Litigation Associate

Nelson Mullins; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 235,000; Full time

Job summary

Nelson Mullins in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Torrance seeks Litigation Attorneys for a hybrid/in-office role in its expanding Litigation group.

Candidates should have at least one year of complex litigation experience, including products liability, and be admitted to the California Bar. The firm notes salary ranges by city and offers potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of meaningful experience in complex litigation matters, including products liability.
• Admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar.
• Ability to draft and argue discovery, take and defend depositions, and manage document productions.

Responsibilities

• Provide counsel on litigation matters for manufacturers across the nation.
• Draft and argue discovery and other motions; take and defend depositions.
• Manage document productions and coordinate strategies with national coordinating counsel.

Job description

Overview

Nelson Mullins law firm is seeking to add Litigation Attorneys to its Litigation group. This is a hybrid or in-office position, and we are open to considering candidates in San Diego, Los Angeles, or Torrance. As an Am Law 100 firm, this is a unique opportunity to join an expanding practice in a growing office.

A Day in the Life

San Diego attorneys provide counsel to manufacturers across the nation facing single-plaintiff claims or mass action litigation.

They serve as national coordinating counsel in state and federal courts in matters involving medical devices, pharmaceuticals, automobiles, industrial machinery, and construction equipment, among other products. The California-based attorneys also represent auto manufacturers in consumer fraud cases.

All candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a copy of their law school transcript.

We Know You

You haveat least one yearof meaningful experience incomplex litigation matters, including products liability, in a mid-size or large law firm setting. You’re prepared to draft and argue discovery and other motions, take and defend depositions, manage document productions, and bring an entrepreneurial spirit to a growing office. You possess exceptional oral and written advocacy skills with strong academic credentials. You are looking to gain significant trial experience. You are adept in case management, ready to take the lead, and are admitted to and in good standing with the California Bar.

• At Nelson Mullins, we are dedicated to transparent and fair compensation practices. Pay for this position is determined by factors such as experience, skills, and location. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for performance bonuses and benefits such as healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.
  
  
  
  • In San Diego, the salary/wage range is $170,000 - $235,000 annually.
  
  
  • In either its Los Angeles or Torrance offices, the salary/wage range is $185,000 - $310,000 annually.
  
  

Who We Are

With more than 1,000 attorneys, policy advisors, e-discovery professionals and other business professionals across offices in California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and throughout North Carolina and South Carolina Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world.