Litigation Associate — Complex Civil, Hybrid Work (CA)

Epsten, APC; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative and supportive firm culture

Hybrid office and home office flexibility

Path for growth and increasing independence

Job summary

Epsten, APC is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney in San Diego, California. This full-time position entails handling complex civil litigation cases from pre-litigation through trial and appeal. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, at least 5 years of California litigation experience, and a strong courtroom presence. You will work in a hybrid environment, contributing to a supportive firm culture with reasonable billable hour requirements, and have opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years California litigation experience.
• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court, arbitration, and other tribunals.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy across diverse caseload.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and complex legal documents.

Skills

Courtroom presence

Oral advocacy skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Case management

Collaboration

Proficiency in Lexis/Nexis

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Lexis/Nexis

iManage

Law Toolbox

Centerbase

Job description

Epsten, APC is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney in San Diego, California. This full-time position entails handling complex civil litigation cases from pre-litigation through trial and appeal. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, at least 5 years of California litigation experience, and a strong courtroom presence. You will work in a hybrid environment, contributing to a supportive firm culture with reasonable billable hour requirements, and have opportunities for professional growth.