Associate Attorney

Messner Reeves LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Unlimited PTO

Referral Program

Job summary

Messner Reeves LLP seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney to join a fast-paced, deadline-driven team in California. The role requires handling multiple priorities across general liability, personal injury, construction, and commercial matters.

The ideal candidate will bring strong discovery skills, outstanding research and writing abilities, and a proven track record of delivering superior client service while building trusted relationships with clients and teams.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in litigation.
• Extensive experience with discovery including written discovery and depositions.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized with great communication.
• Process-oriented with ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to foster client relationships while serving existing clients.
• Excellent legal research, writing and analytical skills.

Skills

Litigation

Discovery

Legal Writing

Legal Research

Client Relations

Time Management

Education

California Bar

Job description

Messner Reeves LLP, a full‑service business law firm with ten offices nationwide, seeks an experienced Litigation Attorney.

This position is for you if you thrive in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment and can handle multiple competing priorities.

Practice areas: General Liability, Personal Injury, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Defense, Professional Liability, Premises Liability, and Product Liability.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience in litigation.
• Extensive experience in all discovery phases, including written discovery and depositions of parties and experts.
• Strong attention to detail, highly organized and impeccable communication skills.
• Process‑oriented mindset with proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to foster strong relationships with potential clients while maintaining excellent services for existing clients.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to adapt, multitask, and work independently.
• Detail‑oriented, disciplined, and highly organized.
• Licensed to Practice Law in California.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Short and Long‑Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Unlimited paid time off
• Referral program