Complex Litigation Attorney, San Diego (26-002)

Klinedinst PC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Klinedinst PC, a leading litigation firm in San Diego, seeks an attorney with 8–12 years of experience in complex general liability matters to join their growing team. The role offers opportunities to handle matters statewide with a California license and strong advocacy skills.

The ideal candidate will independently manage cases, structure discovery, take and defend depositions, and draft dispositive motions while working in a dynamic, collaborative environment that supports remote or hybrid

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in complex general liability matters.
• Strong academic credentials and CA license to practice law.
• Capability to take on responsibility and handle cases independently.
• Experience structuring discovery plans, taking and defending depositions, and managing document-intensive cases.
• Drafting dispositive motions and preparing for trial.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex civil litigation/general liability matters.
• Structure discovery plans and coordinate depositions.
• Manage document-intensive cases and prepare dispositive motions.
• Prepare for trial and assist in strategy development.

Skills

General liability experience

Deposition handling

Independent case management

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Put your career into high gear by joining Klinedinst’s growing and dynamic legal team. Klinedinst is seeking an attorney with at least 8 to 12 years of experience in complex general liability matters to join our team in downtown San Diego, with the opportunity to handle matters throughout California. Experience handling insurance defense is a plus.

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.

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.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• California licensed with 8 to 12years of experience.
• Strong academic background and the ambition to create an extraordinary career
• Solid work ethic and a passion for advocacy
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Pay range: $185,000-215,000 per year
• 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
• Chances to work on complex cases with significant responsibilities and client interaction
• A dynamic culture that embraces opportunities for remote or hybrid working arrangements
• Open, honest, and transparent communication within the firm
• Merit-based compensation

Hit the ground running and gain solid experience handling complex civil litigation/general liability matters with some of the most respected attorneys in the field. Pay ranges are provided in compliance with the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act, Washington state's pay transparency law; actual pay may vary based on a variety of factors, educations, applicable experiences, etc.

Klinedinst PC is consistently recognized by Best Lawyers, Martindale, Super Lawyers, and other organizations for its talented team of legal professionals. Opportunities for growth are everywhere as the firm continues expanding its footprint across the West. We seek candidates who have a strong desire to build their own practice on a diversified, multi-state platform.