Samir Metovic

Director of Legal Recruiting

Samir Metovic is an exceptional legal recruiter with over a decade of success connecting top legal talent with firms & corporations of all sizes with a particular strength in the state of California. He brings a deep understanding of the legal market on the west coast, having placed hundreds of legal professionals & attorneys across all practice areas & specialties. Prior to joining Permanent Placements, Samir led recruiting and business solutions initiatives for the Adams & Martin Group and Robert Half Legal.  His focus is on building long-term partnerships with candidates & clients built on trust, transparency, and data-driven analytics.

Employment Associate (4-7 yrs.) – San Francisco

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $320,000 - $440,000
  • JD Year: 2019
  • Specialties: CLASS ACTION, LITIGATION, NON COMPETE, TRADE SECRETS, WAGE & HOUR

Our client, a highly regarded national law firm, is seeking an Employment Associate with 4-7 years of experience […]

Sr. Corporate Associate (6+ yrs) – San Francisco

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $390,000 - $410,000
  • Specialties: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, PRIVATE EQUITY

 

Corporate Associate (Private Equity)

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Corporate […]

Legal Administrative Assistant (1+yrs) – Los Angeles

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: GENERAL PRACTICE
  • Salary: $50,000 - $75,000

 

Legal Administrative Assistant

Our client, a prominent California-based law firm, is seeking a Legal […]

Mid-Sr. Level Corporate Associate

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $275,000 - $375,000
  • Specialties: FUND FORMATION, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, SECURITIES

Corporate & Securities Associate (Private Funds)
Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law firm, is seeking a […]

Casualty Litigation Associate – (3-5 yrs) – San Jose/Sacramento

  • Location: San Jose, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Salary: $140,000 - $170,000
  • JD Year: 2021
  • Specialties: CONSTRUCTION, INSURANCE, PERSONAL INJURY, PRODUCT LIABILITY, PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, REAL ESTATE, TRANSPOR

 

Litigation Associate

Our client, a growing international law firm with a well-established litigation practice, […]

Energy/Project Finance Associate (2-3 yrs.) – NY

  • Location: New York, New York
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Admits: NEW YORK
  • Salary: $225,000 - $260,000
  • JD Year: 2023
  • Specialties: CONSTRUCTION, LENDING, LEVERAGED FINANCE, PROJECT FINANCE

Energy & Infrastructure Associate

Our client, a premier international law firm, is seeking a mid-level […]

Joint Ventures Associate (2-5 yrs.) – Los Angeles

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: REAL ESTATE
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $225,000 - $285,000
  • JD Year: 2021
  • Specialties: CONTRACTS, JOINT VENTURE

Our client, a highly regarded California-based law firm, is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 2-4 years of […]

Associate Attorney (SF) – 2+ years

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Salary: $140,000 - $180,000
  • Specialties: APPELLATE, ARBITRATION, DATA SECURITY, PRIVACY

Litigation Associate – Data Privacy & Complex Litigation

Our client, a nationally recognized plaintiff-side […]

Commercial Counsel

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA, USA
  • Salary: $190,000 - $230,000
  • JD Year: 2018

Commercial Counsel

Our client, a high-growth technology company and industry leader in the developer tools and […]

Technology Innovation (Finance) Advisor

  • Location: Palo Alto, California
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Salary: $122,000 - $227,000
  • Specialties: FINANCE

Advisor, Technology Innovation (Finance)

Our client, a premier international law firm, is seeking an Advisor, […]

Associate Attorney (3-5 yrs) – San Francisco

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: INSURANCE
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $177,000 - $195,000
  • JD Year: 2021
  • Specialties: ARBITRATION, AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY, GENERAL LIABILITY, LITIGATION, PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY

Insurance Coverage Associate

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an Insurance Coverage […]

Property Coverage Associate (Irvine) – 2-5 yrs

  • Location: Irvine, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $140,000 - $175,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: CONSTRUCTION, INSURANCE, PERSONAL INJURY, PRODUCT LIABILITY, PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY, REAL ESTATE, TRANSPOR

Property Coverage Litigation Associate (2-5 Years)

Our client, a growing international law firm, is seeking a […]

Conflicts Counsel

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: ADMIN
  • Salary: $190,000 - $210,000

Conflicts Counsel

Our client, a prestigious Am Law 50 law firm, is seeking a Conflicts Counsel to join its Office […]

Mid-Level Labor Associate – 4-6th Year – West Coast

  • Location: Portland, Oregon
  • Practice Area: LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
  • Admits: ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, OREGON, WASHINGTON
  • Salary: $158,000 - $330,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: ARBITRATION, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, COMPLIANCE, LITIGATION, UNIONS

Mid-Level Labor Associate (Traditional Labor) – 4-6th Year

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is […]

Securities Litigation Associate – (3-5yrs) – Los Angeles/Century City

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $270,000 - $385,000
  • JD Year: 2021
  • Specialties: SECURITIES

Securities Litigation Associate

Our client, a premier Am Law 100 law firm, is seeking a Securities Litigation […]

Jr. to Mid-Level Real Estate Associate (San Francisco)

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: REAL ESTATE
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $225,000 - $310,000
  • JD Year: 2022
  • Specialties: ACQUISITIONS, FINANCE, JOINT VENTURE

Real Estate Associate

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a 1st-4th year Real Estate […]

Commercial Litigation Associate (4-5th Year) – Los Angeles

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $285,000 - $325,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: LITIGATION, ART LAW

Litigation Associate – Commercial Litigation

Our client, an elite national law firm, is seeking a 4th–5th year […]

Litigation Attorney (Warranty Litigation) – CA License Required (5+ yrs)

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $170,000 - $200,000
  • Specialties: ARBITRATION

Remote CA Trial Attorney – Warranty Litigation – (5+ yrs) 

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm, is […]

Warranty Litigation Attorney – (5+ yrs) – SF/LA/SD

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $170,000 - $200,000
  • Specialties: ARBITRATION

Trial Attorney – Warranty Litigation (5+ yrs) – SF/LA/SD

Our client, a nationally recognized Am Law firm, is […]

Litigation Associate (Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Francisco)

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $165,000 - $185,000
  • Specialties: E-DISCOVERY

A nationally recognized, growth-oriented law firm is seeking a Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney to join its […]

Litigation Associate (1+ years) – Seattle

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: WASHINGTON
  • Salary: $125,000 - $200,000
  • JD Year: 2015
  • Specialties: ARBITRATION, FRAUD, INSURANCE, LABOR & EMPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY, PREMISES LIABILITY, REAL ESTATE, TRANSP

Litigation Associate (1–10 Years)

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking Associates and Senior […]

Corporate Legal Executive Assistant – (5+ years) – Seattle

  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Salary: $88,000 - $117,000

Corporate Legal Executive Assistant

Our client, a leading global law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal […]

Litigation Associate Attorney (5+ yrs) – Seattle or Tacoma, WA

  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: WASHINGTON
  • Salary: $150,000 - $175,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: PROBATE, LITIGATION

Litigation Associate

Our client, a well-established Pacific Northwest law firm with multiple offices, is seeking […]

Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions Associate (3-5 years) – SF, SEA, POR

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $215,000 - $290,000
  • JD Year: 2021
  • Specialties: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Mid-Level Mergers & Acquisitions (3-5yrs) – SF, SEA or POR

Our client, a leading national law firm, is […]

Restructuring & Insolvency Associate (2022-2024) – LA or Century City

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: BANKRUPTCY
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $235,000 - $310,000
  • JD Year: 2022
  • Specialties: LITIGATION, RESTRUCTURING

Our client, an Am Law firm, is seeking a junior- to mid-level associate to join its Financial Industry Group in […]

Energy & Climate Solutions/Tax Associate (1-3 yrs.) – SF or LA

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: TAX
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $225,000 - $260,000
  • JD Year: 2023
  • Specialties: PROJECT FINANCE, SECURITIZATION, TRANSACTIONAL

Our client, a premier law firm with a highly regarded energy-focused practice, is seeking a Transactional Tax […]

Corporate Associate (3-6 yrs.) – San Francisco

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $260,000 - $495,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: FINANCE, VENTURE CAPITAL

Our client, an internationally recognized law firm, is seeking a Corporate Associate with 3–6 years of experience […]

Paralegal Specialist – Corporate (10+ years) – Multiple Locations

  • Location: Palo Alto, California
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Salary: $109,200 - $167,700
  • Specialties: CAPITAL MARKETS, EMERGING MARKETS, VENTURE CAPITAL

Senior Corporate Paralegal Specialist (10+ Years)

Our client, a leading global law firm, is seeking an […]

Associate – Aviation Group (3-5 years) – San Francisco

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $160,000 - $200,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: ARBITRATION, AVIATION, PERSONAL INJURY

Associate – Aviation Litigation (3–5 Years)

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an Associate […]

Litigation Paralegal (3-5 years) – Seattle

  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Salary: $87,000 - $104,000
  • Specialties: LITIGATION, REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION

Litigation Paralegal (3–5 Years)

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid)

Our client, a respected mid-sized law firm, is […]

Labor & Employment Associate (3-6 yrs.) – SF or LA

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $260,000 - $390,000
  • JD Year: 2019
  • Specialties: LITIGATION

Mid-Level Associate – Labor & Employment (SF or LA)

Our client is seeking a mid-level associate to join its […]

Environmental & Natural Resources Attorney (6-8 yrs.) – Multiple California Offices

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: ENVIRONMENT
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $255,000 - $275,000
  • JD Year: 2018
  • Specialties: ARBITRATION, COMPLIANCE, LAND USE, LITIGATION, OIL & GAS, REGULATORY, TORTS, WATER

Our client is seeking an attorney with 6–8 years of experience in environmental law, with a focus on water law, […]

Real Estate Finance Attorney (2-4 yrs.) – Seattle

  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Practice Area: REAL ESTATE
  • Admits: WASHINGTON, ARIZONA, OREGON
  • Salary: $140,000 - $180,000
  • JD Year: 2024
  • Specialties: REAL ESTATE, FINANCE

Real Estate Finance Attorney (2–4 Years)

Our client, a well-regarded law firm with a strong presence in real […]

Real Estate & Healthcare Paralegal – Seattle

  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Practice Area: REAL ESTATE, HEALTHCARE
  • Salary: $90,000 - $120,000
  • Specialties: REAL ESTATE, HEALTHCARE

Real Estate Finance Paralegal

Our client, a highly regarded law firm focused on sophisticated real estate and […]

Trial & Defense Associate (2+ Years) – Los Angeles

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $155,000 - $175,000
  • Specialties: ARBITRATION

Litigation Associate (2+ Years)

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate […]

Automotive Product Liability & Warranty Litigation Associate (California)

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $160,000 - $190,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: ARBITRATION, AVIATION, PRODUCT LIABILITY

Litigation Attorney (1–5 Years Experience)

Location: Multiple Offices in California

Our client is seeking a […]

Trust & Probate Litigation Associate (2-5 yrs.) – Los Angeles

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: TRUSTS & ESTATES
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $160,000 - $210,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: LITIGATION, PROBATE

Our client is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Litigation Practice Group in Los Angeles. The ideal […]

Corporate (Public/Private Companies) Associate (4th-7th yr.)

  • Location: San Diego, California
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $310,000 - $390,000
  • JD Year: 2018
  • Specialties: FINANCE, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, CAPITAL MARKETS, IPO, SECURITIES, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

Permanent Placements is seeking an experienced Corporate Associate to join its highly regarded, global corporate […]

Financial Services Associate (3-5 yrs.) – LA

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $140,000 - $180,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: COMPLEX, CONSUMER FINANCE

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a mid-level Litigation Attorney to join its Financial Services […]

Litigation Associate Attorney (1+ yrs.) – LA

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $140,000 - $180,000
  • Specialties: COMPLEX, CONSTRUCTION, FRAUD, INSURANCE, PERSONAL INJURY, PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its Defense Litigation practice. This […]

Litigation Paralegal

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION

Key Responsibilities

Manage cases from inception through trial, settlement, and appeal
Draft, review, and […]

Land Use & Environmental Associate (3–5 Years)

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: REAL ESTATE
  • Salary: $195,000 - $245,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: ENVIRONMENT, LAND USE, LITIGATION, REGULATORY, ZONING

Land Use & Environmental Associate (3–5 Years)

Locations: Los Angeles, Oakland, or San Diego

Our client, a […]

Trial & Litigation Attorney (7+ years)

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $215,000 - $315,000
  • JD Year: 1961
  • Specialties: COMPLEX, CONSTITUTIONAL, EMINENT DOMAIN, GOVERNMENT, LAND USE

Senior Litigation Attorney (Of Counsel) – California (Multiple Offices)

Our client, a well-established […]

Corporate Governance Mid-Level Associate

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA, DELAWARE, NEVADA
  • JD Year: 2019
  • Specialties: CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS

Mid-Level Associate – Corporate Governance & Special Committee Practice

Our client is seeking a mid-level […]

Client Accounts Operations Lead

  • Location: Palo Alto, California

 

Client Accounts Operations Lead (Legal Billing)

Our client is seeking a Client Accounts Operations Lead […]

Traditional Labor Associate (San Francisco)

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: LABOR & EMPLOYMENT
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $230,000 - $260,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: ARBITRATION, COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, CONTRACTS, LITIGATION, WAGE & HOUR

Employment Litigation Associate (4–6 Years) – SF Bay Area

Our client, a nationally respected labor and employment […]

Legal Executive Assistant (5+ yrs.) – Palo Alto

  • Location: Palo Alto, California
  • Practice Area: GENERAL PRACTICE
  • Salary: $96,500 - $130,000

Permanent Placements is seeking an experienced Legal Executive Assistant (5+ yrs.) to support a Sr. Executive […]

Product Liability & Class Action Litigation Associate – Los Angeles

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $200,000 - $235,000
  • JD Year: 2018
  • Specialties: CLASS ACTION, COMPLEX, PERSONAL INJURY, PRODUCT LIABILITY

Product Liability & Class Action Litigation Associate – Los Angeles

Our client, a national law firm, is […]

Legal Secretary – Commercial Litigation

  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Salary: $76,000 - $106,000
  • Specialties: CIVIL, COMPLEX

Legal Secretary – Litigation (Seattle)

Our client has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary […]

Commercial Litigation Associate (San Francisco/Oakland)

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $280,000 - $345,000
  • JD Year: 2019
  • Specialties: APPELLATE, BROKER-DEALER, COMPLEX, FRAUD, INSURANCE, SECURITIES

Commercial Litigation Associate – California

Our client, an international law firm, is seeking a mid-level […]

Litigation Associate (Private Wealth & Fiduciary Litigation)

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $260,000 - $365,000
  • JD Year: 2021
  • Specialties: TRUSTS & ESTATES

Our client, a global Am Law 50 law firm, is seeking a mid‑level Litigation Associate to join its nationally […]

Private Companies Attorney (3rd-6th yr.)

  • Location: San Diego, California
  • Practice Area: CORPORATE
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $260,000 - $390,000
  • JD Year: 2019
  • Specialties: EMERGING GROWTH & STARTUPS, FINANCE, VENTURE CAPITAL

Job Description

Our client is a highly ranked AM law firm who is seeking 3rd–6th year Associates to join its […]

Senior Litigation Attorney / 8+ Years’ Experience (CA / NC / TX / NY / REMOTE)

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, TEXAS
  • Salary: $295,000 - $315,000
  • Specialties: ARBITRATION, BANKRUPTCY, COMPLEX, CONTRACTS, FORECLOSURE, FRANCHISE, FRAUD, INSURANCE, JOINT VENTURE, LEASING

Our client is seeking highly skilled Senior Litigation Attorneys with 8+ years of complex commercial litigation […]

Complex Commercial Litigation Associate (Seattle, WA)

  • Location: Seattle, Washington
  • Practice Area: LITIGATION
  • Admits: WASHINGTON
  • Specialties: COMPLEX

Our client is an AM100 law firm who is seeking a mid‑level associate with 4+ years of commercial litigation […]

Trusts & Estates Transaction Associate (3-5 years)

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: TRUSTS & ESTATES
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $190,000 - $210,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: TAX, TRANSACTIONAL

Our client is seeking a mid-level associate with 3–5 years of trust and estate planning experience to join its […]

Real Estate Finance Attorney (7+ years)

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Practice Area: REAL ESTATE
  • Salary: $255,000 - $325,000
  • Specialties: ACQUISITIONS, FINANCE, LEASING, LENDING

Our client is seeking an experienced Real Estate Finance Attorney to join their growing real estate transactional […]

Patent Litigation Associate (SF)

  • Location: San Francisco, California
  • Practice Area: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $260,000 - $390,000
  • JD Year: 2021
  • Specialties: COMPUTER, PATENT LITIGATION

Our client, a leading global law firm, is seeking a patent litigation associate who is enthusiastic about working […]

IP & Technology Transactions Mid-Level Associate (Palo Alto)

  • Location: Palo Alto, California
  • Practice Area: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
  • Admits: CALIFORNIA
  • Salary: $310,000 - $390,000
  • JD Year: 2020
  • Specialties: MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS, TECHNOLOGY TRANSACTIONS

Our client is seeking a mid‑level associate (class years 2022–2020) to join its IP & Technology Transactions […]