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Mid-Level Litigation Associate
to join a premier, mid-size California-based law firm in its
San Diego office on a full-time, permanent basis . With offices throughout the state, the firm has developed an outstanding reputation for its trial strength, deep litigation expertise, and commitment to exceptional client service. It offers the sophistication and resources of Big Law, paired with the agility, collaboration, and accessibility of a boutique platform. This is a unique opportunity for a driven associate to take on meaningful responsibility in complex business disputes spanning a wide range of industries, such as employment, entertainment, real estate, and more. This firm’s mid-size structure means no “cogs in the wheel” in that associates work shoulder-to-shoulder with nationally recognized trial lawyers and are given genuine opportunities to develop their skills and advance toward partnership. This is a hybrid role (3 days per week in-office). Key Responsibilities: Case Workup : Ownership of all phases of commercial litigation, from fact investigation to final resolution. Drafting & Advocacy : Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses, argue motions and attend court hearings. Client Engagement : Serve as the direct point of contact for both corporate and individual clients. Depositions & Trial : Conduct and defend depositions, assist with trial preparation, strategy sessions, and take active role in trials and other proceedings. Team Collaboration : Work closely with partners and junior attorneys on case strategy and execution; help mentor more junior team members. Business Mindset : Contribute to firm growth by collaborating with marketing and business development professionals to build a sustainable client pipeline. Ideal Candidate Profile: 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in employment, intellectual property, real estate, and construction. Demonstrated experience in all aspects of litigation, including motion practice, depositions, expert discovery, written discovery, trial prep and trial Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills. Proactive, collaborative mindset with the confidence to take initiative and drive matters forward. Excellent academic background. Position Details for the Mid-Level Litigation Associate (Permanent): Type of Role: Permanent Schedule: Full-Time Compensation : Pay: The salary range for this role is $230,000 - $305,000, plus applicable bonuses. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials. Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies. Confidentiality Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. About Latitude Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers & Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company. Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them. Our Specialty : Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis and work remotely or on-site at the client office. Permanent Positions Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them. FAQ : Q : What other legal jobs do you have? A : If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at? https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/ Q : Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position? A : Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application. Q : How can I reduce the risk of missing Latitude’s email inviting me to interview for this position? A : Please safe-list Latitude’s URL domain name (latitudelegal.com) in your spam filter so that an email from one of our recruiters does not get caught in your spam folder. Our recruiters will never contact you by email from a URL other than latitudelegal.com Q : My current legal team needs help. How can I see some Latitude candidates for my legal team? A : The fastest way is to submit
the very short form on our website contact page . A member of our client services team will be back in touch with you very fast to learn more about your need so we can provide you with on point candidates to consider. For more information about Latitude, please visit us at
https://latitudelegal.com Follow Latitude on LinkedIn See More Latitude Jobs See Complimentary Latitude Resources Find a Great Attorney or Other Legal Professional for your Legal Team Thank you for your interest in Latitude! Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LATSD #LI-CC1 7175 Seniority level
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Mid-Level Litigation Associate
role at
Latitude Legal 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Mid-Level Litigation Associate
role at
Latitude Legal Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Latitude Legal. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range
$230,000.00/yr - $305,000.00/yr Additional compensation types
Annual Bonus Direct message the job poster from Latitude Legal Latitude is seeking an experienced
Mid-Level Litigation Associate
to join a premier, mid-size California-based law firm in its
San Diego office on a full-time, permanent basis . With offices throughout the state, the firm has developed an outstanding reputation for its trial strength, deep litigation expertise, and commitment to exceptional client service. It offers the sophistication and resources of Big Law, paired with the agility, collaboration, and accessibility of a boutique platform. This is a unique opportunity for a driven associate to take on meaningful responsibility in complex business disputes spanning a wide range of industries, such as employment, entertainment, real estate, and more. This firm’s mid-size structure means no “cogs in the wheel” in that associates work shoulder-to-shoulder with nationally recognized trial lawyers and are given genuine opportunities to develop their skills and advance toward partnership. This is a hybrid role (3 days per week in-office). Key Responsibilities: Case Workup : Ownership of all phases of commercial litigation, from fact investigation to final resolution. Drafting & Advocacy : Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses, argue motions and attend court hearings. Client Engagement : Serve as the direct point of contact for both corporate and individual clients. Depositions & Trial : Conduct and defend depositions, assist with trial preparation, strategy sessions, and take active role in trials and other proceedings. Team Collaboration : Work closely with partners and junior attorneys on case strategy and execution; help mentor more junior team members. Business Mindset : Contribute to firm growth by collaborating with marketing and business development professionals to build a sustainable client pipeline. Ideal Candidate Profile: 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in employment, intellectual property, real estate, and construction. Demonstrated experience in all aspects of litigation, including motion practice, depositions, expert discovery, written discovery, trial prep and trial Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills. Proactive, collaborative mindset with the confidence to take initiative and drive matters forward. Excellent academic background. Position Details for the Mid-Level Litigation Associate (Permanent): Type of Role: Permanent Schedule: Full-Time Compensation : Pay: The salary range for this role is $230,000 - $305,000, plus applicable bonuses. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials. Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies. Confidentiality Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. About Latitude Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals. Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more. Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers & Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company. Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them. Our Specialty : Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis and work remotely or on-site at the client office. Permanent Positions Outstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them. FAQ : Q : What other legal jobs do you have? A : If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at? https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/ Q : Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position? A : Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. If you do not meet all of the qualifications for a position but think you would still be highly effective in the role, it can be helpful to include a brief explanation in your application. Q : How can I reduce the risk of missing Latitude’s email inviting me to interview for this position? A : Please safe-list Latitude’s URL domain name (latitudelegal.com) in your spam filter so that an email from one of our recruiters does not get caught in your spam folder. Our recruiters will never contact you by email from a URL other than latitudelegal.com Q : My current legal team needs help. How can I see some Latitude candidates for my legal team? A : The fastest way is to submit
the very short form on our website contact page . A member of our client services team will be back in touch with you very fast to learn more about your need so we can provide you with on point candidates to consider. For more information about Latitude, please visit us at
https://latitudelegal.com Follow Latitude on LinkedIn See More Latitude Jobs See Complimentary Latitude Resources Find a Great Attorney or Other Legal Professional for your Legal Team Thank you for your interest in Latitude! Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer. LATSD #LI-CC1 7175 Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Law Practice and Legal Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Latitude Legal by 2x Get notified about new Litigation Associate jobs in
San Diego, CA . San Diego Metropolitan Area $155,000.00-$185,000.00 2 days ago Associate Counsel - Litigation - Employment Contract (Hybrid Schedule)
Litigation Associate - Los Angeles or San Diego, CA
ASSOCIATE COUNSEL – LITIGATION – EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT (HYBRID SCHEDULE) AT SDG&E (SAN DIEGO, CA)
Litigation Defense Attorney (3 to 5 Years Experience)
Antitrust Associate - Litigation/Merger Control - 400K + base
Of Counsel Opening - Litigation (San Diego or Los Angeles)
Civil Rights Enforcement Section - Federal Litigation Attorneys
Litigation Attorney - Los Angeles or San Diego, CA
IP Litigation (PTAB) Associate (Attorney)
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