Career Consulting Partners

Legal Assistant

• Support attorneys with CA litigation matters
• Prepare and file state and federal court filings, including e-filings
• Manage litigation calendaring and deadlines in accordance with court rules
• Assist with pleadings, including tables of contents and tables of authorities
• Proofread and format legal documents and correspondence
• Provide administrative and litigation support across multiple matters and teams

Litigation Legal Assistant

Paralegal

• Assist attorneys with estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters
• Draft estate planning and trust funding documents
• Prepare real estate transfer documents and assist with asset transfers and beneficiary changes
• Assist with probate and trust litigation pleadings
• Help prepare estate tax returns and organize supporting documentation
• Assist with the formation and maintenance of business entities, including LLCs and nonprofit corporations
• Prepare correspondence, memoranda, and draft pleadings for attorney review
• Maintain client files and ensure documents are properly organized and filed
• Track estate planning deadlines, critical dates, and checklists
• Participate in client meetings and conference calls, and assist with meeting materials and notes

Paralegal, Trust & Estates

• Oversee 50 + litigation matters from inception through trial preparation with support staff assistance.
• Draft, serve, and respond to written discovery; prepare legal documents, memoranda, and meet-and-confer correspondence.
• Handle e-filing and hand-delivery filings in strict compliance with local court rules.
• Manage the attorney's calendar, track critical deadlines, and schedule depositions, mediations, IMEs, and interpreters.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, medical providers, and legal experts to gather evidence and provide case updates.
• Maintain organized digital and physical files, assist with weekly time summaries, and process monthly invoices.

Litigation Paralegal – Personal Injury

Attorney

• Manage all phases of litigation, from initial analysis through trial and resolution
• Develop comprehensive case strategies and oversee their execution
• Conduct and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and handle court appearances
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial documents
• Maintain consistent communication with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel
• Lead settlement negotiations and participate in mediations and arbitrations

Senior Civil Litigation Attorney

• Prepare and file petitions for probate/letters of administration, statutory notifications, inventories, accountings, and petitions for distribution.
• Advise trustees on fiduciary duties, trust interpretation, and California probate code compliance.
• Draft Heggstad petitions, petitions for instructions, and probate code 17200 petitions.
• File petitions for appointment of conservator (person/estate), coordinate care plans/court investigator reports, and handle annual status reports.
• Administer first-party, third-party, and pooled disability trusts, ensuring strict compliance with Medi-Cal, SSI, and public benefit requirements.
• This is not a purely transactional or estate planning role

Trust and Estate Attorney

• Managing litigation cases from initiation to completion in state and federal courts and arbitration.
• Including preparation and drafting of pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court filings.
• Arguing motions in court and making other court appearances.
• Interfacing and building relationships with clients.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Preparation for and participation in trials.

Business Attorney

• Manage a caseload of 25–35 active cases
• Take ownership of your matters end-to-end
• Move tasks forward proactively and independently, then bring them to the partners for final review.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and motions, including dispositive and evidentiary motions.
• Develop litigation strategies, conduct risk assessments, and provide thoughtful client counseling.
• Drive trial preparation, including trial briefs, witness examinations, jury instructions, and courtroom advocacy.
• Collaborate with colleagues on complex and high-value cases.
• Contribute to the growth of the firm by sharing knowledge, mentoring when appropriate, and improving processes.

Associate Attorney, 1 - 4 yr

• Manage a caseload of labor and employment matters, including PAGA, group actions, arbitration, harassment, wage and hour, and discrimination claims.
• Handle all aspects of litigation from initial filing through resolution, including drafting pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze case law, statutes, and regulations to develop effective legal strategies and remain current on developments in labor and employment law.
• Meet with clients to assess their needs, provide legal advice, maintain strong client relationships, and counsel them on compliance with federal and state employment laws.
• Represent clients in court hearings, arbitrations, mediations, depositions, and other legal proceedings while effectively advocating for their interests.
• Conduct and oversee discovery, including depositions, document production, witness interviews, and preparation and response to discovery requests.
• Engage in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution efforts to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Prepare cases for trial by organizing evidence, developing trial strategy, and collaborating with support staff and expert witnesses.
• Review employment agreements, workplace policies, and procedures to ensure legal compliance and protect client interests.
• Educate clients on legal developments and emerging issues that may impact their businesses.

Labor & Employment Attorney

• Manage all phases of employment litigation matters, including initial intake, case assessment, discovery, and final resolution.
• Lead the defense of high-stakes Wage & Hour class actions and PAGA claims, as well as single-plaintiff harassment, discrimination, and retaliation suits.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, including motions for summary judgment, demurrers, and class certification oppositions.
• Represent clients in state and federal court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
• Act as a "real-time" advisor to business owners and HR leaders on urgent workplace issues (terminations, leaves of absence, and employee discipline).
• Perform comprehensive audits of client policies and handbooks to ensure compliance with California’s ever-changing labor laws.
• Conduct or oversee workplace investigations regarding employee complaints and compliance concerns.
• Collaborate with the firm’s partners to develop innovative legal theories and tech-driven approaches to litigation.
• Provide guidance and professional development support to junior associates and legal staff.
• Utilize AI and legal technology to increase efficiency in document review, research, and case organization.

Senior Attorney, Employment

• Assist in all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, discovery requests and responses, motions, and trial preparation materials.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda on a variety of labor and employment law issues.
• Support senior attorneys in fact investigations, witness interviews, and the development of case strategy.
• Prepare responses to administrative charges and complaints before agencies such as the EEOC, DFEH/CRD, and DLSE.
• Draft and review employment-related documents, including workplace policies, employee handbooks, and employment agreements.
• Participate in client meetings and calls, providing updates and supporting ongoing client communications.
• Monitor changes in labor and employment laws and draft client alerts or updates under supervision.
• Collaborate closely with partners and associates in a team-oriented environment, with opportunities for training and mentorship.

Employment Attorney, 1 - 4 yr

• Independently manage a diverse caseload of employment and business litigation matters from inception through resolution or trial.
• Orchestrate and execute comprehensive discovery strategies, including taking and defending key depositions of plaintiffs, witnesses, and 30(b)(6) representatives.
• Draft and argue dispositive motions, including Summary Judgment and Demurrers, in both state and federal courts.
• Lead the defense against administrative charges before the EEOC, CRD/DFEH, and DLSE, including attending mediations and fact-finding conferences.
• Act as a primary point of contact for sophisticated clients, providing proactive counseling on workplace policies, employee handbooks, and compliance with evolving CA labor laws.
• Take a lead role in trial preparation, including drafting motions in limine, trial briefs, and preparing experts for testimony.
• Provide guidance and work-product oversight to junior associates and paralegals to ensure technical excellence across the team.

Mid-Senior Litigation Attorney

• Manage a robust caseload of commercial litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Meet or exceed a target of 1,800 billable hours per year.
• Collaborate directly with a Supervising Partner, executing on case strategy and taking clear direction.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and comprehensive legal briefs.
• Conduct discovery, including taking and defending depositions.
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and potentially trial proceedings.
• Actively participate in mentorship and development opportunities geared toward a long-term Partner track.
• Optional but encouraged: Originate new business and client matters to leverage the firm’s origination commission structure.

Commercial Litigation Attorney

• Manage a combined caseload of unlawful detainer actions and civil real estate/landlord-tenant litigation matters
• Draft, propound, and respond to written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions
• Develop and execute discovery strategies to support case progression and resolution
• Prepare and argue motions, including discovery-related motions (e.g., motions to compel, protective orders)
• Appear regularly in court for hearings, case management conferences, and unlawful detainer proceedings
• Handle case management responsibilities, including meeting deadlines and ensuring compliance with procedural rules
• Collaborate with team members while maintaining the ability to work independently

Real Estate Attorney, Landlord-Tenant

• Manage a high-value caseload of plaintiff elder abuse and neglect cases from inception through trial.
• Conduct all phases of civil litigation, including drafting pleadings, propounding and responding to discovery, taking and defending depositions, and arguing motions.
• Lead trial preparation and serve as lead or co-counsel in jury trials, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to junior attorneys and support staff.
• Negotiate maximum settlements on behalf of vulnerable clients and their families.