Associate Attorney- 3628371

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Location: San Diego, CA 92101

Salary/Payrate: $140-175K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment: Hybrid (3-4 days WFH)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

A mid‑sized law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney
with at least three years of civil litigation defense experience.
This role is ideal for an attorney who values a collaborative
environment, reasonable expectations, and a strong focus on
quality of life while working with appreciative clients.

Position Overview: The Litigation Associate will handle a range
of civil defense matters, including motion practice, depositions,
case development, and appellate work. Candidates should be
proactive, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing matters
independently while working closely with partners and colleagues.

Responsibilities:

* Draft and argue motions and support written advocacy throughout
the litigation process.
* Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
* Conduct factual investigation and assist with case strategy and
development.
* Handle appellate assignments, including writs and appeals.
* Communicate effectively with clients, experts, and internal
teams.

Qualifications:

* Active California Bar license in good standing.
* Minimum of three years of civil litigation defense experience.
* Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
* Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
* Detail‑oriented, organized, and proactive in managing
deadlines.

Benefits:

* Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
* 401(k).
* Flexible spending account.
* Life insurance.
* Bar dues paid.
* Paid time off.
* Reasonable billable hour expectations.
* Productivity‑based bonus program.
* Access to advanced legal research tools.