Litigation Associate

Bowman and Brooke LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short and long-term disability

Retirement savings with profit sharing

Parental leave

Bonus programs

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Bowman and Brooke LLP in San Diego seeks an Associate Litigation Attorney for our Warranty Defense team. You will handle deposition work, client communications, discovery tasks, and drafting/moving motions through trial with hands-on responsibility, while collaborating with experts and partners on strategy.

This hybrid role offers remote flexibility and opportunities to grow within a collaborative, trial-focused environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• 1+ years of litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day case development including depositions and client interactions.
• Collaborate with technical experts and manage discovery tasks.
• Write and argue motions through trial and appeal where applicable.
• Work with partners on strategic litigation planning through trial preparation and execution.

Skills

Litigation experience

Deposition handling

Client communications

Trial preparation

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Accredited law school

Job description

Bowman and Brooke LLP is a nationally recognized litigation firm focused on defending high-stakes product liability and complex litigation matters. With over 200+ attorneys across 17 offices nationwide, we are known for our deep bench of trial lawyers and a proven track record of successfully defending Global 500 and internationally based companies, in high-exposure and technically intricate lawsuits in multiple jurisdictions.

We are courtroom-driven, client-focused, and committed to legal excellence. Bowman and Brooke has earned top national rankings from Chambers USA, The Legal 500 and Law360, and has been repeatedly recognized as a leader in product liability defense. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages professional development, mentorship, and hands‑on trial experience. In 2025, the firm hit the major milestone of surpassing 1,000 trials.

What you will do -

We have an opportunity for an Associate Litigation Attorney with litigation experience who is interested in joining our Warranty Defense team in our San Diego office.

You’ll be a vital member of our team, with hands‑on responsibility for day-to-day case development—including handling depositions, engaging directly with clients, collaborating with technical experts, managing critical discovery tasks, writing and arguing motions, managing critical discovery tasks, and working with partners through trial. You’ll also play a key role in supporting partners on strategic litigation planning, all the way through trial preparation and execution.

This is a hybrid position, with flexibility to work remotely. If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career in a dynamic and supportive environment—we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• JD from accredited law school
• 1+ years of litigation experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in warranty defense preferred
• Understanding of current state and federal procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
• Desire to work closely with others in a team-oriented environment

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including everything you’d expect -- medical, dental, and vision insurance; firm paid life insurance and short and long‑term disability; retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, paid parental leave, bonus programs and more. Our office is passionate about our clients and each other, seeking opportunities for achieving a high level of success while also having fun. We also offer a variety of mentorship and growth opportunities along your path to partnership. This position is hybrid and

offers work from home and in-office workdays.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• firm paid life insurance and short and long‑term disability
• retirement savings plan with employer profit sharing contributions, paid parental leave, bonus programs and more
• offers work from home and in-office workdays.

Salary for this position is $175,000 - $200,000+ depending on experience.