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Posted On Aug 03, 26
Full-time 1 views Experience : 1-5 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Prosecution Municipal Law Transactions - Land Use, Employment, etc. Municipal Law - Litigation - Defense
Job Tags:
civil litigation code enforcement criminal Land Use local government Misdemeanor municipal law Transportation zoning
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Prosecution Municipal Law Transactions - Land Use, Employment, etc. Municipal Law - Litigation - Defense
Job Tags:
civil litigation code enforcement criminal Land Use local government Misdemeanor municipal law Transportation zoning

handling all aspects of criminal prosecutions. - Travel to various... courts in Southern California to represent clients, requiring a valid driver’s license or the ability to take alternative means of transportation to hearings. - Assist municipalities in protecting and improving their communities...

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Posted On Jul 07, 26
Full-time 9 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Prosecution Municipal Law - Litigation - Plaintiffs
Job Tags:
cannabis civil litigation code enforcement criminal Land Use local government Misdemeanor municipal law Transportation trials zoning
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Prosecution Municipal Law - Litigation - Plaintiffs
Job Tags:
cannabis civil litigation code enforcement criminal Land Use local government Misdemeanor municipal law Transportation trials zoning

law firm. As a City Prosecutor, the attorney will be responsible for: - Prosecuting misdemeanor code violations for clients throughout the state. - Handling all aspects of criminal prosecutions, including evaluating law... enforcement reports for filing determinations, preparing criminal complaints, arguing pre-tri...

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Posted On Sep 11, 26
Full-time 2 views Experience : Min 2 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense Adoption Law Divorce Law Family Law - General
Job Tags:
criminal Criminal Defense document review Family Law Insurance
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense Adoption Law Divorce Law Family Law - General
Job Tags:
criminal Criminal Defense document review Family Law Insurance

Orange County Superior Court, with potential for appearances in other Southern California counties. This includes family law RFO hearings, status conferences, and case management appearances. - Motion Drafting & Research: Draft and research criminal motions such as bail,... discovery, suppression,...

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Posted On Aug 13, 26
Full-time Experience : 2-3 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense Personal Injury Plaintiffs Insurance Plaintiffs - General
Job Tags:
abuse Biomechanical catastrophic injury civil litigation civil procedure depositions first chair general liability health insurance Insurance Litigation Mediation Medical Malpractice personal injury physicians second chair Traumatic Brain Injury trials Wrongful Death
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense Personal Injury Plaintiffs Insurance Plaintiffs - General
Job Tags:
abuse Biomechanical catastrophic injury civil litigation civil procedure depositions first chair general liability health insurance Insurance Litigation Mediation Medical Malpractice personal injury physicians second chair Traumatic Brain Injury trials Wrongful Death

Litigation Attorney (Personal Injury) Job Responsibilities: - Draft complaints, demand letters, written discovery, and discovery responses. - Handle all aspects of law and motion, including drafting, opposing, and arguing motions in California state court. Experience in federal court is considered a plus. - Take...

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Posted On Aug 18, 26
Part-time 3 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action agreements Collective Bargaining Criminal Law Harassment higher education local government sexual assault Sexual Harassment
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action agreements Collective Bargaining Criminal Law Harassment higher education local government sexual assault Sexual Harassment

firm. The lecturer's duties will encompass a range of academic and administrative responsibilities, including: - Teaching assigned courses, with a focus on areas such as Criminal Law, although proposals for... courses in other specialized legal areas are welcome. - Holding office...

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Posted On Jul 07, 26
Full-time 2 views Experience : Min 2 yrs required
Practice Area:
Litigation - General (consumer) Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy, etc.) Litigation - White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Litigation - Commercial Medical Malpractice Defense Professional Liability Defense Insurance Defense - General Insurance - Regulatory & Compliance Personal Injury Defense
Job Tags:
commercial litigation family general liability Harassment hospitals Insurance Litigation Medical Malpractice pleadings professional liability Social Services
Practice Area:
Litigation - General (consumer) Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy, etc.) Litigation - White Collar Crime & Government Investigations Litigation - Commercial Medical Malpractice Defense Professional Liability Defense Insurance Defense - General Insurance - Regulatory & Compliance Personal Injury Defense
Job Tags:
commercial litigation family general liability Harassment hospitals Insurance Litigation Medical Malpractice pleadings professional liability Social Services

Title: Associate Corporate Counsel Job Responsibilities: - Provide strategic and practical legal advice and support for the organization in diverse litigation and dispute matters, including general liability, medical malpractice, commercial disputes, regulatory enforcement, and internal investigations. - Manage a portfolio of active litigation...

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Posted On Aug 06, 26
Full-time 2 views Experience : 3-5 yrs required
Practice Area:
Litigation - Appellate Insurance Plaintiffs - General Insurance Coverage Personal Injury Plaintiffs
Job Tags:
criminal depositions fraud Insurance Litigation pleadings
Practice Area:
Litigation - Appellate Insurance Plaintiffs - General Insurance Coverage Personal Injury Plaintiffs
Job Tags:
criminal depositions fraud Insurance Litigation pleadings

Title: Associate Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Manage and support litigation matters from inception through resolution, ensuring cases are handled efficiently and effectively. - Draft and respond to written discovery, which includes interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission, to gather necessary information...

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Posted On Apr 28, 26
Contract, Part-time 14 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action agreements Collective Bargaining criminal Harassment higher education local government public sector sexual assault Sexual Harassment
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action agreements Collective Bargaining criminal Harassment higher education local government public sector sexual assault Sexual Harassment

Title: Part Time Juris Doctor Clinical Law Program 2026-2027 Job Responsibilities: The applicant selected for the Part Time Juris Doctor Clinical Law Program will serve as a clinical lecturer. The main responsibilities include: - Teaching in the Juris Doctor Clinical Law Program, which...

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Posted On Apr 28, 26
Part-time 14 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action agreements Collective Bargaining Harassment higher education local government public sector sexual assault Sexual Harassment
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action agreements Collective Bargaining Harassment higher education local government public sector sexual assault Sexual Harassment

Title: Part Time Juris Doctor Clinical Law Program 2026-2027 Job Responsibilities: - Teach in the Juris Doctor Clinical Law Program at a reputed firm. - Engage in client representation and assign grades to students. - Prepare course materials such as syllabus, handouts, exercises, exams,...

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Posted On Aug 10, 26
Full-time 5 views Experience : Min 2 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
catastrophic injury class action Employee Rights Insurance Litigation personal injury Personal Injury Law stage Wrongful Death
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
catastrophic injury class action Employee Rights Insurance Litigation personal injury Personal Injury Law stage Wrongful Death

Title: Supervising Attorney - Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Job Responsibilities: As the Supervising Attorney in the Personal Injury Pre-Litigation department, the primary responsibilities include leading a team of attorneys and case managers to secure the largest settlements possible in cases involving wrongful death,...

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Posted On Aug 18, 26
Full-time 1 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action agreements Collective Bargaining evidence Harassment local government public law sexual assault Sexual Harassment
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Affirmative Action agreements Collective Bargaining evidence Harassment local government public law sexual assault Sexual Harassment

Title Acting/Full Professor of Law 2026-2027 Job Responsibilities The **Members Only.** is seeking applications for tenured/tenure-track faculty positions with a start date of July 1, 2027. The responsibilities for this position include: - Engaging in...

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Posted On Jul 31, 26
Full-time 51 views
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
evidence Insurance Litigation Mediation medical providers Personal Injury Law
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
evidence Insurance Litigation Mediation medical providers Personal Injury Law

AND BENEFITS Calque_1 Competitive salary based on experience. Calque_1 Health, dental, and vision insurance. Calque_1 401(k) retirement plan with company match. Calque_1 Paid time off and holiday pay. Calque_1 Opportunities for growth and professional development. Calque_1 Dynamic and supportive work...

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Posted On Aug 05, 26
Full-time 1 views Experience : 5-5 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Insurance Litigation personal injury Personal Injury Law
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
Insurance Litigation personal injury Personal Injury Law

Title: Pre-Litigation Attorney (Plaintiff Personal Injury) Job Responsibilities: - Manage personal injury cases from intake through settlement. - Conduct strategic case investigations involving liability and damages. - Draft and review legal documents and demand packages. - Negotiate settlements with insurance carriers and opposing counsel. - Build...

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Posted On Aug 17, 26
Full-time 2 views Experience : Min 5 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
evidence Insurance Litigation personal injury Personal Injury Law
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
evidence Insurance Litigation personal injury Personal Injury Law

Title: Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney - Pre-Litigation Job Responsibilities: 1. Case Ownership: - Take ownership of personal injury cases from intake through settlement. - Conduct strategic investigations into liability, damages, and case value. - Analyze medical records, evidence, and other case-related documentation....

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Posted On Oct 01, 26
Full-time 1 views Experience : Min 5 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
evidence family Insurance Litigation Paternity personal injury Personal Injury Law
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Defense
Job Tags:
evidence family Insurance Litigation Paternity personal injury Personal Injury Law

Title: Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney Job Responsibilities: - Take ownership of personal injury cases from intake through settlement. - Conduct strategic investigations into liability, damages, and case value. - Analyze medical records, evidence, and other case-related documentation. - Develop case strategy and identify opportunities to...

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Posted On Aug 06, 26
Full-time 2 views Experience : 3-10 yrs required
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Job Tags:
cannabis civil litigation code enforcement criminal Land Use local government Misdemeanor municipal law Transportation trials zoning
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Job Tags:
cannabis civil litigation code enforcement criminal Land Use local government Misdemeanor municipal law Transportation trials zoning

handling all aspects of criminal prosecutions. - Evaluate law enforcement... reports to make filing determinations. - Prepare criminal complaints and argue pre-trial... motions. - Manage arraignments, pre-trials, jury trials, sentencing, and post-conviction hearings. - Travel to various courts in Southern California to represent cl...

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Posted On Sep 25, 26
Full-time
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Job Tags:
cannabis civil litigation code enforcement criminal Land Use Litigation local government zoning
Practice Area:
Criminal Law - Prosecution
Job Tags:
cannabis civil litigation code enforcement criminal Land Use Litigation local government zoning

Job Title: Criminal Prosecuting Attorney (Part-Time) Job Responsibilities: -... Handle criminal prosecution legal matters for... public-agency clients - Conduct legal research and analyze legal and factual issues - Prepare for and participate in hearings and court proceedings - Work with attorneys and paralegals on case...

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Posted On Sep 04, 26
Full-time 29 views Experience : 1-5 yrs required
Practice Area:
Personal Injury Defense Product Liability Defense Insurance Defense - General
Job Tags:
catastrophic injury criminal depositions general liability global mobility higher education Litigation Mediation partnerships pleadings Premises Liability Privacy product liability
Practice Area:
Personal Injury Defense Product Liability Defense Insurance Defense - General
Job Tags:
catastrophic injury criminal depositions general liability global mobility higher education Litigation Mediation partnerships pleadings Premises Liability Privacy product liability

Associate - Trial & Defense Job Responsibilities: The Associate - Trial... & Defense is responsible for managing... a caseload of 10-20 matters. Key responsibilities include actively investigating claims and preparing case handling strategies. The associate will draft and respond to discovery, review...

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Posted On Aug 16, 26
Full-time 4 views Experience : 4-20 yrs required
Practice Area:
Data Privacy - Litigation Litigation - Commercial Litigation - eDiscovery General Litigation - White Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Defense
Practice Area:
Data Privacy - Litigation Litigation - Commercial Litigation - eDiscovery General Litigation - White Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Defense

OverviewA law firm seeks a Senior Career Associate with over 8 years of civil litigation experience to join their team in Irvine, CA. This role involves managing a large docket of cases for a major technology client, with opportunities to...

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