Associate Attorney

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

Job summary

Talently is seeking an associate attorney for a civil litigation defense practice in San Diego, CA. You will engage in every stage of litigation, from strategy development to trial, working closely with experienced trial lawyers in a collaborative, professional environment.

You will analyze facts, draft pleadings, manage matters, depose witnesses, and participate in hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations, while mentoring under senior attorneys and upholding ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership in good standing.
• Strong interest in civil litigation, courtroom advocacy, and trial practice.
• Ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop sound case strategies.
• Excellent legal writing, research, oral advocacy, and presentation skills.
• Strong client, witness, expert, and opposing counsel communication abilities.
• High level of professionalism, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and drive in a demanding litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from evaluation through resolution and trial.
• Analyze facts, perform legal research, and develop case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, experts, and the court.
• Prepare for and take depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Argue motions and participate in hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial prep.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys while owning assigned matters and responsibilities.
• Maintain strong case organization, matter management, deadlines, and ethical standards.

Skills

Civil litigation

Administrative litigation

Advocacy

Case strategy

Matter management

Client communication

Witness communication

Legal writing

Job description

Skills: Civil/Administrative Litigation & Advocacy, Case Strategy & Matter Management, Client & Witness Communication

About the Law Practice Company / The Opportunity:

Join a prominent civil litigation defense firm in the law practice industry, representing individuals and businesses in complex civil disputes. This opportunity is designed for an ambitious associate attorney who wants meaningful involvement in every stage of litigation, from developing case strategy through trial. You will work closely with experienced trial lawyers, receive hands‑on mentorship, and build the skills needed to become a confident litigator and trial advocate in a collaborative and professional environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and contribute to civil litigation matters from initial evaluation through resolution and trial.
• Analyze facts, conduct legal research, and develop effective case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, experts, and the court.
• Prepare for and take depositions of parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses.
• Argue motions and participate in hearings, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys while taking ownership of assigned matters and litigation responsibilities.
• Maintain strong case organization, matter management, deadlines, and ethical standards.

Must-Have Skills:

• Active membership in good standing with the California Bar.
• Strong interest in civil litigation, courtroom advocacy, and trial practice.
• Ability to analyze complex legal and factual issues and develop sound case strategies.
• Excellent legal writing, research, oral advocacy, and presentation skills.
• Strong client, witness, expert, and opposing counsel communication abilities.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic and demonstrated desire to succeed in a demanding litigation environment.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Personal injury litigation experience.
• Experience taking depositions and arguing motions.
• Exposure to settlement negotiations, mediation, or trial preparation.
• Experience working with expert witnesses and complex factual records.
• Judicial clerkship, moot court, trial advocacy, or comparable courtroom experience.