Associate Attorney- 3628371

AMS Staffing Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Job summary

AMS Staffing Inc. is looking for an experienced Associate Attorney for a mid-sized law firm in San Diego, California. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of civil litigation defense experience and a strong focus on quality of life while working with appreciative clients.

The associate will handle a range of civil defense matters, including motion practice and client communication. This position offers an attractive salary range of $140-175K annually with excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in civil litigation defense.
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to draft and argue motions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions and support written advocacy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Conduct factual investigation and assist with case strategy.
• Handle appellate assignments.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams.

Skills

Civil litigation defense experience

Strong writing skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Proficiency with MS Word

Proficiency with Outlook

Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat

Education

Active California Bar license

Job description

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Salary/Payrate: $140-175K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

Position Overview

A mid‑sized law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with at least three years of civil litigation defense experience. This role is ideal for an attorney who values a collaborative environment, reasonable expectations, and a strong focus on quality of life while working with appreciative clients.

The Litigation Associate will handle a range of civil defense matters, including motion practice, depositions, case development, and appellate work. Candidates should be proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing matters independently while working closely with partners and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Draft and argue motions and support written advocacy throughout the litigation process.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Conduct factual investigation and assist with case strategy and development.
• Handle appellate assignments, including writs and appeals.
• Communicate effectively with clients, experts, and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license in good standing.
• Minimum of three years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and proactive in managing deadlines.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Flexible spending account.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Reasonable billable hour expectations.
• Access to advanced legal research tools.