Location: San Diego, CA 92101

Compensation: Base salary between $120,000 - $180,000,

Benefits: Supplemented by an incentive-based bonus structure, comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with retirement planning and paid time off.

Practice Area(s): Real Property, Land Use and Zoning Law

Role Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Complex Commercial & Liability Litigation Associate Attorney to join a dynamic legal team in San Diego. This position demands a proactive approach to managing intricate legal challenges faced by commercial entities and real estate developers. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in litigation processes and the strategic acumen necessary for successful legal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all phases of litigation and commercial dispute resolution in both California State and U.S. Federal courts.
• Conduct comprehensive discovery management, including ESI, motion practices, trial preparations, and appellate briefings.
• Engage in settlement negotiations, mediations, and arbitrations to secure favorable outcomes for clients.
• Represent clients in complex real estate, land use, zoning, and construction disputes, as well as corporate litigation and insurance defense.
• Draft persuasive pleadings and motions, articulating complex legal theories into clear arguments.
• Provide expert risk mitigation counsel, offering strategic insights to reduce potential legal exposure.
• Lead client representation in depositions and collaborate on transactional integration for settlement agreements.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic performance.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• 2 to 7 years of experience in private practice, focusing on litigation in real property, corporate matters, or business disputes.
• Proficiency in forensic legal analysis, research, and legal drafting.
• Excellent communication skills, with a talent for client development and service quality.
• Ability to manage a complex caseload effectively, meeting strict deadlines and maintaining liability control.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced credentials such as an L.L.M. in Real Property or Construction Law.
• Proven track record in appellate briefings or court appearances.
• Trial experience as 1st or 2nd chair or appearances before administrative judges.
• Experience in legal risk advisement and regulatory compliance.

Application Requirements:

Law school transcripts, writing samples, representative matters list.