12 results for General Counsel in La Jolla Amago, CA

In House Counsel

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
125000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal is partnering with a well-known and highly-regarded company in the technology/aerospace industry, seeking add another attorney to their busy team. The ideal attorney will have 2-8 years of experience and a pedigreed background. Summary of Role:This in-house counsel will focus almost exclusively on contracts, specifically drafting and redlining. The types of contracts will be diverse, from purchase agreements to NDAs to manufacturing agreements. A high level of research & writing is expected. Ancillary duties related to M&A, securities, and corporate governance may be assigned occasionally. However, someone who likes to put their head down and crank out contracts will be best for this position. Team:<ul><li>This in-house counsel will report directly to the General Counsel, and have hands-on interaction/feedback.</li><li>Four other attorneys and ten other support staff work in the legal department.</li><li>All are on-site daily.</li></ul> Perks:<ul><li>Serene, beautiful campus with a pool, gym, and cafeteria that serves subsidized (and yummy) food</li><li>Exposure to high-level, sophisticated, high-stakes work</li><li>Hands-on training and mentorship from the GC</li></ul>
2026-02-14T00:00:00Z

Family Law Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
125000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
A respected boutique family law firm located in downtown San Diego is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney (5+ years) 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. About the RoleThis is an ideal opportunity for an attorney who enjoys hands-on case management and client interaction within a collaborative, high-caliber team. The role offers a hybrid schedule (50% on-site, 50% remote) and the chance to take ownership of a diverse caseload. What You’ll Do<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>Compensation & Benefits<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>
2026-02-13T00:00:00Z

Employment Law Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
125000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
An AmLaw firm with almost 200 attorneys - based here in San Diego - is seeking an employment law litigator. This attorney should have 3+ years of experience in employment law. Exposure to areas such as unlawful terminations and LOA accommodations is helpful, but wage & hour experience is a must-have for this role. A background in litigation in California is also imperative; legal research, writing, and analysis skills are paramount. CA's labor laws are unique, and thus this firm won't entertain litigators from other states. This firm operates on a hybrid schedule (3 days in the office) out of downtown San Diego or Del Mar Heights (parking provided in the building) and offers generous benefits and PTO. The billable hour requirement is 1850; hitting that automatically qualifies attorneys for bonuses. Perks of Company:<ul><li>Size: they are AmLaw 200, so large enough to have tons of resources for practice growth, professional development, and have a wide variety of clients. Yet we “know everybody’s name on the email list!”</li><li>For example, the firm's attorney support center helps with overflow for expense reports, timesheets, etc. </li><li>Accolades upon accolades - for the attorney you'd work under, and the firm overall. </li></ul>
2026-03-13T00:00:00Z

Legal Secretary (Estate Planning)

San Diego, CA
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
30 - 35 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary specializing in Estate Planning to join our team in San Diego, California. This Contract to permanent position offers an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic legal practice focused on estate planning, trust administration, and probate matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing legal documentation and deadlines, along with proficiency in relevant software tools. Responsibilities: • Prepare and manage legal documents related to estate planning, trust administration, and probate cases. • Maintain and organize case files, ensuring all documents are properly filed and accessible. • Monitor and track court deadlines and appointments, updating calendars accordingly. • Coordinate e-filing and court filings, ensuring accurate and timely submission. • Support attorneys by preparing correspondence and other legal documentation. • Assist with client communication and scheduling meetings. • Utilize document management systems like iManage and Microsoft Office Suite to streamline workflows. • Ensure compliance with legal procedures and standards, including estate planning and probate requirements. • Notarize documents when applicable, if you hold a California Notary certification. • Provide administrative support to attorneys handling corporate transactions.
2026-02-27T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
130000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
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. 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. Responsibilities:• Manage a comprehensive caseload that includes both pre-litigation and active litigation files.• Draft legal documents such as pleadings, discovery motions, dispositive motions, and trial preparation materials.• Collaborate with colleagues to prepare for depositions, negotiations, and client meetings, providing strategic insights.• Negotiate effectively with opposing counsel and other parties to resolve disputes and achieve favorable outcomes.• Maintain regular communication with clients to update them on case progress and strategies.• Prepare cases for trial, ensuring all necessary documents and strategies are in place.• Meet billable hour requirements of 1850 annually, with opportunities to exceed expectations and bonus off that! Pay is contingent upon experience with the duties above. Perks of Company:<ul><li>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>
2026-02-14T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
13000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
One of RHL's repeat clients, a regional civil litigation firm in San Diego, retained us again to find their next civil litigation defense attorney. We have placed 3 legal professionals here who love it! The last attorney has had nothing but positive things to say. This role will ideally be hybrid, based out of San Diego (and associates with less than 4 years of licensed experience should live/be willing to work onsite here), but remote candidates in other parts of SoCal are welcome to apply. This defense attorney will be handling cases start to finish, and should have at least 2 years of civil litigation experience in CA. Please do not apply without this! Responsibilities of Role: <ul><li>law & motion</li><li>ex partes, pleading challenges, discovery motions, meet & confers, motions to compel are most common</li><li>discovery</li><li>depositions (once up and running, they will take/defend 1-2 per week).</li></ul>· Billable requirement: “The goal is 1950 but the minimum is 1800.”· Software: Word and Adobe for drafting. Outlook for calendaring. Firm Central is used for document management and billing time. This role offers flexible working hours and hybrid remote days, but the candidate should be local to SoCal (ideally local to San Diego if less than 5 years of experience).
2026-02-28T00:00:00Z

Plaintiff Employment Litigation Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
170000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
Employment Litigation Attorney (Plaintiff-Side) - ONE DAY ON-SITE!A highly respected, women‑owned boutique employment law firm in San Diego is seeking an employment litigation attorney 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. About the FirmThis 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. Key ResponsibilitiesAs an employment litigation attorney, you will independently manage a diverse portfolio of single‑plaintiff cases from intake through trial, including:<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>Perks & Culture<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>Compensation & Benefits<ul><li>Salary: $150K–$190K+ depending on experience</li><li>Bonuses: Quarterly + year‑end performance bonuses, plus 10% unlimited origination fees</li><li>Healthcare: 100% employer‑paid medical for employees + dependents; vision and dental included</li><li>401(k): Available (no match)</li><li>PTO: Unlimited</li><li>Other Benefits: HSA option, monthly fitness stipend</li></ul>
2026-03-04T00:00:00Z

Litigation Legal Secretary

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
68000 - 86000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in San Diego, California. This role requires expertise in employment law or insurance defense civil litigation, The ideal candidate will know CA civil codes & procedures extremely well, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment. Responsibilities:o Supporting three attorneyso Document management in iManage and Essential Formso Court filing in state and federal courtso Calendaringo Word processing / formatting pleadings and preparing shells, including TOAs/TOCso Prepping exhibits for depositions and trialo Preparing judicial council forms o Knowledge of labor and employment is a plus, but the desk will also support business litigation and insurance defense Perks of Company:· The managing partner, was named by San Diego Business Journal Top 50 Over 50 Women of Influence last year.· The partners eat lunch with the file clerks – very congenial atmosphere.· Regular potlucks and holiday parties.· Attorneys coach each other’s kids’ soccer and baseball games.· Actively in a growth phase - it’s a time of opportunity at the firm.· Firm has systems, processes, and procedures in places (including manuals on how to do things like submit a reimbursement). It’s easy to assimilate!· No yellers/screamers/bullies tolerated! Pay is contingent upon experience in civil litigation, ideally employment law or insurance defense, and stability on the resume. The firm also boasts comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, 401K, flexible spending accounts, EAPs, life insurance, and PTO.
2026-03-11T00:00:00Z

Litigation Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
A well-established, full-service law firm in Downtown San Diego is seeking a litigation assistant. This desk will focus on business litigation - in both state and federal court. This firm has an excellent reputation in the San Diego legal community, and the role will support 3 attorneys. Responsibilities:o e-filing in state and federal courts (using OneLegal)o maintaining and updating 2-3 attorney calendarso preparing exhibit and trial/hearing binderso typing and preparing pleadings including proofreading Perks of Company:· RHL has placed two legal assistants in the last year who are happy!· Many employees have strong tenure and stick around · Every other month or so, the firm sponsors lunches to celebrate milestones· Fancy Christmas party at a steakhouse downtown · Transportation allowance · This role boasts a 7.5 hour work day!
2026-02-28T00:00:00Z

Litigation Assistant

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
80000 - 100000 USD / Yearly
A prestigious AmLaw 200 law firm is seeking a Litigation Assistant to join their growing team. This Litigation Assistant must have experience in one of the following areas: bankruptcy, commercial, or family litigation, and should be fluent in eFiling in those corresponding courts. Litigation Assistants who speak Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply! The top end of the pay range is reserved for bilingual Litigation Assistants. Responsibilities of Role: · Supporting three partners: one corporate bankruptcy, one commercial litigation, and one family law. <ul><li>E-filing in corresponding courts (directly, not with an attorney service - please do not apply if you've only eFiled using an attorney service)</li><li>Formating pleadings</li><li>Completing discovery shells</li><li>Drafting correspondence</li><li>Knowing civil rules well enough to double check docketed litigation deadlines and putting on attorney's calendars</li></ul>· Billable requirement: Litigation Assistants bill 800 hours a year. Their work is mostly administrative, but they bill for things like discovery requests. A paralegal certification or attestation is preferred, but not required· Software: Dictation in Big Hand. Document management in iManage. Entering time inTapp. Expense reports in Chrome River. Perks of Company:· Size and prestige: they are AmLaw 200, so large enough to have tons of resources for practice growth, professional development, and have a wide variety of clients. Yet we “know everybody’s name on the email list!”· The last legal assistant I placed has been there almost two years and loves it! · This litigation assistant’s manager is in the SD legal secretary association board, super connected, and a great teacher.· Parking is paid for in the building, beautiful suite.
2026-02-28T00:00:00Z

Estate Planning Legal Secretary

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent
55000 - 85000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an Estate Planning Legal Secretary to join our team in San Diego, California. This role is ideal for someone with a keen eye for detail and a background in estate planning, probate, and corporate documentation. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting attorneys, managing documents, and ensuring smooth office operations. Responsibilities:• Prepare and manage legal documents related to estate planning, probate, and corporate matters.• Schedule and coordinate appointments, meetings, and deadlines through effective calendar management.• Draft correspondence for attorneys with precision and attention to detail.• Assist in the preparation and filing of forms for trusts, estates, and related legal proceedings. Perks of Company:· The managing partner, was named by San Diego Business Journal Top 50 Over 50 Women of Influence last year.· The partners eat lunch with the file clerks – very congenial atmosphere.· Regular potlucks and holiday parties.· Attorneys coach each other’s kids’ soccer and baseball games.· Actively in a growth phase - it’s a time of opportunity at the firm.· Firm has systems, processes, and procedures in places (including manuals on how to do things like submit a reimbursement). It’s easy to assimilate! · No yellers/screamers/bullies tolerated! Pay is contingent upon experience in estate planning law and stability on the resume. The firm also boasts comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision, 401K, flexible spending accounts, EAPs, life insurance, and PTO.
2026-03-11T00:00:00Z

REMOTE in CA - Trial Attorney

San Diego, CA
remote
Permanent
200000 - 275000 USD / Yearly
A national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Attorney to join the California team remotely. This position focuses on civil litigation, primarily involving foreclosure-related cases and defense litigation for institutional banks. The ideal candidate will have extensive trial experience and the ability to manage cases independently, while also offering guidance to associates who are newer to the profession. Responsibilities of Role: <ul><li>Working up cases and taking them to trial as needed (90%)</li><li> High volume and fast paced. It’s not focused on discovery. There are not many depositions (though depos are helpful because they examine evidentiary issues). </li><li>Supervising 3 associates (10%)</li><li> These associates don’t know how to determine if experts are needed, or when to do depositions at the right time. They need guidance if/when they get closer to trial. </li></ul>Details of Role:<ul><li>Hours: 1920.</li><li>Profile that would be a fit:</li><li>Someone who is comfortable self-directing. “We will hand a case to them that’s a mess they’ll need to figure it out.”</li><li>Maybe they started out as a prosecutor/PD/got their trial experience there then turned to civil lit – that’s fine. But jury trial experience on the civil side is ideal. </li><li>Someone who knows how to bill their time.</li></ul> Perks of Company:<ul><li>They will teach on the practice area of law. </li><li>“Our various departments collaborate often, to ensure clients are represented well. We do not compete within our firm for clients.” – partner </li><li>Opportunity to try cases!</li><li>Opportunity to supervise/mentor associates! </li><li>Mentorship cross-departmentally. </li><li>Remote within CA!</li></ul>
2026-02-14T00:00:00Z