Litigation Attorney

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.

Job Description

• Manage litigation cases from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and support case strategy
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trial
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders throughout the case lifecycle

Requirements:

• Active California Bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Strong experience drafting motions, pleadings, discovery, and case-related documents
• Knowledge of California state court rules and procedures
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and case management systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal court experience
• Exposure to depositions, hearings, and courtroom proceedings
• Trial preparation experience
• Experience in business, employment, real estate, insurance defense, construction, or general civil litigation
• Experience managing client relationships
• Strong negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Experience supervising attorneys, paralegals, or legal assistants is a plus