<p><strong><u>Family Law Attorney - 50% on site, 50% remote</u></strong></p><p>A respected boutique family law firm located in downtown San Diego is seeking an experienced <strong>Family Law Attorney (5+ years)</strong> to join its growing practice. The firm is known for providing compassionate, strategic counsel and delivering exceptional client outcomes across all aspects of family law - from complex dissolutions to custody disputes and premarital planning.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>This is an ideal opportunity for a Family Law Attorney who enjoys hands-on case management and client interaction within a collaborative, high-caliber team. The role offers <strong>a hybrid schedule (50% on-site, 50% remote)</strong> and the chance to take ownership of a diverse caseload.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Manage cases from initial consultation through resolution or trial.</li><li>Handle all aspects of discovery, depositions, mediation, and motion practice.</li><li>Draft pleadings, declarations, and settlement agreements.</li><li>Appear in court regularly for hearings, conferences, and trials.</li><li>Provide strategic guidance and empathetic support to clients navigating sensitive family matters.</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.</li><li>Bonus potential tied to performance and billable hours.</li><li>Hybrid work schedule (downtown office + remote flexibility).</li><li>Comprehensive benefits including health, and 401(k) with match.</li><li>UNLIMITED PTO</li></ul>
<p><strong><u>Litigation Attorney - Securities + Consumer Protection</u></strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> San Diego, CA</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Hybrid/Onsite (4 days onsite per week)</p><p><strong>Compensation:</strong> Up to $200,000 + bonus potential</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>A nationally recognized boutique class action litigation firm is seeking an experienced <strong>Litigation Attorney</strong> to join its San Diego team. The firm focuses on complex plaintiff-side litigation, including securities class actions, consumer protection, and antitrust matters.</p><p>This attorney will work closely with experienced partners on high-impact cases and will have the opportunity to manage matters from inception through resolution.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage litigation matters from start to finish</li><li>Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents</li><li>Handle depositions and discovery matters</li><li>Propound and respond to discovery requests</li><li>Make court appearances as needed</li><li>Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on complex litigation strategies</li><li>Work closely with a team of securities and class action litigators</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Compensation up to $200,000, depending on experience</li><li>Discretionary year-end bonus opportunity</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision benefits</li><li>Employer contribution toward employee medical premiums</li><li>401(k) plan with employer matching</li><li>Free parking</li><li>Three weeks of vacation to start, with additional vacation increases based on tenure</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>CLE and bar registration reimbursement</li></ul>
<p><strong><u>Employment Litigation Attorney (Plaintiff-Side) - ONE DAY ON-SITE!</u></strong></p><p>A highly respected, women‑owned boutique employment law firm in San Diego is seeking an <strong>employment litigation attorney</strong> to join its close‑knit, mission‑driven team. The firm is known for its exceptional plaintiff‑side advocacy, strong community reputation, and an impressive 99% success rate. With a focused team of partners, one associate, paralegals, and legal assistants, this boutique environment offers meaningful mentorship, hands‑on case ownership, and the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of clients.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Firm</strong></p><p>This midsized boutique law firm concentrates on plaintiff employment litigation and sexual abuse matters. The team is widely respected throughout the San Diego legal community-by co‑counsel, opposing counsel, and judges alike - and maintains a selective, high‑quality caseload. Culture is collaborative, positive, and advocacy‑driven, with leadership that includes attorneys from nationally recognized plaintiffs’ firms.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>As an <strong>employment litigation attorney</strong>, you will independently manage a diverse portfolio of single‑plaintiff cases from intake through trial, including:</p><ul><li>Handling discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and related employment matters</li><li>Drafting complaints, dispositive and discovery motions, mediation briefs, arbitration briefs, trial briefs, and MSJs</li><li>Taking and defending depositions</li><li>Propounding and responding to written discovery</li><li>Partnering directly with clients to prepare for mediation, develop case strategy, and provide consistent case updates</li><li>Preparing for and participating in trials</li></ul><p><strong>Perks & Culture</strong></p><ul><li>Highly selective caseload-quality over quantity</li><li>Exceptional reputation within the San Diego legal community</li><li>Leadership includes a former partner from a nationally recognized plaintiffs’ firm</li><li>Annual firm retreats (next destination: Mexico City)</li><li>Office closure for a full week between Christmas and New Year’s</li><li>Kombucha on tap + fully stocked healthy snacks</li><li>$50/month fitness stipend</li><li>Supportive, people‑first culture</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Salary:</strong> $150K–$190K+ depending on experience</li><li><strong>Bonuses:</strong> Quarterly + year‑end performance bonuses, plus 10% unlimited origination fees</li><li><strong>Healthcare:</strong> 100% employer‑paid medical for employees + dependents; vision and dental included</li><li><strong>401(k):</strong> Available (no match)</li><li><strong>PTO:</strong> Unlimited</li><li><strong>Other Benefits:</strong> HSA option, monthly fitness stipend</li></ul>
<p><strong>Associate Attorney – Probate, Trust & Estate Litigation</strong></p><p>Encinitas, CA - On-site</p><p>$90,000-$150,000</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><p>A well-established boutique law firm in Southern California is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. The firm focuses exclusively on probate, trust, estate, and conservatorship matters, providing attorneys with the opportunity to build deep subject-matter expertise while working on challenging and meaningful cases.</p><p><br></p><p>This Associate Attorney role is ideal for a motivated attorney who enjoys litigation, values collaboration, and wants significant responsibility early in their career. You will work directly with experienced attorneys, appear in court, interact with clients, and manage cases from inception through resolution.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You'll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Handle probate, trust, and conservatorship litigation matters.</li><li>Draft petitions, motions, briefs, pleadings, and legal correspondence.</li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda.</li><li>Prepare, serve, and respond to written discovery.</li><li>Attend hearings, status conferences, mediations, and settlement proceedings.</li><li>Take and defend depositions.</li><li>Assist with trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.</li><li>Communicate regularly with clients regarding case progress.</li><li>Collaborate with attorneys and legal support staff to develop effective litigation strategies.</li><li>Maintain organized case files while managing multiple deadlines.</li></ul><p><strong>What We Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation based on experience.</li><li>Annual performance bonus opportunities.</li><li>Employer-paid medical and vision insurance.</li><li>401(k) plan with company matching.</li><li>Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.</li><li>Professional development and mentorship from experienced litigators.</li><li>Opportunities for courtroom appearances and direct client interaction.</li><li>Supportive, collaborative workplace with regular team events.</li></ul>
<p>A well-established, full-service law firm in Downtown San Diego is seeking a <strong>transactional legal secretary. </strong></p><p><br></p><p>This firm has an excellent reputation in the San Diego legal community, and the role will <strong>support a real estate partner. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><em>Please do not apply if you've never worked in a law firm handling real estate transactional work. The attorneys <u>require </u>this experience.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>• Prepare transactional real estate documents such as purchase & sale agreements, escrow documents, and corporate formation materials - <em>prior experience in this transactional practice area is a must!</em></p><p>• Monitor and manage the attorney's calendar (including providing regular reminders of deadlines)</p><p>• Draft and redline contracts such as commercial leases</p><p>• Compose correspondence and manage email communication with attorney clients</p><p>• Check for potential conflicts of interest with clients</p><p>• Work with title companies on preliminary title reports and escrow closings</p><p>• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes from annual meetings</p><p>• Handle the process of sending out contracts for signature via DocuSign</p><p>• Assist in the preparation of closing binders for real estate transactions</p><p>• Conduct research to obtain statements of information from Secretary of State website for various entities</p><p>• Process client invoices</p><p><br></p><p>Transactional legal secretaries with knowledge of AIA, AIR, and CAR are strongly encouraged to apply!</p><p><br></p><p><em>Pay is contingent upon fluency with the duties above. For a candidate who checks <u>all </u>the boxes above, a six-figure salary may be plausible. </em></p>
<p>A high-end boutique firm with a dozen attorneys in downtown San Diego is seeking a litigation attorney to join their team, who will work on data privacy and data security cases. This litigator should have 2-10 years of experience.</p><p><br></p><p>This litigator will also handle generic business and commercial litigation cases, but the data privacy and cyber security cases are ramping up right now!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>:</strong></p><ul><li>All forms of written discovery – responding and propounding, and understanding objections and using them appropriately</li><li>Depos - taking and defending</li><li>Motions - discovery motions, demurs, motions to strike, MSJs, MSAs, motions for sanctions, or any pre-trial motion handled at the pleading or discovery phase</li><li>Court appearances - hearings and CMCs</li><li>Trial (if you want it) - jury instructions, figuring out what exhibits need to be listed, joint trial readiness conference reports</li></ul><p>· Billable requirement: <strong>1850</strong> for associates. Most attorneys hit it, there’s no shortage of work. Litigators often go above it because they are slammed right now.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Profile that would be a fit:</u></strong></p><p>· 2-10 years, no more, no less, ideally at a semi-recognizable firm (no PI or family law).</p><p>· Coming from big law and burned out on cut throat mentality, wans more mentorship, or fewer hours. Or people who truly care about your career.</p><p>· “We don’t do well with people who are all about themselves they don’t seem to last here!”</p><p>· Someone who knows enough about civil procedure – doesn’t need practice area experience</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>· Managing partners eat lunch with the file clerks – very congenial atmosphere.</p><p>· Regular potlucks and holiday parties.</p><p>· Attorneys coach each other’s kids’ soccer and baseball games.</p><p>· Actively in a growth phase - it’s a time of opportunity at the firm.</p><p>· Firm has systems, processes, and procedures in places (including manuals on how to do things like submit a reimbursement). It’s easy to assimilate!</p><p>· You are not sat down at a desk and expected to fend for yourself.</p><p>· No yellers/screamers/bullies tolerated! </p>
<p>A firm whose managing partners spun off from a large notable law firm in San Diego are seeking an Associate Attorney to join their boutique litigation firm based in San Diego, California. This ideal attorney will have 2-6 years of experience. </p><p><br></p><p>The firm specializes in transportation law, catastrophic injury cases, dental malpractice, and complex personal injury defense. This role offers an excellent opportunity to manage a diverse caseload and be mentored by partners who actually want to invest in their associates.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Manage a comprehensive caseload that includes both pre-litigation and active litigation files.</p><p>• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, discovery motions, dispositive motions, and trial preparation materials.</p><p>• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare for depositions, negotiations, and client meetings, providing strategic insights.</p><p>• Negotiate effectively with opposing counsel and other parties to resolve disputes and achieve favorable outcomes.</p><p>• Maintain regular communication with clients to update them on case progress and strategies.</p><p>• Prepare cases for trial, ensuring all necessary documents and strategies are in place.</p><p>• Meet billable hour requirements of 1850 annually, with opportunities to exceed expectations and bonus off that!</p><p><br></p><p><em>Pay is contingent upon experience with the duties above.</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>This firm is a spin-off from a large, notable, defense firm. </li><li>Partners are devoted to mentoring and training to become a better a version of themselves</li><li> “Our big focus is mentorship. That is what makes us appealing to many younger lawyers who were told they’d get that and been left in the dark. We avoid that at all costs.” – managing partner</li><li>“There is room for growth. We are looking for people who want to build careers!” – managing partner</li><li>We placed an associate there earlier this year who is happy!</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for a Litigation Associate to join a complex federal practice. This firm has multiple offices around the country, but is looking for an Associate onsite in San Diego, California.</p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is well suited for an attorney with at least a year of civil litigation experience in a high-end, writing-intensive practice area. Those with clerkship experience are strongly encouraged to apply!</p><p><br></p><p>The role offers meaningful exposure to sophisticated litigation work, regular collaboration with experienced partners, and a practice environment that values strong judgment, excellent writing, and high-quality advocacy.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><ul><li>San Diego office has almost 100 attorneys who all focus on this complex federal practice area.</li><li>Top plaintiff securities litigation firm. They take pride in helping shareholders and individuals.</li><li>Associates work with multiple managing partners (mentorship from multiple senior attorneys – you’re not set a practice group). You have a diverse team depending on case!</li><li>Training on the practice area: one of the managing partners that does a securities litigation crash course every year, for first years or people who want it. </li></ul><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Craft litigation strategy</p><p>• Preparing cases for trial</p><p>• Write and appear on motions in federal courts</p><p>• Correspond with clients and opposing counsel</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Profile that would be a fit</u>:</strong></p><ul><li>An accounting or finance background would be wonderful! Knowing about the stock market/economy is helpful.</li><li>Mass tort background is welcome.</li><li>No medical malpractice, family law, workers’ compensation, or criminal. Probably not employment law either (unless class action).</li><li>Strong schooling and academic performance and writing skills are important. </li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an attorney with employment experience to join a tenured, growing in San Diego, California. This role focuses on employment litigation defense, including managing class action lawsuits, conducting depositions, and attending court hearings. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, family-friendly environment while handling complex legal matters with precision and attention to detail.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage employment litigation cases from initiation through trial, ensuring thorough preparation and strategic execution.</p><p>• Participate in defending large class action lawsuits alongside firm principals and senior attorneys.</p><p>• Conduct depositions and court appearances as part of discovery and case proceedings.</p><p>• Draft and file pleadings, motions, and legal briefs with attention to detail and compliance.</p><p>• Represent clients effectively in hearings and other courtroom settings.</p><p>• Maintain clear and detail-oriented communication with clients, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel.</p><p>• Only <strong>130 billable hours per month!</strong></p><p>• Collaborate with the firm's transactional group on employment-related matters as needed.</p><p>• Stay updated on California and federal labor laws to provide informed counsel.</p><p>• Contribute to the firm's positive and stable work environment through teamwork and reliability.</p>
<p><strong>Associate Attorney (Remote – California Bar Required)</strong></p><p>Salary: $130,000–$150,000 + Discretionary Bonuses</p><p><br></p><p>A well-established California-based law firm is seeking an <strong>Associate Attorney</strong> to join its growing Auto Subrogation team. This is a fully remote opportunity for a California-barred attorney, with office space available in Mission Valley for those who prefer an in-person work environment.</p><p>The firm has been serving clients for over 20 years and is known for its stability, long-standing client relationships, and commitment to providing steady, high-quality legal work while maintaining a strong work-life balance.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>The Associate Attorney will focus exclusively on <strong>auto subrogation matters</strong>, managing a contingency-based caseload from inception through resolution. The ideal candidate will have <strong>2–5 years of civil litigation experience</strong> and be comfortable handling matters independently while collaborating with an experienced legal team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage a caseload of auto subrogation matters from initial filing through resolution</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, settlement agreements, and legal memoranda</li><li>Handle court appearances, including case management conferences, mandatory settlement conferences, mediations, and trials as needed</li><li>Take and defend depositions</li><li>Propound and respond to written discovery</li><li>Negotiate settlements and work toward efficient claim resolution</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal team members</li></ul><p><strong>Work Environment</strong></p><ul><li>Fully remote position</li><li>Firm provides work-from-home technology</li><li>No billable hour requirement</li><li>Supportive training structure with a dedicated training manager and attorney mentorship to help attorneys become proficient in the practice area</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary: $130,000–$150,000</p><p>Additional compensation:</p><ul><li>Eligible for discretionary bi-annual bonuses after completing one full year of employment</li><li>Annual performance reviews with merit increases</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits include:</strong></p><ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision coverage</li><li>Firm pays approximately 90% of employee medical premium</li><li>Coverage begins the first of the month following a 60-day waiting period</li><li>401(k) plan with 4% employer match after one year of employment (immediately vested)</li><li>18 days of accrued PTO annually</li><li>7 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays</li><li>California Bar dues covered</li></ul>
<p>A well-established, full-service law firm in Downtown San Diego is seeking a <strong>litigation assistant. </strong>This desk will focus on business litigation - in both state and federal court.</p><p><br></p><p>This firm has an excellent reputation in the San Diego legal community, and the role will <strong>support 3 attorneys. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>o e-filing in state and federal courts (using OneLegal)</p><p>o maintaining and updating 2-3 attorney calendars</p><p>o preparing exhibit and trial/hearing binders</p><p>o typing and preparing pleadings including proofreading</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>· RHL has placed two legal assistants in the last year who are happy!</p><p>· Many employees have strong tenure and stick around </p><p>· Every other month or so, the firm sponsors lunches to celebrate milestones</p><p>· Fancy Christmas party at a steakhouse downtown </p><p>· Transportation allowance </p><p>· This role boasts a 7.5 hour work day!</p>
<p>Robert Half is partnering with an established litigation law firm in the San Diego Area to identify a Legal Secretary who is ready to IMMEDIATELY jump in to assist their team. This is fully onsite with hybrid potential.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Manage litigation calendars, deadlines, and court dates</li><li>Draft, edit, and prepare legal documents and correspondence</li><li>Assist with discovery, document organization, and case management</li><li>Coordinate filings, service, and case-related communications</li><li>Support trial preparation and ongoing litigation matters</li><li>Work closely with an attorney in a fast-paced environment</li></ul>