Civil Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm is seeking a highly skilled and experienced civil litigation attorney to join its team in San Diego, CA. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil litigation, particularly in insurance defense, construction defect, personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, premises liability, and general civil litigation. This role requires a dedicated professional with a robust work ethic, excellent leadership, case management, communication, research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil litigation matters, including insurance defense, construction defect, personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, premises liability, and general civil litigation.
• Manage and prioritize a caseload of multiple cases simultaneously.
• Conduct legal research and draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Take and defend depositions as lead counsel in seven-figure, multi-party cases, including party and expert depositions.
• Attend and represent clients at mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings.
• Engage in substantial law-and-motion practice, including oral arguments.
• Prepare for and serve as the first chair in trials.
• Maintain active communication with clients, informing them of case status and developments.
• Work collaboratively with other attorneys and support staff to achieve favorable client outcomes.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active member of the California State Bar in good standing.
• 5-10 years of experience practicing civil litigation.
• Significant experience in insurance defense, construction defect, personal injury, wrongful death, property damage, premises liability, and general civil litigation.
• First chair trial experience is a plus.
• Proven experience taking and defending depositions as lead counsel in seven-figure, multi-party cases.
• Extensive experience with mediations, arbitrations, and substantial law-and-motion practice.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple cases.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and software.
• Exceptional leadership and case management abilities.
• High level of professionalism and strong work ethic.

Education and Certifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar in good standing.

Location

• San Diego, CA

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Plan with Match Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance