California Associate Attorney (San Diego)

Segal McCambridge; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) with employer match

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, is growing and seeking California-licensed attorneys with 1–10 years of civil defense litigation experience across multiple practice areas. You'll join a firm that emphasizes meaningful responsibility from day one and collaborative work on high-exposure matters.

We offer flexible work arrangements, with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco, satellite spaces in San Diego and Orange County, and fully remote opportunities for attorneys

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in California.
• 1–10 years of civil defense litigation experience.
• Strong writing, analytical and advocacy skills.
• Enjoy collaborating while taking ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

• Drafting pleadings and motions.
• Taking and defending depositions.
• Court appearances.
• Working directly with experienced trial attorneys on complex, high-exposure cases.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Collaboration

Education

California Bar License

Job description

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, is growing and looking to connect with California-licensed attorneys with 1–10 years of civil defense litigation experience across a variety of practice areas.

Whether you're looking for your next opportunity now or simply open to learning more, we'd love to have a conversation.

We offer flexible work arrangements, including:

Offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco; Satellite workspace options in San Diego and Orange County; Fully remote opportunities for attorneys based anywhere in California—or even in another state (active California bar membership required).

Our attorneys handle sophisticated civil defense matters for national and Fortune 500 clients across a broad range of litigation, with opportunities to work in practice areas including general liability, product liability, catastrophic injury, premises liability, employment, environmental, automotive warranty, habitability, construction defect, professional liability, class action, life sciences, technology, and other complex litigation.

At Segal McCambridge, you'll receive meaningful responsibility from day one, including:

• Drafting pleadings and motions
• Taking and defending depositions
• Court appearances
• Working directly with experienced trial attorneys on complex, high-exposure cases

We're looking for attorneys who:

• Are licensed to practice in California
• Have 1–10 years of civil defense litigation experience
• Possess strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Enjoy collaborating while taking ownership of their work

Compensation: $115,000–$200,000, commensurate with experience, plus bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, vision, paid time off, parental leave, professional development, and more.

If you're interested in joining a collaborative national firm that offers challenging work, strong mentorship, career growth, and flexible work options, we'd love to connect.