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13 results for General Counsel in San Diego, CA

Family Law Attorney

San Diego, CA
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Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
Family Law Attorney - 50% on site, 50% remoteA 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 a Family Law 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>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Healthcare Attorney

San Diego, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a litigation attorney with 3+ years of experience to join a reputable, 200+ attorney firm, serving hospitals and health plans. This position focuses on resolving complex disputes and advising clients on regulatory, operational, and contractual issues affecting care providers. The role offers a strong mix of counseling and dispute resolution work, with an emphasis on mediation and arbitration rather than frequent courtroom trials. This role can be remote, with a strong preference for candidates local to Southern California. Responsibilities:• Represent healthcare clients in litigation-related matters with a primary emphasis on mediation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution proceedings.• Counsel health plans, hospitals, and related organizations on healthcare regulations, compliance obligations, and day-to-day operational legal issues.• Provide legal guidance on reimbursement matters, including issues involving public healthcare programs and managed care arrangements.• Advise clients on health information privacy and security requirements and support risk management efforts related to sensitive data.• Assist with healthcare transactions, including merger and acquisition matters, by evaluating legal risks and supporting deal execution.• Prepare motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other legal documents in support of active healthcare disputes.• Maintain a practice consistent with an annual billable expectation of 1,850 hours, with eligible pro bono time counting toward that target. Perks of Firm:· Work-from-anywhere policy.· The healthcare team is woman run; it’s a combination of litigators and transactional lawyers. · Good community, despite being mostly remote. Every office has weekly lunches and regular practice group meetings.· Employee resource groups for certain demographics / employees interested in certain topics.
2026-09-03T00:00:00Z

Attorney/Lawyer

San Diego, CA
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Temporary / Contract
59.375 - 68.75 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an Attorney/Lawyer to join a growing legal team in San Diego, California on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for a licensed attorney who wants to build experience in subrogation and civil litigation while handling a meaningful caseload with guidance from experienced partners. The role offers a collaborative environment with regular case discussions, strong mentorship, and flexibility for attorneys who can manage matters effectively in a largely remote practice setting. Responsibilities: • Handle a portfolio of subrogation matters involving vehicle collisions, jobsite incidents, workplace losses, and related tort claims from intake through resolution. • Prepare and respond to written discovery, draft motions and legal briefs, and develop case strategies that support favorable outcomes for clients. • Coordinate and participate in depositions, medical evaluations, settlement discussions, and other litigation activities needed to advance each matter. • Communicate consistently with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and internal team members to provide updates and move files forward efficiently. • Attend recurring case review sessions with partners and collaborate on litigation planning, risk assessment, and next-step recommendations. • Manage deadlines, billing expectations, and documentation across an active caseload while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness. • Appear at hearings, meetings, and other proceedings as needed, with many litigation events conducted through remote platforms.
2026-09-11T00:00:00Z

Securities Litigation Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
Litigation Attorney - Securities + Consumer ProtectionLocation: San Diego, CASchedule: Hybrid/Onsite (4 days onsite per week)Compensation: Up to $200,000 + bonus potential Position OverviewA nationally recognized boutique class action litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Attorney to join its San Diego team. The firm focuses on complex plaintiff-side litigation, including securities class actions, consumer protection, and antitrust matters.This attorney will work closely with experienced partners on high-impact cases and will have the opportunity to manage matters from inception through resolution. Responsibilities<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>Compensation & Benefits<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>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Probate Litigation Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
90000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
Associate Attorney – Probate, Trust & Estate LitigationEncinitas, CA - On-site$90,000-$150,000 About the PositionA 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. 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. What You'll Do<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>What We Offer<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>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
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. This ideal attorney will have 2-6 years of experience. 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>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>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Associate Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
130000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Robert Half Legal has partnered with a reputable firm in downtown San Diego on a full time/direct hire associate attorney search. This attorney may work on matters ranging from business litigation to insurance defense to healthcare to employment to transportation law. The firm prides themselves on being inclusive as the associates are very tight knit and have great support and mentorship from the partners. There will be some opportunity to work remote and the billable hours are manageable at 1800. This firm works hard plays hard! Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Serve as the primary representative in court and mediation.</li><li>Draft pleadings and discovery documents, including motions, requests, and trial preparations.</li><li>Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.</li><li>Manage intensive electronic discovery (e-discovery) and ESI issues.</li><li>Research complex legal areas to articulate findings, support case strategy, and propose new legal theories.</li><li>Provide clear and comprehensive reporting to partners and clients, and engage in persuasive negotiation with opposing counsel.</li></ul>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Attorney, Data Privacy Litigation

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
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. This litigator will also handle generic business and commercial litigation cases, but the data privacy and cyber security cases are ramping up right now! Responsibilities of Role:<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>· Billable requirement: 1850 for associates. Most attorneys hit it, there’s no shortage of work. Litigators often go above it because they are slammed right now. Profile that would be a fit:· 2-10 years, no more, no less, ideally at a semi-recognizable firm (no PI or family law).· 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.· “We don’t do well with people who are all about themselves they don’t seem to last here!”· Someone who knows enough about civil procedure – doesn’t need practice area experience Perks of Company:· Managing 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!· You are not sat down at a desk and expected to fend for yourself.· No yellers/screamers/bullies tolerated!
2026-09-04T00:00:00Z

Litigation Associate

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
165000 - 215000 USD / Yearly
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. 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! 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. Perks of Company:<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>Responsibilities:• Craft litigation strategy• Preparing cases for trial• Write and appear on motions in federal courts• Correspond with clients and opposing counsel Profile that would be a fit:<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>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z

Litigation Attorney - mostly remote!

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
150000 - 250000 USD / Yearly
A well-respected law firm with multiple offices is looking for an experienced Litigation Attorney to join a respected legal practice in their San Diego office (though mostly remote!). This hybrid opportunity is well suited for a lawyer who can manage civil litigation matters from early case assessment through resolution, including trial prep. The role offers meaningful responsibility, including direct involvement in discovery, depositions, motion practice, and advocacy on matters involving public sector and municipality clients. Responsibilities:• Manage civil litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycle, from initial evaluation and pleadings to trial preparation and resolution.• Draft persuasive motions, briefs, and other court filings with careful attention to strategy, accuracy, and deadlines.• Conduct written discovery, evaluate responses, and develop factual records that support case objectives.• Take and defend depositions while effectively preparing witnesses and identifying key testimony.• Represent clients in hearings, conferences, and other litigation-related proceedings.• Advise on disputes involving public entities and apply knowledge of municipal law issues when relevant to the matter.• Collaborate with colleagues to develop case strategy, assess risk, and recommend practical legal solutions.• Maintain proactive ownership of assigned files and move matters forward with limited oversight in a hybrid work environment.
2026-08-31T00:00:00Z

Subrogation Attorney

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
Are you a workers' compensation attorney looking to make a change? We are looking for a Subrogation Attorney to join a specialized litigation practice in San Diego. This role is well suited for an attorney with a workers’ compensation background who wants to expand into civil litigation while managing subrogation matters for insurer and adjuster clients. You will handle a diverse caseload involving accident-related losses, collaborate closely with clients, and contribute to efficient case resolution through strong advocacy, analysis, and communication. Responsibilities:• Manage a portfolio of subrogation files from intake through resolution, reviewing claim materials and identifying viable recovery opportunities.• Evaluate liability, damages, and medical causation issues in matters involving workplace incidents, vehicle collisions, and other tort-based losses.• Prepare litigation documents such as motions, settlement statements, mediation briefs, and other case-related filings.• Conduct discovery, participate in depositions, attend court appearances, and represent clients in mediations and related proceedings.• Communicate promptly with insurance professionals and adjusters regarding case status, strategy, and developments affecting recovery.• Analyze the procedural posture of connected workers’ compensation and civil matters to support informed legal strategy.• Negotiate with plaintiff counsel and other parties to pursue favorable settlements and maximize recoveries for clients.• Maintain billable work expectations while managing an active caseload in a fast-paced legal environment. Perks of Firm:· The two partners have been working together for 15 years. They were at Seigel Moreno and another firm together before starting their own.· They do 1:1 training on the practice area. They understand this can take a few months. · “Experience isn’t the top of my list. Work ethic is.”<ul><li>“I cannot think of the last time I had to make an appearance in person!” – partner </li><li>Weekly meetings to go over caseload</li><li>Depositions do not require hours of prep.</li></ul>
2026-09-15T00:00:00Z

Transactional Attorney - San Diego or Palm Desert

San Diego, CA
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a Transactional Attorney to join a firm's office in either San Diego (Mission Valley) OR the Coachella Valley (Palm Desert). Either way, this attorney will only commute into the respective office once a week; the role is mostly remote. This role is well suited for an attorney with experience handling transactional work related to real estate, contracts, or corporate governance. The position offers work life balance and the chance to work with a humble group of collaborative lawyers. Perks of Firm:<ul><li>Work-life balance firm: mostly remote.</li><li>All-hands roundtable brown bag meeting for an hour every Wednesday, round tabling issues with clients (This is what I’m dealing with, what do you think?”). That meeting it has litigation and transactional attorneys to work together to solve client issues.</li><li>Legal symposium event for clients every year – one in Coachella Valley and one in San Diego. All-day event: food, education, vendor/exhibit halls - and only for our clients! They have between 500-750 people in San Deigo, and 150-250 in Coachella Valley. It’s a big deal!</li><li>“Our attorneys are not aggressive. They are congenial and collegial people. They try to avoid litigation (and the cost) for our clients, seeking a resolution outside of the court if they can. This is not a highly intense environment. We’re calm, cool, and business casual every day!” - COO</li><li>Low billables: Minimum 1620. </li></ul>
2026-08-27T00:00:00Z

REMOTE in CA - Trial Attorney

San Diego, CA
remote
Permanent / Full Time
200000 - 275000 USD / Yearly
A national law firm is seeking an experienced Senior Attorney to join the California team remotely, with an active CA bar license. 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. </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>Firm 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>
2026-08-14T00:00:00Z