Associate Attorney Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Attorney – Litigation

San Diego, California | $120,000–$150,000/year | Full-Time

Build your litigation practice while representing a diverse range of business, insurance, nonprofit, and individual clients. Join an established California law firm known for direct, results-driven advocacy, with opportunities to handle challenging legal matters and work alongside experienced attorneys.

What You'll Get

• Salary of $120,000–$150,000 annually.

• Exposure to litigated and non-litigated matters.

• Opportunities to work with legal professionals across major California markets.

• Hands-on experience with case strategy, discovery, arbitration, and trial preparation.

• A collaborative team focused on effective client representation.

What You'll Do

• Manage assigned litigation matters and develop case strategies.

• Represent clients in court, arbitration, and administrative proceedings.

• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery documents.

• Coordinate investigations, review evidence, and evaluate liability, damages, and settlement exposure.

• Advise clients and claims personnel on case developments and legal issues.

• Prepare for hearings, arbitrations, and trials.

• Maintain accurate case records and meet deadlines and professional standards.

• Meet the firm's requirement of 160 billable hours per month.

What You'll Need

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active California State Bar membership in good standing.

• Approximately 1–5 years of legal experience.

• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case management skills.

• Professional judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple assignments.

Preferred

• Prior litigation experience involving discovery, motions, case preparation, or courtroom proceedings.

• Experience managing multiple legal matters and competing deadlines.

• Familiarity with evaluating claims, liability, damages, and settlement exposure.