Business Litigation/Financial Services/General Liability Attorney

Klinedinst-PC; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Klinedinst PC in San Diego, CA is seeking an attorney with at least two years of experience in general litigation, business litigation, and/or financial services to join our office with the opportunity to handle matters statewide. California license and strong academics are required.

The ideal candidate will take on responsibility, independently manage cases, and develop discovery plans, take and defend depositions, draft dispositive motions, and prepare for trial.

Qualifications

• California licensed with 2+ years of experience in general, business or financial services litigation.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Experience structuring discovery plans, taking/defending depositions, and drafting dispositive motions.

Responsibilities

• Handle matters statewide for a diverse client base.
• Independently manage cases and develop discovery plans.
• Take and defend depositions, manage document-intensive cases, and prepare for trial.

Skills

General litigation

Business litigation

Financial services litigation

Deposition experience

Discovery planning

Trial preparation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California licensed attorney

Job description

Level up your legal career by joining Klinedinst’s growing and dynamic team. Klinedinst is seeking an attorney with at least two years of experience in general litigation (GL), business litigation, and/or financial services to join our office in San Diego, CAwith the opportunity to handle matters throughout the state.

Top-tier talent deserves a top-tier place to take their career to the next level. Candidates for this position must be California licensed with strong academic credentials. We’re looking for individuals who have a passion for advocacy and are ready to find creative legal solutions for their clients.

The ideal candidate is ready to take on responsibility, independently handle cases, and analyze/research complex issues. We’re also looking for attorneys with experience in structuring discovery plans, taking and defending depositions, managing document-intensive cases, drafting dispositive motions, and preparing for trial. If you have experience representing clients in the financial industry, that is a plus, though not required.

Coming to work with a solid work ethic, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to teamwork will be critical factors for success in this position.

On our end, we offer competitive pay and benefits, interesting cases, complex legal issues, great clients, and many opportunities for professional growth and development.We encourage our attorneys to become involved in the community, embrace their passions, and seek balance in their careers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• California licensed with 2or more years of experience


• Strong academic background and the ambition to create an extraordinary career


• Experience in business, general liability, or financial services litigation is preferred


• Solid work ethic and a passion for advocacy


• Excellent organizational and communication skills


• Pay range: $120,000-165,000 per year(depends on experience).


• Team player

THE KLINEDINST ENVIRONMENT IS WHERE YOU’LL FIND:

• Supportive team-based law firm, with excellent support staff


• Opportunities to grow personally and professionally


• Opportunities to work on complex cases with significant responsibilities and client interaction


• A dynamic culture that embraces opportunities for remote working arrangements


• Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm


• Merit-based compensation

Put your career into high gear by joining Klinedinst’s legal team. Klinedinst PC is consistently recognized by Best Lawyers, Martindale, Super Lawyers, and other awards for its talented team of legal professionals. Plus, we are expanding our footprint across the West. We seek candidates who have a strong desire to build their own practice on a diversified, multi-state platform. Hit the ground running and gain solid experience handling construction, employment; and general liability litigation with some of the most respected attorneys in the field. Pay ranges are provided in compliance with SB1162, California’s pay transparency law; actual pay may vary based on a variety of factors, educations, applicable experiences, etc.

Klinedinst PC is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workspace, actively seeking to hire, retain, and promote employees from varied backgrounds. We adhere to strict anti-discrimination, harassment, and retaliation policies based on protected characteristics like race, gender, disability and sexual orientation.