Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Description

Litigation Associate


Our client is a growing national law firm focused on creditors' rights, commercial collections, and financial services litigation. The firm represents banks, credit unions, equipment finance companies, and other lending institutions in the enforcement and recovery of commercial and consumer debt. With a nationwide platform and multi-jurisdictional practice, the firm offers attorneys the opportunity to gain substantial litigation experience while working directly with sophisticated financial services clients.

The firm is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its San Diego (Del Mar) office. This role offers significant courtroom exposure, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to manage matters from initial filing through post-judgment enforcement. Attorneys in this position receive strong support from experienced litigators, paralegals, and administrative professionals while developing their own litigation practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a high-volume portfolio of commercial and consumer collection matters throughout all phases of litigation
• Handle court appearances, hearings, and related proceedings in both virtual and in-person settings
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, correspondence, and other litigation-related documents
• Develop case strategy and provide regular updates and guidance to clients regarding litigation matters
• Manage cases through judgment and post-judgment enforcement proceedings
• Collaborate with attorneys and firm leadership on case management initiatives, policies, procedures, and business development efforts
• Work closely with an experienced team of paralegals and litigation support professionals to efficiently advance matters
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal services

Qualified candidates should be actively licensed in California and possess up to three years of litigation experience. Additional state bar admissions are a plus, and prior experience in creditors' rights, collections, or financial services litigation is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate will have strong written and oral advocacy skills, excellent organizational abilities, and the capacity to manage a substantial caseload in a fast-paced litigation environment while maintaining attention to detail and client service.

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity based in Del Mar, California, offering a base salary of $115-150k along with a comprehensive benefits package. The position presents an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking meaningful courtroom experience, hands-on litigation responsibility, strong mentorship, and a clear path for long-term professional growth within a thriving national law firm. If interested, please apply today! Call Corey at View phone number on click.appcast.io with any questions.

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.


Job Reference: JN -102026-432338