Attorney

We are looking for a Litigation Associate to join a complex federal practice. This firm has multiple offices around the country, but is looking for an Associate to work onsite in San Diego, California.

This opportunity is well suited for an attorney with at least a year of civil litigation experience in a high-end, writing-intensive practice area.

The role offers meaningful exposure to sophisticated litigation work, regular collaboration with experienced partners, and a practice environment that values strong judgment, excellent writing, and high-quality advocacy.

Responsibilities:

• Craft litigation strategy

• Preparing cases for trial

• Write and appear on motions in federal courts

• Correspond with clients and opposing counsel

Perks of Company:

• San Diego office has almost 100 attorneys who all focus on this complex federal practice area.
• Top plaintiff securities litigation firm. They take pride in helping shareholders and individuals.
• Associates work with multiple managing partners (mentorship from multiple senior attorneys – you’re not set a practice group). You have a diverse team depending on case!
• Training on the practice area: one of the managing partners that does a securities litigation crash course every year, for first years or people who want it.

Requirements:

• J.D. from a top 100 law school and active bar membership as a licensed attorney.

• Approximately 1-5 years of litigation experience, with stronger alignment for candidates who have handled complex civil matters or mass tort/class action litigation.

• Law review experience or a judicial clerkship viewed favorably. Strong writing skills required.

• Experience practicing in federal court is strongly preferred, particularly in matters involving dispositive motions or other substantive briefing.

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, capital markets, or broader economic concepts is a plus.

Pay is contingent upon experience above, combined with stability on resume, quality of schooling, and fluency within the practice area.

Apply by sending your resume directly to Melanie.Kent[at]roberthalf[dotcom] with "SD Associate Attorney" as the subject line.