Litigation Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate in San Diego, CA. The firm provides comprehensive legal services to a diverse clientele, including public agencies and private entities. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team, contributing to various phases of civil litigation.

Duties

• Support partners and senior attorneys in all phases of civil litigation, including case assessment, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on substantive legal issues.
• Manage case deadlines and ensure timely filings and compliance with procedural rules.
• Participate in client interviews, witness preparation, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience in litigation.
• Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to thrive in a collegial, fast-paced environment with opportunities for early responsibility and direct client interaction.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement option.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.
• Competitive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with a partial match.

Founded over nine decades ago, this family-owned firm specializes in a wide range of practices, including constitutional law, intellectual property, family law, real estate, public law, employment litigation, construction, insurance, data privacy, and others. With ten offices throughout California, the firm has over a hundred highly experienced and skilled attorneys. Serving public agencies and private businesses throughout California, this firm has earned an excellent reputation for providing high-quality representation based on honesty, efficiency, and prompt responsiveness. The firm fosters a professional, collegial work environment that promotes equality, dignity, and respect. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an option for employees to work remotely.