Civil Litigation Associate Attorney in San Diego

Energy Jobline ZR; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking a licensed California attorney for an on-site civil litigation role in downtown San Diego. The position involves managing matters through all stages, drafting pleadings, conducting depositions, and coordinating with clients and experts to advance cases.

Qualifications include active CA Bar membership and 2+ years of civil litigation experience, with strong research, writing, and organizational skills. Competitive benefits are offered for a full-time on-site role.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership required.
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Experience with depositions and court appearances.
• Knowledge of California civil procedure and court rules.
• Strong organizational and case-management skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters through multiple stages of the case lifecycle.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in witness preparation.
• Perform legal research and develop case strategies with senior attorneys.
• Handle court appearances, hearings, conferences, and other litigation proceedings.
• Review and analyze evidence, discovery materials, and case documents.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments and strategy.
• Work with experts, opposing counsel, paralegals, and other litigation professionals.
• Assist with mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Maintain deadlines and proactively move assigned matters toward resolution.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Case management

Job description

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Take ownership of substantive civil litigation matters while working alongside experienced trial attorneys
• Gain hands-on experience across discovery, depositions, motions, hearings, case strategy, and trial preparation
• Join an established litigation practice that values strong advocacy, professional integrity, and high-quality client service
• Work directly with clients and have meaningful responsibility for moving cases forward
• Build your litigation skills in a collaborative environment with opportunities for long-term professional growth
• Receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package

Location: San Diego, CA. This is a fully on-site opportunity in downtown San Diego for an attorney who enjoys working closely with their legal team and clients.

Note: Candidates must be actively licensed with the California Bar and have 2+ years of directly relevant civil litigation experience.

About Us

We are an established San Diego civil litigation law firm representing professional and business clients in complex disputes. Our team focuses on providing responsive, strategic representation while developing long-term client relationships and protecting our clients' interests. We value professionalism, strong work product, collaboration, and attorneys who want meaningful involvement in their cases. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage civil litigation matters through multiple stages of the case lifecycle
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Conduct and defend depositions and participate in witness preparation
• Perform legal research and develop case strategies with senior attorneys
• Handle court appearances, hearings, conferences, and other litigation proceedings
• Review and analyze evidence, discovery materials, and case documents
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case developments and strategy
• Work with experts, opposing counsel, paralegals, and other litigation professionals
• Assist with mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation
• Maintain deadlines and proactively move assigned matters toward resolution

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership required
• 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery
• Experience with depositions and court appearances strongly
• Knowledge of California civil procedure and court rules
• Strong organizational and case-management skills
• Ability to communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do meaningful litigation work rather than being limited to narrow assignments. Our attorneys are trusted with real responsibility, direct client interaction, and opportunities to strengthen their courtroom, deposition, writing, and case-management skills while working with an experienced and collaborative team.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance