We handle searches throughout California including the Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and Sacramento. We work with leading international and national law firms, and we work with premiere regional, mid-sized and boutique law firms that offer life/work balance.

Current opportunities:

Los Angeles Area:

Please note that this list is representative and that we have a number of other opportunities available.

PARTNERS:

Our client, an international firm based in the Bay Area, comprised entirely of former Am Law 100 law firm and top in-house attorneys, is looking to open a Los Angeles office. This firm was designed from the client's perspective. They have augmented the best attributes of top tier law firm and their model is highly efficient. Attorney billing rates range from $300.00-$600.00 and there are no minimum billable targets. Attorneys must have books of at least $300,000.They would like to add litigation, labor and employment, corporate, entertainment, IP and real estate attorneys, and they would also consider a small group. They would like to expand their reach into Asia, so partners with ties to Asia are also being sought. Currently the firm has office in San Francisco and New York and a small hub in Washington DC. They want to open offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

Our client, a Los Angeles based full service boutique law firm in Century City, is looking to add at several partners. The partners' hourly billing rates range from $325.00-525.00 and they will look at junior partners, Of Counsels or senior associates with a $600K book of business. Their compensation formula is very generous (with an origination credit and working credit.) Many partners keep 60% of their book. Very collegial environment. Th e firm would like to add litigation, labor and employment, real estate, soft IP and corporate partners and they will also look at a small group. No minimum billable target.

Our client, a top CA based full service regional law firm is seeking partners and small groups for its Los Angeles, Orange County and San Francisco offices. The firm has been operating continuously in CA since 1873. The firm has 150 attorneys and the partners' hourly billing rates range from the $300.00-$600.00s. The firm has NO DEBT and the billable target for equity partners is 1700 for equity partners, 1850 hours for income partners. The core practice areas are: commercial and real estate litigation, high-level insurance litigation (primarily for carriers), management-side labor and employment, intellectual property litigation and patent prosecution. The firm also does real estate transactional and finance work and general corporate work. The books of business needed are in the $1M+ range. The firm will also consider Counsel candidates with varying books of business.

Our client, a top CA based full service regional law firm, is looking for partners to join its Los Angeles, San Francisco and Orange County offices. Books of $750K are needed in all practice areas: corporate, real estate, litigation, IP, labor and employment, tax. The firm will also consider adding groups in practice areas, which expand its current practices. The firm has NO DEBT and most partner billing rates are in the $400.00-$500.00 per hour range, with an 1800 hour target.

Our client, a top CA based management-side labor and employment boutique with a strong national and international clientele is seeking to add several partners or a small group for its Los Angeles and San Francisco offices. The books of business required must be at least $750K, comprised of a number of clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, museums, colleges and universities, airlines, wineries, banking and insurance companies and media clients. We have this opportunity on an EXCLUSIVE basis.

Our client, a highly respected mid-size full service law firm in Century City, is looking for partners for its labor and employment, litigation, corporate securities, IP, creditor's rights and new media practices. The firm has no debt and most of its partners have billing rates in the $300.00s-$400.00s, with a 1750 hour billable target. Very entrepreneurial and collegial firm that emphasizes business development and cross marketing. The attorneys are from Am Law 100 and 200 law firms. The clients are primarily mid-market, institutional and individuals.

Our client, a highly respected labor and employment boutique (management-side) is seeking partners who have books of business of at least $600K. The firm is a big firm spin-off and they have offices throughout CA. Very collegial with a number of female partners. Their partner billing rates range from $325.00-$450.00 and the billable target is 1800 hours.

Our client, a Century City boutique is looking for a real estate partner who has a $500K book of business. Most partners have billing rates in the $400.00-$500.00 range and the firm will look at associates and Counsel, to join as partners. This is a very collegial firm and presents an opportunity to play a major role within the firm. The firm's business model provides an opportunity to earn significantly more than at many other firms.

In addition, we have a number of national and international firms looking for partners in a variety of practice areas. Most of these clients will want to see partners who have at least $1M-1.5M in portable business. Please call for details.

ASSOCIATES:

Our client, a national law firm with a downtown office, is seeking a corporate associate with 2-5 years of experience in M&A, securities offerings and general corporate matters.

Our client, a highly respected full service law firm in Century City is seeing mid-level associates. Candidates must come from a top law school and have finished within the top of their class.

Our client, a national law firm with a Century City office is seeking a litigation associate with 3-5 years of experience. Bankruptcy, IP and labor and employment experience is a plus.

Our client, a nationally known management-side labor and employment firm is seeking associates with 3-6 years of experience. The firm will consider general litigators who have a demonstrated interest and commitment to becoming labor and employment attorneys.

Our client, a highly respected full service boutique in Century City is seeking senior associates or junior partners with $600,000 in portable business. No minimum billable targets and their billing rates range from $320.00-$625.00. Associates will join as partners with the requisite book of business. This client considers itself a “mid-market” firm.

Our client, a top Los Angeles based regional law firm, is looking for a banking and finance associate with 3-5 years of experience. Very collegial environment and an 1850 hour target.

Our client, an international Am Law 100 firm is seeking corporate associates with 4-6 years of experience in M&A, securities reporting and public and private company financings.

Our client, a top national law firm with a Century City office is seeking a senior corporate associate with 5-7 years of experience. M&A experience and a very stable work history are required.

Our client, a top international firm with a downtown Los Angeles office is seeking junior finance associates with debt transactions experience. CA bar membership is preferred and outstanding academics are required.

Our client, an international law firm based in CA, is looking for patent prosecution associates with 1-4 years of experience for its Los Angeles office. EE or Computer Science degrees are required. This is a firm with very exciting clients and a wonderful and diverse firm culture.

Our client, a highly respected international firm on the west-side is looking for a patent litigation associate with 4-6 years of experience and a technical degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or computer science is strongly preferred.

Our client, an international law firm with a downtown office, is seeking a general litigation associate in the 4-5 year out range. Top academics and strong litigation skills are required. Must be able to manage cases, including discovery, depositions and hearings with minimal supervision.

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Bay Area:

Please note that this list is representative and that we have a number of other partner and associate opportunities available.

PARTNERS:

Our client, an international firm based in San Francisco, comprised entirely of former Am Law 100 law firm and top in-house attorneys, is looking to open a Los Angeles office. This firm was designed from the client's perspective. They have augmented the best attributes of top tier law firm and their model is highly efficient. Attorney billing rates range from $300.00-$600.00 and there are no minimum billable targets. Attorneys must have books of at least $300,000. They would like to add litigation, labor and employment, corporate, entertainment, IP and real estate attorneys, and they would also consider a small group. They would like to expand their reach into Asia, so partners with ties to Asia are also being sought. Currently the firm has office in San Francisco and New York and a small hub in Washington DC. They want to open offices in Los Angeles and Silicon Valley.

Our client, a top CA based full service regional law firm is looking for partners to join its Los Angeles, San Francisco and Orange County offices. Books of $750K are needed in all practice areas: corporate, real estate, litigation, IP, labor and employment, tax. The firm will also consider adding groups in practice areas that compliment its current practices. The firm has no debt, and most partner billing rates are in the $400.00-$500.00 per hour range, with an 1800 hour target.

Our client, a top CA based full service regional law firm is seeking partners and small groups for its Los Angeles, Orange County and San Francisco offices. The firm has been operating continuously in CA since 1873. The firm has 150 attorneys and the partners' hourly billing rates range from the $300.00-$600.00s. The firm has NO DEBT and the billable target for equity partners is 1700 for equity partners, 1850 hours for income partners. The core practice areas are: commercial and real estate litigation, high-level insurance litigation (primarily for carriers), management-side labor and employment, intellectual property litigation and patent prosecution. The firm also does real estate transactional and finance work and general corporate work. The books of business needed are in the $1M+ range. The firm will also consider Counsel candidates with varying books of business.

Our client, a top CA based management-side labor and employment boutique with a strong national and international clientele is seeking to add several partners or a small group for its San Francisco and Los Angeles offices. The books of business required must be at least $750K, comprised of a number of clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, museums, colleges and universities, airlines, wineries, banking and insurance companies and media clients. We have this opportunity on an EXCLUSIVE basis.

Our client, a prominent firm in the East Bay with over 125 years in the community, is looking for labor and employment (management-side) partners who have at least $600K in portable business. Most partners have billing rates in the $390.00-$500.00 range, and the billable target for partners is 1600 hours. The firm will look at groups as well. This is a very team-oriented firm with great people who are community oriented.

Our client, a top CA based Am Law 100 firm is seeking corporate partners with top Silicon Valley practices, including emerging growth and high tech practices, with books of business of at least $1M and preferably in the $1.5M range. This firm is actively growing its new Silicon Valley office and the firm plans to double in size within the next 12 months. Energetic and entrepreneurial partners who want to play a leading role in the growth and expansion of the firm's Silicon Valley footprint are the ideal additions. This firm has been in San Francisco for over 30 years and a Pacific Rim presence. This client is also seeking partners with biotech patent prosecution and patent litigation practices with books of business of at least $1M.

Our client, a top San Francisco based full-service mid-sized firm, is seeking corporate tax partners who have at least $500K in portable business. This firm is comprised of former big firm attorneys and offers a wonderful opportunity for a sophisticated practice and opportunities for cross marketing. This firm also has an East Bay office. This client is also looking for partners for its other practice areas, including: labor and employment practices (management-side), IP and general litigation, corporate and real estate transactions with books of business of at least $500K.

Our client, a full-service mid-sized firm, which has been a part of the Peninsula legal community for over 50 years, is looking for a litigation partner who has at least a $250K book of business. Most of their partners have billing rates in the $400.00-$500.00 per hour rate. This is a family friendly firm with a 1600 billable target. The firm is active in many community and civic organizations and seeks attorneys who are committed to excellent work and community involvement.

Our client, a full-service mid-sized firm, which has been a part of the Peninsula legal community for over 60 years, is looking for a litigation partner who has at least a $600K book of business. Most of their partners have billing rates in the $400.00-$500.00 per hour range. This is a family friendly firm with an 1800 billable target. The firm is active in many community and civic organizations and seeks attorneys who are committed to excellent work and community involvement.

Our client, a top litigation boutique with offices in San Francisco and Orange County, is looking for IP litigation partners who have at least at least a $500K book of business. The firm is comprised entirely of former big firm attorneys and the offices work closely together. This firm often goes to trial and most of its partners have billing rates in the $400.00-$500.00 per hour range. Collegial and family friendly with an 1800 billable target.

Our client, a prominent firm in the East Bay with over 125 years in the community is looking for an environmental litigation partner. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of experience involving environmental contamination issues, as well as substantial experience in regulatory agency enforcement and site closure matters. Experience in brownfields redevelopment, in drafting environmental risk allocation provisions of real estate and business transactional documents, and in advising clients in environmental due diligence and site investigation matters is also strongly desired. Our client handles litigation, permit acquisition and transactional work for private businesses, individuals and local, state and federal agencies and nonprofit organizations. The billable target for partners is 1600 hours and the billing rate ranges from $280.00-$440.00 for attorneys in this practice group.

In addition, we have a number of national and international firms looking for partners in a variety of practice areas. Most of these clients will want to see partners who have at least $1M-1.5M in portable business. Please call for details.

ASSOCIATES:

Our client, a prestigious full-service San Francisco law firm is seeking a general litigation associate with 2-5 years of experience. Candidates must have top law firm experience and have a stable employment history. This firm offers a very collegial environment and the opportunity to play a meaningful role on cases.

Our client, a highly respected firm in Silicon Valley, is looking for an employment litigation associate with 3-6 years of experience, management-side. Must be comfortable assuming early responsibility and have significant litigation experience.

Our client, a highly respected full service San Francisco law firm, is seeking an IP litigation associate with 2-3 years of experience. A technical degree is a plus, but not required. Top academics and stable job history are a must.

Our client, an international law firm, is seeking a corporate associate in San Francisco with 3-6 years of experience in M&A, securities, finance and capital markets. The ideal candidate will have public offerings experience.

Our client, a top San Francisco based law firm is seeking a litigation associate with 1-2 years of experience. The candidate must have exceptional writing and analytical skills and outstanding academics.

Our client, a plaintiff-side IP litigation boutique in San Francisco, comprised of former big firm attorneys, is looking to add a junior associate. Prior patent litigation experience is required. A technical degree is a plus and a sincere interest in doing plaintiff-side work. Compensation is commensurate with big law firm compensation and the environment is very collegial.

Our client, a highly respected full service mid-size law firm on the Peninsula, is seeking a general litigation associate with 3-4 years of experience. This firm is comprised of former big firm attorneys. Family friendly, collegial group with an 1800 hour billable target.

Our client, an East Bay Area litigation and trial boutique, is seeking to add 1-2 associates. This firm is comprised of former big firm attorneys and they have a number of Fortune 500 company clients. Top academics and clerkship experience preferred.

Our client, an international law firm, is seeking patent litigation associates with 2-4 years of experience to join its growing Silicon Valley office. Degrees in electrical engineering or computer science are required.

Our client, a top Silicon Valley based firm, is seeking a corporate associate who has outstanding academic and at least 2+ years top law firm corporate experience. The matters that the associate will handle include M&A, securities, IPOs. Very collegial firm with low associate turnover. This client will NOT consider candidates who have been laid-off.

Our client, a top international law firm, is seeking a tax associate with 2-4 years of experience, in Silicon Valley. LLM preferred.

Our client, a top San Francisco full service based firm is seeking a labor and employment associate with 4-7 years of traditional labor experience, including NLRB proceedings, collective bargaining, arbitrations and strike preparation. Top academics and top law firm experience are required.

Our client, a top Silicon Valley based firm is seeking a corporate associate with 3-6 years of experience for its San Francisco office. Must have experience in at least one of these areas: M&A, venture capital, securities, and private equity.

Our client, a top Silicon Valley firm is seeking a junior technology transactions associate to handle joint ventures, strategic alliances, licensing, research and development deals.

Our client, a top Bay Area based law firm is seeking a corporate associate with significant fund formation experience with 2-4 years of experience to join the San Francisco office. Chinese language skills are a plus, and so is venture capital experience.

Our client, a highly respected boutique in the heart of Silicon Valley, is seeking a litigation associate with IP, securities or labor and employment experience with 3-5 years of experience. Must come from a big firm or a top boutique.

Our client, an international firm based in the Bay Area, is looking for patent prosecution and patent litigation associates 2-6 years out for its San Francisco and Silicon Valley offices. Technical degrees in biology or life sciences are required. This is a firm with very exciting clients and a wonderful and diverse firm culture.

Our client, a San Francisco mid-sized full service firm, is looking for 1 senior real estate associate/ of counsel attorney with at least 7 years of real estate transactional experience. Significant Big Box experience is a required since that is the focus of the work that the attorney will be handling. This is an opportunity to work for a major rainmaker and partnership potential is significant. Top firm experience and credentials required. Portable business is not required for its 1600-hour practice.

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San Diego:

A number of our clients are looking for patent prosecution associates. Please call for details.

Our client is looking for a tax attorney with at least 7 years of experience. The attorney will have experience in either non-profit, governmental finance or employee benefits. This is a collegial full service firm.

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Orange County:

Our client, a top national law firm, is seeking litigation associates with 2-5 years of litigation experience.

Our client, an international law firm is seeking patent prosecution associates with 2+ years of experience and technical degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science. USPTO admission and CA bar admission strongly preferred.

Our client, an international law firm, is seeking real estate or corporate associates with 2-5 years of experience. Must have knowledge of real estate acquisitions, lender work, entity formation and commercial leasing. CA bar required.

Our client, a top CA based full service regional law firm, is looking for partners to join its Los Angeles, San Francisco and Orange County offices. Books of $750K are needed in all practice areas: corporate, real estate, litigation, IP, labor and employment, tax. The firm will also consider adding groups in practice areas, which expand their current practices. The firm has no debt, and most partner billing rates are in the $400.00-$500.00 per hour range, with an 1800 hour target.

Our Client, a top CA based full service regional law firm is seeking partners and small groups for its Los Angeles, Orange County and San Francisco offices. The firm has been operating continuously in CA since 1873. The firm has 150 attorneys and the partners? hourly billing rates range from the $300.00-$600.00s. The firm has NO DEBT and the billable target for equity partners is 1700 for equity partners, 1850 hours for income partners. The core practice areas are: commercial and real estate litigation, high-level insurance litigation (primarily for carriers), management-side labor and employment, intellectual property litigation and patent prosecution. The firm also does real estate transactional and finance work and general corporate work. The books of business needed are in the $1M+ range. The firm will also consider Counsel candidates with varying books of business.

Our client, a top litigation boutique with offices in San Francisco and Orange County, is looking for IP litigation partners who have at least at least a $500K book of business. The firm is comprised entirely of former big firm attorneys and the offices work closely together. This firm often goes to trial and most of their partners have billing rates in the $400.00-$500.00 per hour range. Collegial and family friendly with an 1800 billable target.

Our client, a top international law firm, is looking for a labor and employment associate, management-side, with at least 2 years of experience.

Our client, a top international law firm, is seeking patent prosecution associates, ideally with at least 2 years of experience, and an engineering background and USPTO.

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State-wide Opportunities:

We have larger firm opportunities for associates:

• litigation (securities, IP and general commercial litigation)
• real estate transactional, (leasing, developer, finance)
• land use associates with transactional and compliance experience
• corporate (securities and finance), IP (some require technical degrees and some positions to not)
• labor and employment
• tax (corporate and non-profit tax positions)

If you know anyone who wants to relocate to California, with top firm experience and top academic credentials, we can assist them as well. Most of our clients will consider candidates 2-6 years out who haven't taken the California bar exam, as long as they are coming from a leading firm or clerkship.

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Partner Opportunities:

Our clients are always interested in seeing resumes of senior associates, counsels and partner-level candidates who have portable books of business. As you will see in our listings above, we have a number of clients who will consider partners who have books of business in the $500K size, as well as those seeking partners with $1-3M in portable business. For junior partners and senior associates with portable business, there is generally more flexibility on the book of business. Please call any time for more details.

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