Defense experience in employment, personal injury, or insurance litigation
Willingness to try cases
Ability to work onsite in San Diego
Self-sufficient and positive attitude
Preferred experience in employment defense or public entities
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of 12 to 15 matters based on complexity
Handle cases from start to finish with minimal oversight
Conduct depositions and attend mediations
Prepare matters for trial and draft pleadings
Meet a monthly billable target of 160 hours
Collaborate with partners, associates, and support staff
Serve a diverse clientele including public entities and small to medium-sized companies
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan with employer match and profit sharing
Medical coverage through employer reimbursement, plus dental and vision insurance
Quarterly and annual bonus opportunities
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Clear path toward partnership and personal book of business development
Hybrid work arrangement available after initial onsite period
Full Job Description
Position Title: Employment Attorney - Newly Barred
A boutique San Diego litigation practice is adding a newly barred attorney to a team that tries cases and works them up from intake to verdict. The firm balances school district and private-sector clients, which gives a new attorney exposure to two distinct styles of employment defense early in a career. Associates here run files from start to finish with limited oversight, so the work offers real ownership rather than a long apprenticeship of document review.
Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000 / Year DOE
Plus quarterly bonuses based on billed hours and a discretionary annual bonus
Manage a caseload of roughly 12 to 15 matters, with workload determined by the size and complexity of each case
Handle cases from beginning to end with minimal oversight
Conduct depositions, attend mediations, and prepare matters for trial
Draft pleadings and motions and perform legal research and writing
Meet a billable target of 160 hours per month
Work alongside a partner, fellow associates, and dedicated support staff
Serve a mix of public entity and private clients, many of them small to medium-sized companies that review invoices closely
Employment Attorney - Newley Barred Requirements
Active membership in the California State Bar
Civil litigation experience, with newly barred attorneys welcome to apply
Defense experience in employment, personal injury litigation, or insurance defense
Willingness to try cases
Ability to work onsite in the San Diego office and live within a reasonable commute
Self-sufficient, positive, and passionate about the work, with an openness to constructive feedback
Employment defense or public entity experience is preferred
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan with employer match and profit sharing
Medical coverage through employer reimbursement, plus dental and vision insurance
Quarterly and annual bonus opportunities
Paid vacation, paid sick leave, and paid holidays
A clear path toward partnership and developing a personal book of business
Hybrid work arrangement available after an initial onsite period
Attorneys who want to try cases early, work for both public and private clients, and grow toward partnership at a close-knit firm are encouraged to apply today.
