Location :San Diego, CA 92101

Compensation:Base salary between $120,000 - $180,000,

Benefits:Supplemented by an incentive-based bonus structure, comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with retirement planning and paid time off.

Practice Area(s) :Real Property, Land Use and Zoning Law

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Complex Commercial & Liability Litigation Associate Attorney to join a dynamic legal team in San Diego. This position demands a proactive approach to managing intricate legal challenges faced by commercial entities and real estate developers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in litigation processes and the strategic acumen necessary for successful legal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage all phases of litigation and commercial dispute resolution in both California State and U.S. Federal courts.
  • Conduct comprehensive discovery management, including ESI, motion practices, trial preparations, and appellate briefings.
  • Engage in settlement negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations to secure favorable outcomes for clients.
  • Represent clients in complex real estate, land use, zoning, and construction disputes, as well as corporate litigation and insurance defense.
  • Draft persuasive pleadings and motions, articulating complex legal theories into clear arguments.
  • Provide expert risk mitigation counsel, offering strategic insights to reduce potential legal exposure.
  • Lead client representation in depositions and collaborate on transactional integration for settlement agreements.

Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic performance.
  • Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
  • 2 to 7 years of experience in private practice, focusing on litigation in real property, corporate matters, or business disputes.
  • Proficiency in forensic legal analysis, research, and legal drafting.
  • Excellent communication skills, with a talent for client development and service quality.
  • Ability to manage a complex caseload effectively, meeting strict deadlines and maintaining liability control.

Preferred Skills:

  • Advanced credentials such as an L.L.M. in Real Property or Construction Law.
  • Proven track record in appellate briefings or court appearances.
  • Trial experience as 1st or 2nd chair or appearances before administrative judges.
  • Experience in legal risk advisement and regulatory compliance.

Application Requirements:

Law school transcripts, writing samples, representative matters list.