Bilingual Junior Associate Civil Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a driven Junior Associate Civil Litigation Attorney in San Diego, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with a Managing Civil Litigation Attorney, gaining hands-on experience in business litigation and transactions. Probate experience is a plus but not required. The candidate should be eager to learn and grow into a second-chair role, with aspirations of becoming an exceptional trial attorney.

Duties

• Engage in direct client communications and case management.
• Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, and prepare briefs.
• Draft pleadings, manage discovery, and engage in motion practice.
• Participate in mediation, settlement negotiations, and depositions.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, bench trials, and jury trials.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of litigation experience; recent graduates with clerkship or internship experience encouraged to apply.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Familiarity with business disputes, corporate formalities, and general civil litigation.
• Probate law experience preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Direct mentorship and training from an experienced litigation attorney.
• Opportunity to litigate cases early in your career.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Health insurance eligibility after 30 days.
• Casual, welcoming atmosphere in a professional downtown setting.

This firm specializes in Bankruptcy, Family Law, Civil Law, and Surrogacy. Over the last decade, the firm has been composed of Certified Specialists through the California State Bar, accomplished trial advocates, and skilled mediation attorneys. The firm prides itself on being innovative with attorneys who provide creative solutions to obtain a faster resolution with favorable results.