Jobs · Legal · California

Attorney/Lawyer - Happy Placed Candidate; Growing Firm!

Robert Half · Westlake Village, CA · 2 wk ago
On-siteLegalFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Manage cases from inception to trial, ensuring all legal matters are handled efficiently.
  • Conduct discovery, including depositions, to gather necessary information for cases.
  • Attend court appearances as needed to represent clients.
  • Draft and review pleadings and other legal documents.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel to maintain strong relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
  • Handle project-based work, especially for first-year attorneys.
  • Utilize case management software and other legal software to manage and track case progress.
  • Manage litigation matters, including civil litigation and employment litigation.
  • Draft and review contracts as part of transactional work.
  • Maintain a focus on client outcomes, ensuring the best possible results for each case.

Requirements

  • Active license to practice law and good standing with the applicable state bar.
  • At least 3 years of experience practicing law, with stronger consideration for candidates with 5 or more years in civil litigation.
  • Candidates with 2 years but strong substantive experience (depositions, hearings, handling a case with some autonomy) are encouraged to apply, too.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle litigation matters with a high level of independence.
  • Experience drafting motions, briefs, pleadings, and other substantive legal filings.
  • Strong working knowledge of discovery processes, including depositions and written discovery.
  • Confident oral and written advocacy skills, with the ability to represent clients effectively in court.
  • Able to manage multiple matters efficiently while meeting deadlines and billable hour expectations.

Qualifications

Commensurate with experience.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

TBD.

Schedule

TBD.

Robert Half

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

About the Firm

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Robert Half is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans.

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