Location : San Diego CA 92101
Compensation : Base salary between $120000 - $180000
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.
Required Experience :
IC
Key Skills
Construction Law Experience,Legal Drafting,Litigation,Intellectual Property Law,Mediation Experience,Legal Research,Personal Injury Law,Research Experience,Securities Law,Alternative dispute resolution,Real Estate Law,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 120000 - 180000