Associate Attorney - Newly Barred Attorneys Welcome!

Australia-Employment; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO

Sick time

12 paid holidays

Tech stipend

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate Attorney in San Diego for a consumer warranty and lemon law practice. This on-site, permanent role welcomes newly barred attorneys and offers a salary between $100,000 and $200,000 depending on experience.

You will take depositions, prepare for trials, handle motions, and interact with clients under a senior attorney. The firm emphasizes collaboration and growth, with medical, PTO, holidays, and tech allowances.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license.
• 0–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in consumer warranty or lemon law.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for trials, including case strategy and evidence organization.
• Handle law and motion work.
• Attend court appearances.
• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Work directly under a senior attorney while collaborating with a team of attorneys and shared support staff.
• Interact with clients and opposing counsel, providing professional, timely, and strategic guidance.
• Take ownership of cases and exercise independent judgment while being supported by the team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Job description

Associate Attorney - Newly Barred Attorneys Welcome!

$100000 - $200000 per year | San Diego, CA | On-site | Permanent

Litigation Attorney | $100-200k depending on experience | San Diego, CA 92122

A bit about us:

We are an established consumer warranty and lemon law firm in San Diego, fighting on behalf of clients against some of the world’s largest automakers. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and results-driven. We value attorneys who are professional, business-savvy, accountable, and able to step up when needed. You’ll be joining a collegial environment where critical thinking, curiosity, and independence are expected.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary range: $100,000–$200,000 (DOE) with bonus opportunities based on billable hours and revenue generated.
• Comprehensive benefits: medical coverage, PTO, sick time, 12 paid holidays.
• Paid allowances for personal technology: computer, phone, and home internet.
• Opportunity for growth: caseload, second-chair trials with senior attorneys, and receive annual salary increases.
• Work onsite in San Diego with parking included, private office, modern suite, and access to an on-site gym.

Job Details

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take and defend depositions.
• Prepare for trials, including case strategy and evidence organization.
• Handle law and motion work.
• Attend court appearances.
• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Work directly under a senior attorney while collaborating with a team of attorneys and shared support staff.
• Interact with clients and opposing counsel, providing professional, timely, and strategic guidance.
• Take ownership of cases and exercise independent judgment while being supported by the team.

Job Requirements:

• Active California Bar license.
• 0–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in consumer warranty or lemon law.
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills.
• Professional, accountable, and business-conscious mindset.
• The role is located 100% onsite out of the San Diego office, but may be open to hybrid consideration after performance review within 3-6 months of hire date.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.