RECRUITING

Founded in 1975, and having grown to over 100 attorneys, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth is uniquely positioned to embrace California's thriving economy in the 21st century. A potent mix of factors has fueled our growth and promises to secure an exceptional and prosperous future.

Representing Leading High Technology and Emerging Growth Companies. Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth has been, and will continue to be, one of Southern California's leading high technology law firms. We represent a broad array of public and private companies, ranging from start-ups to billion-dollar New York Stock Exchange companies, in industries such as computer hardware and software, telecommunications, the Internet, advanced materials, biotechnology and medical devices. We help obtain capital through venture capitalists, protect company assets through litigation, bring companies public and represent their interests in mergers and acquisitions. We also have a nationally recognized municipal bond practice and service a broad variety of public entities.

Thriving Business Technology Community. Our firm sits in the middle of the burgeoning Technology Coast, a seven-county region stretching from Santa Barbara in the north to San Diego in the south. It is home to the world's largest concentration of technology companies and talent with approximately 20,000 firms employing 400,000 people (20 percent more firms and 50 percent more people than the Silicon Valley). Lower real estate and business costs, a large population of engineers and legal, accounting and financial professionals and modern infrastructure indicate that growth in many dynamic sectors of the economy will continue for years, fueling an ongoing economic boom.

Headquartered in Newport Beach. Our main office is located in Newport Center, one of Orange County's premier retail and commercial centers, and home to many of Southern California's major legal and financial institutions. With Los Angeles and San Diego an hour's drive north and south respectively, our attorneys enjoy the benefits of living astride two major metropolitan centers without the congestion, crime, and other hassles of big city life. The Pacific Ocean, ski resorts, mountain ranges and numerous state parks are nearby. Orange County's spectacular natural beauty, convenient recreational opportunities and sophisticated, entrepreneurial business community make it an ideal place to practice.

Cutting Edge Opportunities. We offer attorneys the opportunity to pursue sophisticated, cutting-edge legal work in a growing, dynamic technology center, and a firm that supports and encourages personal and professional growth; all while living in a beautiful community. We also pay our associates at levels competitive with the largest firms in California.

Our Expectations -- Excellence, Responsibility, Enthusiasm. We actively seek talented and motivated law students and attorneys to join our growing team. They must be willing to accept early responsibility, demanding work and a firm culture that encourages entrepreneurship. Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth is not the firm for everyone. Our professional standards are extremely high and we expect all of our attorneys - regardless of seniority - to perform at that level. Applicants should have a strong academic background, valuable work and/or life experience in legal or non-legal pursuits, and, most importantly, enthusiasm for the practice of law.

In a variety of ways, we are continually investing directly, and through volunteerism, in educational, business, cultural, charitable and civic organizations that benefit individuals and the communities around us. Volunteerism and service are key factors in the attorney recruitment process, and keys to success for Stradling Yocca attorneys. Click here to learn more about our community involvement.