Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Build meaningful litigation experience while managing cases through investigation, discovery, settlement, arbitration, and trial preparation. Take on real responsibility and develop your skills alongside an experienced, collaborative litigation team. Work on diverse civil litigation and insurance defense matters representing businesses, insurers, nonprofits, and individuals. Grow your career with increasing case ownership, client interaction, depositions, and courtroom exposure. Enjoy a hybrid San Diego work environment plus comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits. Join a team that values strong legal work, collaboration, professionalism, and excellent client service. Location: Hybrid in San Diego, California 92130, offering a balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility. Note: Candidates must have 1+ years of litigation experience and must currently be within 1 to 6 years of associate attorney experience. An active California State Bar license in good standing is required. Candidates at approximately the 5-year level and above must also have deposition experience. About Us We are a California litigation practice providing high-quality, results-driven legal representation to businesses, insurance clients, nonprofits, and individuals. Our attorneys handle sophisticated litigated and non-litigated matters while working collaboratively to deliver practical strategies and excellent client service. Confidential Employer. Job Description Represent clients in civil litigation and insurance defense matters. Manage cases through investigation, discovery, evaluation, settlement, arbitration, and trial preparation. Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, reports, and other legal documents. Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal and factual issues. Evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure to develop effective case strategies. Communicate directly with clients, insurance professionals, opposing counsel, and other parties. Take and defend depositions as experience allows. Attend court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and other proceedings. Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to deliver responsive, high-quality representation. Qualifications JD from an ABA-accredited law school. Active California State Bar license in good standing. 1 to 6 years of associate attorney experience. 1+ years of litigation experience required. Civil litigation or insurance defense experience strongly preferred. Deposition experience required for candidates at approximately the 5-year level and above. Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines. Collaborative, professional, client-focused approach. Ability to commute to San Diego for the hybrid schedule. Why You Will Love Working Here Hybrid flexibility with meaningful in-person collaboration. Hands-on litigation work and genuine case ownership. Opportunities to build deposition, courtroom, and client-management experience. Diverse matters that provide continuous professional development. Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and 401(k) matching. A supportive professional environment where strong attorneys can continue developing their litigation careers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orion Placement