Attorney Jobs in Los Gatos, CA

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Senior Developer Advocate Engineer

  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 6 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 6 hours ago

High Performance Computing (HPC) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are key markets for NVIDIA. Researchers and scientists actively embrace full-stack optimizations to accelerate their workloads and...

Immigration Attorney - EOIR

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 8 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 8 hours ago

We're looking for an admitted attorney, for an extremely promising Immigration Attorney - EOIR position within a premier law firm with a lot of room for growth....

Employment Lawyer

  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

I am working with a premier law firm with offices throughout California that is actively searching for an Employment Lawyer. The ideal candidate will have at least 8+ years of experience as a...

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Employment Lawyer

  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Sunnyvale, CA (11 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

I am working with a premier law firm with offices throughout California that is actively searching for an Employment Lawyer. The ideal candidate will have at least 8+ years of experience as a...

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Deputy City Attorney - Litigation

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

as a trial attorney....

Senior Patent Counsel

  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Mountain View, CA (13 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 13 hours ago

Outside Counsel Management : Manage external patent counsel and ensure timely filings, quality, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with strategic goals....

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Insurance Recovery Associate Attorney - Junior to Midlevel

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Our Insurance Recovery practice is Chambers-ranked and our attorneys enforce policyholders' rights to coverage under almost every type of commercial insurance policy for a wide spectrum of losses and...

Associate Deputy City Attorney - Litigation

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The City of San José, Office of the City Attorney is seeking an Associate Attorney in the Litigation Division....

Workers' Compensation Attorney

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 3 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 3 days ago

The San Jose City Attorneys Office is seeking a workers compensation defense attorney....

Special Assistant United States Attorney (Uncompensated)

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

If you currently represent an opposing party in litigation with the U.S....

Special Assistant United States Attorney (Uncompensated)

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

If you currently represent an opposing party in litigation with the U.S....

Contract In-House Counsel, Legal

  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 4 days ago
  • Santa Clara, CA (8 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 4 days ago

Tenstorrent is leading the industry on cutting-edge AI technology, revolutionizing performance expectations, ease of use, and cost efficiency. With AI redefining the computing paradigm, solutions...

Patient Health Advocate

  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • San Jose, CA (9 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Overview As the largest and leading value-based kidney care company, Somatus is empowering patients across the country living with chronic kidney disease to experience more days out of the...

Attorney Recruiting Coordinator Global Top-Tier Law Firm

  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA (17 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 6 days ago

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Attorney Recruiting Coordinator to support recruiting initiatives and the Summer Associate Program, helping attract, hire, and retain exceptional legal...

Insurance Defense Attorney

  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Redwood City, CA (21 miles from Los Gatos, CA)
  • 7 days ago

If you’re an attorney with a passion for insurance defense, I encourage you to apply!...

Demographic Data for Los Gatos, CA

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Los Gatos, CA

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Los Gatos, CA offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
72.9%
Bachelor's Degree
12.9%
Master's Degree
7.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.6%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Los Gatos, CA
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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