ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY- CIVIL, BUSINESS, TORT LITIGATION

JOB DETAILS

• BUSINESS LITIGATION, TORT & INSURANCE LAW
• FULL-TIME
• HYBRID
• SAN DIEGO, CA
• $130,000.00-$160,000.00 + BONUS

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JOB OVERVIEW

Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP, one of San Diego’s oldest and most prestigious law firms, seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join the Firm’s Business, Tort & Insurance practice groups. Our ideal candidate will possess at least five years’ experience in Business & Tort Litigation practice areas.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop relationships with clients as you establish legal objectives, explain legal options, provide legal advice, and represent clients in court and mediation
• Draft pleadings and discovery for all aspects of a case, including law and motion, discovery motions, propounding discovery, depositions, mediations, and trial
• Take depositions of parties, percipient witnesses, and experts
• Consultation with, and preparation of, experts
• Research and articulate findings based upon research into complex areas of the law to support case strategy and theories to be raised in the litigation. Be able to raise new theories for consideration in cases.
• Manage intensive fact discovery in a case including to be able to use and willing to use electronic discovery platforms and wade through ESI issues
• Comprehensive and clear reporting to partners and client representatives
• Persuasive communication and negotiation with opposing counsel

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Must be admitted to and in good standing with the California bar
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience required
• Possess strong analytical, research, oral, and written communication skills
• Highly motivated professional who can take initiative and work independently as well as within a team
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and reprioritize caseload

FEATURED BENEFITS

• 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

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