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- San Diego, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 175000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
- <p>A small family law practice in downtown San Diego is expanding, due to an influx in work. "I am trying to maintain this boutique atmosphere where my clients get personalized attention. "Anytime you get above 30, people start feeling like a number, not someone you are actually trying to help,” the partner lamented. Robert Half Legal is helping grow the practice while maintaining quality representation the firm is known for.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities of Role</u>: </strong></p><p>· Will be responsible for:</p><p>o 15-25 family law cases. 20 is average. Taking cases from beginning to end.</p><p>o Weekly court appearances.</p><p>o Some law & motion, briefs.</p><p>o All types of cases: DV, dissolutions, support, custody – no adoption.</p><p>· Billables: 110 target. 130 billable hours/month = bonuses. Current associate averaged 130/month. “I want my employees to earn those bonuses.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Details of Role</u></strong>:</p><p>· <u>Hours</u>: Flexible, starting anytime between 7am-9am. Some people come in at 7am and leave by 2pm.</p><p>· <u>Work Plan</u>: 3 days in office, 2 days from home. The main partner is in the office from 9am-3pm. That’s fine. “I want them to learn by osmosis.”</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Company</u></strong>:</p><p>· Work-life balance: low volume, flexible hours, hybrid schedule. “Outside of work, you don’t have to worry about work on weekends. You are not expected to reply to clients on the weekends.”</p><p>· Opportunity to shine! “You’re given the opportunity to manage your own cases.”</p><p>· Lucrative bonus structure, paid out monthly (during trial, monthly bonuses can be $10K).</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Compensation</u></strong>:</p><p>· Salary: $180,000 and $225,000, DOE</p><p>· Bonus: multiple ways to bonus, due to billables, referrals, and firm performance (paid out monthly! </p><p>o Healthcare: A silver level plan is available that the firm covers (employee only). Beyond that, is employee pays difference.</p><p>o 401K: 3% SIMPLE IRA match</p><p>o PTO: unlimited (assuming billable hours are met) + 10 holidays</p><p>o Other: CA bar fees, CLEs, SD Family Law Association Fee covered</p>
- 2026-11-05T00:00:00Z
- San Diego, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 125000 - 225000 USD / Yearly
- <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>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- San Diego, CA
- remote
- Permanent / Full Time
- 125000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for a litigation attorney with 3+ years of experience to join a reputable, 200+ attorney firm, serving hospitals and health plans. The healthcare team at this firm is woman run; it’s a combination of litigators and transactional lawyers. 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. <strong>This role can be remote, with a strong preference for candidates local to Southern California. </strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u>:</strong></p><p>• Represent healthcare clients in litigation-related matters with a primary emphasis on mediation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution proceedings.</p><p>• Counsel health plans, hospitals, and related organizations on healthcare regulations, compliance obligations, and day-to-day operational legal issues.</p><p>• Provide legal guidance on reimbursement matters, including issues involving public healthcare programs and managed care arrangements.</p><p>• Advise clients on health information privacy and security requirements and support risk management efforts related to sensitive data.</p><p>• Assist with healthcare transactions, including merger and acquisition matters, by evaluating legal risks and supporting deal execution.</p><p>• Prepare motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other legal documents in support of active healthcare disputes.</p><p>• Maintain a practice consistent with an annual billable expectation of 1,850 hours, with eligible pro bono time counting toward that target.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Firm</u></strong>:</p><p>· Work-from-anywhere policy.</p><p>· Good community, despite being mostly remote. Every office has weekly lunches and regular practice group meetings.</p><p>· Employee resource groups for certain demographics / employees interested in certain topics.</p><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00Z
- San Diego, CA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 60 - 90 USD / Hourly
- <p>Robert Half is partnering with a boutique law firm to identify a Litigation Attorney who can immediately contribute to a busy litigation practice, with the potential to join the team long-term. This role is ideal for an attorney who can independently manage casework, develop litigation strategy, draft substantive legal documents, and support matters throughout the litigation lifecycle while collaborating closely with attorneys, clients, and legal support staff. This is a hybrid opportunity based in San Diego.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job Description</strong></p><ul><li>Manage litigation cases from intake through resolution</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents</li><li>Conduct legal research and support case strategy</li><li>Prepare for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial</li><li>Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders throughout the case lifecycle</li></ul>
- 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z
- San Diego, CA
- remote
- Temporary / Contract
- 50 - 80 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced Attorney/Lawyer to support an innovative AI and biotechnology company for about 10 hours/week. This is a Long-term Contract opportunity for a California-barred attorney who can provide timely legal guidance with strong day-to-day responsiveness. The role focuses on commercial, data, privacy, and research-related matters while partnering with business leaders on strategic legal risk and operational decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Draft, review, and negotiate data access, data use, data sharing, and research collaboration agreements with hospitals, universities, and academic medical institutions.</p><p>• Prepare and revise vendor-facing contracts, including SaaS, cloud services, AI platform, consulting, and laboratory-related agreements.</p><p>• Support early-stage commercial initiatives by structuring pilot engagements and proof-of-concept arrangements that align with business and legal objectives.</p><p>• Develop and negotiate master service agreements, statements of work, and standard commercial contract templates as customer relationships expand.</p><p>• Advise executives on governance, privacy considerations, commercial exposure, and rights related to AI model training and data usage.</p><p>• Coordinate with and manage outside counsel when specialized support is required for complex legal matters.</p><p>• Provide employment-related legal support, including offer documentation and invention assignment agreements.</p><p>• Deliver prompt legal feedback and maintain consistent same-day communication with internal stakeholders through collaboration tools such as Slack.</p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- San Diego, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 130000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half has partnered with well-established national defense practice in San Diego, California. We have placed people with this firm's other Southern California offices and the feedback is consistent: people are nice, partners have time to mentor and collaborate, and the firm offers great resources so people can focus on practicing. </p><p><br></p><p>This opportunity is ideal for a litigation attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, hands-on case work, and the support of a collaborative office environment. The role will encompass broad general liability litigation, offering exposure to cases from initial filing through resolution or trial. Attorneys in this position will work in a hybrid setting with regular in-office collaboration and access to mentorship, firmwide resources, and a strong collaborative community.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage a litigation caseload from intake through trial preparation and resolution, handling matters with increasing independence based on experience level.</p><p>• Conduct all phases of discovery, including drafting written discovery, reviewing responses, and preparing for and taking depositions.</p><p>• Prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal filings that support case strategy and meet court deadlines.</p><p>• Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and other proceedings, and represent clients effectively in all interactions.</p><p>• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders regarding case developments and strategy.</p><p>• Handle matters involving general liability disputes such as premises, traffic, and construction, and other types of litigation cases.</p><p>• Track time accurately and meet billable expectations using the firm’s timekeeping and practice management systems.</p><p>• Collaborate with colleagues across the San Diego, California office and the broader national platform to develop litigation strategy and share knowledge.</p>
- 2026-11-06T00:00:00Z
- San Diego, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 75000 - 90000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong><u>LEGAL SECRETARY ROLE - HYBRID IN DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role</strong></p><p>This firm is seeking a polished, detail‑oriented Legal Secretary with strong litigation experience in California state and federal courts. This role supports multiple attorneys with a balanced caseload and offers stability, strong mentorship, and an excellent work environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare, format, and revise legal documents (pleadings, motions, discovery, TOAs/TOCs)</li><li>E‑file in state and federal courts (California and Federal CM/ECF)</li><li>Maintain attorney calendars, deadlines, and reminders (CompuLaw or firm system; training offered)</li><li>Schedule hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings</li><li>Handle document management, proofreading, redlining, and administrative support</li><li>Process expenses, time entries, and assist with billing as needed</li><li>Provide reliable support for trial prep, filings, and case logistics</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Benefits</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Salary:</strong> $85K–$105K DOE</li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong> 40‑hour week; onsite or hybrid depending on firm</li><li><strong>Benefits:</strong> Medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays</li><li><strong>Perks:</strong> Paid parking, professional development, supportive firm culture</li></ul>
- 2026-10-28T00:00:00Z
- San Diego, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 90000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
- <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>Perks</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 and collaborative workplace with regular team events.</li></ul>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- San Diego, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 150000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
- <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 years at the firm</li><li>Paid holidays</li><li>CLE and bar registration reimbursement</li></ul>
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- San Diego, CA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 125000 - 180000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Are you a workers' compensation attorney looking to make a change?</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><p>• Manage a portfolio of subrogation files from intake through resolution, reviewing claim materials and identifying viable recovery opportunities.</p><p>• Evaluate liability, damages, and medical causation issues in matters involving workplace incidents, vehicle collisions, and other tort-based losses.</p><p>• Prepare litigation documents such as motions, settlement statements, mediation briefs, and other case-related filings.</p><p>• Conduct discovery, participate in depositions, attend court appearances, and represent clients in mediations and related proceedings.</p><p>• Communicate promptly with insurance professionals and adjusters regarding case status, strategy, and developments affecting recovery.</p><p>• Analyze the procedural posture of connected workers’ compensation and civil matters to support informed legal strategy.</p><p>• Negotiate with plaintiff counsel and other parties to pursue favorable settlements and maximize recoveries for clients.</p><p>• Maintain billable work expectations while managing an active caseload in a fast-paced legal environment.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Perks of Firm</u></strong>:</p><p>· The two partners have been working together for 15 years. They were at Seigel Moreno and another firm together before starting their own.</p><p>· They do 1:1 training on the practice area. They understand this can take a few months. </p><p>· “Experience isn’t the top of my list. Work ethic is.”</p><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><p><br></p>
- 2026-10-17T00:00:00Z