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Attorney/Lawyer

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
140000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an attorney with employment experience to join a tenured, growing in San Diego, California. This role focuses on employment litigation defense, including managing class action lawsuits, conducting depositions, and attending court hearings. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, family-friendly environment while handling complex legal matters with precision and attention to detail. Responsibilities:• Manage employment litigation cases from initiation through trial, ensuring thorough preparation and strategic execution.• Participate in defending large class action lawsuits alongside firm principals and senior attorneys.• Conduct depositions and court appearances as part of discovery and case proceedings.• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and legal briefs with attention to detail and compliance.• Represent clients effectively in hearings and other courtroom settings.• Maintain clear and detail-oriented communication with clients, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel.• Only 130 billable hours per month!• Collaborate with the firm's transactional group on employment-related matters as needed.• Stay updated on California and federal labor laws to provide informed counsel.• Contribute to the firm's positive and stable work environment through teamwork and reliability.
2026-04-21T00:00:00Z

Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Position: Litigation AttorneyLocation: San Diego, CAWork Plan: Hybrid with remote flexibility About the Firm:• Litigation firm with a strong defense practice, complemented by select high-exposure plaintiff matters • Handles complex litigation including construction disputes, business litigation, and serious injury cases • Exposure to multi-million dollar matters with meaningful attorney involvement • Lean, collaborative team offering direct access to clients and decision-making Position Overview:Seeking a Litigation Attorney to manage a diverse caseload spanning defense matters, complex litigation, and high-value plaintiff cases. This role offers autonomy, flexibility, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters with real impact. Responsibilities of Role: • Manage cases from inception through resolution • Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery • Take and defend depositions • Prepare for and attend mediations, hearings, and trial • Communicate directly with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel • Develop case strategy and assess exposure and risk • Handle all aspects of pre-trial preparation Perks of Company: • Unlimited PTO • 100% employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability) • Casual, small firm environment • Team lunches provided regularly • Remote flexibility • Full ownership of cases and client relationships • Bar dues and MCLE covered • Cell phone allowance • Gym access and personal training offered
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z

Attorney

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary / Contract
66.8705 - 77.429 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Attorney to join our team in San Diego, California, on a contract basis. In this role, you will handle a variety of legal matters with a focus on creditors' rights litigation, collaborating with experienced professionals to deliver exceptional results. This position offers an excellent opportunity to refine your expertise in civil litigation while working in both state and federal court environments. Responsibilities: • Manage creditors' rights litigation and related legal matters, ensuring cases progress effectively. • Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and other legal correspondence. • Represent clients in court proceedings and assist in trial preparation. • Conduct thorough legal research to support case strategies and maintain knowledge of relevant statutes and case law. • Review case files and collaborate with the team to develop and implement effective legal strategies. • Maintain and update case management systems, ensuring the accuracy of all legal documentation. • Communicate clearly and professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel. • Work closely with legal staff to meet deadlines and adhere to court requirements. • Lead and provide support to a small legal team, ensuring smooth operations.
2026-04-14T00:00:00Z

Employment Law Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
An AmLaw firm with almost 200 attorneys - based here in San Diego - is seeking an employment law litigator. This attorney should have 3+ years of experience in employment law. Exposure to areas such as unlawful terminations and LOA accommodations is helpful, but wage & hour experience is a must-have for this role. A background in litigation in California is also imperative; legal research, writing, and analysis skills are paramount. CA's labor laws are unique, and thus this firm won't entertain litigators from other states. This firm operates on a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office) out of downtown San Diego or Del Mar Heights (parking provided in the building) and offers generous benefits and PTO. The billable hour requirement is 1850; hitting that automatically qualifies attorneys for bonuses. Perks of Company:<ul><li>Size: they are AmLaw 200, so large enough to have tons of resources for practice growth, professional development, and have a wide variety of clients. Yet we “know everybody’s name on the email list!”</li><li>For example, the firm's attorney support center helps with overflow for expense reports, timesheets, etc. </li><li>Accolades upon accolades - for the attorney you'd work under, and the firm overall. </li></ul>
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
A firm whose managing partners spun off from a large notable law firm in San Diego are seeking an Associate Attorney to join their boutique litigation firm based in San Diego, California. The firm specializes in transportation law, catastrophic injury cases, dental malpractice, and complex personal injury defense. This role offers an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse caseload and be mentored by partners who actually want to invest in their associates. Responsibilities:• Manage a comprehensive caseload that includes both pre-litigation and active litigation files.• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, discovery motions, dispositive motions, and trial preparation materials.• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare for depositions, negotiations, and client meetings, providing strategic insights.• Negotiate effectively with opposing counsel and other parties to resolve disputes and achieve favorable outcomes.• Maintain regular communication with clients to update them on case progress and strategies.• Prepare cases for trial, ensuring all necessary documents and strategies are in place.• Meet billable hour requirements of 1850 annually, with opportunities to exceed expectations and bonus off that! Pay is contingent upon experience with the duties above. Perks of Company:<ul><li>Devoted to mentoring and training to become a better a version of themselves </li><li> “Our big focus is mentorship. That is what makes us appealing to many younger lawyers who were told they’d get that and been left in the dark. We avoid that at all costs.” – managing partner</li><li>“There is room for growth. We are looking for people who want to build careers!” – managing partner</li><li>We placed an associate there earlier this year who is happy! </li></ul>
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
13000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
One of RHL's repeat clients, a regional civil litigation firm in San Diego, retained us again to find their next civil litigation defense attorney. We have placed 3 legal professionals here who love it! The last attorney has had nothing but positive things to say. This role will ideally be hybrid, based out of San Diego (and associates with less than 4 years of licensed experience should live/be willing to work onsite here), but remote candidates in other parts of SoCal are welcome to apply. This defense attorney will be handling cases start to finish, and should have at least 2 years of civil litigation experience in CA. Please do not apply without this! Responsibilities of Role: <ul><li>law & motion</li><li>ex partes, pleading challenges, discovery motions, meet & confers, motions to compel are most common</li><li>discovery</li><li>depositions (once up and running, they will take/defend 1-2 per week).</li></ul>· Billable requirement: “The goal is 1950 but the minimum is 1800.”· Software: Word and Adobe for drafting. Outlook for calendaring. Firm Central is used for document management and billing time. This role offers flexible working hours and hybrid remote days, but the candidate should be local to SoCal (ideally local to San Diego if less than 5 years of experience).
2026-04-06T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal has partnered with a reputable firm in downtown San Diego on a full time/direct hire associate attorney search. This attorney may work on matters ranging from business litigation to insurance defense to healthcare to employment to transportation law. The firm prides themselves on being inclusive as the associates are very tight knit and have great support and mentorship from the partners. Salary is contingent upon experience. There will be some opportunity to work remote and the billable hours are manageable at 1800. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Serve as the primary representative in court and mediation.</li><li>Draft pleadings and discovery documents, including motions, requests, and trial preparations.</li><li>Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.</li><li>Manage intensive electronic discovery (e-discovery) and ESI issues.</li><li>Research complex legal areas to articulate findings, support case strategy, and propose new legal theories.</li><li>Provide clear and comprehensive reporting to partners and clients, and engage in persuasive negotiation with opposing counsel.</li></ul>
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

In House Counsel

San Diego, CA
remote
Temporary to Hire
83 - 100 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced In-House Counsel to join our team in San Diego, California. This Contract to permanent position requires a skilled legal expert to handle complex commercial transactions and agreements while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, offering expert legal guidance to support business operations. Responsibilities:• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including client service contracts, business associate agreements, and requests for proposals.• Manage legal agreements from initiation to completion, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and industry regulations.• Address legal concerns related to privacy, confidentiality, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), and other compliance issues.• Provide timely feedback on agreements, understanding deal structures, and suggesting revisions as necessary.• Engage in negotiations to resolve contractual terms and conditions effectively.• Acknowledge receipt of agreements and ensure a turnaround time of approximately two weeks.• Collaborate with internal teams to align agreements with the company's strategic goals and legal standards.• Support training initiatives by utilizing company playbooks to streamline agreement processes.
2026-04-22T00:00:00Z

In House Counsel

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a well-known and highly-regarded company in the technology/aerospace industry, seeking add another attorney to their busy team. Their hire must have 2-8 years of experience and a pedigreed background: top 14 law school AND/OR top 70 law firm experience. Summary of Role:This in-house counsel will focus almost exclusively on contracts, specifically drafting and redlining. The types of contracts will be diverse, from purchase agreements to NDAs to manufacturing agreements. A high level of research & writing is expected. Ancillary duties related to M&A, securities, and corporate governance may be assigned occasionally. However, someone who likes to put their head down and crank out contracts will be best for this position. Team:<ul><li>This in-house counsel will report directly to the General Counsel, and have hands-on interaction/feedback.</li><li>Four other attorneys and ten other support staff work in the legal department.</li><li>All are on-site daily.</li></ul> Perks:<ul><li>Serene, beautiful campus with a pool, gym, and cafeteria that serves subsidized (and yummy) food</li><li>Exposure to high-level, sophisticated, high-stakes work</li><li>Hands-on training and mentorship from the GC</li></ul>
2026-04-27T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Solana Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
35 - 43 USD / Hourly
We're seeking a knowledgeable and meticulous Tax Accountant to manage and support our tax compliance, planning, and reporting functions. In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing federal, state, and local tax filings, researching tax issues, and collaborating with external advisors to optimize our tax position while ensuring full compliance with all applicable regulations. This position offers significant exposure to complex tax matters across multiple jurisdictions and entity types. You'll work closely with the Controller and CFO on strategic tax planning initiatives while handling the tactical day-to-day requirements of a growing organization. If you thrive on solving intricate problems, staying current with evolving tax law, and translating technical requirements into actionable recommendations, this role is for you.What You'll Do<ul><li>Prepare and file federal, state, and local income tax returns for multiple entities, including C-corporations, S-corporations, partnerships, and LLCs, ensuring accuracy and timely submission</li><li>Calculate and process quarterly estimated tax payments across all jurisdictions, monitoring cash flow implications and maintaining detailed payment schedules</li><li>Manage sales and use tax compliance, including registration in new jurisdictions, monthly and quarterly filings, exemption certificate maintenance, and nexus analysis</li><li>Prepare annual property tax filings and coordinate with assessors to ensure accurate valuations and timely appeals when appropriate</li><li>Research and document tax positions on complex transactions, including M&A activity, intercompany arrangements, and international considerations, providing clear memoranda for management review</li><li>Monitor and analyze changes in tax legislation at the federal, state, and local levels, assessing potential impacts on the organization and recommending proactive strategies</li><li>Support income tax provision calculations under ASC 740, including current and deferred tax computations, effective tax rate reconciliations, and uncertain tax position analyses</li><li>Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors on compliance projects, provision reviews, and audit support, serving as the primary internal point of contact for tax matters</li><li>Maintain organized tax workpapers and documentation to support all filings and positions, ensuring audit-readiness at all times</li><li>Assist with transfer pricing documentation and compliance for intercompany transactions, working with advisors to maintain contemporaneous documentation meeting regulatory standards</li><li>Respond to tax authority inquiries, notices, and audits, gathering documentation, preparing responses, and managing the resolution process</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls within the tax function</li><li>Collaborate with accounting, legal, and operations teams to ensure tax considerations are incorporated into business decisions and transactions</li></ul>
2026-04-16T00:00:00Z

Tax Accountant

Solana Beach, CA
onsite
Temporary / Contract
48 - 56 USD / Hourly
Tax is more than deadlines—it’s strategy, accuracy, and staying ahead of constant change. We’re looking for a Tax Accountant who can navigate compliance while also thinking critically about how to optimize outcomes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical work, stays current on tax regulations, and takes ownership of their deliverables from start to finish. You’ll work closely with internal teams or clients to ensure filings are accurate, timely, and aligned with current tax laws. RESPONSIBILITIES<ul><li>Prepare and review federal and state tax returns (individual, corporate, and/or partnership)</li><li>Assist with tax planning and research to support strategic decision-making</li><li>Ensure compliance with all tax regulations and filing requirements</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual tax provisions</li><li>Maintain accurate tax documentation and workpapers</li><li>Respond to notices and assist with audits or inquiries</li><li>Stay up to date on changes in tax laws and regulations</li><li>Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting</li></ul>
2026-04-24T00:00:00Z