Associate Attorney needed for San Diego office

A law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for their San Diego, CA location. The Associate Attorney will be responsible for developing relationships with clients, providing legal advice, representing clients in court and mediation, and managing a caseload of civil or commercial litigation matters. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, research, and communication skills, along with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple cases effectively.

Duties:

• Develop relationships with clients and establish legal objectives.
• Explain legal options and provide legal advice to clients.
• Represent clients in court and mediation proceedings.
• Manage caseload and prioritize multiple cases and assignments.
• Prepare pleadings, manage all aspects of discovery, research, prepare motions, and handle all aspects of trial preparation and trial work as second chair.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various issues.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on case strategy and development.
• Ensure compliance with legal deadlines and requirements.

Requirements:

• Admission to and in good standing with the California Bar.
• 2+ years of civil or commercial litigation experience.
• Strong analytical, research, oral, and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and reprioritize caseload.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to and in good standing with the California Bar.

Skills:

• Relationship-building skills.
• Legal research and analytical abilities.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Case management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

If you want to work in a wonderful, old-line San Diego firm that has culture completely unique to itself, this is the place for you. This firm is one of the oldest and most respected law firms in San Diego, known in the community for its expertise, its integrity, and its service. The Firm's lawyers - inspired by its principal founder, who served as the President of the San Diego County Bar, President of the Board of Governors of the California State Bar, and Chairman of the University of California Board of Regents - are encouraged to participate in pro bono and extra-legal community activities. Following his lead, three others of the Firm's lawyers have also served as Presidents of the County Bar Association. Over the course of the Firm's long and proud history, many things have changed, while many other things have remained constant. For instance, the Firm, with new offices overlooking magnificent San Diego harbor, is constantly evolving and expanding its practice areas to better serve the times and its changing clientele. In that spirit, the Firm has grown from three attorneys to more than 60 attorneys, partly through a home-grown program that recruits, trains, and retains some of the brightest young lawyers in the community. Throughout those changes, however, the Firm has retained a deep-seated philosophy, instilled and ingrained by its founding members, based on integrity, service, and community participation. This is a place where people truly love to work!