Attorney

Underwood Law Firm, P.C.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Firm Matching Contribution

Signing Bonus

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Bar Dues Paid

Malpractice Insurance

Equipment Stipend

Firm Retreats

Job summary

The Underwood Law Firm, P.C. is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to join its thriving practice in San Diego. Candidates will benefit from a supportive environment promoting mentorship and professional growth while handling complex litigation cases. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work remotely, manage client relationships, and engage in substantial court appearances. Essential qualifications include a Juris Doctorate, active CA license, and 3-5 years' civil litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in California.
• 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation, preferably in real estate, probate, or business.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases from inception to resolution, including court proceedings.
• Conduct depositions and negotiate with opposing counsel.
• Advise clients on legal matters.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Job description

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The Underwood Law Firm, P.C. is an award-winning, statewide, law firm specializing in a real estate/ business niche, and seeks an experienced civil litigation attorney to join our thriving practice. The position offers the opportunity to take on meaningful and complex litigation while working collaboratively in a client-facing role with substantial court appearance opportunities. If you understand civil litigation in California, then we can provide you with the tools and education for this niche, known as partition law.

The Position: We offer a supportive environment with competitive pay, mentoring and professional growth in a collegial environment, and the opportunity to work at home with your dog, or other loved ones. The ideal candidate will be responsible, with supervision and guidance, for handling cases from inception to resolution, including in court proceedings, depositions, negotiating with opposing counsel, and advising clients.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice in CA
• 3-5 years of experience in civil litigation (real estate, probate or business preferred)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• 401k with Firm Matching Contribution
• Signing Bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Remote or Hybrid Work Environment
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Firm Contribution
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Bar Dues Paid
• Malpractice Insurance
• Equipment Stipend
• Firm Retreats

Underwood will not accept applicants submitted through search firms or legal recruiters; only applications from direct candidates will be accepted.

Location:

Attorneys can work remotely from home, or from a nearby office in San Diego.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Underwood Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Law Practice

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Medical insurance

401(k)

Vision insurance

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