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Associate Attorney | Employment, Business & Liability (SD)

$150k - $200k
Full-time

Kristy Carbajal

AMG is partnering with a well-established litigation firm recognized among the 2026 Best Law Firms by Best Lawyers to hire a Litigation Attorney. This role will work directly with business-owner clients on a broad range of litigation matters, taking ownership of cases from inception through resolution. The firm offers a collaborative environment, flexible work arrangements, a pet-friendly office, and a steady pipeline of sophisticated litigation work.

Location: San Diego, CA (Hybrid)

Compensation: $150,000 - $200,000, based on candidate experience

What you'll be doing

  • Managing litigation matters from inception through resolution
  • Handling employment law, professional liability, construction law, and business litigation matters
  • Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation filings
  • Conducting legal research and developing case strategy
  • Working directly with clients and providing day-to-day legal counsel
  • Managing case deadlines, court appearances, and overall case progression
  • Collaborating with attorneys and support staff to achieve successful client outcomes

What you'll need to have

  • 5+ years of substantive litigation experience
  • Active membership in the California State Bar
  • Experience in employment law, professional liability, construction law, and/or business litigation
  • Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
  • Demonstrated experience handling matters with significant autonomy
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and client relationship management skills
  • Intellectual property litigation experience is a plus, but not required

Interested in learning more?

Apply today, and we'll reach out to qualified candidates to schedule a conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Vacancy posted 19 hours ago
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