Attorney in California

Direct Counsel is working with a leading global law firm who is currently seeking experienced attorneys with 4-6 years of expertise in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to join their dynamic team. This is an exceptional opportunity for candidates with strong M&A skills and a track record of success in managing complex M&A transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating definitive and ancillary documents for M&A transactions.
• Managing the deal process and client relationships.
• Supervising junior associates in M&A matters.
• Handling day-to-day demands and workflow requirements on a variety of M&A-related matters for clients with sophisticated needs.

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong M&A skills with a proven track record of success.
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Direct Counsel is working with a leading global law firm who is seeking a talented and experienced attorney to join their dynamic Private Equity and M&A team. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with 4-5 years of experience in private equity and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to contribute to cutting-edge transactions in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating purchase and merger agreements, LLC and LP agreements, and other ancillary transaction documents.
• Meeting day-to-day requirements of private equity fund and portfolio company clients.
• Providing excellent legal counsel with a focus on business and strategic judgment.
• Playing a lead role as an extension of client business teams in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements:

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V.G. is an accomplished attorney with diverse experience spanning general liability, commercial, real estate litigation, and cybersecurity. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2015 and the State Bar of New York in 2016, V.G. holds federal and appellate court admissions, showcasing a robust legal background. Currently serving as a Partner at Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker, LLP, V.G. has excelled in various roles, including Of Counsel and Associate, handling litigation and trial matters in both federal and state courts. With extensive trial experience, including trial preparation, motions, depositions, and court appearances, V.G. has proven expertise in personal injury, construction, commercial, and environmental disputes. Holding a Master of Laws from Loyola Law School and a Juris Doctor from Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Milan, V.G. is a dedicated legal professional with a strong academic background and a commitment to professional development....

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At TorkLaw, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. Our team is composed of experienced and compassionate professionals who are committed to fighting for the rights and best interests of our clients. We are currently looking for a Personal Injury Pre-litigation Attorney to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of delivering justice and fair compensation to those we serve.

As a Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney at TorkLaw, you will play a crucial role in managing a diverse caseload of personal injury claims. You will work closely with other attorneys to develop case strategies, conduct legal research, and lead case management teams in the effective representation of our clients.

The person we want is:

• Kind and compassionate
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Responsibilities:

• Processing and maintaining applications for summer associate and lateral associate candidates in the applicant tracking database.
• Providing administrative support for on-campus interviews callback interviews and offer decision-making processes for summer associate candidates.
• Providing administrative and logistical support for the summer associate program orientation, assignment and evaluation process, and events.
• Providing administrative and logistical support for new associate onboarding and orientation.
• Conducting market research and managing ad hoc projects as needed.
• Processing expenses for the Attorney Recruiting Department professional staff.
• Monitoring and processing departmental email accounts.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree or equivalent experience.
• 1+ year of administrative support experience, ideally in a...

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At TorkLaw, we are dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation to individuals who have suffered injuries due to the negligence of others. Our team is composed of experienced and compassionate professionals who are committed to fighting for the rights and best interests of our clients. We are currently looking for an Associate Personal Injury Attorney to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of delivering justice and fair compensation to those we serve.

As an Associate Personal Injury Attorney at TorkLaw, you will play a crucial role in managing a diverse caseload of personal injury claims. You will work closely with other attorneys to develop case strategies, conduct legal research, and lead case management teams in the effective representation of our clients.

The person we want is:

• Kind and compassionate
• Responsible and...

Direct Counsel is seeking a qualified Mid-Level Labor and Employment Law Associate to join a prestigious law firm in Los Angeles, CA. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience specializing in employment law matters, with at least two of those years focused specifically in California. Interested candidates should have the ambition, drive, and team-orientation to help grow and support a national practice.

Responsibilities:

• Represent employers in employment law matters, covering litigation, advice, and counseling.
• Handle discrimination, retaliation, and harassment law cases, as well as wrongful discharge actions.
• Demonstrate expertise in wage and hour law with prior experience in class action suits.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation strategy.
• Collaborate with the team to provide...

Direct Counsel is actively seeking 1-2 highly motivated Litigation Associate Attorneys to join a dynamic team with an excellent firm in Burbank, California. This firm specializes in both general litigation and environmental defense law, and are eager to welcome candidates who share a genuine interest in the field of Environmental Defense law. If you're a dedicated legal professional with 2-5 years of hands-on litigation experience and a passion for making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active California State Bar License
• 2-5 years of civil litigation experience
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including oral argument capabilities
• Outstanding time management and organizational abilities
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proficiency in computer skills and legal...

Direct Counsel is seeking an associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience to join a Banking and Financial Services group of a top, international law firm, in one of the following offices: Los Angeles, Chicago, New York, Washington D.C., Dallas, and Pittsburgh offices. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with industry experts in a niche practice area and focuses on consumer finance regulatory and compliance practice. The selected candidate will work closely with partners and senior counsel, assisting in federal and state regulator investigations and supervisions. Key responsibilities include reviewing policies and procedures, managing compliance systems, and analyzing financial services statutes and regulations to support client regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Assist partners and senior counsel in federal and state regulator investigations and supervisions.
• Review policies, procedures, and compliance management...

Direct Counsel is seeking an attorney with a minimum of 8 years of employment litigation experience for an excellent, top ranked law firm. The candidate for this position would join an elite group of attorneys to work exclusively on EPLI cases. The position offers a highly competitive compensation package and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications:

·         Active bar license in state of California

·         A minimum of 8 years of employment litigation experience

·         A JD degree from a top, ABA accredited law school

·         Excellent writing skills

·         Ideal candidate will have experience with EPLI (Employment Practices Liability Insurance) matters

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Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Attorney to join a highly ranked firm in their Global Franchise & Supply Network Practice Group. This firm is a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional legal services. As a Senior Attorney in their Global Franchise & Supply Network Practice Group, you will play a crucial role in structuring, drafting, and negotiating agreements, providing counseling and dispute resolution, and offering regulatory advice and counsel to both domestic and international clients involved in franchise, distribution, and supply chain arrangements. We are looking for candidates with a minimum of five years of relevant experience, with a preference for those with additional expertise in international licensing or franchising.

This position is open to candidates who reside in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Washington D.C.,...

Direct Counsel has teamed up with a leading law firm who is actively seeking mid- to senior-level associates to join its renowned Digital Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity team to collaborate with their regional, national and multinational clients. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of experience in a law firm or in-house as well as privacy and cybersecurity breach response experience, or litigation experience with a demonstrated interest in privacy and cybersecurity breach response work. This position is open to candidates in Los Angeles, San Francisco or Costa Mesa, California.

Responsibilities:

The associate's practice will revolve around proactive and reactive privacy and data protection compliance matters. Key areas of focus include advising on privacy and security obligations, state, federal, and international data security incident notification obligations, and defending regulatory investigations...

Direct Counsel is actively seeking a seasoned Senior Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney to join an excellent Los Angeles based firm in their dynamic workers compensation team. The ideal candidate will have 20+ years of experience and play a crucial role in representing this firm's clients in matters related to workers’ compensation defense.

Key Requirements:

• 20+ years of experience in workers' compensation defense.
• Strong research, writing, and litigation skills.
• Knowledge of insurance coverage (preferred, but not mandatory).
• Capability to work on cases involving a national carrier providing excess reimbursement policies to qualified self-insureds for workers' compensation insurance.

Responsibilities:

• Handle complex legal matters related to workers' compensation defense.
• Conduct in-depth legal research...

Direct Counsel is seeking a Mid-Level Civil Litigation Attorney for an excellent law firm located in Santa Monica, CA. Ideal candidates will have a strong litigation background and have a desire to join a diverse civil practice. This position provides the opportunity to handle cases in personal injury, employment law, and tenant rights litigation. Pay range starting at $165,000.

Requirements

• Overseeing day-to-day management of caseload and directing support staff
• Preparing and executing discovery plans, including propounding and responding to discovery, drafting Meet and Confer letters, and Motion to Compel
• Drafting pleadings, briefs, and motions, including Motions for Summary Judgment
• Conducting third party, witness, and expert depositions
• Conducting legal research and investigations
• Attending court hearings and arguing motions
• Meeting with...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a highly reputable law firm located in Los Angeles, CA seeking a 3-6 year experienced litigation/trial attorney. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of solid litigation experience and have some trial experience. In addition to the fantastic work environment, this opportunity offers a highly competitive compensation package, with a lucrative base, bonuses, and full benefits.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, discovery, memoranda, motions and other legal documents
• Handle litigation matters from inception through trial, including taking depositions, attending mediations and settlement negotiations
• Make independent decisions and advising clients on pre-litigation and litigation matters
• Work with experts
• Conduct legal research
• Other projects, as assigned
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Direct Counsel is looking for a litigation attorney to join a mid-sized boutique law firm, with 30-year history, in its busy Environmental practice. Applicants must have 1) at least two (2) years civil litigation experience; 2) superior writing and oral argument skills; 3) familiarity with or a willingness to learn about bedrock environmental laws, such as CERCLA; and 4) be admitted to the California Bar. Geology or hydrogeology background a plus. Trial, class action, toxic tort, and/or environmental regulatory agency experience also a plus. Successful candidates will be expected to play an active role in small to high-profile environmental matters. This is a great opportunity to grow as a young attorney.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• The ideal candidate will also possess experience with advanced litigation including the management of cases throughout all stages (clear communication with...

Direct Counsel is seeking a Pre-Litigation Attorney to join a dynamic personal injury law firm in their Century City, CA office. As a Pre-Litigation Attorney you will be instrumental in shaping the early stages of cases to ensure the best possible outcomes for clients. This position offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the firm's success while working with a talented team of attorneys.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough legal research and case investigations.
• Prepare demand letters and engage in negotiations for settlements.
• Maintain open and effective communication with clients, opposing parties, and insurance companies.
• Draft necessary pleadings and motions.
• Evaluate cases to provide clients with valuable legal advice.
• Keep meticulous records and ensure case files are up to date.
• Attend hearings and mediations as...

Direct Counsel is actively seeking a talented and experienced attorney to join a top firm in their esteemed Labor and Employment department. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of dedicated experience in labor and employment law, with a particular emphasis on wage and hour class action cases.

Responsibilities:

• Handle a variety of employment litigation matters, including both single plaintiff and class action cases.
• Provide expert legal advice and counseling on employment law matters to clients.
• Utilize strong research and analytical skills to address complex legal issues.
• Collaborate with the Labor and Employment team to develop and implement legal strategies.

Requirements:

• Admitted to the State Bar of California.
• 3 or more years of specific experience in labor and employment law.
• Proven expertise in wage and...

Direct Counsel is seeking an experienced Insurance Coverage Attorney to join an excellent insurance firm in the Los Angeles area. While we prefer candidates with at least 10 years of experience, we are open to considering individuals with any number of years of insurance coverage expertise. As a senior attorney, you can expect a competitive salary of around $200,000.

This firm specializes in various aspects of insurance coverage, including first-party insurance coverage and litigation, insurance bad faith, excess insurance, insurance policy formation disputes, equitable indemnity, contribution and subrogation, and reinsurance. Additionally, they provide full benefits to employees at no cost.

They offer flexible work arrangements and are open to hybrid, remote, or fully in-office setups.

Key Requirements:

• At least 10 years of experience as an Insurance Coverage...

Direct Counsel is seeking a junior-to mid-level associate attorney with 3-4 years of experience to join a Commercial Litigation Group of a leading national litigation firm. The candidate would work on a variety of matters in state and federal court and work with some of the largest and well-known companies across a broad range of industries.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Experience in complex commercial litigation, including, but not limited to, business disputes, corporate governance, class actions, antitrust, false advertising, and/or securities
• A strong academic record, having earned a J.D. from a nationally recognized and accredited school and having graduated in the top 30% of the class
• Must be admitted to practice law in the state of California
• Courtroom experience
• Prior experience with an AM Law 100 firm, preferred
• Excellent communication...

Are you a passionate and dedicated attorney looking to make a difference in the lives of injured individuals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment? If so, Sepulveda Sanchez Law is looking for a Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Attorney to join our team.

At Sepulveda Sanchez Law, we are committed to advocating for the rights of our clients who have suffered personal injury at the hands of others. We are an award-winning personal injury law firm with a track record of success in obtaining maximum compensation for our clients. We believe in taking a client-centered approach and providing personalized attention to each case. We have offices in Los Angeles, Stockton, and New York.

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to careers@sepulvedalawgroup.com. In the subject line of the e-mail, please write "Pre-Litigation Attorney Position"

Responsibilities:

• Manage team of case managers...

Direct Counsel is looking for a for a mid-level litigation attorney to join an award-winning law firm located in Los Angeles, CA. Ideal candidates will have a strong litigation background and have a desire to join a firm specialized in general civil litigation matters. The firm specialized in various practice areas representing nationally recognized companies/clients. This opportunity offers a lucrative compensation package and provides a fantastic work environment. Candidates must be admitted and in good standing to practice in California.

Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, discovery, memoranda, motions and other legal documents
• Handle litigation matters from inception through trial, including taking depositions, attending mediations and settlement negotiations
• Make independent decisions and advising clients on pre-litigation and litigation...

Direct Counsel is looking for a temporary/contract attorney with knowledge in taxation of non-profit entities and corporate governance of non-profit entities with 5 or more years of experience. The firm offers a collegial atmosphere and a competitive compensation package.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist companies, organizations, and people with tax-related legal challenges. This includes assisting businesses in reducing their tax liability risk.
• Represent clients in tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or other taxing authorities.
• Knowledgeable about tax rules and regulations, as well as accounting and company law.
• Possess skills that are common to most attorney roles, such as written and spoken communication, research, and negotiation.
• Advise and counsel clients on tax-related legal issues ranging from limiting tax...

Direct Counsel has partnered with a highly reputable law firm located in Los Angeles, CA seeking a 5–10-year experienced litigation/trial attorney. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of solid litigation experience and have some trial experience. In addition to the fantastic work environment, this opportunity offers a highly competitive compensation package, with a lucrative base, bonuses, and full benefits.

Requirements

• Draft pleadings, discovery, memoranda, motions and other legal documents
• Handle litigation matters from inception through trial, including taking depositions, attending mediations and settlement negotiations
• Make independent decisions and advising clients on pre-litigation and litigation matters
• Work with experts
• Conduct legal research
• Other projects, as assigned

Qualifications:

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As a Civil Litigation Defense Attorney you will be responsible for representing clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters. You will work closely with clients, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and advocate on behalf of clients in court. You will handle court appearances, pleading motions, discovery, depositions, mediations, pre-trial preparation, and trial. You will also be a key part of the client relationship.

You will report directly to a partner and, depending on your legal experience, will likely be the primary handling attorney on your own cases. You will handle court appearances, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, pre-trial preparation, and updates to clients. Preparing for and participating in trials is also a possibility.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in the state of California

• 2+ years of experience practicing civil litigation defense
• Strong knowledge...

As a Civil Litigation Defense Attorney you will be responsible for representing clients in a wide range of civil litigation matters. You will work closely with clients, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and advocate on behalf of clients in court. You will handle court appearances, pleading motions, discovery, depositions, mediations, pre-trial preparation, and trial. You will also be a key part of the client relationship.

You will report directly to a partner and, depending on your legal experience, will likely be the primary handling attorney on your own cases. You will handle court appearances, discovery, depositions, motions, mediations, pre-trial preparation, and updates to clients. Preparing for and participating in trials is also a possibility.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in the state of California

• 2+ years of experience practicing civil litigation defense
• Strong knowledge...

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on labor and employment law issues
• Draft memos, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Manage and support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation
• Assist with employment law compliance and risk management
• Advise clients on employment law matters and provide legal guidance
• Conduct client communication and maintain relationships
• Participate in marketing and business development activities

Requirements

• Admission to practice law in California

• 3+ years of experience in employment litigation as well as transactional and advisory work in the labor and employment context.
• Experience with drafting policies, employee handbooks, employment contracts, union negotiations, DFEH, EEOC and OSHA regulations, compliance and investigations, and providing sexual harassment...

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on labor and employment law issues
• Draft memos, pleadings, and other legal documents
• Manage and support attorneys in all phases of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, and trial preparation
• Assist with employment law compliance and risk management
• Advise clients on employment law matters and provide legal guidance
• Conduct client communication and maintain relationships
• Participate in marketing and business development activities

Requirements

• Admission to practice law in California

• 3+ years of experience in employment litigation as well as transactional and advisory work in the labor and employment context.
• Experience with drafting policies, employee handbooks, employment contracts, union negotiations, DFEH, EEOC and OSHA regulations, compliance and investigations, and providing sexual harassment...