Associate Attorney

Gietzen, PC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Gietzen, PC is seeking an attorney to support litigation and advisory matters in employment, real estate, and business disputes. The role is full-time and on-site in downtown San Diego, with a potential hybrid transition after three months.

You will draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses, conduct legal research, and prepare memoranda and case strategy documents. Attending hearings, depositions, and client meetings, and negotiating settlements, are also part of the role.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in California.
• 1–3 years of litigation or related legal experience, including drafting motions, discovery, and client correspondence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and organization.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and discovery responses.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda and case strategy documents.
• Attend hearings, depositions, and client meetings; participate in negotiations and settlement discussions.

Skills

Business law

Real estate law

Employment law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Clio

Apple software

Digital research tools

Job description

Gietzen, PC is a modern litigation firm that combines strong courtroom experience with advanced legal technology to streamline every stage of a case. The firm emphasizes efficiency, clear communication, and strategic planning to help clients manage costs and maintain consistent progress. Gietzen, PC represents clients in employment, real estate, and business disputes, delivering practical, results-focused legal solutions. The firm is committed to providing reliable, contemporary representation built on trust and professionalism.

Role Description

The role will start as a full-time and on-site in downtown San Diego, CA, with potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement after three months. The role will be responsible for supporting litigation and advisory matters across employment, real estate, and business disputes. Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery responses; conducting legal research and analysis; and preparing memoranda and case strategy documents. The role involves attending hearings, depositions, and client meetings, as well as participating in negotiations and settlement discussions as directed by supervising attorneys. The role will collaborate closely with colleagues to manage case timelines, maintain clear client communication, and leverage firm technology tools for efficient case management.

Qualifications

• Experience or coursework in business, real estate, and employment law.
• Ability to provide clear, practical advice to clients and shareholders.
• Proficient in legal research, including case law, statutes, regulations, and secondary sources.
• Effective negotiation skills for settlement discussions and dispute resolution.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in California.
• 1–3 years of litigation or related legal experience preferred, including drafting motions, discovery, and client correspondence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with using legal technology platforms, Westlaw, Apple software, Clio, and digital research tools.