Litigation Associate Job at Robert Half (San Diego)

Litigation Associate

Robert Half

Location:
United States , San Diego

Category:
Legal

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Job Description:

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 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.

Job Responsibility:

craft litigation strategy
preparing cases for trial
write and appear on motions in federal courts
correspond with clients and opposing counsel

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

Nice to have:

an accounting or finance background
knowing about the stock market/economy
mass tort background
knowledge of finance, accounting, capital markets, or broader economic concepts

What we offer:

meaningful exposure to sophisticated litigation work
regular collaboration with experienced partners
training on the practice area: one of the managing partners that does a securities litigation crash course every year
mentorship from multiple senior attorneys
diverse team depending on case

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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