Civil Litigation Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Confidential Employer is a California litigation practice seeking an associate attorney with 1–6 years of experience for a hybrid role in San Diego. You will represent clients in civil litigation and insurance defense, manage cases end-to-end, draft and file legal documents, conduct research, and communicate with clients and opposing counsel.

The position emphasizes deposition experience, courtroom exposure, and collaboration with a skilled team to deliver practical strategies and excellent

Qualifications

• 1 to 6 years of associate attorney experience.
• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ years of litigation experience required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in civil litigation and insurance defense matters.
• Manage cases through investigation, discovery, evaluation, settlement, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, reports, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal and factual issues.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure to develop effective case strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients, insurance professionals, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Take and defend depositions as experience allows.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to deliver responsive, high-quality representation.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Client communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

• Build meaningful litigation experience while managing cases through investigation, discovery, settlement, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Take on real responsibility and develop your skills alongside an experienced, collaborative litigation team.
• Work on diverse civil litigation and insurance defense matters representing businesses, insurers, nonprofits, and individuals.
• Grow your career with increasing case ownership, client interaction, depositions, and courtroom exposure.
• Enjoy a hybrid San Diego work environment plus comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Join a team that values strong legal work, collaboration, professionalism, and excellent client service.

Location: Hybrid in San Diego, California 92130, offering a balance of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.

Note: Candidates must have 1+ years of litigation experience and must currently be within 1 to 6 years of associate attorney experience. An active California State Bar license in good standing is required. Candidates at approximately the 5-year level and above must also have deposition experience.

About Us

We are a California litigation practice providing high-quality, results-driven legal representation to businesses, insurance clients, nonprofits, and individuals. Our attorneys handle sophisticated litigated and non-litigated matters while working collaboratively to deliver practical strategies and excellent client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in civil litigation and insurance defense matters.
• Manage cases through investigation, discovery, evaluation, settlement, arbitration, and trial preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, reports, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze complex legal and factual issues.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure to develop effective case strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients, insurance professionals, opposing counsel, and other parties.
• Take and defend depositions as experience allows.
• Attend court appearances, hearings, arbitrations, mediations, and other proceedings.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to deliver responsive, high-quality representation.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• 1 to 6 years of associate attorney experience.
• 1+ years of litigation experience required.
• Civil litigation or insurance defense experience strongly preferred.
• Deposition experience required for candidates at approximately the 5-year level and above.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Collaborative, professional, client-focused approach.
• Ability to commute to San Diego for the hybrid schedule.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Hybrid flexibility with meaningful in-person collaboration.
• Hands-on litigation work and genuine case ownership.
• Opportunities to build deposition, courtroom, and client-management experience.
• Diverse matters that provide continuous professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and 401(k) matching.
• A supportive professional environment where strong attorneys can continue developing their litigation careers.