Senior Associate Attorney

Pay: $170000.00 - $210000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected California litigation practice with strong trial orientation and meaningful high-level casework
• Work on sophisticated matters for public entities insurance clients and private sector clients
• Get real runway for growth mentorship and long-term development as trial counsel
• Enjoy flexibility based on performance with office hybrid and remote options available
• Step into a role where you can take ownership of cases sharpen your advocacy skills and build toward greater responsibility
• Benefit from strong compensation potential bonuses profit-sharing potential and a well-rounded benefits package

Location: Solana Beach California with flexible performance-based work options including office hybrid or remote.

Note: Must have an active California Bar license and strong litigation experience. Public entity litigation experience is preferred and civil rights litigation experience is highly desired.

About Us

We are a California-based trial-oriented law firm representing public and private sector clients in litigation and advisory matters. Our team is committed to excellent advocacy practical strategy and developing the next generation of strong trial lawyers. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage litigation matters from intake through resolution including discovery motion practice deposition work trial preparation and trial support
• Draft review and argue motions pleadings and other key litigation filings
• Take and defend depositions and handle fact development throughout the life of a case
• Work directly with clients opposing counsel experts and the court
• Conduct legal research and develop case strategy in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys
• Handle public entity general liability insurance defense and related civil litigation matters
• Help mentor and support junior attorneys as you grow within the firm
• Maintain strong case organization time management and responsiveness in a fast-paced practice

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• 2 years of litigation experience
• Experience handling key phases of litigation including written discovery depositions and motion practice
• Strong legal writing oral advocacy and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage cases with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Public entity litigation experience preferred
• Civil rights litigation experience highly desired
• Experience with Clio and Lexis is a plus

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe strong lawyers do their best work in an environment that supports both professional growth and personal balance. You will be part of a collaborative trial-focused team that values mentorship high-quality work and long-term career development. We offer strong benefits real flexibility and a culture where talented attorneys can build meaningful careers.

JPC-824

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-haves: CA bar license 3 yrs of civil litigation exp. seeking 2-7 year associates roughly.

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- Yes. Packages - NO

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Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

California trial-focused litigation firm representing public entities insurance clients and private businesses. Seeking a 2 year litigation attorney who can handle motions depositions discovery and case ownership. Public entity experience is preferred and civil rights litigation is a big plus.

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