Attorney - Newly Barred to 5+ Years

Newly barred and more experienced attorneys are welcome to apply!

Fantastic tenure at the firm ; associates have been here for years and support staff have been with the partners for 15+ years!

We are looking for an attorney to join an established boutique defense firm in Irvine, California. This position offers the opportunity to manage a meaningful caseload focused on medical malpractice matters while working closely with an experienced legal team.

Responsibilities:

• Manage a docket of medical malpractice and administrative defense matters at various stages of litigation with a high degree of independence. Newly barred attorneys will be trained!

• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents to support case strategy and client representation.

• Conduct legal research and develop persuasive written arguments for contested issues, hearings, and motion practice.

• Appear at court hearings, argue motions, and represent clients effectively in related proceedings.

• Take and defend depositions, coordinate discovery efforts, and maintain momentum on case progression.

• Handle matters involving board and licensing defense for healthcare providers, including administrative hearings when needed.

• Track billable work consistently and maintain timely, high-quality work product in accordance with firm expectations.

• Use the firm’s legal technology tools, including case management and time-entry systems, to organize files, monitor deadlines, and support efficient case handling.

Requirements

• Newly barred attorneys are encouraged to apply; attorneys with more experience are expected to have civil litigation skills. Medical malpractice experience is a big plus, but not required.

Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.