19 results for Litigation Attorney 27 Years in San Diego, CA

Litigation Attorney We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Litigation Attorney located in downtown San Diego. In this role, you will be tasked with managing multiple active cases, which often involve numerous plaintiffs. As part of your duties, you will be expected to engage with clients, prepare for trials, and travel occasionally for depositions and trials. Responsibilities of Role: o Firm has 20 active [contingency] cases, mostly mass torts (not class action), often over 100 plaintiffs. Some cases take 2-3 years, this is a long-game.o Taking and defending depositions in-person, via Zoom, and occasionally out of towno Participating in hearings (most via Zoom, some in-person)o Preparing for trial o Drafting motions and discovery – responses and requestso Conducting inspections in-persono Meeting with clients · Billable requirement: None! Perks of Company:· The practice helps people, even people who cannot afford legal services to have their rights respected· Named partners have received lots of trial lawyer awards· Weekly team strategy meetings to discuss cases with whole team· Friday morning breakfast, one hour of mingling with the team (no talking about work!). “Team building is important and how we do well in our cases!” -Paralegal Manager

Am Law Firm Employment Counsel Attorney Am Law 200 Firm seeks Civil Litigation Attorney: 50% Advice & Counsel/50% Litigation **This is a combo Litigation (employment defense & commercial litigation) AND transactional (advising employers, workplace investigations, drafting employee handbooks). Attorney Billables: 1800-1850 per year Perks:<ul><li>Mentorship</li><li>Growth</li><li>Almost zero turnover</li></ul>We've placed multiple attorneys with this group from 1-10 years of experience. All have been there over a year and enjoy the group, and work! Will train on practice area! Will be handling employment matters with clients ranging from small business to Fortune 500 clients.

AM Law Employment Attorney (will train) Are you an Associate wanting to join an Am Law 200 firm and be trained by some of the best partners in the practice area? **The firm is hiring all levels of attorneys with 2+ years of experience including counsel and partners! **This is a combo Litigation (employment defense & commercial litigation) AND transactional (advising employers, workplace investigations, drafting employee handbooks). Associate will handle:<ul><li>Defending mid-sized to Fortune 500 clients on discrimination, wrongful termination and other employment claims made by employees.</li><li>Litigation covering state and federal courts.</li><li>Discovery, law and motion, and growth into more responsibility!</li></ul> Firm's perks:<ul><li>Am Law 200 status</li><li>Opportunity to learn complex commercial litigation</li><li>Heavy mentorship</li><li>Partnership potential</li><li>Firm prides itself on diversity--one of the most diverse management teams across ALL Am Law firms. Firm has received many accolades!</li></ul> Associate onsite target: 3-4 days/week post-training periodAssociate Attorney Billable hour target: 1800/year

Remote Associate Attorney Reputable law firm is offering an exciting opportunity for an Associate Attorney! The Attorney role involves working in the real estate litigation sector, particularly focusing on landlord-tenant matters. The successful candidate will be a part of a diverse team, handling various legal tasks, from drafting letters and legal notices to attending trials and hearings. This litigation attorney role is 100% Remote, 3+ years of habitability experience required. Responsibilities: • Handle litigation matters with a focus on habitability issues.• Engage in discovery processes to gather necessary information and evidence.• Draft and prepare legal documents and notices as part of the legal proceedings.• Attend trials and hearings, representing clients both virtually and in-person.• Act as a point of contact for prospective and current clients, addressing inquiries about our services.• Contribute to the business real estate group, assisting with various tasks and projects.• Handle employment matters for landlord clients, offering legal advice and representation.• Use available templates to draft and prepare motions for court proceedings.• Maintain a billable requirement, ensuring all tasks are accurately recorded and billed.• Collaborate within a team of attorneys, working closely on various cases and legal matters.• Utilize your civil litigation skills and experience to effectively represent and advocate for our clients. How to Apply:Please submit your resume ONLY to Vice President Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com >

Employment Attorney (3 days onsite) A successful midsized defense firm is seeking a litigation Attorney to join their employment litigation team! The ideal Employment Attorney candidate will have at least 2 full years of California civil litigation experience as a licensed attorney, with some of that experience being in employment litigation. Once hired, the Attorney will be involved, on average, about 25 files at any time. Duties will include but are not limited to independently handling court appearances, taking and defending depositions, discovery, drafting motions, and trial preparation. Employment Attorney candidates should have excellent writing skills and be willing to work onsite at least three times a week. The firm boasts a friendly, casual, and collaborative culture! Benefits include 100% firm-paid medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer matching, profit sharing, life insurance, long-term disability, cellphone stipend, unlimited PTO, billable bonus (1850 billable requirement), origination bonus, and a discretionary bonus! TO APPLY, ONLY send your resume directly to Tess Poliakin at Tess [dot] Poliakin [at] RobertHalf [dot] [com] #SoCALRHL

Civil Litigation Attorney One of RHL's repeat clients, a boutique 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! This role will ideally be hybrid, based out of San Diego, 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 3 years of civil litigation experience in CA. Please do not apply without this! Responsibilities of Role: <ul><li>defense cases, 10-15 cases (25% typical auto accidents, 25% larger trucking damages, 50% premises liability/HOA matters/property disputes/med mal)</li><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). To apply, send your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "San Diego Attorney" as the subject line.

Associate Attorney We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Employment Litigation Associate to join a CA-based law firm with multiple offices around the state. You will play a key role in all aspects of employment litigation matters, from pre-trial discovery to trial or arbitration. This is a great opportunity for an associate attorney with a strong work ethic and a passion for advocating for clients in the area of employment law. Responsibilities:<ul><li>Conduct legal research on complex employment law issues.</li><li>Draft and prepare motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda.</li><li>Take and defend depositions, or at minimum, assist with deposition preparation and strategy.</li><li>Manage all aspects of discovery, including document requests, interrogatories, and witness subpoenas.</li><li>Draft position statements for administrative agencies like the EEOC and DFEH.</li><li>Conduct witness interviews and depositions.</li><li>Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trials (as applicable).</li><li>Stay up-to-date on current developments in employment law.</li></ul>^^^ Pay is contingent upon prior years of experience and fluency handling these responsibilities independently. Work Environment:<ul><li>Regular business hours, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with some flexibility.</li><li>On site in San Diego (downtown) 3x/week.</li></ul>Perks of Firm: <ul><li>Very collegial environment and team.</li><li>Managing partner is amazing. Everyone who has ever worked for her raves about her style, leadership, practice, etc. </li><li>Mentorship and training on nuances of employment law. This associate would meet with a mentor weekly about their caseload, plus have other associates to bounce ideas off.</li><li>Paid parking.</li><li>Wednesday lunches (sometimes more often).</li><li>Team building events (recently went bowling).</li></ul>

Associate Attorney Attorneys interested in complex business and commercial litigation have an opportunity to join a boutique law practice in Orange County specializing in the practice area. Cases can range from contract disputes, fraud, soft IP, trade secrets, high-value pension matters, and some large bankruptcies. This firm works with Fortune 100 companies and high net worth individuals on large, complex litigation matters. The firm is seeking an attorney to join its collegial, tight-knit group. This is a 100% onsite position. This is an opportunity for an attorney with a background in complex business litigation to work in a firm handling novel issues, including cases that go to appeal. This attorney will not be siloed into any one type of case and will have opportunities to work with clients and develop business. The firm funds business development and networking opportunities. Responsibilities of the Role<ul><li>This attorney will handle daily litigation tasks such as:</li><li>Discovery.</li><li>Law and motion.</li><li>Depositions.</li><li>Court appearances.</li><li>Document review.</li><li>This attorney must be a strong writer and comfortable working without templates.</li><li>Experience in federal court is preferred.</li><li>Hours: 1800</li></ul>Compensation:<ul><li>Salary range: 2-4 year attorneys up to $160,000 - flexibility for more experience!</li><li>Bonus: discretionary and based on hours billed, paid annually.</li><li>10% fee split for business development - this is substantial for some attorneys at the firm.</li><li>Benefits are 100% covered.</li><li>Unlimited days off. Most people take several weeks off between one to three times a year.</li><li>401k with match</li></ul>

Associate Attorney - 1600 Billables! REMOTE attorney opportunity with firm based in Orange County!!! Very low billable hours - 1600!! Robert Half is proud to partner with one of California's premier insurance coverage firms. Located in Orange County, this is an opportunity for attorneys to work with a stable group of attorneys who provide insurance coverage counseling and represent insurers accused of insurance bad faith. This is an opportunity for an attorney to help shape law because the firm takes on novel, intellectually stimulating cases. This is a hybrid role but very remote flexible! The firm's office is based centrally in Irvine, but this attorney will not have a set expectation of days in office. This is an associate role defending complex civil litigation cases and representing matters pending in state and federal courts throughout California. Attorney Responsibilities:<ul><li>The firm does not want any person, associate or partner, handling their own case A-Z. There are two attorneys per file.</li><li>This attorney will begin working with partners on about fifteen cases. As this attorney grows with the firm and in experience, they will drive more of the case forward.</li><li>Responsible for discovery including depositions, motion practice, court appearances, trial preparation and coverage analysis.</li><li>There is a lot of law and motion – many MSJ, appeals, etc. Somebody with experience in a heavy writing role is crucial.</li><li>The firm goes to trial, with some years heavier than others. 2022 had five trials, 2023 had one or two. Some years have none. </li></ul> Compensation, Benefits, Other Perks:<ul><li>Compensation ranges from 120,000 to 165,000 per year.</li><li>1600 hours billable requirement + every hour is paid $145/hour.</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus in addition to billing bonus listed above.</li><li>Medical coverage for employee (no dental or vision).</li><li>Unlimited PTO - everyone in the firm takes multiple vacations per year.</li><li>401k/profit sharing</li></ul>

Attorney/Lawyer Robert Half Legal has partnered with a reputable firm in downtown San Diego on a full time/direct hire associate attorney search. The firm prides themselves on being inclusive as the associates are very tight knit and have great support and mentorship from the partners. Salary for the role is budgeted to 150K. You have the opportunity to join a growing family law department. There will be some opportunity to work remote and the billable hours are manageable at 1800. Responsibilities include:<ul><li>Assist supervising attorney in management of family law cases</li><li>Draft letters, pleadings, financial disclosures, mediation briefs, and trial briefs</li><li>Propound and respond to discovery, prepare meet and confer letters, and prepare motions to compel</li><li>Prepare deposition outlines and exhibits </li><li>Defend and take depositions</li><li>Prepare witness questions for evidentiary hearings and trial</li><li>Conduct legal research and prepare memorandums </li><li>Prepare for and attend ex parte hearings, RFO hearings, and other matters</li><li>Routine client contact</li><li>Ability to handle matters from inception to conclusion</li><li>Track billable time</li></ul>

Transactional Attorney An established law firm is seeking an experienced Transactional Attorney to join the team located in San Diego, California. The chosen candidate will be primarily responsible for executing corporate and business transactions, providing advice on business matters, drafting various legal documents, and offering counsel to companies on emerging issues. The more experience, the better. Responsibilities of Role: <ul><li>Handling purchase & sales of businesses, advising on business maters, establishing, drafting operating agreements and bylaws sand AOI, setting up companies, counseling them on issues that arise, and purchases of businesses.</li><li>Handling a mergers tart to finish is not as important, but handling a purchase & sale transaction at minimum is required.</li><li>Drafting, redlining, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements fairly independently.</li><li>A specialty area is fine, but generalists are also welcome.</li></ul> Perks of Company:· The managing partner was named by San Diego Business Journal Top 50 Over 50 Women of Influence last year.· 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.· You are not sat down at a desk and expected to fend for yourself.

Litigation Associate Our client, a well-established and highly respected law firm, is currently seeking a skilled and dedicated litigation attorney with 3+ years of experience to join their growing team. The firm handles complex and high-stakes litigation matters across a variety of industries and is known for its collaborative and dynamic work environment. Position Overview:The ideal litigation attorney candidate will have strong experience in complex litigation, including the ability to manage a caseload independently, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and participate in trial preparation. This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile cases while receiving mentorship and opportunities for professional growth. This litigation attorney opportunity is five days in office in Orange County. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Manage a diverse caseload involving complex litigation matters</li><li>Conduct thorough legal research and analysis</li><li>Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other legal documents</li><li>Prepare for and participate in depositions, hearings, and trials</li><li>Collaborate with senior attorneys and provide guidance to junior associates</li><li>Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and the court</li></ul>To Apply:Interested candidates should submit a resume and writing sample to Vice President Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com >

Complex Litigation Associate Prestigious defense firm with multiple offices seeks a Litigation Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience to join their GROWING team! This firm boasts 70+ trial attorneys across the US. We have placed people here who are happy! The Litigation Attorney will be responsible for legal research, case management, motion drafting, depositions and appearances with an annual billing requirement of 1850. The firm is offering the litigation attorney a collaborative environment with excellent mentorship! This Litigation Attorney role offers remote flexibility, a comprehensive benefits package including 100% firm paid benefits, 401K and vacation time, and paid bar dues. If you ready to grow your career and desire mentorship this is the opportunity for you! To apply, ONLY send resume to Vice President, Quidana Dove, at Quidana. Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com > #SoCalRHL

Litigation Associate - 100% Remote Thriving national firm with multiple offices has an immediate opening for a California Licensed Litigation Assocaite. The Litigation Attorney will work in collaboration with the partnership team and will manage 25-30 cases from inception through trial, motion drafting, taking and defending depositions, discovery, pre-trial work as well as the opportunity to second-chair trials! The firm offers a diverse and collaborative environment with excellent mentorship! The firm is offering the Litigation Attorney a 100% remote work schedule, mentorship, growth as well as firm paid benefits, 401K and vacation time. We've placed attorneys who LOVE the firm's culture and environment! If you enjoy have a desire to litigate interesting, complex cases and attend trials this is the opportunity for you! To apply, ONLY send resume to Vice President, Quidana Dove, at Quidana. Dove< at >RobertHalf.< com > #SoCalRHL

Attorney/Lawyer Robert Half Legal has partnered with a growing plaintiff personal injury firm in downtown San Diego on a full time Associate Attorney role. This position is open due to growth and the team is up to 6 attorneys and over 15 support staff. The firm has state of the art technology and young/competitive environment to it. You will be responsible for managing an active caseload in litigation, effectively working up cases, and negotiating settlements. You’re an ideal candidate if you’re detail-oriented, outcome-focused, and someone who has a desire to get the best results for the client. There is plenty of opportunity to make good money at the firm as you will earn a % of the fees you generate along with a strong base salary. The firm provides a full suite of benefits and you will be working in office in a hybrid work setting.

Attorney/Lawyer Robert Half is offering an exciting opportunity for an Attorney to join an established law firm in Irvine, California. The firm has incredible stability and tenure, with many attorneys and staff having worked together for 10+ years! This is a full-service firm and attorneys will be given an opportunity to touch on practice areas ranging from construction defect litigation, real estate litigation, business litigation, medical malpractice litigation, personal injury litigation, employment litigation, and transactional services Responsibilities of Role: <ul><li>There is a mix of cases – people will work with partners across the state and work on different sorts of matters. Civil litigation and construction. </li><li>Initially, this attorney will be working more closely with a partner but the expectation is this associate will grow into doing more autonomous case management. </li><li>Writing – this will take some mentorship and the firm gives it. </li><li> </li><li>A-Z case management of cases in PRACTICE AREA from inception through trial.</li><li>Discovery, including depositions.</li><li>Law and motion.</li><li>Court appearances.</li><li>Pleadings.</li><li>Communicating and reporting up to with clients, carriers, and opposing counsel.</li><li>Attending site inspections. </li><li>Billable Hour Req</li><li>1800 per year</li></ul> Perks of Firm:<ul><li>Great tenure with the firm/group of people – the firm administrator has been with these partners since 1999, the head of Northern CA has been with them for 11 years, another paralegal in Irvine has been with the firm for 25+ years.</li><li>Office lunch once a week with everyone!</li><li>The firm pays 100% of benefits for the employee and dependents.</li><li>Open door policy for everyone – they are big on doing things to keep people happy and want to stay.</li></ul> Compensation:<ul><li>Salary range </li><li>125 to 170, will consider a little higher</li><li>Bonuses</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus – there isn’t a strict plan for this one.</li><li>Monthly bonus for hitting billable hours. Everything after 170 per month gets a $500 bonus, </li><li>Medical, dental, and vision are covered 100% for the employee and family, these kick in 30 days after employment. </li><li>PTO / sick Days?</li><li>401k w/ safe harbor matching contribution up to 3%, paid semi-monthly</li><li>Life insurance </li></ul>

Employment Defense Litigation & Transactional Hybrid Top Am Law firm Seeks Associate Attorney to Handle Transactional & Litigation Employment & Commercial Litigation Am Law law firm seeks Attorney wanting to learn employment law (or grow their skills within employment law defense)! This firm prides itself in diversity amongst the partnership! The attorneys are nationally recognized for their diversity amongst leaders! This is a hybrid onsite position. Will work on employment advising and defending wage and hour, single party claims along with supporting commercial litigation teams too! 60% litigation--40% advising! Litigation covers: Northern, Central, and Southern California state courts and the Ninth Circuit federal district court. Billables: 1850/year Benefits: generous profit sharing plan, unlimited PTO, multiple ways to bonus (billables, partnership amongst the group, productivity, and annual performance), bonuses are $25k-$90k! Firm has never had layoffs!

Attorney/Lawyer Robert Half Legal has partnered with an up and coming Business Immigration firm on a direct hire Immigration Attorney position. They are a busy law firm looking for an experienced immigration lawyer who can be self-sufficient (at least 3-5 years experience) particularly with PERMs, I-140s, I-485s, Consular Processing, drafting memos and RFE responses, and similar filings. You can lead up their new office and this firm is entry level and rapidly growing. Compensation will match experience, but it will quickly increase based on great performance. This is a senior position.

Litigation Associate Prominent defense firm specializing in commercial litigation has an immediate opportunity for a litigation associate to join their team! The litigation associate will work in collaboration with the partnership team and will be responsible for managing 25 complex matters from inception to resolution. The litigation associate ideally will have 3+ years of civil litigation experience and will have a solid understanding of drafting various motions, all aspects of written discovery, taking and defending depositions as well as trial preparation and attendance. The litigation associate opportunity offers a hybrid remote work schedule, above market compensation, defined bonus structure, paid health benefits and 401k. If you enjoy litigation and have the desire to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you! To apply, submit resumes only to Vice President, Quidana Dove at Quidana.Dove < at > RobertHalf. < com > #SoCalRHL