Mid-Level Litigation Associate | 1,600 Billable Hours

We're partnering with a boutique litigation and real estate firm in North County San Diego to find a Litigation Associate to join their growing practice. This role offers real, hands-on litigation experience: meaningful responsibility, direct client contact, and substantive writing and courtroom opportunities, with guidance from experienced attorneys as needed. And with a 1,600 annual billable-hour target, you can gain that experience while still achieving the ever-elusive work-life balance.

Highlights:

• $160,000–$190,000 base, plus performance bonuses
• Hybrid flexibility after onboarding
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced litigation and transactional attorneys
• Firm support for building a client base, with no book of business required
• 1,600 annual billable-hour target
• Health insurance, 401(k), and paid vacation and holidays

The work:

Commercial real estate and lease disputes, easement and boundary matters, development and construction conflicts, land use and permitting disputes, HOA matters, and general business litigation. You'll manage cases from initial evaluation through resolution, including pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, mediations and trial.

What you bring:

• Active California State Bar membership
• 3–6 years of California civil litigation experience
• Hands-on experience with motion practice, written discovery, depositions and trial prep
• Strong writing and advocacy skills, and the judgment to handle matters with appropriate independence
• Real estate, land use or business litigation experience is a plus but not required

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