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Higgs Fletcher & Mack · 1 month ago

Associate Attorney (Litigation: Civil, Business, Tort)

SD Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

Higgs Fletcher & Mack LLP is one of San Diego’s oldest and most prestigious law firms, seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Associate Attorney to join their Business and Tort & Insurance practice groups. The role involves representing clients, managing legal objectives, and conducting extensive research and litigation tasks.

ConsultingLaw EnforcementLegal

Hiring Manager

Emilie Luck

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

Qualification

California bar admissionCivil litigation experienceAnalytical skillsResearch skillsOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsAttention to detailTeamworkInitiative

Required

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

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