Our client is a labor and employment boutique founded by a former BigLaw partner in 2018. The firm is comprised of “Super Lawyers” and your clients will be a mix of large corporations, small businesses, startups, high-level executives, and professionals. 

The firm does BigLaw quality work, and is comprised of former BigLaw attorneys who were tired of the billable hour rat race, the required face time, and the office politics. The firm works on interesting employment law cases and represents both plaintiff and defense clients. You will have a much easier path to partner and bringing in clients is likely to be easier than at your current firm. You must be based in California. CA bar required.

The majority of your work will be litigation-focused; however, you will also get to work on the firm's advice-and-counsel matters. You will be advising employers on high-stakes employee issues, drafting incentive compensation and other employment agreements, working with startups and small businesses on HR infrastructure buildouts, and advising C-Suite executives on offer packages, departure strategies, and severance negotiations. Most of the attorneys work fully remotely, and has a.1200 hour billable target!

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For the past 50 years, our San Francisco-based client has assembled top legal talent, primarily from AmLaw 100 firms, to create elite practice groups best suited to serve dynamic companies and sophisticated individuals. The firm is Vault ranked, Chambers ranked, and is consistently recognized by “Best Lawyers” and  US News Best Law Firms.

The litigation team handles a broad mix of complex litigation, corporate and partnership disputes, trust disputes, contract disputes, intellectual property disputes, etc

The firm is looking to add two top-notch litigation associates:a class of 2022-2024, who has meaningful experience handling a mix of civil litigation matters, and a mid-senior litigation associate in the classes of 2019-2020 Our client has no in-office mandates. However, you will need to live in, or relocate to, a commutable distance from the office in San Francisco. This is not a remote position. Most of the attorneys go in to the office 1-2 days a week, and as needed in order to meet their professional obligations (client meetings, department meetings, firm events etc.) The firm has a great culture, and a longstanding record of promoting their associates and counsels to their one tier equity partnership. Competitive rates and very attractive compensation + 1850 hour realistic billable target.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years, and 6-7 years of top law firm civil litigation experience

• Experience drafting pleadings and motions, drafting and responding to written discovery.

• For the more senior role, experience with depositions, arguing pre-trial motions, pre-trial preparation, trials and arbitrations is a plus

• Living within a reasonable to commute to San Francisco

• Excellent academic credentials

  
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One of San Francisco’s premier mid-sized full-service law firms is looking to add a corporate associate in the classes of 2016-2019 (and they might consider a 2020). The firm is comprised primarily of attorneys from elite AmLaw 100 firms and former federal law clerks. The firm is one of the oldest firms in San Francisco and several prominent Federal Judges are former partners from the firm. Our client wants associates who are looking to be generalists, a rarity in this age of specialization. Top credentials and California bar (or pending admission) required.

In addition to working with former AmLaw 100 attorneys, you will get significant hands-on experience, have work-life balance (1800 hours), and a strong chance of making partner. For senior associates, it’s likely to be a two-year window for partnership. The firm expects the attorneys to be in the office 3 days a week. However, you get to choose which days you come in, and you can change that on a weekly basis. Great people, and great benefits. Compensation is competitive!
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One of San Francisco’s premier mid-size full-service law firms is looking to add a 3rd-6th year trusts and estates litigation associate. Prior T&E litigation experience is required.  In terms of class years, our client may consider a really talented 2nd year, and/or someone more senior who is looking to make a move to a firm with a clear path to partnership. The sweet spot-- associates in the classes of 2019-2022. The firm is comprised primarily of attorneys from AmLaw 100 firms and former federal law clerks. Several prominent Federal Judges are former partners from the firm. California bar (or pending admission) required. You will be expected in the office three days a week. 1800 hour target.

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Our client is a group of dynamic advocates for employees and civil rights plaintiffs. The firm is comprised primarily of former BigLaw attorneys who pivoted from defense-side litigation practices. Our client is looking to add an associate and they will consider litigators with all levels of litigation experience-- junior to senior level. While they would prefer candidates with prior employment experience, including defense-side experience, they will consider candidates who are finishing a judicial clerkship, or who gained employment litigation experience during a law school clinic. You can work mostly remote, depending on your level of litigation experience. The firm has offices in Northern and Southern California. 70% of their lawyers are women, people of color, and/or members of the LGBTQ community. CA bar required.

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Levenson Schweitzer Attorney Placement, Inc. has an EXCLUSIVE opportunity with one of the largest law firms in the Central Valley, and Kern County’s preeminent employment defense law firms. Whether you want to move home to the Central Valley, or you're looking to  join a fast paced practice in a close-knit community with good schools, starter homes that are actually affordable, and really nice people, this could be the firm for you!

The firm is looking to add a 3-10 year employment litigation associate/counsel for a partnership-track position. Prior labor and employment experience is a plus, but not required. Our client is more concerned about hiring attorney who has actual stand-up courtroom experience. You must be a current member of the California bar in good standing. 1600 hours, very nice people, family-friendly firm and community. Can be fully REMOTE.

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One of Los Angeles’ premier boutique law firms is looking to add a 3-5 year entertainment litigation associate to its very busy practice! Associates at this firm work on top level matters while getting the experience and responsibility from working at a boutique. The sweet spot is 3-5 years of top tier BigLaw experience. However, the firm will consider exceptional 2nd or 5th year litigators to join their growing entertainment practice! The ideal candidate will come from a T-10 law school. 1800 hour billable target, and you will be expected in the office three days a week.

Requirements:

1) Associates must have significant drafting experience and strong foundational litigation skills

2) Top academic credentials

3) The desire to do entertainment litigation as 80-90% of your practice

4) California bar membership in good standing

5) You will be expected to be in the office 3 days a week

6) If you are not living in/near Los Angeles, you will need to relocate

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One of Los Angeles’ premier boutique law firms is looking to add a 2-4 year litigation associate to its very busy litigation practice! Associates at this firm work on top level business litigation and white collar defense matters while getting the experience and responsibility from working at a boutique. Candidates must have graduated from a top-10 law school, have great grades, and have general business litigation experience at large firms. If you have a federal clerkship, even better. 1800 hour billable target, and you will be expected in the office three days a week.

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Sacramento is more than just the State Capitol of California. It’s close to great skiing/outdoor activities, offers more affordable housing options, work-life balance, and is still be an easy drive to Wine Country and to the Bay Area.

We have several clients who are looking to hire a number of lateral associates in a variety of practice areas: general litigation, corporate transactional, family law, municipal, natural resources, labor & employment, and trust and estate associates.

Many of these firms are comprised of former BIgLaw attorneys seeking work-life balance, sophisticated clients, family-oriented colleagues, and deep ties to the community. These firms have 1750 hour billable targets, strong paths to partnership, and hybrid WFH options. Contact us

Los Angeles based premier midsize full-service law firm is seeking to add a real estate partner or a senior associate/counsel who wants to be the “go to” real estate attorney for the firm. Portable business is not required. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 years of experience representing clients in any area of commercial real estate transactions (including acquisitions, development, leasing, and/or finance). Candidates with experience representing real estate development clients as well as experience with general corporate and transactional matters are preferred. Contact us

Chambers Elite ranked boutique is looking to add talented and enthusiastic 3-5 year management-side labor and employment associate in San Francisco. 1750 hour target—and that is a real target. Everyone works in the office Tuesday-Thursday. The firm pays for lunch, parking/ Uber to and from the office.The firm represents major universities, studios, production companies, tech companies, gaming companies, wine companies, non-profits, networks, and hospitality companies. Contact us

One of the oldest law firms in the greater Los Angeles area is adding attorneys with 5+ years of active land use experience. They advise for-profit and non-profit entities, developers, property owners, and community stakeholders on all aspects of their land use, real estate, and environmental compliance needs. The firm’s deep ties in Southern California allow them to work collaboratively with local and state agencies. The idea candidates have experience with all aspects of land use practice, including local general plans, zoning codes, historic preservation ordinances, and housing regulations, and state laws including CEQA and the Subdivision Map Act. 1600 hour target. Contact us

Full service regional firm is looking to add a Real Estate Counsel with 5+ years of lender-side experience in all of their Bay Area and Southern California offices. Candidates must have experience working with complex debt and equity financing structures, purchase and sale transaction documentation, as well as securitized lending, due diligence, title and survey review, and commercial leasing. HUD experience is a plus. Contact us

Full service San Francisco firm is seeking an associate attorney with approximately two to five years of solid corporate experience. The practice covers a wide variety of corporate transactional and counseling matters including a substantial mergers and acquisitions practice, advising emerging growth companies, forming private investment funds, securities law counseling, intellectual property transactional matters, corporate governance and general corporate and commercial counseling.sing. Our client will consider candidates who have been off. Contact us