Associate Attorney – Fire Damages

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Associate Attorney advocating for clients' rights and delivering legal services in Fire Damages team. Collaborating to ensure cases progress efficiently and maintain compliance with ethical standards.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $125,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation, including managing discovery, drafting legal documents, and conducting legal research. Proficient in utilizing E-Discovery tools and maintaining compliance with legal standards while effectively communicating with clients and colleagues.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Litigation ExperienceDiscovery ManagementLegal Document DraftingE-Discovery ProficiencyJuris Doctor Degree

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Hard Skills

Civil LitigationDiscovery ManagementLegal ResearchLegal Document DraftingDeposition TakingWritten DiscoveryClient AdvocacyCase StrategyComplianceProfessionalism

Soft Skills

Detail OrientedOrganizedReliableTeam PlayerExcellent Communication

Tools & Technologies

AdobeMicrosoft OfficeSharefileLexis NexisSmart AdvocateEverlawFileVineOneLegal

Certifications & Qualifications

Active License to Practice Law in California

Industry Keywords

LitigationLegal ComplianceEthical StandardsClient CommunicationCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support litigation and case strategy through substantive legal work, client advocacy, and collaboration with cross-functional legal teams.
Ensure cases progress efficiently while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and compliance with applicable laws and ethical standards.
Manage discovery, including propounding and responding to written discovery, taking and defending depositions, meeting and conferring with opposing counsel, and analyzing complex documents.
Draft and prepare legal documents, including discovery motions and opposition papers.
Perform legal research.
Make court appearances as necessary.
Participate in case strategy discussions and contribute innovative ideas.
Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and team members.
Collaborate with senior attorneys on cases.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
Active license to practice law in California
2+ years of experience in civil litigation, including experience responding/objecting to written discovery and taking/defending depositions
Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office products
Proficiency with E-Discovery and law programs such as, Sharefile, Lexis Nexis, Smart Advocate, Everlaw, FileVine and OneLegal
Detail oriented, organized, reliable, and a team player
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
$50,000 in life insurance provided at no cost
401(k) plan with 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match after probationary period
Generous paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or fostering
Dependent care reimbursement up to $3,500/month
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Up to $5,000 Infertility Treatment reimbursement
Up to $5,250/year in tuition reimbursement for professional development
Monthly commuter reimbursement up to $100 for public transportation
Home office reimbursement: $150 for a desk, $150 for a chair (one-time)
$25 work-from-home allowance each pay period for hybrid and remote staff
State bar and approved professional association dues covered
$30 Grubhub lunch credit every first Friday of the month
Community engagement support: matching donations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and encouragement of volunteer time