Associate Attorney - Transportation Litigation

Associate Attorney (Transportation Litigation)

Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, one of San Diego’s oldest and most prestigious law firms, seeks an experienced litigation Associate Attorney to join the Firm’s Transportation and Commercial Litigation Practice Group. Salary is commensurate with experience. Exceptional opportunity to bonus.

Our culture fosters collaboration, cross-practice teamwork, and professional growth through formal and informal mentorship. At HFM, you’ll represent esteemed clients, and contribute to a longstanding tradition of legal excellence.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide counsel and litigation strategies for clients in both transportation matters (including catastrophic loss, personal injury, cargo claims, products liability, and research and advice regarding regulatory compliance) and commercial litigation matters (including contract-related claims, real estate disputes, landlord/tenant issues, breach of fiduciary duty claims, fraud and misrepresentation claims, unjust enrichment claims, partnership disputes.)
• Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including discovery, pleadings, motions, depositions, mediations and trial.
• Comprehensive and clear reporting to client representatives
• Negotiation and communication with opposing counsel
• Draft and respond to correspondence

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California bar
• 3-5 years' of civil litigation experience with preference for transportation, commercial litigation, products liability and/or general liability experience.
• Experienced in writing and arguing motions including for summary judgment
• Possess strong analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills
• Highly motivated professional who can take initiative and work independently as well as within a team

Job Type: Full-time

Anticipated base salary: $145,000-$185,000.00 (DOE) + Bonus

Benefits & Perks

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (Attorneys)
• Paid San Diego County Bar Associate Membership
• Paid State Bar if California dues
• Paid holidays
• Offices overlooking San Diego Bay & Downtown San Diego
• Free on-site gym membership
• Access to building lounge featuring indoor & outdoor terrace decks that include Bevi Water, Social Game Room (pool tables, golf simulator), mothers’ room and more!
• Paid onsite parking
• Ongoing on-site workshops & continuing education programs

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Work Location: Onsite Monday-Thursday with “flexible Fridays” following training period