deadline for 1L applicants is Friday, January 30; applications may be submitted earlier and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications for semester-length externships are accepted at any time and will be evaluated on a rolling basis.

The California Department of Justice is seeking to fill numerous attorney positions throughout the State of California. Below is a list of the most current Deputy Attorney General (DAG) series vacancies. You can review the job announcements for each vacancy by clicking on the hyperlink under the “LINK” column.

If you are interested in applying, please complete your application on or before the deadline.

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Recruiters are also available to speak with potential candidates and answer questions.

DOJ Legal Recruitment Unit
 
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California Department of Justice
LegalRecruiters@doj.ca.gov 

Reporting to the Managing Counsel, Health Affairs, Privacy & Data Protection Law, the Senior Principal Counsel - Health Transactions advises and provides primary legal support to UC Health, Office of the President, Faculty Senate, and the University's medical centers, community hospitals and health sciences schools on complex and high impact healthcare business transactions. Work includes advising and counseling on mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and other affiliations with healthcare facilities, physician organizations and other providers as well as managed care entities; drafting and negotiating related agreements and corporate documents; and advising and counseling on associated legal and regulatory issues including fraud and abuse, antitrust, real estate, governance, and tax laws, as well as UC policies pertaining to healthcare transactions. Represents the Office of General Counsel before leadership on matters relating to healthcare transactions. The Senior Principal Counsel - Health Transactions should be a recognized expert and thought leader in health care transactions; acts independently and with little or no supervision and provides the highest-level strategic legal and strategic advice to C-suite and other senior executives at UC Health and UC medical centers concerning healthcare business transactions, fraud and abuse, antitrust, real estate, governance, and tax laws; identifies threats and opportunities; develops creative solutions regarding such threats and opportunities; initiates, manages and leads long-term projects of key significance to the University in these areas; streamlines and improves business policies, practices and processes in these areas; and an approachable adviser, and a strong relationship builder who thrives in a challenging environment and is clearly aligned with the University's and UC Legal's values.

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The Deputy General Counsel for Business, Transactions and Innovation (DGC-BTI) reports directly to General Counsel and Senior Vice President – Legal Affairs (GC) and is a member of the UC Legal leadership team. UC Legal is a systemwide division, which is headquartered in UC's Oakland-based Office of the President (UCOP).

The DGC-BTI is a hands-on leader offering strategic guidance, thought partnership and substantive expertise across a wide array of legal practice areas. Through three Managing Counsels and a team of 26 experienced attorneys, the DGC-BTI provides leadership and supports the legal needs of UC’s Board of Regents, President, 10 campuses, six medical centers and three affiliated national laboratories in the following practice areas: business and corporate structures; procurement and public contracting; public finance and bond offerings; investments; energy; technology transfer, intellectual property and commercialization; international initiatives and collaborations; non-profit organizations, charitable giving; competitive bidding; natural resources and land use permitting/regulatory compliance; environmental health and safety; real estate; national laboratory contract management.

UC is central to many innovative research, business and legal issues facing academia, technology and industry. The successful candidate will be a problem solver navigating these advances and will support the University's mission by empowering the legal team to develop a strategic and collaborative service and business model within the legal and University's operating and business teams.

The University has retained Caldwell Partners, a national executive search firm, to assist with this search. More details and application information can be found at: caldwell.thriveapp.ly/job/1254.

The California Offices of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco are seeking staff attorney candidates with 3 – 10 years of litigation experience to join the Class Action & Appellate Litigation practice group. Desired candidates will have experience drafting discovery requests and responses as well as document productions in product defense matters and an interest in handling arbitration matters in alleged automotive defect cases and other individual consumer fraud and privacy related matters. Candidates must be licensed to practice in California. This position is not open to recruitment agencies or third-party recruiters. Interested candidates may submit their applications directly online at https://www.shb.com/careers/legal-recruiting.

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with applicable law, the annualized salary range for this position is $130,000 - $160,000, depending on the candidate’s overall relevant experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Discretionary bonuses may also be awarded annually. Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for attorneys which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability income protection, transportation allowance, retirement plan, and paid leave programs.

The California Offices of Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Francisco are seeking associates with 2 – 6 years of litigation experience to join the Class Action & Appellate Litigation practice group. This position will include the opportunity to work on a broad range of complex litigation including product liability, class action, consumer fraud litigation, automotive, and general liability matters. Candidates licensed in California are preferred and judicial clerkship experience is a plus. Candidates should have excellent writing and research skills and thrive in a collaborative environment. This position is not open to recruitment agencies or third-party recruiters. Interested candidates may submit their applications directly online at https://www.shb.com/careers/legal-recruiting.

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with applicable law, the annualized salary range for this position is $200,000 - $300,000, depending on the candidate’s overall relevant experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. Discretionary bonuses may also be awarded annually. Shook, Hardy & Bacon provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package for attorneys which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance and disability income protection, transportation allowance, retirement plan, and paid leave programs.

The Corporate Counsel position is responsible, under the guidance of Department of Legal Affairs (DLA) Leadership, for providing valued, strategic, and practical legal advice and support for Providence St. Joseph Health (“Providence”) in a wide range of diverse litigation and dispute matters, including general liability, medical malpractice (as appropriate), commercial disputes, regulatory enforcement, and internal investigations, and for specific projects as assigned.

The ideal candidate brings strong litigation skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to risk mitigation and case strategy. This role works closely with Risk Management, Compliance, Claims, and operational leaders to protect the organization’s interests while advancing its mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Essential Functions

• Manage a portfolio of active litigation matters, including general liability, professional liability (as assigned), contract disputes, business torts, and regulatory enforcement.
• Coordinate closely with Risk Management and insurance carriers on pre-litigation claims and insured matters.
• Oversee outside counsel: approve strategy, budgets, pleadings, discovery, and resolution recommendations.
• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation risk, early case assessment, and settlement strategy.
• Support internal investigations and responses to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and administrative inquiries (excluding employment-related matters).
• Serve as legal liaison for complex tort claims, facility incidents, and enterprise-level disputes.
• Participate in the development of system-wide litigation protocols, early warning systems, and risk mitigation initiatives.
• Provide education and guidance to operational teams on litigation trends, claims processes, and documentation practices.
• Maintain accurate tracking, documentation, and reporting of litigation and dispute matters.
• Assume responsibility for administrative functions within DLA, as assigned.

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Elder Law and Disability Rights Center is a grass roots legal services non-profit based in Orange County, California. Through advocacy, education, and the provision of free and low-cost legal services, the ELDR Center strives to ensure dignity and justice for members of our communities who are elderly, living with disabilities, or experiencing homelessness. We offer a range of free and low-cost legal services, including conservatorship, end-of-life planning, disability justice, special education, and support for unhoused communities through civil rights litigation and shelter oversight. We seek a dedicated individual to join our team.

The Director of Litigation will lead and support the organization's strategic litigation efforts while maintaining an active caseload. This role is ideal for a seasoned attorney who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment. In addition to direct legal work, the Director will manage two direct reports, oversee pro bono case placements, and cultivate strong partnerships with law firms and volunteer attorneys. This position reports directly to the Executive Director and plays a key role in shaping legal strategy and advancing our mission.

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The Office of the City Attorney (“OCA”) seeks a well-qualified individual, as described below, for a new Worker Protection Attorney position, focusing on wage theft in Oakland and helping to establish a Worker Protection Unit in the Affirmative Litigation, Innovation and Enforcement Division. Employment, labor, and/or plaintiff-side litigation experience is preferred for this position. California Bar admission is required.

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience in affirmative litigation, such as worker’s rights, civil rights, consumer, environmental justice, housing justice, tenant protection and/or racial justice cases. Desirable knowledge and experience include a background in: litigation, including complex civil cases in state and/or federal court, writs, and appeals; policy work, including drafting proposed local legislation; community engagement, including working in coalition with nonprofits and community groups; and administrative procedure, including administrative remedies and rule-making. The attorney will work with a Worker Protection Attorney, other litigators, labor and employment attorneys and other attorneys in the Office.

The Worker Protection Attorney may be supervised on different projects by a Deputy City Attorney V, Special Counsel, Chief Assistant City Attorney and/or the City Attorney. Attorneys in this diverse and exciting Office frequently work collaboratively with other attorneys and other City Departments on a wide variety of issues, and the Worker Protection Attorney may work with other City Attorney and County Counsel offices around the Bay Area, throughout California, and across the country.

The position is a second newly created role funded by a grant through the California Department of Industrial Relations. This is an eleven month at-will grant-funded position. The Worker Protection Attorney will work on existing wage theft cases and develop new wage-theft litigation.

You may apply and view current openings by visiting our employment opportunities webpage at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oaklandca/default.cfm