Newly Barred Employment Attorney — Trial-Ready, Dual Clients

Boutique Recruiting; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match and profit–

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Quarterly and annual bonuses

Paid vacation, sick leave, and public/

Path toward partnership and personal书

Hybrid work after onsite period

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in San Diego is seeking an Employment Attorney who is newly barred to join a small, collaborative litigation team handling cases from intake to verdict. The practice balances school district and private-sector clients, offering exposure to two distinct styles early in a career.

You will run 12–15 matters with minimal oversight, conduct depositions, prepare for trial, and meet a 160-hour monthly billable target.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar
• Civil litigation experience; newly barred attorneys welcome
• Defense experience in employment, personal injury, or insurance defense
• Willingness to try cases
• Work onsite in San Diego and live within a reasonable commute
• Self-sufficient, positive and receptive to feedback
• Employment defense or public entity experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of roughly 12 to 15 matters, workload per case
• Handle cases from start to finish with minimal oversight
• Conduct depositions, attend mediations, and prepare for trial
• Draft pleadings and motions and perform legal research and writing
• Meet a billable target of 160 hours per month
• Collaborate with a partner, fellow associates, and support staff
• Serve a mix of public entity and private clients with close invoice review

Skills

California Bar membership

Civil litigation

Employment/PI/insurance defense

Willingness to try cases

Onsite work in SD

Self-sufficient & feedback-friendly

Public entity experience preferred

Education

Active California State Bar membership

Job description

Boutique Recruiting in San Diego is seeking an Employment Attorney who is newly barred to join a small, collaborative litigation team handling cases from intake to verdict. The practice balances school district and private-sector clients, offering exposure to two distinct styles early in a career.

You will run 12–15 matters with minimal oversight, conduct depositions, prepare for trial, and meet a 160-hour monthly billable target.