Senior Associate – Litigation

Reden | Riddell; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Profit sharing

Prime Rancho Bernardo location

Benefits package

Job summary

Reden | Riddell, a leading San Diego litigation firm, seeks a Senior Associate to lead complex civil matters. A J.D. and California Bar are required, with 10+ years of civil litigation experience.

You will craft strategic arguments, draft pivotal pleadings, and advocate in court, while mentoring junior lawyers. Join a high-performance team that values integrity, client service, and professional growth. Located in San Diego's Rancho Bernardo area, we offer a supportive environment and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and California Bar admission.
• 10+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Outstanding legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent oral advocacy.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior lawyers.
• Strong client service and professional excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of complex civil litigation matters from start to finish.
• Develop innovative legal strategies to achieve outcomes.
• Draft motions, briefs, and other pleadings.
• Advocate for clients in court, depositions, and negotiations.
• Collaborate with partners and associates to deliver excellent client service.
• Supervise junior associates, paralegals, and support staff.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Leadership

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Bar admission in California

Job description

San Diego, CA

Sound like you? Let's talk.

At Reden | Riddell, we pride ourselves on being our clients’ legal compass. We guide them through calm waters and protect them in the storms, providing unrivaled expertise in business litigation and corporate law and real estate development. Our attorneys are skilled at navigating the complex landscape of business disputes, tirelessly advocating for our clients, and achieving favorable outcomes. If you are an impact player, creative problem-solver, a tireless advocate, and a dedicated professional, we want you on our team.

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Senior Associate - Litigation

10+ years of experience

San Diego, CA

We're not for everyone - and that's the point.

Reden | Riddell is a high-performance litigation firm built for A-players who thrive on challenge, own their work, and never stop getting better. We represent exceptional clients because we hire exceptional lawyers. If you're a senior litigator who thinks critically, leads with empathy, and wins with integrity – we want to meet you. We're deliberate in everything we do: lean team, big impact, no fluff. This is where elite attorneys come to level up.

Sound like you? Let's talk.

At Reden | Riddell, we pride ourselves on being our clients’ legal compass. We guide them through calm waters and protect them in the storms, providing unrivaled expertise in business litigation and corporate law and real estate development. Our attorneys are skilled at navigating the complex landscape of business disputes, tirelessly advocating for our clients, and achieving favorable outcomes. If you are an impact player, creative problem-solver, a tireless advocate, and a dedicated professional, we want you on our team.

What You'll Do

• Skillfully manage a caseload of complex civil litigation matters from start to finish
• Develop innovative legal strategies to achieve optimal outcomes
• Draft persuasive motions, briefs, and other legal documents
• Advocate relentlessly for clients in court hearings, depositions, and negotiations
• Collaborate with partners and associates to provide exceptional client service
• Supervise and manage junior associates, paralegals and support staff

What We're Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the California Bar
• 10+ years of experience in civil litigation
• Outstanding legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to think creatively and develop effective solutions
• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities
• Steadfast commitment to client service and professional excellence

Why Reden | Riddell:

• Opportunity to work on high-stakes, sophisticated litigation matters
• Collaborative, ego-free work environment dedicated to superior representation
• Extensive support from experienced paralegals and staff
• Autonomy in case management
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Significant growth trajectory with opportunity for profit sharing
• Prime location in San Diego's Rancho Bernardo neighborhood
• Firm culture that values tenacity, strategic thinking, and excellence