Description:

A Full Service Law Firm, one of San Diego's oldest and most prestigious law firms, seeks an Associate Attorney to join the Firm's Business Litigation Practice Group. For consideration, please submit your resume, writing sample, and salary requirements. Salary commensurate with experience; exceptional opportunity to bonus.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Draft pleadings and discovery for all aspects of a case, including law and motion, discovery motions, propounding discovery, depositions, mediations, and trial
  • Research and articulate findings based upon research into complex areas of the law to support case strategy and theories to be raised in the litigation. Be able to raise new theories for consideration in cases.
  • Manage intensive fact discovery in a case including to be able to use and willing to use electronic discovery platforms and wade through ESI issues
  • Comprehensive and clear reporting to partners and client representatives
  • Persuasive communication and negotiation with opposing counsel

Qualifications:
  • Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California bar
  • 3+ year(s) of experience in business litigation
  • Possess strong analytical skills and written communication skills
  • Highly motivated professional who can take initiative and work independently as well as within a team