Associate Attorney

Robert Half Legal has partnered with an established, 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:

• Serve as the primary representative in court and mediation.
• Draft pleadings and discovery documents, including motions, requests, and trial preparations.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Manage intensive electronic discovery (e-discovery) and ESI issues.
• Research complex legal areas to articulate findings, support case strategy, and propose new legal theories.
• Provide clear and comprehensive reporting to partners and clients, and engage in persuasive negotiation with opposing counsel.
• California bar license
• 2 – 7 years of civil litigation experience in CA
• Ability to commute to downtown San Diego 3x/week
• Ability to meet/exceed a 1800 billable requirement

Salary is contingent upon experience.

For immediate consideration, please email a copy of your resume to melanie.kent @ roberthalflegal com with "San Diego Litigation Associate" as the subject line. Start date is negotiable

We also have another similar opening, so apply here for both!

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