Senior Associate Attorney (Real Estate & Civil Litigation, 4–8 Years Experience)

Hoffman Forde; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

Bar dues, MCLE, and networking/profess

Vacation, sick leave & paid holidays

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Hoffman Forde, A.P.C. is a full-service law firm with offices in San Diego’s Banker’s Hill and La Jolla, seeking a Senior Associate Attorney with 4-8 years of civil litigation experience. You will work on a litigation team and directly with senior attorneys, developing advocacy and courtroom skills.

The role is primarily in-office in San Diego with limited hybrid flexibility. The firm emphasizes collaboration, excellence, integrity, and growth opportunities within a supportive environment,

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• 4–8 years of civil litigation experience (real estate knowledge preferred).
• Knowledge of California law and procedures.
• Proficiency in drafting pleadings, discovery and documents with attention to detail.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to think strategically and possess good negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and support development of case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial briefs.
• Appear in court for hearings, motions, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Manage deadlines, filings, and input billing ethically and efficiently.
• Collaborate with the litigation team and work to achieve client goals.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Client communication

Court appearances

Negotiation skills

Education

J.D. degree (California barred)

Job description

Hoffman Forde, A.P.C. is a full-service law firm with offices in San Diego's Banker’s Hill across from Balboa Park and in La Jolla above the Cove. We serve a diverse range of clients in real estate, civil litigation, trusts and estates, and business law. Our culture values collaboration, excellence, and integrity. We provide growth opportunities in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a motivated Senior Associate Attorney with 4-8 years of civil litigation experience (ideally in real estate or complex litigation). You'll work on a litigation team and directly with senior attorneys, while developing your advocacy and courtroom skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and support development of case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and trial briefs.
• Appear in court for hearings, motions, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Manage deadlines, filings, and input billing ethically and efficiently.
• Collaborate with the litigation team and work to achieve client goals.

Qualifications

• J.D. and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• 4-8 years of experience in civil litigation (real estate knowledge preferred).
• Knowledge of CA law and procedures.
• Proficiency in drafting pleadings, discovery and documents with attention to detail.
• Strong research and analytical abilities.
• Ability to think strategically and possess good negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented and ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethic with ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance (affordable plans with firm contribution).
• Vacation, sick leave & paid holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Bar dues, MCLE, and networking/professional development budget.

This role is primarily in-office (San Diego) with limited hybrid flexibility.

Hoffman Forde, A.P.C. is an equal opportunity employer.