Attorney | Employment Litigation | 148243

San Diego, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mission Recruiting is partnering with a fast-growing trial-driven plaintiff-side litigation practice in San Diego that is building something special. This is not a volume shop or a place to coast. This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants real responsibility real upside and a seat at the table as the firm continues to scale.

The practice handles high-stakes contingency-fee litigation with meaningful exposure. Recent matters include eight-figure trial results and class actions with nine-figure potential. The firm has intentionally evolved beyond overcrowded practice areas and is focused on complex emerging claims where creativity grit and execution matter.

This role is ideal for someone who is hungry motivated and excited by the idea of building long-term wealth through performance not just collecting a paycheck. This is a fully in-office role in San Diego.

The Opportunity

You will step into an environment where attorneys are trusted early trained closely and given hands-on litigation experience from day one. Workloads ebb and flow based on case posture so adaptability and drive are essential.

What you will do:

Handle all phases of plaintiff-side employment and complex civil litigation
Draft pleadings motions and discovery
Take and defend depositions
Prepare cases for mediation settlement negotiations and trial
Collaborate directly with senior trial attorneys on strategy
Contribute to novel legal theories and emerging areas of law
Manage deadlines in a fast-moving results-oriented practice

Who This Role Is Built For

This firm is open-minded about background and career stage. What matters most is mindset.
This could be a strong fit if you:
Thrive in a demanding high-accountability environment
Want to build a long-term future not just your next role
Are motivated by ownership upside and performance-based rewards
Enjoy working in-person with close mentorship and collaboration
Are comfortable in a contingency-fee practice where effort and results drive outcomes
Attorneys coming from plaintiff-side work defense practices or earlier-stage careers are all encouraged to explore this opportunity if the drive and work ethic are there.

Compensation & Long-Term Upside

Competitive base salary flexible based on overall candidate strength $140000-$180000 DOE
Willingness to pay top-of-market for exceptional talent
Equity participation opportunity tied to firm performance and tenure
Meaningful upside connected to case outcomes and firm growth
Benefits package discussed during the interview process
This is a place where the long-term picture matters. Attorneys who grow with the firm can see substantial financial upside over time.

Why San Diego

Beyond the work San Diego offers one of the best lifestyles in the country. From coastal living and year-round sunshine to vibrant neighborhoods top-tier dining and an active outdoor culture it is a city that attracts people who want both professional intensity and quality of life.

Why This Role Stands Out

High-stakes impactful plaintiff-side litigation
Direct access to trials and real courtroom experience
Mentorship from seasoned trial lawyers
Clear path to increased responsibility and ownership
A culture that rewards initiative effort and results

Mission Recruiting is proud to represent this opportunity. If you are looking for a role where hard work is noticed performance is rewarded and the ceiling is high this is worth a closer look.

Salary: $140000 - $180000

Reference: 148243

Required Experience:

Mission Recruiting is partnering with a fast-growing trial-driven plaintiff-side litigation practice in San Diego that is building something special. This is not a volume shop or a place to coast. This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants real responsibility real upside and a seat at the tabl...