Civil Litigation Attorney

Pay: $155,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of meaningful civil litigation cases with the independence to make an impact.
• Join a collaborative, experienced legal team that values your ideas, initiative, and professional growth.
• Enjoy the potential for a flexible hybrid schedule after your initial onboarding period.
• Work on challenging, high-stakes litigation matters that strengthen your skills and advance your career.
• Build a long-term future with genuine professional growth and partnership potential.
• Receive a competitive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a 401(k).

Location

San Diego, CA | On-site with Hybrid Potential

Join our team in the desirable University City area of San Diego! We prefer an in-office start to help you connect with colleagues and hit the ground running, with potential hybrid flexibility after your first 90 days.

Note

We're looking for attorneys with 2+ years of civil litigation experience who are comfortable taking ownership of cases and working collaboratively. Civil defense experience is preferred, but we're open to strong attorneys from other litigation backgrounds.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We are an established civil litigation law firm committed to delivering exceptional representation while fostering a supportive, team-oriented environment. Our attorneys handle meaningful legal challenges, collaborate with talented colleagues, and enjoy opportunities to grow professionally. We believe in giving motivated attorneys the responsibility, resources, and support they need to succeed.

Job Description

As a Civil Litigation Attorney, you'll play a key role in representing clients, developing case strategies, and managing litigation from start to finish.

• Manage a diverse caseload of civil litigation and defense matters with increasing independence.
• Develop effective case strategies and provide practical legal guidance to clients.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research, depositions, and discovery while preparing cases for hearings and trial.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys and support staff to achieve successful outcomes.
• Build strong client relationships through proactive communication and thoughtful representation.
• Take ownership of your work while contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and admission to practice law in California.
• Experience managing litigation matters with limited supervision.
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Civil defense or insurance defense litigation experience is a plus.
• Comfortable working independently while contributing to a collaborative team.
• Motivated to grow professionally and take on meaningful responsibility.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe great attorneys thrive when they're trusted, supported, and given room to grow. Here, you'll have the opportunity to handle engaging cases, work alongside knowledgeable colleagues, and make a real difference for our clients.

If you're looking for a firm where your contributions matter, your independence is valued, and your career can continue moving forward, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your litigation career!

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance