Senior In-House Civil Litigation Attorney

Pacifica Companies; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 165.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Positive working environment

Growth potential

Zusammenfassung

Pacifica Companies in San Diego, California seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join its in-house legal team. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of civil litigation experience, law firm background, and an active California license. Personal injury experience is particularly relevant.

Salary range is $140,000 - $165,000 with a comprehensive benefits package. The role emphasizes managing litigation from assessment to resolution and collaborating with internal stakeholders and outside

Qualifikationen

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the State Bar of California.
• At least seven years of civil litigation experience.
• Prior experience practicing in a law firm.
• Experience handling personal injury litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, competing priorities, and deadlines.
• Sound professional judgment and a commitment to confidentiality and ethical legal practice.

Aufgaben

• Manage and support civil litigation matters from initial assessment through resolution.
• Evaluate claims, legal risks, potential exposure, and litigation strategies.
• Draft, review, and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery responses, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze applicable statutes, regulations, case law, and procedural requirements.
• Handle discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and other litigation activities.
• Coordinate with outside counsel, opposing counsel, insurers, experts, and other relevant parties.
• Advise internal stakeholders on litigation developments, risk management, and potential legal exposure.
• Monitor court deadlines, case developments, and procedural requirements.
• Maintain accurate case records and provide timely updates regarding litigation status.
• Support other legal matters and projects as needed.

Kenntnisse

Civil litigation

Law firm experience

California Bar admission

Personal injury litigation

Legal research & writing

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Jobbeschreibung

Pacifica Companies in San Diego, California seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join its in-house legal team. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of civil litigation experience, law firm background, and an active California license. Personal injury experience is particularly relevant.

Salary range is $140,000 - $165,000 with a comprehensive benefits package. The role emphasizes managing litigation from assessment to resolution and collaborating with internal stakeholders and outside