Top 227 Staff attorney Jobs in Costa Mesa, Ca

Entry Level Attorney - Consumer Defense (Hybrid)
COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SOCAL —Santa Ana, CA
- $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Driver's License
- Reliable transportation
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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6d
Workers' Compensation Defense Associate Attorney Hybrid Remote
DJG Law Group —Anaheim, CA
- $90,000 - $195,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Communication skills
- Under 1 year
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Associate Staff Attorney
Liberty Mutual —Orange, CA
- $100,000 - $171,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- 401(k) matching
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Paralegal for a Boutique Firm in Irvine
Adams & Martin Group —Irvine, CA
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Organizational skills
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12d
Insurance Defense Trial Attorney
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company —Costa Mesa, CA
- $129,250 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Fair chance
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Staff Attorney, Environmental Law Clinic
University of California, Irvine —Irvine, CA
- $65,700 - $100,000 a year
- Contract
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Continuing education credits
- Health insurance
Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant (Hybrid)
Experian —Costa Mesa, CA
- $63,964 - $110,872 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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6d
Staff Attorney - Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit (Hybrid - Must Reside in Southern California)
Public Law Center —Santa Ana, CA
- $70,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Adults
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Deputy Public Defender Attorney I, II, III
County of Orange —Orange County, CA
- $96,699.20 - $179,233.60 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- No experience needed
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Attorney – Eviction Defense Center (Long Beach)
Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles —Long Beach, CA
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Associate Attorney (3030)
Word & Brown Companies —Orange, CA
- $165,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
Deputy District Attorney IV
County of Orange —Orange County, CA
- $145,558.40 - $201,406.40 a year
- Call employer
- Background check
- Writing skills
- 3 years
Labor and Employment Associate
BUCHALTER LLP —Irvine, CA
- $160,000 - $230,000 a year
- Mid-level
- 2 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Trademark Paralegal
BakerHostetler —Costa Mesa, CA
- $100,000 - $120,000 a year
- Overtime
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Basic math
- Analysis skills
- Wellness program
- AD&D insurance
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Paralegal II, Real Estate
PDS Health —Irvine, CA
- $38.30 - $53.70 an hour
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Salesforce
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
7d
Deputy City Attorney II/III/IV
City of Anaheim, CA —Anaheim, CA
- $147,410 - $255,967 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Senior Paralegal - Legal - Remote
Providence —Irvine, CA
- $30.59 - $64.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- HIPAA
- Microsoft Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
9d
Staff Attorney (Immigration Removal Defense)
Immigrant Defenders Law Center —Santa Ana, CA
- $82,000 - $97,000 a year
- Nights as needed
- Writing skills
- Adults
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
Conflicts Attorney
FBT Gibbons LLP —Santa Ana, CA
- $145,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Paralegal
Memorial Health Services —Fountain Valley, CA
- $39.12 - $56.75 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Organizational skills
- In-person
- Health insurance

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Entry Level Attorney - Consumer Defense (Hybrid)

COMMUNITY LEGAL AID SOCAL -
Santa Ana, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Legal advocacy
Trauma-sensitive practices
Doctor of Law (JD)
Driver's License
Productivity software
Community relationship building
Experience working with individuals from underserved communities
Bar

Full Job Description

Description:

Are you a newly licensed attorney eager to gain hands-on experience by standing up for consumers facing unfair business practices?

The Attorney will join the Consumer Defense Unit to help low-income individuals protect their rights in debt collection lawsuits, default judgments, and other consumer-related legal matters in Orange and Los Angeles Counties. This role provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact through direct representation, advocacy, and client-centered legal services for communities facing financial hardship.

This is a two-year, full-time, exempt position based in the Santa Ana office and reports to the Supervising Attorney. The position may become permanent, subject to funding availability. Applicants must be active members of the California Bar and within three years of post-law school graduation.

Responsibilities:

Provide litigation support and manage an individual caseload under attorney supervision, including motion practice, negotiations, settlements, trials, and client advocacy in consumer defense matters.
Interview, advise, and represent clients on debt collection, credit reporting, and related consumer issues using trauma-informed approaches.
Engage in community outreach and education by leading “Know Your Rights” workshops, educating homeowners on protecting home equity, and collaborating with community groups and coalitions focused on consumer and financial justice.
Develop and deploy multilingual educational materials and social media campaigns to expand consumer awareness and protect vulnerable homeowners.
Interview and communicate with clients effectively and empathetically while maintaining detailed, accurate case notes and timekeeping in Legal Server.
Conduct case investigations, witness interviews, and thorough factual and legal research to support effective advocacy.
Draft pleadings, motions, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents in consumer defense matters.
Collaborate with community organizations, conduct outreach and education, and coordinate wrap-around legal services with CLA SoCal’s other legal units.
Work with a multicultural perspective of inclusion.
Perform other duties as required to meet organizational needs.

Requirements:

Education:

Juris Doctor and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California
Graduated from law school within 3 years prior to hiring date.

Qualifications:

Comfortable providing real-time legal counsel and advice with attention to detail and professionalism.
Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
Demonstrated ability to work empathetically with indigent clients using client-centered and trauma-informed approaches.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and document preparation software, with a strong commitment to social justice.
Familiarity or interest with consumer law, debt collection defense, and credit reporting issues – Preferred.
Familiarity or interest with foreclosure process, mortgage arrearage payments, loss mitigation, and/or homeowners’ legal options - Preferred.
Litigation experience, including discovery, depositions, and trial representation – Preferred.
Bilingual proficiency – Preferred.
Strong advocacy skills with excellent written and oral communication abilities.
Commitment to CLA SoCal’s mission and values.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel within the service area.

Holistic Benefits:

Hybrid Schedule
Bilingual bonus pay for qualified staff
May work as little as 35-hour workweek.
16 paid holidays + PTO (including wellness days) starting Day 1
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability
401(k) with employer contribution
Student loan reimbursement program

About CLA SoCal:

Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal) is a welcoming and hopeful non-profit organization dedicated to meeting the legal needs of low-income residents and seniors throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We provide equal employment opportunities. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, including people of different abilities, religions, identities, orientations, nationalities, and ethnicities. All individuals who are seeking a welcoming environment who celebrate and value the unique characteristics of every member of the team who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive at CLA SoCal to apply for this role.

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staff attorney jobs in costa mesa, ca

Entry Level Attorney - Consumer Defense (Hybrid)

Workers' Compensation Defense Associate Attorney Hybrid Remote

Associate Staff Attorney

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Paralegal for a Boutique Firm in Irvine

Insurance Defense Trial Attorney

Staff Attorney, Environmental Law Clinic

Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant (Hybrid)

Staff Attorney - Housing and Homelessness Prevention Unit (Hybrid - Must Reside in Southern California)

Deputy Public Defender Attorney I, II, III

Attorney – Eviction Defense Center (Long Beach)

Associate Attorney (3030)

Deputy District Attorney IV

Labor and Employment Associate

Trademark Paralegal

Paralegal II, Real Estate

Deputy City Attorney II/III/IV

Senior Paralegal - Legal - Remote

Staff Attorney (Immigration Removal Defense)

Conflicts Attorney

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