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Associate Attorney
Lydecker LLPAssociate Attorney defending civil litigation for Lydecker, a nationwide full-service law firm. Handling labor, employment, liability, and mass tort matters across California.
Posted 8/11/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $130,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in civil defense litigation, including experience in General Liability, Mass Tort, and Labor and Employment cases. Proficient in drafting motions and discovery documents, managing multiple cases, and maintaining strong client communication.
Highest-signal resume keywords
California Bar LicenseCivil Defense Litigation ExperienceMotion and Discovery DraftingDeposition ExperienceClient Communication Skills
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Hard Skills
Civil Defense LitigationMotion DraftingDiscovery DraftingDeposition TakingTrial PreparationMediation ParticipationCase ManagementLegal ResearchClient RepresentationEthical Compliance
Soft Skills
Self-MotivatedIndependent WorkClear Oral CommunicationClear Written CommunicationMentoring Junior Associates
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ProductsOffice EquipmentInternet SoftwareSpreadsheet SoftwareWord Processing Software
Certifications & Qualifications
JD from ABA-Approved Law SchoolCalifornia Bar License in Good Standing
Industry Keywords
Labor and EmploymentGeneral LiabilityMass TortToxic TortConstruction DefectInsurance Defense LitigationCivil LitigationClient ConfidentialityLegal EthicsCourt Appearances
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Work in Lydecker’s California practice group
- Handle matters in the Labor and Employment, General Liability, and Mass Tort groups
- Draft, review, and respond to petitions, complaints, motions, and written discovery
- Attend hearings and client meetings when requested
- Prepare for and attend depositions
- Assist with preparation for and/or participate in mediation and trial
- Manage multiple civil defense litigation cases, potentially up to 13 at once
- Bill time as required
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- California bar license in good standing
- JD from an ABA-approved law school
- Minimum of 2+ years of civil defense litigation experience
- Preferably experience in General Liability, Mass Tort, Toxic Tort, Construction Defect, Labor and Employment, and/or insurance defense litigation
- Experience managing up to 13 cases at once
- Experience taking and defending depositions
- Court appearances
- Motion and discovery drafting experience
- Mediation and trial experience is a plus
- Experience mentoring junior Associates is a plus
- Basic knowledge of computer operation, internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software
- Microsoft products preferred
- Ability to type and operate office equipment
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong client communication skills
- Clear and persuasive oral communication skills
- Clear written communication, including spelling, grammar, editing, and interpretation of numerical data
- Ability to maintain client and firm confidentiality
- Understanding and implementation of ethical rules applicable to lawyers
- Must be willing and able to bill
Benefits
Comp & perks- One-on-one mentorship and training by Partners
- Quarterly bonuses based on billable hours
- Annual performance reviews with potential for sizeable increase in salary
- Hybrid or remote work environment
- Flexible work hours
- Medical Insurance through Cigna Healthcare with multiple plans; partially paid for by the Firm for the employee
- All outpatient mental health services are free of charge with no copays
- Optional Dental & Vision Insurance
- Optional Voluntary Life and Disability Insurance
- Optional Voluntary Accident Insurance
- Optional Critical Illness Insurance
- Optional Cancer Insurance
- Optional Hospitalization Insurance
- Optional Health Savings Account
- Optional Flexible Spending Account
- 401k after one calendar year of employment
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Collegial work environment
- Paid parking or commuter benefits
- Professional development opportunities and mentoring from more senior attorneys
- Career advancement prospects
- Work-from-home and hybrid work opportunities