Senior Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time Senior Litigation Attorney in San Diego, California, offering a hybrid work arrangement. This position is ideal for an experienced litigator ready to assume a leadership role, inheriting established client relationships and contributing to the practice's long-term growth.

Duties

• Manage and oversee complex litigation matters from strategy through resolution.
• Transition client relationships from a retiring attorney and maintain strong client trust.
• Provide strategic legal guidance across business, real estate, and employment litigation.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal staff.
• Develop litigation strategies and oversee case execution.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on practice growth and development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong client management and relationship-building abilities.
• Law firm experience required.
• Ability to take on leadership responsibilities and guide a practice group.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.

Skills

• Advanced litigation and trial strategy skills.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Organizational and case management expertise.
• Ability to manage and grow a legal practice.

Benefits

• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Established client base with transition support.
• Leadership and practice growth opportunities.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.
• Technology-enabled workplace supporting work-life balance.

This law firm has offices located in sunny California. With nearly ten attorneys on the staff, this firm provides its clients with top notch service. They practice in areas of law such as Shareholder Rights, Unfair Competition, Water Law, Class Action Defense and more. This firm was founded just under twenty years old.