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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Location: San Diego, CA
Work Model: Hybrid (flexible schedule; increased remote options for senior attorneys)
Billables: 1,500–1,600 hours/year
About the Opportunity
A well-respected boutique law firm in San Diego is seeking an experienced Transactional Real Estate Attorney (or a Business/Corporate/Commercial Attorney with strong deal experience). This role offers the opportunity to work independently on complex deals from start to finish, collaborate closely with partners, and join a firm known for its mentorship, autonomy, and high-quality transactional practice.
Candidates coming from strong boutique or mid-sized firms (20–50 attorneys) are highly encouraged to apply.
Role Overview
The attorney will handle a full range of real estate and corporate transactional matters, including deal structuring, negotiation, drafting, and closings. This is an opportunity for an attorney who enjoys leading deals and interacting directly with clients.
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Manage real estate and corporate transactions from inception to closing</li>
<li>Draft and negotiate letters of intent and deal documents</li>
<li>Prepare and review agreements, disclosures, consents, closing documents, and contracts</li>
<li>Coordinate escrow accounts, monitor deal timelines, and track deliverables</li>
<li>Review titles, perform due diligence, and analyze related documentation</li>
<li>Coordinate with clients, lenders, brokers, escrow officers, and third-party professionals</li>
<li>Ensure accuracy and compliance in the closing of real estate and corporate transactions</li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>3–15 years of transactional real estate and/or corporate/business law experience</li>
<li>Demonstrated ability to run deals start to finish</li>
<li>Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills</li>
<li>Experience with commercial and real estate transactions involving LLCs and corporations</li>
<li>Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills</li>
<li>Candidates from 20–50 attorney firms or highly specialized boutiques strongly preferred</li>
<li>Must be licensed in California (or eligible to waive in)</li>
</ul>
 
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between [$150,000 – $220,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
 
Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [401k Match] [2 weeks of PTOs]

Associate Attorney

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Partner / Partner Group – Private Client
Global Law Firm with a Boutique Feel | Multiple U.S. Locations
Our client, a global law firm with a boutique feel, is seeking to add a Partner or Partner Group to its market-leading Private Client practice in the United States.
For over 100 years, the firm has represented successful individuals and families, establishing itself as one of the few truly global private client law firms dedicated to the personal and private capital needs of high-net-worth individuals and families. With offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the practice provides integrated, cross-border advice that most domestic firms cannot match.
Practice Overview
The team advises on a wide range of matters, including:
<ul>
<li>Estate planning, wills, and succession</li>
<li>Wealth structuring, tax and estate planning</li>
<li>Family and business governance</li>
<li>Trusts, foundations, and private trust companies</li>
<li>Probate, estate administration, and trust management</li>
<li>Planning for vulnerable persons and mental capacity issues</li>
</ul>
Clients include senior executives, entrepreneurs, multi-generational families, family offices, and some of the world’s wealthiest individuals. Many engagements are domestic, while others involve complex, cross-border interests requiring seamless coordination across jurisdictions.
Candidate Profile
<ul>
<li>Established partner-level private client practitioner, or a partner group seeking a new platform.</li>
<li>Strong client relationships among high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.</li>
<li>Proven experience in trusts &amp; estates, succession planning, or related wealth structuring work.</li>
<li>Interest in leveraging a global, cross-border platform while enjoying a collaborative, boutique culture.</li>
</ul>
The Opportunity
<ul>
<li>True hybrid flexibility: 3 days per week in-office.</li>
<li>Sustainable billing expectations:</li>
<li>Partners: ~1,400 hours</li>
<li>A platform with unmatched global reach and the ability to serve clients across jurisdictions.</li>
<li>The chance to grow alongside a team consistently recognized as a leader in private client work worldwide.</li>
</ul>
 
 
("partner" OR "of counsel" OR "counsel")
AND ("private client" OR "trusts and estates" OR "estate planning" OR "wealth management" OR "succession planning" OR "probate" OR "trust administration" OR "family office" OR "fiduciary")
AND ("high net worth" OR "ultra high net worth" OR "HNW" OR "UHNW" OR "private capital" OR "family wealth" OR "wealth structuring")
NOT ("paralegal" OR "legal assistant" OR "law clerk" OR "insurance defense")

Estate Planning Attorney

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Location: California (Hybrid / Remote / On-site – specify)
 
About Law Firm:
Our client is a dynamic, full-service law firm with a strong presence in California’s real estate market. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, client-focused legal solutions in complex real estate transactions and litigation, development, land use, financing, and dispute resolution. As they continue to grow, they are seeking a talented Real Estate Attorney to join their team and support their expanding practice.
 
What You’ll Do
<ul>
<li>Provide legal advice and representation on a broad range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, land use, zoning, and development.</li>
<li>Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, purchase and sale agreements, leases, financing agreements, and other transactional documents.</li>
<li>Work collaboratively with clients, land planners, lenders, surveyors, architects, and other stakeholders.</li>
<li>Support dispute resolution related to real estate, including working with litigation teams as needed.</li>
</ul>
 
Why this position:
Impactful Work: Work on sophisticated real estate transactions, litigation, and high-stakes development matters.
Growth &amp; Development: Opportunities for mentorship, leadership, and advancing your career within the firm.
Collaborative Culture: A collegial environment where you have the autonomy to lead matters and the support of a strong team.
Work Flexibility: Hybrid or remote working options, with flexibility based on role and client needs.
 
Salary and Other Compensation:
The annual salary for this position is between $180,000 – $250,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
 
If you have any questions before applying to this posting, you can scheduled a call with me through my Calendly link based on your availability: <a href="https://calendly.com/izhar-surya/15min" target="_blank">https://calendly.com/izhar-surya/15min</a>

Real Estate Attorney | Up to $250k base | Fully Remote

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Complex Litigation Defense Attorney
 
Locations (California)
 
Los Angeles
Costa Mesa 
San Francisco 
San Diego
 
Remote 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. This hybrid position is for two days per week in office. 
 
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
 
Our California offices are expanding. Join the dynamic and innovative Complex Team, where we tackle a diverse portfolio of high exposure personal injury cases. This is a rare opportunity to work on challenging and impactful litigation matters involving transportation (automotive and trucking cases), catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims. Our cases have both factual and legal complexities. 
 
As an attorney on the Complex Team, you will work alongside seasoned litigators and industry-leading partners, engaging in every stage of litigation—from strategy development and discovery to mediation, arbitration, and trial. We are seeking a driven, intellectually curious attorney eager to make a difference for our clients while advancing their career within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. 
 
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with clients, businesses and legal teams. We seek candidates who are eager to learn, highly self-motivated, and interested in long-term professional growth. 
 
Responsibilities
 
<ul>
<li>Must be comfortable managing discovery, including propounding and responding to discovery, attend court hearings, as well as taking and defending depositions.</li>
<li>The candidate must have strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage a caseload in a fast-paced environment. </li>
<li>A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Proactively manage communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.</li>
</ul>
 
Professional Development Opportunities
 
We are committed to investing in our associate'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
 
<ul>
<li>Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited school.</li>
<li>Active membership in the California State Bar and in good standing.</li>
<li>The ideal candidate should have 2 + years of civil litigation experience.</li>
</ul>
 
Company Offers
 
<ul>
<li>Salary starting at $125,000 - $185,000 + bonus. Salary is commensurate with experience.</li>
<li>We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.</li>
<li>Pet insurance coverage.</li>
<li>Referral program.</li>
<li>A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.</li>
<li>All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.</li>
</ul>

Complex Litigation Attorney

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job description:
Our boutique law firm seeks an attorney with five to ten (5-10) years of experience to lead one of our three different teams.
What you’ll do:
<ul>
<li>Represent clients in the following practice areas: personal injury and civil litigation. </li>
<li>Supervise a team of two associate attorneys and five support staff.</li>
<li>Manage cases from start to finish, including propounding/responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing for trial.</li>
</ul>
What you bring:
<ul>
<li>You are admitted to and in good standing with the CA State Bar.</li>
<li>You have 5-10 years of experience as an attorney, preferably with experience in supervising a team of attorneys and staff.</li>
<li>You have excellent organization and communication skills, as well as a strong work ethic.</li>
<li>You’re a natural leader: you’re assertive and confident in what you do and how you do it.</li>
</ul>
Why join KLW?
At KLW, we're building a culture that blends professionalism with warmth. We're growth-focused, community-driven, and deeply committed to our clients. You'll work alongside a sharp, supportive team that values accountability, innovation, and the human side of law. We believe in investing in our employees, and to that end we have quarterly staff events, monthly training sessions, regular career development check-ins, and an endless supply of snacks. We have an incredible team, and we can’t wait for you to meet them!
Perks &amp; Benefits:
<ul>
<li>401(k)</li>
<li>Dental insurance</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Annual Business Development Budget (includes payment for local bar association memberships)</li>
<li>Referral fees and bonus incentive program</li>
<li>Wellness program</li>
<li>Annual bar dues paid by firm</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In-person at our newly renovated building in Irvine, but with the option to work from home every Wednesday, after your 90-day probationary period ends.

Senior Attorney

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Civil Defense Litigation Associate
 
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
 
<ul>
<li>Drafting extensive written discovery, including preparing and responding to interrogatories, documents requests and request for admissions.</li>
<li>Attending hearings, drafting motions, and taking and defending depositions, while analyzing, assessing, and executing litigation strategies.</li>
<li>Proactively managing communications with clients throughout the course of litigation.</li>
<li>Timely and accurate reporting to our clients, ensuring compliance with their case management requirements.</li>
</ul>
 
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
 
<ul>
<li>JD from an accredited law school and current good standing with the CA State Bar.</li>
<li>At least two (2) years of civil / general litigation experience.</li>
<li>A self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication and advocacy skills, both verbal and written.</li>
<li>Demonstrable experience investigating and case handling with respect to research, discovery, depositions, and mediations.</li>
<li>Excellent time management skills and ability to manage and meet deadlines.</li>
</ul>
 
Company Offers
 
<ul>
<li>Salary starting at $125,000 - $180,000. Salary is commensurate with experience.</li>
<li>We offer a lucrative and generous bonus structure.</li>
<li>Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending account, and 401K.</li>
<li>Pet insurance coverage.</li>
<li>Referral program.</li>
<li>A company culture that fosters career growth and opportunity.</li>
<li>All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.</li>
</ul>

Civil Defense Litigation Associate

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore (LCW), a premier labor and employment law firm with over 120 attorneys and 5 California offices, is seeking a litigation associate for its San Francisco office. This hybrid role offers flexibility along with direct client contact, courtroom experience, and the chance to work on cases that influence California employment law.
 
For 45 years, LCW attorneys have been trusted advisors to public agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits, clients whose work strengthens communities across the state.
 
What You'll Do
 
<ul>
<li>Conduct Substantive Witness Interviews</li>
<li>Manage Discovery and Case Strategy</li>
<li>Take and Defend Depositions</li>
<li>Appear and Argue Motions in Court</li>
<li>Draft Dispositive Motions, including Demurrers, Anti-SLAPP Motions, and Summary Judgement Motions</li>
</ul>
 
What We're Looking For
 
<ul>
<li>Active California Bar License</li>
<li>3+ Years of Employment Law Experience (Wage &amp; Hour, PAGA, FLSA)</li>
<li>Litigation Experience Required</li>
<li>Public Sector Experience a Plus</li>
</ul>
 
Why LCW
 
<ul>
<li>Hybrid Schedule Supporting Professional Growth and Well-Being</li>
<li>Competitive Compensation</li>
<li>401(k) Profit Sharing &amp; Match</li>
<li>Performance Based Hours Bonus</li>
<li>Comprehensive Health Benefits and FSA</li>
</ul>
 
Join LCW and build your career in a firm that combines sophisticated labor and employment practice wit a mission that matters.
 
Learn more at lcwlegal.com.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
 
Fair Chance Act Compliance
Liebert Cassidy Whitmore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
 
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
This position operates in an office environment, requiring the ability to sit for extended periods and work on a computer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

<h3>Job Description</h3>
San Francisco, CA (Preferred) or Los Angeles, CA
 
Summary
Our client is looking for an experienced, career-track litigation paralegal with substantial work experience in AmLaw 100 firms or specialized boutique law firms who will contribute as lead paralegal on large, complex cases and provide instruction and informal mentorship to junior paralegals at the Firm.
 
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Perform all elements of litigation case management, including file management, discovery, and trial activities.</li>
<li>Implement case calendaring system to track filings and appropriately distribute information.</li>
<li>Utilize existing systems and procedures and/or establish new procedures to facilitate the organization and retrieval of documents by and for the attorneys on the case team.</li>
<li>On a case-specific basis, coordinate and oversee the tasks of more junior paralegals and other support staff as needed on large litigation matters and/or investigations in all phases of litigation from discovery through trial/arbitration.</li>
<li>Liaise between case team lawyers and support staff as needed to ensure that case-specific paralegal services are meeting the team’s expectations.</li>
<li>Interact with outside entities (e.g. courts, government agencies, expert witnesses, corporations, vendors and other law firms) to gather information or coordinate activities as needed in support of firm activities, specifically trials and arbitrations.</li>
<li>Draft, review, and/or analyze routine legal documents as requested; conduct legal research under attorney supervision.</li>
<li>Provide formal and/or informal guidance and training to more junior paralegals regarding firm and litigation procedures and best practices.</li>
<li>Create and maintain effective working relationships with others to facilitate a positive and productive work environment.</li>
<li>Continuously refine, develop, and expand skills in anticipation of changes in the work environment or profession.</li>
<li>Adhere to Firm policies, practices, and priorities.</li>
<li>Perform other duties as requested by Firm management. </li>
</ul>
 
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>BS/BA from an accredited college or university required.</li>
<li>Paralegal certificate preferred</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years work experience as a litigation paralegal in an Amlaw 100 firm or a specialized litigation practice firm.</li>
<li>Experience with all stages of litigation, including intake, discovery, and trial.</li>
<li>Experience preparing for and attending trials/arbitrations/hearings.</li>
<li>Experience coordinating trial/arbitration logistics, including negotiating for work space, setting-up remote office space, and coordinating with vendors.</li>
<li>Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.</li>
<li>Ability to convey information to individuals at all levels within the firm in a courteous and professional manner; strong service orientation.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to work concurrently on a variety of projects with changing priorities.</li>
<li>Ability to work equally well as part of a team in both a leadership and subordinate role.</li>
<li>Ability to maintain stable performance under pressure with continually changing priorities; ability to integrate special assignments or projects into workflow.</li>
<li>Excellent judgment demonstrated by the ability to make appropriate decisions in high pressure situations.</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communications that are clear and concise, use proper grammar and appropriate vocabulary.</li>
<li>Experience with court and administrative agency filings, including electronic or e- filings.</li>
<li>Experience using e-discovery databases (e.g. Concordance, Relativity, Ringtail).</li>
<li>Experience using litigation support software for managing files and transcripts preferred. (e.g. LiveNote, CaseMap, etc.)</li>
<li>Proficient with Microsoft Office software products including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.</li>
<li>Proficiency using LexisNexis, Westlaw, and Adobe Acrobat in a legal setting.</li>
<li>Proficient with cite-checking and Bluebook rules.</li>
<li>Must be available for overtime work and travel as needed. </li>
</ul>
 
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $87,500.00-$140,000.00. plus overtime and bonus, depending on location, qualifications, and experience.
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